MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATLANTA BRAVES 89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
David O'Brien: Familiar name on the Braves' just-announced... - The Athletic Familiar name on the Braves' just-announced Triple-A Gwinnett roster: Charlie Culberson. The versatile veteran, released by the Rays last we...
Charlie Culberson - Returns to Atlanta Culberson signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday.
Impact Culberson opted out of his minor-league deal with the Rays last week and is now headed back to Atlanta, where he played from 2018-20. The 33-year-old is a favorite of manager Brian Snitker, but if he winds up playing too much it's probably not a great sign for Atlanta.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Minter - Works ninth in non-save situation Minter walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday's during a 7-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact Atlanta was only up 4-2 heading into the top of the ninth but tacked on three more runs in its half of the frame, erasing the save situation for Minter. It's still reassuring that he was the clear choice to close out of the game for manager Brian Snitker, but with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) hoping to return in mid-April, there may be only a handful of save opportunities for Minter before he gets bumped back to a setup role.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Luetge - Snags win in opener Luetge (1-0) picked up the win Opening Day against the Nationals, allowing one run on two hits over one inning of relief.
Impact The southpaw replaced Max Fried (hamstring) in the fourth inning with Atlanta ahead 4-1, and the Nats never came close to tying the score. Luetge is expected to begin the season in middle relief -- even with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) on the shelf, A.J. Minter and potentially Dylan Lee are still ahead of Luetge on the depth chart from the left side -- but Atlanta's offense is potent enough that he could vulture some wins, something the 36-year-old did eight times over the last two seasons with the Yankees.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
For Braves play-by-play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin, preparation is everything Brandon Gaudin has two recurring nightmares. Both are frightening in their own ways.
MARCH 31, 2023 • AJC.COM
Five observations on Braves' opening-day win over Nationals The Braves won their opening-day game. But they lost Max Fried for an unknown period of time in the process.
MARCH 30, 2023 • AJC.COM
Max Fried's injury is bummer for Braves on 'fun' opening day WASHINGTON — The Braves initially said Max Fried left Thursday’s game because of “discomfort” in his left hamstring. I’m not sure what that...
MARCH 30, 2023 • AJC.COM
Braves' Max Fried (hamstring) likely headed to IL Fried exited with left hamstring discomfort in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Braves' 7-2 Opening Day win.
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves down Nats 7-2 behind Travis d'Arnaud's 4 hits Travis d’Arnaud had four hits and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves used six pitchers on Opening Day in a 7-2 victory against the ho...
MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves down Nats 7-2 behind Travis d'Arnaud's 4 hits Travis d’Arnaud had four hits and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves used six pitchers on Opening Day in a 7-2 victory against the ho...
MARCH 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Max Fried - Will definitely miss one start Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Fried (hamstring) will "definitely" miss his next scheduled start, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's not official yet, but Fried is almost certainly headed for a 15-day IL stint after suffering a left hamstring strain in Thursday afternoon's season opener against the Nationals. Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder are the primary options to take the ball in his place next Wednesday at St. Louis.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves win bittersweet opener over Nationals as Max Fried exits with injury WASHINGTON — Opening day feels special because of the pomp and circumstance, from the flyovers to the massive American flag unfurled for the...
MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves win bittersweet opener over Nationals as Max Fried exits with injury WASHINGTON — Opening day feels special because of the pomp and circumstance, from the flyovers to the massive American flag unfurled for the...
MARCH 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day
Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way to a 4-0 vi...MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronald Acuña Jr. - Hits two singles, steals base Acuna hit two singles and recorded a stolen base in Atlanta's defeat of the Nationals on Thursday.
Impact Acuna went as the No. 1 overall pick in some fantasy drafts this spring and he started his 2023 campaign on a high note Thursday afternoon in Washington. The dynamic 25-year-old outfielder is looking more and more spry the further away he gets from that devastating knee injury in the summer of 2021. He seems poised for a monstrous season of category-covering production.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Fried - Likely headed for IL Atlanta manager Brian Snitker confirmed Fried strained his hamstring Thursday against Washington and will likely spend time on the injured list, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journ...
Impact No official decision has been made yet regarding whether or not Fried will head to the IL. If he does, it would be a big blow to Atlanta's rotation early in the season after the 29-year-old lefty finished 2022 with a 2.48 ERA and 1.01 WHIP.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Travis d'Arnaud - Delivers four hits in opener D'Arnaud went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Atlanta's season-opening victory Thursday against the Nationals.
Impact Serving as the DH and batting eighth, d'Arnaud rattled off three singles and a double to help Atlanta turn the lineup over versus Patrick Corbin and the Nats' bullpen. The 34-year-old won't be called on to catch as much in 2023 behind newcomer Sean Murphy, but he should get regular looks out of the designated hitter role -- especially versus lefties.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2
The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and beat the Washington Natio...MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Fried injury update: Braves ace exits in fourth inning Opening Day after straining hamstring Max Fried suffered hamstring discomfort against the Nationals.
MARCH 30, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spike
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed Major League Baseball’s first pitch-clock violation in the third inning of an opening day game against the Milwaukee BrewersMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves lefty Fried strains hamstring in opener, IL likely
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried exited his opening day start against the Washington Nationals with a strained left hamstring after 3 1/3 inningsMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried departs in fourth with left hamstring discomfort Braves ace Max Fried departed his Opening Day start against the Nationals on Thursday with a left hamstring injury sustained while covering...
MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Max Fried - Exits with leg injury Fried left Thursday's game in the fourth inning due to a left leg injury, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fried grabbed his left leg while running to cover first base and appeared to strain his hamstring. He was able to walk off on his own power, so it may not be too serious. Lucas Luetge took over in relief.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
