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August 1st started off with a bang, didn’t it? Ultimate team player Martín Pérez was having a completely normal day before, in a span of five hours: thinking he was going to be traded, agreeing to start on short notice with scheduled starter Reynaldo López headed for the IL, and then carrying a no-hitter into […]
The Atlanta Braves have recalled pitcher JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett and placed starter Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation. López was scratched from last night’s start after hurting himself during pre-game warm-ups. Ritchie is expected to start today’s game against the Washington Nationals, taking the place of Martín Peréz […]
After a late scratch for Reynaldo Lopez with a knee injury, Martin Perez became the late-notice starter for Atlanta in game 2 against the Nationals. Perez worked a 1-2-3 first and Ronald and Matt Olson gave him a quick lead with back-to-back solo homers with one out in the bottom of the first. Onto the […]
Update: It’s official. The Atlanta Braves are trading for Kansas City Royals outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Thomas, who is from Knoxville, TN, is an eight-year big league outfielder who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals and also spent four seasons with the Washington Nationals. He’s appeared in […]
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López has been scratched from his start against the Washington Nationals with left knee inflammation. With the Braves rumored to be in the MLB Trade Deadline market for a starting pitcher, López’s injury might affect their plans. RHP Reynaldo López has been scratched from tonight’s game due to left knee […] The post Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez injury could impact trade deadline plans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves have scratched Reynaldo Lopez from his start Saturday night against the Nationals, announcing that Martin Perez will start in his place. This isn’t ideal for an already-taxed pitching staff and we will see what the ramifications are for the rotation. It is unclear the severity of Lopez’ injury, but we will cover that […]
So far this series has not gone according to plan. The Nats dropped the first two games, going 0 for 17 with RISP. However, they still have a chance to salvage a split if they win these next two games this weekend. That will be easier said than done against a tough Braves team. Despite […]
Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Time: Saturday, August 1st, 7:15 pm EDT Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Watch: BravesVision Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
The Atlanta Braves refreshed their bullpen Saturday by recalling right-hander James Karinchak and designating right-hander Elieser Hernandez for assignment before their matchup with the Washington Nationals. The roster moves added a rested arm after Hernandez worked three innings in Friday’s 6-2 victory at Truist Park. Hernandez earned a three-inning save while allowing one run on […] The post Braves announce 2 roster moves before Nationals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves are going for another series win at home against their division rival Nationals. Reynaldo Lopez is taking the mound, with Miles Mikolas starting for Washington, in a matchup of unconvincing righties. Drake Baldwin gets the nod at leadoff against the righty starter, as Walt Weiss continues to swap him and Acuna at the […]
With a comfortable win Friday, the Braves will have two chances to win the series against the Nationals ahead of the trade deadline Monday, with this first chance coming behind Reynaldo Lopez on the mound. Reynaldo has been serviceable since returning to the rotation but there are still weird inconsistencies in his arsenal and velocity […]
The Braves took Game 2 of their series with the Nationals behind a beautiful performance from the pitching staff. Bryce Elder turned in a gem, tossing six innings of one-run ball, and Elieser Hernández picked up the save, going the final three innings and allowing just one run with four strikeouts. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough […]
Over these last two games, we have seen the difference between an experienced World Series contender and a young team that is promising, but green. The Atlanta Braves have shown the Nats that there are levels to this game. It is not that they are blowing the Nats out of the water either. The Braves […]
The Washington Nationals have been one of MLB’s biggest surprises in 2026, as they have seemingly come out of nowhere to put up the best offense in MLB (according to runs scored and total home runs). One of the catalysts behind the Nationals’ stellar offense is first baseman Luis Garcia Jr., who, in his age-26 […] The post Nationals 1B Luis Garcia Jr. pulled from Braves clash but not because of a trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves racked up hits early and often in this one, and two big swats in particular from Matt Olson and Michael Harris II gave the Braves the push they needed to pick up what’s becoming a somewhat rare occurrence lately: A comfortable win. From the outset in this one, the Braves were in control […]
The Boston Red Sox attempted to make a move to upgrade their offense last week when they sent promising young left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for hard-hitting third baseman Curtis Mead. However, that move hit an immediate snag when Mead suffered a fractured wrist in his second plate appearance withe Red Sox […] The post MLB rumors: All signs point to Red Sox making another big trade. But who? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After losing three of their last four, the stakes are raised for the Nats tonight. They really need a win to stay in the hunt and avoid falling out of the race. The clutch hitting just has not been there for this group lately. Hopefully that will change tonight. Blake Butera is making a few […]
The game starts at (around) 7:00 p.m. Friday, it’s nearly 90 degrees and Truist Park is the place to be as the Braves are taking on the Nationals once more. Will the Braves take the 2-0 lead and at least ensure a split with a win tonight? Will Washington’s bats make Bryce Elder their latest […]
During Thursday night’s 5-4 win for the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals, Austin Riley spent the entirety of that contest watching from the dugout as Mauricio Dubón came down from the outfield to play third base. Walt Weiss stated in Thursday’s pregame press conference that “the best way to slow the game down is […]
The Connelly Early for Curtis Mead trade between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals is still pretty wild. Mead now has a left wrist fracture, which probably takes him out of the lineup for at least a month and completely ruins the best argument for this trade for Boston, a better short term push […]
The Nats are now 110 games into the season, and sit at an even 55-55. As we all know, the offense has been electric, even if they have struggled late in games lately. However, the pitching staff, especially the bullpen has been holding this team back. When you add it all up, you get a […]
The Nationals are juggling various possibilities as the deadline approaches. Washington is one game above .500 and enters a difficult series in Atlanta two games back in a crowded NL Wild Card field. They’re ahead of schedule in the rebuild and have arguably MLB’s best offense, but the pitching staff is the worst of any […]
Many viewers who tuned in for Thursday night’s Major League Baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves were surprised to see who was in the ESPN broadcast booth. Karl Ravech had the play-by-play duties alongside color commentator Eduardo Pérez. The supposedly laid off Karl Ravech is in the booth calling Braves-Nationals for ESPN…
With the August 3rd deadline looming larger by the day, the Nats hit the road and head to Atlanta. Dropping the Jays series felt like a missed opportunity, especially with this four gamer approaching. However, the Nats are road warriors and will have the chance to show that yet again in Atlanta. With a righty […]
Over the last 24 to 48 hours, there has been a lot of smoke around a Foster Griffin extension. Buster Olney reported that the Nats have been exploring the idea of extending Griffin. With the deadline just a few days away, it feels like there will either be a deal soon or the Nats All-Star […]