CHARLIE MORTON NEWS

Charlie Morton and the Braves are scuffling lately, but dominance of Mets continues The Mets are 21 1/2 games behind the NL East-leading Braves. The last time the Braves were this far back was 2017.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves' Charlie Morton issues career-high 7 walks ... but holds Mets scoreless NEW YORK – Well, that’s one way to turn in a scoreless start.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • AJC.COM

Morton untouched despite career-high 7 walks as the Braves beat the Mets again, 7-0

Eddie Rosario had three RBIs and Charlie Morton won despite issuing a career-high seven walks over five-plus innings as the Atlanta Braves blanked the New York Mets 7-0

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Morton struggles again as Braves look sloppy in series loss to Cubs Morton, who is 0-4 with a 7.32 ERA in his past four starts, said: "I just threw the ball really poorly today.”

AUGUST 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yields five runs in short start Morton (10-10) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Cubs.

Impact Morton's skid continued, as he's given up 16 runs over 19.2 innings during his four-start losing streak. He's also posted a 17:15 K:BB in that span, though he's had trouble with walks (4.2 BB/9) all season. Overall, the right-hander is at a 3.86 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 132:58 K:BB through 123.2 innings over 22 starts. He's projected for a road start against the Mets his next time out.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Fans eight in loss Morton (10-9) took the loss against the Angels on Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight batters over six innings.

Impact Morton allowed plenty of traffic on the basepaths, but it was the long ball that did him in -- all three runs against the veteran came on solo home runs. Despite his trouble keeping the ball in the park, Morton was able to turn in a respectable outing, racking up 23 swinging strikes and eight punchouts while picking up his ninth quality start of the campaign. The 39-year-old has lost each of his past three starts, but he's been an asset overall this season, collecting 10 wins while posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 128:54 K:BB over 119.1 innings.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced by BoSox Morton (10-8) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on six hits and five walks over 3.2 innings as Atlanta fell 7-1 to the Red Sox. He struck out only one.

Impact Rain delayed the start of the game by over an hour and a half, and Morton was clearly out of sync when he finally got on the mound, tossing only 47 of 80 pitches and issuing a season-high five free passes before getting the hook. The 39-year-old right-hander's 1.42 WHIP on the year is his worst mark since his days with the Pirates over a decade ago, but Morton has been able to maintain a respectable 3.57 ERA thanks to a 47.1 percent GB% and 10.2 percent HR/FB%. He'll try to rebound in his next outing, which is likely to come at home early next week against the Angels.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters against Diamondbacks Morton (10-7) took the loss against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings.

Impact Morton had notched a victory in each of his previous five appearances coming into Wednesday, but that streak came to an end again Arizona. The veteran hurler surrendered his most runs since the Mets tagged him for four nearly six weeks ago, though he did manage to keep the ball in the park for the fourth time in his past five outings. Morton's season 1.37 WHIP is in line to be his worst over a full season since 2015, but he's still managed to put together a strong campaign with a 3.36 ERA and 119:46 K:BB over 109.2 frames through 19 starts.

JULY 20, 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

Tosses seven shutout frames Morton (10-6) allowed three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the White Sox.

Impact Morton cruised through Friday's outing, scattering three singles and a walk over his shutout performance. He's given up one earned run or fewer in four of his last six outings, posting a terrific 1.77 ERA during that span. After going a month between wins, the veteran righty has been victorious in five consecutive starts. Morton will carry a 3.20 ERA into his next outing, which is currently scheduled to be at home against Arizona next week.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olson slams, Morton deals in Braves' blowout win ATLANTA -- The Braves returned from the All-Star break and didn’t miss a beat. Veteran Charlie Morton stole the show in Atlanta’s 9-0 victor...

JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

David O'Brien: Charlie Morton's past five starts: 4-0, 2.28... - The Athletic Charlie Morton's past five starts: 4-0, 2.28 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 12 walks in 27 2/3 innings. Five innings or more in each including 6 1/3 in...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up ninth win Morton (9-6) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings against the Rays. He struck out six.

