MARCH 17, 2023•MLB.COM
Braves 8, Red Sox 0 Final Score (03/17/2023) on MLB GamedayFollow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Braves vs. Red Sox at JetBlue Park
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MARCH 17, 2023•MLB.COM
Expect the unexpected - Dodd, Shuster battle for final rotation spotWe did not know it would come down to two prospects who seemed to be in big-league spring training to benefit from the experience instead of...
MARCH 17, 2023•AJC.COM
David O'Brien: Braves first baseman Matt Olson continued his... - The AthleticBraves first baseman Matt Olson continued his spring-long hitting surge with 2 homers and 3 RBIs in 3 at-bats Friday, including one that lef...
MARCH 17, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Braden Shewmake - Making push for shortstop jobShewmake is making a push for Atlanta's starting shortstop job, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ImpactShewmake has an .805 OPS during Grapefruit League play and has impressed the team with his defense at shortstop. He made his fourth start over the last seven games Friday at short, while presumed starter Vaughn Grissom has started just two games over that stretch and has been on the bench for three straight, although he's expected to play Saturday. One of Grissom or Shewmake should be the starter at shortstop for Atlanta and the other will play every day at Triple-A Gwinnett relegating veteran Orlando Arcia to the bench in either scenario. Shewmake has struggled offensively the last two seasons in the minors, but it sounds like the 2019 first-round pick could be the choice at short if the club prioritizes defense.
MARCH 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Austin Riley - Looks ready for Opening DayRiley has gone 6-for-19 with two home runs, a double and a 5:5 BB:K through nine Grapefruit League games.
ImpactThe 25-year-old crushed a career-high 38 homers and 39 doubles last season with an .877 OPS, and Riley's done nothing this spring to suggest any serious regression is in order. He'll hit in the heart of a potent Atlanta batting order in 2023 and will take aim at reaching 100 RBI for the second time in his career.
MARCH 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Orlando Arcia - Headed for backup roleOne of Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake is expected to open the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports, which would leave Arcia in a bench role.
ImpactThe veteran infielder began the spring competing with Grissom for the job, but Shewmake's strong defense this spring has pushed him into the mix. Arcia could still see significant playing time this season if whichever youngster begins the season as the starter struggles, but it would likely take injuries or poor performance from both to push him to the top of the depth chart. Arcia slashed .244/.316/.416 in 68 games for Atlanta last season.
MARCH 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
