Morton expected to start as Atlanta hosts Washington
The Braves will roll out Charlie Morton to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Josiah Gray the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLIE MORTON #50 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
8-10 W-L •
1.32 WHIP •
4.19 ERA
8-10 W-L
1.32 WHIP
4.19 ERA
Duvall helps Braves beat Nats 8-4, move closer in NL East
Adam Duvall drove in three runs with two hits and the Atlanta Braves turned a catcher’s interference call into a three-run rally to beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 for their four...AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fedde expected to start for the Nationals against Braves
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Friday while the Braves are expected to counter with Kyle MullerAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in quality start Morton (10-4) allowed two runs on three hits over six innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against Milwaukee.
Impact Morton served up a solo shot to Willy Adames in the first inning but turned in a few perfect innings after that. The Brewers pushed across another run in the fifth on a Jackie Bradley groundout. Over his previous eight starts, the veteran righty was 5-0 with a 2.70 ERA through 50 innings. Morton is now sporting a 3.69 ERA and a 141:42 K:BB this season. He's projected to face the Nationals at home next week.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Morton on Braves' latest games Braves pitcher Charlie Morton comments on the team's recent fortunes as they try to stay within reach of the playoffs.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • AJC.COM
Adames' bat, Anderson's arm lift Brewers past Braves 2-1
Willy Adames hit an early homer off Charlie Morton, Brett Anderson pitched 5 2/3 strong innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on SundayAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson expected to start for the Brewers against Braves
The Braves are expected to send Charlie Morton to the mound Sunday and the Brewers plan to give Brett Anderson the startAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swanson hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves beat Brewers 8-1
Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and a two-run shot and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carried to 10th win Morton (10-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in a 12-5 victory over the Mets. He struck out five.
Impact Atlanta scored at least two runs in each of the first four innings, giving Morton more than enough offensive support despite his shortest outing since June 11. The veteran right-hander has won five straight decisions since then, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 60:16 K:BB through 50 innings over that eight-start stretch.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fried expected to start for the Braves against Mets
The Braves will start Max Fried on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Tylor MegillJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As deadline nears, Charlie Morton gets 10th win and Braves gain a game on Mets Austin Riley's two home runs, including a fourth-inning grand slam, highlighted the Atlanta Braves' 12-5 win against the Mets at Citi Field.
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Riley's slam, 6 RBIs power Braves to 12-5 rout of Mets
Austin Riley hit a grand slam and a two-run homer to set a career high with six RBIs, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 12-5 rout of the New York MetsJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves to take on Mets on the road
The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Tuesday while the Mets have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split
Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a do...JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wheeler expected to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound Friday and the Braves will give Max Fried the startJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns ninth win Morton (9-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out eight across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Phillies.
Impact Morton was given plenty of run support early, as Atlanta was up by six runs by the end of the fourth inning. He took advantage and was shutting out the Phillies until the seventh inning, when he surrendered a triple, double and walk prior to being pulled. Morton has been excellent in seven starts since June 17, as he's worked at least six innings in all but one outing while posting a 2.40 ERA and striking out 55 across 45 frames.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson's slam powers Braves over Phillies 7-2
Dansby Swanson hit his first career grand slam, Orlando Arcia added a solo shot and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on to inch closer in the NL East raceJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will the playoff-destined Brewers make a trade bold enough to follow in the Bucks' footsteps? The Brewers cheered on the Bucks. Now a trade deadline deal — Charlie Morton? — could enhance the chances of winning their own title.
JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Moore expected to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta
The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Thursday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Matt MooreJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMarre's pinch-hit single lifts Yanks over Phils 6-5 in 10
Pinch-hitter Ryan LaMarre singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 after blowing a late three-run le...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres win 1st game, 2nd game of doubleheader suspended
The second game of a split doubleheader between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves was suspended by rain in the middle of the fifth inningJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David O'Brien: Braves adjusted pitching plans twice Tuesday... - The Athletic Braves adjusted pitching plans twice Tuesday. Latest: Bryse Wilson starts Game 2 of Wednesday doubleheader vs. Padres, Charlie Morton moves...
JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No longer starting Wednesday Morton is no longer slated to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against San Diego.
Impact Bryse Wilson will take the ball for Wednesday's nightcap instead. Per David O'Brien of The Athletic, Morton will now start Thursday against the Phillies.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out eight Friday Morton allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings Friday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Morton allowed a pair of runs in the second inning and then later was taken yard by Ji-Man Choi which knotted the game up at three in the fifth inning. The 37-year-old righty still managed to post a quality start against his former team and recorded at least seven strikeouts for a sixth straight start. He now owns a 3.69 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 122:36 K:BB over 105 innings and is set to take the mound again next week against the Padres.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows' RBI single in 10th lifts Tampa Bay past Braves 7-6
Austin Meadows’ 10th-inning single drove in Brett Phillips from second base with the tiebreaking run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
