Braves News

Braves rally comes up short against Nationals

It was a tough night on the mound for Williams Perez and Jose Ramirez as the Braves fall to the Nationals 9-7. Dansby Swanson provided a highlight with an inside-the-park home run for Atlanta in the loss.

Freddie Freeman named National League Player of the Week

Freddie Freeman was named National League Player of the Week on Tuesday. It is the second time this season he has received the honor. Freeman put up a .400/.600/.850 slash line to go along with two homers and seven RBIs.

Mallex Smith ‘needs games’ stays with playoff-bound M-Braves

Mallex Smith is currently on a rehab assignment with the Mississippi Braves and that will last through the Southern League playoffs. Brian Snitker told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Michael Cunningham that Smith just needs to play at this point of the season.

“He’s healthy and doing good,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “He’s just going to keep playing down there, play games. The reports have been good. If his thumb is good, the rest of his body is fine. We knew that. It’s not inhibiting his swing or anything like that.”

“It sounds like picked up right where he left off. It’s good for him to keep playing because he missed a lot of time. He needs games.”

MLB News

Twins considering Alex Anthopoulos to replace Terry Ryan

The Minnesota Twins are considering former Toronto General Manager Alex Anthopoulos for their head baseball operations job.

The NL Cy Young race is a happy mess for everyone

SB Nation’s Grant Brisbee breaks down the race for the NL Cy Young Award.