Dodgers get RHP Chris Martin from Cubs for Zach McKinstry
The Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-hander Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs for infielder-outfielder Zach McKinstryJULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATLANTA BRAVES 89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
Austin Riley - Powers offense in win Riley went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI during Friday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 25-year-old saw his 18-game hit streak come to an end after going 0-for-4 versus the Phillies on Wednesday, and he responded Friday by clubbing three extra-base hits. Riley has been one of the best hitters in the majors this year with a .299/.360/.603 slash line, 29 doubles, 29 home runs and 67 RBI in 99 games.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kenley Jansen - Secures 24th save Jansen earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning during Friday's 5-2 win against Arizona. He allowed one hit with three strikeouts and two walks.
Impact The veteran right-hander surrendered a leadoff triple, struck out the next two batters and then issued two walks before striking out Jordan Luplow to end the game. It certainly wasn't a clean appearance, but Jansen still got the job done to record his 24th save, which ranks third in the majors. Since returning from the injured list in mid-July, he's given up two earned runs on five hits with a 6:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings while going 4-for-4 in save opportunities.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Wright - Nabs fourth straight win Wright (13-4) earned the win Friday against the Diamondbacks after allowing two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks in 6.2 innings.
Impact Wright allowed single runs during the fourth and fifth innings but otherwise kept Arizona off the board. It was the right-hander's fourth consecutive quality start, and he's picked up a victory in each of those contests. Wright has won six of his past seven outings dating back to mid-June, and he has a 2.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB over 43 innings during that stretch.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves bring 1-0 series advantage over Diamondbacks into game 2
The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley approaching records set by Braves legends ATLANTA -- As Austin Riley nears completion of one of the best offensive months in Braves history, he finds himself positioned to possibly r...
JULY 30, 2022 • MLB.COM
Riley's hot bat, Wright's 13th win lead Braves past D-backs
Austin Riley had a homer and three RBIs, Kyle Wright earned his NL-leading 13th victory and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'You expect something': Braves players trust Alex Anthopoulos at trade deadline Will Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos prioritize an outfielder over pitching, or will those needs be equal in his mi...
JULY 29, 2022 • AJC.COM
Ozzie Albies - Sheds walking boot Albies was in the weight room without a walking boot Friday and manager Brian Snitker said Albies is "feeling really good," Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution repor...
Impact Albies donned the walking boot for a ceremony Snitker and he took part in but it sounds like the skipper is pretty optimistic about his second baseman's status. It was reported a couple weeks ago that Albies could return in mid-to-late August.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robinson Canó - Sitting versus southpaw Cano is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
Impact Cano is 0-for-12 over his past five contests and will take a seat Friday with lefty Madison Bumgarner on the mound for Arizona. Orlando Arcia will start at the keystone and bat eighth in the series opener.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks visit the Braves to open 3-game series
The Atlanta Braves start a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on FridayJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves still waiting to see the real Ronald Acuna The Braves are looking for a left fielder, preferably one who hits lefties, before the Tuesday trade deadline. Royals outfielder Andrew Beni...
JULY 28, 2022 • AJC.COM
Pitching matchups for Arizona Diamondbacks-Atlanta Braves series at Truist Park The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves open a three-game weekend set on Friday night in Atlanta at Truist Park.
JULY 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
How Michael Harris' arrival has sparked the Braves The Braves enter Thursday with a 98.7% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. They have a 6 1/2-game lead over the first team...
JULY 28, 2022 • MLB.COM
Matt Olson - Stays hot Olson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Olson accounted for Atlanta's only offense by going yard in the sixth inning to tally his 20th homer of the season. He has gone deep seven times in his last 12 starts, also collecting 17 RBI and nine runs scored in that span. Overall, he owns a .252/.339/.499 across 439 plate appearances on the season.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Morton - Takes fifth loss Morton (5-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Morton held the Phillies scoreless through four innings but had his start spoiled in his final frame when he allowed five of the first seven batters he faced to reach base. After maintaining a 1.60 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across a five-start stretch from mid-June to early July, Morton has allowed nine earned runs across his last 16 innings -- spanning three outings. Morton owns a 4.34 ERA and 126:42 K:BB in 110 frames for the season.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Muller - Out indefinitely Muller was hit in the right (non-pitching) hand by a comebacker last week and is not listed on Triple-A Gwinnett's planned starters for the next five days, David O'Brien of The Ath...
Impact The team is trying to get a splint made that will allow him to pitch, and he has not been placed on the injured list. It's unclear when he will be able to return, but Muller had been excellent lately at Triple-A. Over his last eight starts, the big lefty had a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 61:9 K:BB in 52 innings.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five observations on Braves' loss to Phillies on Wednesday PHILADELPHIA – The Braves didn’t have a good showing in Wednesday’s 7-2 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
JULY 27, 2022 • AJC.COM
MLB trade deadline 2022: What do Braves need to get back to World Series?
The Braves could use a boost in the outfield, bullpen and infield, and a look at starting pitching wouldn't hurt, Deesha Thosar writes.JULY 27, 2022
Bohm helps Phils beat Braves 7-2, take 2 of 3 from Atlanta
Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead single in a five-run fifth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 7-2 to take two of three from the Br...JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After mistake-filled inning, series finale slips away from Braves PHILADELPHIA – The Braves have not played well in recent series finales. They also have not fared well in day games this season.
JULY 27, 2022 • AJC.COM
Juan Soto trade possibilities: How all 29 MLB teams stack up
With the Juan Soto sweepstakes ramping up, Jake Mintz ranks all 29 MLB teams with a chance to land the superstar.JULY 27, 2022
Braves vs. Phillies prediction, betting odds for MLB on Wednesday The Philadelphia Phillies square off with the Atlanta Braves in MLB on Wednesday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.
JULY 27, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Matt Olson - Connects on 19th homer Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.
Impact Olson's fifth-inning long ball gave Atlanta a 5-0 lead that provided more than enough cushion for rookie starting pitcher Spencer Strider, who yielded one run over six innings before getting pulled from the contest. In his first season with Atlanta, Olson has seen his batting average slip from his final year in Oakland, but he's more or less maintained his power production. He's now up to 19 home runs and has already matched his career-high total from last season with 35 doubles, which leads the majors. Olson will start at first base and bat third in Wednesday's series finale.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