Impact Morton notched his seventh quality start and earned his ninth win Friday. Since allowing six runs to the Dodgers on May 22, the veteran right-hander has been solid, posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and11.5 K/9 over his past eight appearances (44.1 innings). If Morton can stay healthy in the second half of the season, he'll have a strong chance to eclipse his career-high marks (16 wins, 3.05 ERA, 240 strikeouts and 194.2 innings) from his stellar 2019 campaign with Tampa Bay.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Miami for third straight win Morton (8-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-0 shutout of the Marlins, allowing four hits and a walk over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact Atlanta's offense once again ambushed the opposition, scoring six runs in the first inning, and Morton cruised from there. The veteran righty has won three straight starts despite some inefficiency on his part, as he's completed six innings just once in his last eight outings, posting a 4.36 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 56:22 K:BB through 43.1 innings over that stretch. He'll take the mound one more time before the All-Star break for what's likely to be a road start next weekend in Tampa Bay.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects seventh win Morton (7-6) earned the win Sunday over the Reds, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings.

Impact Morton wasn't at his best Sunday, but it was enough to get the job done. He's completed at least five innings in six of his last seven starts, but he's gotten through six frames just once in that span. The 39-year-old is at a 3.81 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 100:39 K:BB through 85 innings across 15 starts this season. His 4.1 BB/9 is his highest since 2016, but he's managed to put up steady numbers anyway. Morton is lined up to make his next start at home versus the Marlins.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up sixth win Morton (6-6) earned the win Sunday, allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks over five innings against Colorado. He struck out eight.

Impact Morton got off to a shaky start, allowing five runs in the first two innings. However, he'd hold the Rockies at bay from there as Atlanta eventually rallied to win 14-6. The 39-year-old Morton has logged eight or more strikeouts in five of his last seven starts. He now sports a 3.71 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and 93:36 K:BB through 14 starts (80 innings) this season. He's slated for a road matchup with the Reds in his next outing.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, Charlie Morton aim for 4-game sweep vs. Rockies Atlanta will send veteran right-hander Charlie Morton to the mound in search of a four-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday...

JUNE 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves, Charlie Morton aim for 4-game sweep vs. Rockies Atlanta will send veteran right-hander Charlie Morton to the mound in search of a four-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday...

JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Braves veteran Charlie Morton opines on sticky stuff and a better way to control it Morton thinks the current rules are difficult for pitchers and umpires and has an idea how to monitor who is getting an extreme advantage.

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans eight in no-decision Morton allowed four hits and three walks over 5.2 shutout innings in Monday's loss to Detroit. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Morton was in line for his sixth win of the year before Detroit's late comeback win. Between Monday's appearance and his last scoreless outing May 15, the veteran righty had allowed 15 runs in four starts. He pushed his ERA back down to 3.60 to go with an 85:33 KBB through 75 frames. Morton is projected to face the Rockies at home this weekend.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what Charlie Morton said to Pete Alonso after HBP Charlie Morton hit Pete Alonso in the first inning on Wednesday, and talked with him after the game. Here's what was said. After New York Me...

JUNE 8, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Struggles with command Wednesday Morton allowed four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact Morton had trouble getting the ball over the plate in the outing, throwing only 58 of 107 pitches for a strike and tying a season high with four walks. The veteran hurler also served up two home runs, including a fifth-inning two-run shot to Tommy Pham that resulted in his removal from the game. This was the first time this season Morton has failed to complete five frames, and it was also his first no-decision through 12 starts. The right-hander is still hanging on to a respectable 3.89 ERA, but his 1.46 WHIP and 9.1 percent walk rate are less promising indicators of how he has pitched this season.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Alonso hit by pitch on left wrist by 96 mph fastball, leaves game vs. Braves, X-rays negative

Mets slugger Pete Alonso left Wednesday night’s game against the Braves in the first inning after getting hit on his left wrist by a pitch from Atlanta’s Charlie Morton

JUNE 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in quality start Morton (5-6) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over seven innings to take the loss Friday versus Arizona.

Impact Morton pitched fairly well, but three of the six hits he allowed were doubles, two of which accounted for all of Arizona's run production. This was Morton's third straight loss, though he's now limited opponents to three runs or less in nine of his 11 starts. The 39-year-old is at a 3.62 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 72:26 K:BB through 64.2 innings on the season. Morton will look to break his skid in a home start versus the Mets next week.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE