Tag: Braves

The Braves scored seven unanswered by the top Cubs

ATLANTA — Bryce Elder didn’t ease the concerns of a fan base preparing to see their team enter its second straight postseason with an injury-depleted rotation. But the Braves offense reminds these fans that it can compensate for some of the difficulties. Sean Murphy capped a late-inning rally with a two-out, misplayed fly ball that… Continue reading The Braves scored seven unanswered by the top Cubs

MLB Power Rankings: Braves still No. 1; Rangers still top 10?

Ben Verlander FOX Sports MLB Analyst If there was any question about which team is the best in the MLB, the Braves provided a spirited answer against the Dodgers. The other division leaders are mostly holding service this week, while the wild-card teams continue to resemble crabs in a barrel. And then there’s Rangers, whose… Continue reading MLB Power Rankings: Braves still No. 1; Rangers still top 10?

Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres

Braves Franchise History 1921 – Walton Cruise connects for the second home run hit from mammoth Braves Field. The first home run was also hit by Cruise in 1917. There were 38 home runs in the Braves field in 1921 of which 34 were inside the park. 1969 – Bob Gibson beats the Braves 8-1… Continue reading Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres

Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend’s shoes and pushing the other for MVP — his way

Matt Olson leads all of baseball in home runs and RBIs, he has the second-best OPS, and he’s on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs. And he wasn’t the best player on his own team. For most of this season, it looks like Ronald Acuña Jr. will run away. with the National League MVP… Continue reading Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend’s shoes and pushing the other for MVP — his way