Braves news and links: Aaron Blair delivers, Ryan Weber to start Wednesday

Braves News

Aaron Blair notches first career win as Braves defeat Mets

Aaron Blair returned to the mound for the first time since August 28 and tossed six quality innings allowing four hits and two runs in a 7-3 win over the Mets. Freddie Freeman went 4-for-5 at the plate and hit his 31st home run of the season to pace Atlanta's offense.

Talking Chop Podcast Episode 32: John Coppolella, A.J. Pierzynski's "retirement" and Matt Kemp

Brad is joined by Carlos Collazo to talk about #AskCoppy, A.J. Pierzynski's weird "retirement", Matt Kemp, Rio Ruiz and much more.

Off strong relief effort, Weber earns start for Braves

Coming off a strong relief appearance, Ryan Weber will make his second start of the season for the Atlanta Braves in Wednesday's series finale against the New York Mets. The Braves' rotation has been in flux after injuries to Williams Perez and Mike Foltynewicz. Josh Collmenter filled in one of the spots this past Saturday and now Weber will get his turn Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves: Top 5 Bright Spots of 2016

MLB Trade Rumors names five bright spots for the Atlanta Braves in 2016.

MLB News

Diamondbacks fire De Jon Watson, may be preparing for a major shakeup

The Arizona Diamondbacks parted ways with vice president of baseball operations De Jon Watson on Monday. Could Tony LaRussa be next?

Coverage of Tebow's 1st instructional league workout was ridiculous

Just think, this could have been us.