BRYCE ELDER NEWS

Braves' offense, Bryce Elder lead series-opening win over Pirates The Braves had little trouble with the Pirates on Friday, taking an early lead and cruising to a 8-2 win at Truist Park.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • AJC.COM

Fans nine in win Elder (12-4) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Pirates.

Impact Elder fired five scoreless innings before serving up a two-run homer to Jack Suwinski in the sixth. Elder's nine punchouts set a new season best and it was his first time with more than five strikeouts since June 22. He's gone 4-0 with a stellar 2.30 ERA over his last five starts, lowering his season ERA to 3.38 through 162.1 frames. Elder is currently lined up for a start in Philadelphia next week.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky command in no-decision Elder allowed a run on five hits and four walks while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Elder was able to secure his second quality start in six outings since the start of August despite not having his best command Saturday. The four walks matched his season high, and he's failed to record more than five strikeouts in a start since June 22. The 24-year-old is at a 3.42 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 111:53 K:BB through 155.1 innings across 27 starts. Elder is tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Pirates next week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well enough to win Elder (11-4) earned the win over Colorado on Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings.

Impact The outing was far from Elder's best, but that's hardly a surprise given that he was pitching at Coors Field. The right-hander nonetheless fared moderately well, giving his team six frames and departing with a 5-4 lead. That more than held up the rest of the way, as Atlanta used a late offensive surge to turn the contest into a rout. Elder thus recorded his third straight win, and he's posted a 2.45 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB over 18.1 innings during that stretch. Among qualified NL starters, he ranks eighth with a 3.50 ERA and 12th with a 1.21 WHIP on the campaign.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stingy in win No. 10 Elder (10-4) picked up the win Tuesday in a 3-2 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The lone run charged to the right-hander scored after he'd left the mound, as Elder blanked the Mets for five frames before Pierce Johnson relieved him with one on in the sixth and promptly served up a homer to Daniel Vogelbach. Elder continues to offer little in the strikeout department -- he hasn't fanned more than five batters in a start since June 22 -- and since the All-Star break he's posted a 4.58 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB through 37.1 innings. With the Atlanta offense at his back he's won three of his last five outings, but he'll be a ratio risk in his next start, which is likely to come early next week at Coors Field.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

For what Orioles' offense lacks in dominance, it makes up for with depth: 'Just a frustrating lineup to face' Entering Baltimore’s day off Thursday, only two teams have fewer regulars with an OPS above .800 than the Orioles, but only one has more wit...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Blanks Yanks for ninth win Elder (9-4) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Yankees, scattering one hit and three walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out three.

Impact What few baserunners Elder allowed got erased by double plays, and only one Yankee even reached second base while the right-hander was on the mound. It was an impressive rebound after the 24-year-old has coughed up 12 runs (10 earned) over his prior two outings, but since the beginning of July, Elder still carries a 5.79 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 21:17 K:BB through 42 innings. He'll look to stay on track in his next start, which is likely to come at home early next week against the Mets.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB roundup: Bryce Elder, Braves blank Yanks Bryce Elder allowed only one hit over seven scoreless innings and Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna Jr. homered to lead the Atlanta Braves to a...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bryce Elder shuts down skidding Yankees, Marcell Ozuna hits 3-run homer for Braves in 5-0 win Bryce Elder pitched seven brilliant innings in a combined one-hitter, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna went deep and the Atlanta Braves cr...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Bryce Elder, Braves hold skidding Yankees to one hit in 5-0 win Bryce Elder allowed only one hit over seven scoreless innings and Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna Jr. both homered to lead the Atlanta Braves...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acuña, Ozuna go deep, Elder leads 1-hitter, Braves beat Yankees 5-0

Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna went deep, and the Atlanta Braves cruised past the reeling New York Yankees 5-0

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stung for five runs in loss Elder (8-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.

Impact Elder began struggling in the bottom of the third, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk, while also hitting Josh Palacios with a pitch. The right-hander managed to avoid any further damage over the next two frames but was again victimized by the Pirates' offense in the sixth, this time for two runs, before being relieved by Joe Jimenez. It was the fourth time in his last six starts that Elder allowed at least five runs and he's now lost three of his last four decisions. He's surrendered 10 runs and 13 hits over 9.1 innings of work to open the month of August.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Command issues resurface in loss Elder (8-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out three.

Impact Elder struggled with his command from the jump, issuing walks to Mike Tauchman and Nico Hoerner in the first two at-bats before then surrendering home runs off the bats of Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario. The right-hander would only be charged with three of the five runs that came across in the frame, thanks to a fielding error by Matt Olson, though he would allow another run in both the fourth and fifth innings. Elder has now allowed five or more runs in three of his last five starts, registering a 12:10 K:BB over that stretch.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Bryce Elder not happy with result, but feels he's throwing ball well A rough start and mistakes doomed the Braves on Saturday in Chicago.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves' Bryce Elder aims to keep rolling against Cubs Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will try for three consecutive quality starts when he takes the mound against the host Chicago Cubs...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tosses seven standout frames Elder (8-2) earned the win over Milwaukee on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out three batters over seven innings.

Impact Elder was both efficient and effective in the outing, needing just 86 pitches (59 strikes) to get through seven innings. The right-hander pitched to contact, notching just six swinging strikes and three punchouts, but picked up his 13th quality start of the campaign -- tied for fourth-most in the majors. Elder looked like he could be hitting a wall when he allowed a combined 14 runs (12 earned) across a pair of starts in mid-July, but he's since bounced back to finish the month with consecutive strong outings during which he's yielded just three runs over 13 frames.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with quality start Elder allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus Milwaukee on Sunday.

Impact After allowing seven runs in each of his last two starts, Elder was able to get himself back on track. He allowed a solo home run to Brice Turang in this contest, which was the fourth homer Elder's given up in his last three outings. He's surrendered just 12 long balls all season. The 24-year-old is at a 3.30 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 86:37 K:BB through 114.2 innings over 20 starts this season. Elder is projected for a rematch with the Brewers in Atlanta in his next start.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles again Tuesday Elder didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 16-13 loss to the Diamondbacks, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk over 2.2 innings. He struck out fo...

Impact His defense did him no favors, but Elder also wasn't sharp and need 76 pitches (49 strikes) to record just eight outs. The 24-year-old right-hander has been tagged for 12 earned runs in six innings during his two starts bracketing the All-Star break, pushing his ratios up to a 3.31 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, likely to come this weekend in Milwaukee.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Braves are off Monday, then host a three-game... - The Athletic Braves are off Monday, then host a three-game series vs. D-backs. Scheduled Atlanta starters for that are Bryce Elder on Tuesday, followed b...

JULY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pitching Ninja's MLB All-Star Game preview: Gerrit Cole, Zac Gallen and more

The stars will be on full display in the All-Star Game, and so will their arsenal of filthy pitches. Here's a primer of what to expect in Se...

JULY 10, 2023

How pairing baseball with golf fueled Elder's All-Star trajectory It’s incredible to think Bryce Elder has gone from being Triple-A Gwinnett’s Opening Day starter to All-Star within a span of three months....

JULY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Roughed up by Rays Elder (7-2) was charged with the loss Sunday in Tampa Bay after he gave up seven runs on six hits and four walks across 3.1 innings. He did not record any strikeouts.

Impact The rookie right-hander generated just four swinging strikes on 69 pitches as the Rays struck for four runs in the first inning and three more in the fourth. It's the first time in 18 starts this season Elder failed to pitch at least five frames, and the seven runs allowed are also a season worst. The 24-year-old still finished the first half of the campaign with a 2.97 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB in 106 innings.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: All-Star Bryce Elder had the worst start of his... - The Athletic All-Star Bryce Elder had the worst start of his MLB career in the last game before the All-Star break, allowing six hits including two homer...

JULY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder will not pitch... - The Athletic Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder will not pitch in the All-Star Game Tuesday after starting games today (Strider) and Sunday (Elder). Braves...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves' Spencer Strider, Bryce Elder 'probably' won't pitch in All-Star game Both pitchers will start games this weekend at Tampa Bay.

JULY 7, 2023 • AJC.COM