Braves News: Atlanta among teams vying for Machado,

Atlanta Braves News

Braves among teams to make offer for Manny Machado

The Atlanta Braves are among the the teams that have submitted a formal offer to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Manny Machado according to a report by the Baltimore Sun’s Eduardo Encina. Atlanta doesn’t appear to be the frontrunner but it may provide some insight into how they are looking at this season.

The report states that Atlanta is one of seven teams that have made formal offers along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs.

Sanchez leads Braves over Brewers, 5-1

Anibal Sanchez allowed just two hits and one run over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday to help the Atlanta Braves snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Freddie Freeman snapped out of his slump with a three-hit day and finished a homer shy of the cycle. Ozzie Albies added two more hits as Atlanta improved to 5-4 on its current 10-game road trip.

Acuna could see action as soon as Sunday

Ronald Acuña Jr sat out Saturday’s win but could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday. Acuña left Friday’s game in the seventh inning after he suffered a strained groin while legging out an infield single. The Braves have an off day on Monday and could opt to give Acuña three straight off days but as of now, it sounds like Brian Snitker is at least open to the option of him returning to the lineup on Sunday.

Braves’ Teheran still expected to start Tuesday

The Braves expect Julio Teheran to make his scheduled start on Tuesday when the team returns home to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Teheran was sent home to rest following his last start after he wasn’t feeling well. Atlanta has still not announced a starter for Wednesday’s game but the favorite could be Mike Foltynewicz who would be on regular rest due to an off day on Monday.

Braves Prospects

Quick hits on Rome Braves prospects

Minor League Ball’s Wayne Cavadi provides an update on several Braves’ prospects after a recent trip to Rome.

Braves Prospect Profile: Touki Toussaint

92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley gives an in-depth look at Braves’ pitching prospect Touki Toussaint who was promoted to Triple-A earlier this week.

Two more exciting young Braves arms: Freddy Tarnok and Huascar Ynoa

John Calvagno spotlights Rome pitchers Freddy Tarnok and Huascar Ynoa.

MLB News

Athletics Considering Extension For Jed Lowrie

Oakland is considering an extension offer for second baseman Jed Lowrie.