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Braves News
Atlanta begins the second half in D.C.
The Braves will begin a series in Washington tonight that could shape the rest of the season as both sides send their best matchups to the mound and their hitters well rested at full strength for what promises to be a strong series.
Michael Reed up, Danny Santana out
Atlanta recalled outfielder Michael Reed yesterday and designated Danny Santana for assignment in an attempt to bolster the bench for a strong second half run at a playoff berth. Reed has been with Atlanta already once this season.
Braves recent trade deadlines have not been the most exciting
The last few trade deadlines for Atlanta has seen the Braves as more of sellers than buyers and with little excitement involved each time. This year finally offers an opportunity for Atlanta to be buyers and that should excite fans already.
Talking Chop’s top 30 prospects (7-12)
The breakdown of the Braves minor league prospects continues from our minor league staff. We are now into the top ten prospects overall and there are some really exciting names in this batch.
Atlanta lands five prospects in Keith Law’s mid-season top 50
ESPN’s Keith Law lists five Braves prospects inside his mid-season top fifty listing even after the Braves have promoted several top prospects from their system in the past year and half. The depth of Atlanta’s system is really something to behold.
MLB News
The Indians get a helping “Hand”
Cleveland went out and got help for their bullpen yesterday, but it definitely did not come in the form of a “Hand” out after having to part with top catching prospect Fransisco Mejia. You have to “Hand” it to the Indians though, picking up Adam Cimber and Brad Hand definitely gives their bullpen a “Hand” up going into the home stretch. (I’m so sorry, but the pun opportunities were there and it forced my hand.)
Ohtani is slowly making his way back to pitching
Shohei Ohtani is set to begin a rehab throwing program that will hopefully have him back on the mound soon for the Angels. The stud right hander is still DH-ing for the Los Angeles club but they would assuredly love to get him back on the mound ASAP.