Braves News

Braves add two high profile executives to the front office, per report

USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reports that the Atlanta Braves are adding Adam Fisher and Perry Minasian to the team’s front office. Fisher comes from the Mets and will become Atlanta’s assistant GM. Minasian arrives from the Blue Jays and will be installed as Director of Player Personnel. The club has not yet confirmed any of the moves.

Braves close to signing Korean shortstop

The Atlanta Journal-Contitution’s David O’Brien reports that the Braves are close to signing 18-year old Korean shortstop Jihwan Bae.

Bowman on Brian Snitker, Braves front office

Mark Bowman has a loaded mailbag this week including notes about Ronald Acuna and R.A. Dickey’s option for next season. Perhaps most interesting is his thoughts on the front office and the potential return of Brian Snitker as manager. The Braves have yet to exercise Snitker’s option for next season and describes the decision as “far from a certainty.” An interesting tidbit in this situation is the status of John Hart who’s current contract expires this summer. Bowman mentions some speculation that current Royals GM Dayton Moore could return to the Braves in some capacity. He goes on to mention that given Hart’s involvement in decision making this season that he seems likely to return.

Freeman's approach a long time in the making

MLB.com’s David Kramer takes a closer look at Freddie Freeman’s batting practice approach which is something that he honed since his childhood.

Lane Adams goes from no invite to walk-off hero

It has been quite a ride for Lane Adams who began the season without a spring training invite. He worked his way to the majors and is taking advantage of his opportunity in a bench role.

MLB News

Tigers' Michael Fulmer to undergo season-ending surgery

Tigers starter Michael Fulmer will undergo ulnar transposition surgery on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2017 season. He is expected to be out three to four months but should be ready for opening day in 2018.

Indians, Dodgers continue streaks

The Indians look like they may never lose again improving their winning streak to 19 straight with an 11-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is one win shy of tying Oakland for the longest winning streak in the expansion era.

The Dodgers on the other hand may not ever win again after suffering their 11th straight loss falling 8-6 to the Giants. Los Angeles has now lost 16 of their last 17 games overall.