Dansby Swanson Moved Up In Braves Lineup

After hitting eighth in each game thus far, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will bat sixth Monday night against the Colorado Rockies. Swanson is off to a scorching start, slashing .346/.471/.731 through his first nine games. The Braves are rewarding Swanson for his production thus far by putting him in a run-producing position. Hitting sixth […]

Mike Foltynewicz Two Weeks Out From Return To Rotation

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers in their home opener on April 4. Foltynewicz has been sidelined with a bone spur in his throwing elbow since his first spring training start on Feb. 24. The Braves expectation is for Foltynewicz to make […]

Domingo German Gets The Ball For The Yankees

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. This is a saucy matchup, as the Tigers scored just six runs in four games in the season-opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers scored zero runs while facing the Blue Jays' four […]

Dansby Swanson Delivers Long Ball for Braves

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hit his first home run of the season against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta. On the day, Swanson was 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. Swanson now has extra-base hits in back-to-back games to begin the regular season. After disappointing last season playing with an […]

Freddie Freeman Unstoppable in Braves Loss to Phillies

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 4-for-5 in the Braves 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Freeman’s day included two doubles and two RBI. Freeman went to the opposite field against the Phillies defensive shift on both doubles. Through two games this season, Freeman is 5-for-8 with a walk. After finishing fourth in MVP […]

Bryse Wilson Struggles in Season Debut

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson was unable to make it out of the fourth inning in his first start of 2019. Wilson allowed five hits, four walks and four earned runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Still just 21 years old, Wilson was making his fourth career Major League start. After […]

Ronald Acuna Beginning Season In Four Hole

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is in the cleanup spot in the Atlanta Braves Opening Day lineup. After setting the world on fire to the tune of a .328/.409/.634 slash line as a leadoff hitter in 2018, the Braves are placing Acuna into more of a run-producing spot this season. Hitting directly behind other MVP candidates Josh […]

Kyle Wright Continues To Shine For Braves

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright posted another strong effort in his third spring training start. Wright threw three innings, striking out five while walking just one. In his three starts, Wright has now struck out 11, allowing one walk and eight hits across eight innings. Wright averaged 93.9 mph with his fastball in 2018 […]