OCTOBER 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
ATLANTA BRAVES 89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
Strider on, Matzek off Braves' NLDS roster ATLANTA -- Spencer Strider is on the Braves’ National League Division Series roster, but last year’s postseason star Tyler Matzek isn’t.
Marcell Ozuna - On bench for Game 1 Ozuna will sit for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies on Tuesday.
Impact Ozuna had a disappointing season overall, hitting .226/.274/.413 in 124 games. He earned a spot on Atlanta's playoff roster nonetheless, but he won't get the start against lefty Ranger Suarez in Game 1. It's possible he starts Game 2 or 3 against righties Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, but it will be William Contreras who serves as the designated hitter Tuesday.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Strider - Makes NLDS roster Strider (oblique) will be on Atlanta's NLDS roster.
Impact Strider had an outstanding rookie season, posting a 2.67 ERA and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 131.2 innings, but it was cut short in mid-September due to an oblique strain. While he will in fact be able to make it back for the postseason, it's unclear what sort of role he'll be able to play, as his experience as a reliever could lead Atlanta to deploy him that way if he isn't built up enough to start. Per Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, a Game 3 start for Strider is possible, though that could also go to Charlie Morton.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves vs. Phillies Game 1 prediction: Atlanta in strong spot as big home favorite The defending champion Braves are heavily favored to beat the Phillies in Tuesday’s Game 1 behind starter Max Fried and one of the best line...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • INQUIRER.COM
Braves open the postseason: Special coverage in Tuesday's AJC and ePaper The Braves’ eyes are now squarely on the prize as they defend their World Series title.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • AJC.COM
Phillies continue postseason push, meet Atlanta Braves in NLDS: Keys to the series The Phillies are coming off a wild card sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NJ.COM
Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 1
The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NLDSOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'He's like one of the great ones': Why Braves trust Game 1 starter Max Fried Once a young arm on an up-and-coming team, Max Fried is now one of baseball’s true aces, someone whose reputation as a big-game pitcher is a...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Braves lock up Spencer Strider with a $75 million, 6-year contract - The Boston Globe A decision will be made Tuesday morning as to Spencer Strider's availability for the NL Division Series.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Battle-tested Braves begin quest to repeat as Series champs
With their postseason curse eradicated, the Atlanta Braves have every reason to believe this could be another stellar OctoberOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Murphy: Phillies face long odds in NLDS, but four key stats show how they can beat the Braves ATLANTA — The Braves are not the Cardinals. If the uniforms didn’t give it away, just look at the matchups. There’s a reason the Phillies wi...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
'He's our guy': Braves confident with Fried on mound in Game 1 ATLANTA -- As Max Fried prepares to take the Braves into another postseason, his teammates are still impressed with the incredible willpower...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM
MLB Division Series After an exciting Wild Card round, MLB's Division Series kicks off with four games on Tuesday. Follow along for live updates, news and insig...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Monday's Transactions BASEBALL National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Spencer Strider on a six-year contract.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
3 reasons these Braves are better than 2021 champs ATLANTA -- Nobody knew how good the Braves really were before they won last year’s World Series. But there are a lot of folks who believe At...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM
No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff series victory since 2010, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his titleOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves sign rookie Spencer Strider to 6-year, $75M contract
The Atlanta Braves signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a six-year, $75 million deal Monday ahead of the NLDS.OCTOBER 10, 2022
Braves Sign Another Young Player to Long-Term Extension Spencer Strider will be dominating the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East for at least six more seasons after signing a a six-year, $75 mi...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ozzie Albies - Ditches cast, likely out for NLDS Albies is no longer sporting a cast to protect his fractured right pinkie finger and is scheduled to join Atlanta for its upcoming National League Division Series with the Phillies...
Impact Rather than gearing up for a potential return to the lineup during the upcoming week, Albies will turn his focus to regaining strength and full range of motion in his hand after it was immobilized for the past three-plus weeks while he donned the cast. Depending on how Albies checks out during his return to on-field workouts over the next several days, he could be an option to rejoin the roster if Atlanta advances to the NL Championship Series.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Strider - Checks out fine after side session Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Strider (oblique) looked good during a bullpen session Sunday, but the team is still in the process of determining the rookie right-hander's role...
Impact At the very least, Strider won't be available to start Games 1 and 2, as Atlanta plans on having Max Fried and Kyle Wright take the hill Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Charlie Morton will likely have the inside track in another spot in Atlanta's four-man rotation, but Strider could be in consideration to start Game 3 on Friday or Game 4 on Saturday if the team is comfortable with him from a health and workload standpoint. Even if Strider isn't quite built up enough to start after closing the regular season on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, he should have a role out of the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever. After a brilliant first full season in the big leagues in which he went 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and a whopping 202 strikeouts over 131.2 innings, the 23-year-old was rewarded Monday with a six-year, $75 million contract extension.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves, Spencer Strider Agree on New Contract Through 2028 The rookie pitcher’s new six-year deal is worth $75 million with a one-year club option.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Max Fried - Cleared for postseason opener Atlanta manager Brian Snitker confirmed that Fried (illness) will start Game 1 of the team's National League Division Series with the Phillies on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com re...
Impact Fried exited his final start of the regular season Sept. 30 with an illness, but he likely would have been available to start last Wednesday if Atlanta needed him to take the hill for a potential division-clinching game. Atlanta ended up claiming the NL East crown last Tuesday, so the team opted to bypass him in the rotation in order to have him in optimal health for the start of the postseason. Fried shouldn't face any restrictions when he takes the hill Tuesday for his 10th career start in the playoffs.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Braves are rewriting Atlanta's tortured comeback history
Comebacks are no longer what everyone else does against Atlanta teams. The art of the comeback? Well, that’s just how the Braves now live.OCTOBER 10, 2022
Braves vs. Phillies: A season recap The Braves won 11 of the 19 regular-season games against the Phillies this season, including five of the final seven. The National League Ea...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • AJC.COM
Braves sign rookie P Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract
The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contractOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
