CHARLIE MORTON NEWS

Fans nine in tough loss Morton (5-5) took the loss Saturday as Atlanta fell 2-1 to the Phillies, allowing two runs on seven hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The veteran right-hander generated 22 swinging strikes over 95 pitches, but it wasn't quite good enough as he lost a pitchers' duel with Zack Wheeler. Morton has worked past the sixth inning only twice in 10 starts this season and has issued multiple walks in all but one start as the 39-year-old begins to show his age, but he still sports a 3.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 63:24 K:BB through 57.2 frames. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next outing, which could come next weekend in Arizona.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña Jr. thrives, but Charlie Morton blows early lead in loss to Dodgers Acuña leads the majors in first-inning runs (16) and stolen bases (7), as well as first-inning doubles (8) and hits (23).

MAY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Freddie Freeman hits go-ahead homer off Charlie Morton as Braves lose to Dodgers The Braves on Monday got off to the best start imaginable.

MAY 23, 2023 • AJC.COM

Tagged with six runs Morton (5-4) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings Monday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Dodgers.

Impact Morton allowed multiple home runs for the first time this season, with most of the damage coming on Freddie Freeman's three-run blast in the fifth inning. Morton coughed up a season-high six runs and saw his ERA climb to 3.61 through 52.1 frames. However, he's allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last six starts. Morton is lined up to face the Phillies at home this weekend.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extra rest before next start Morton will get extra rest and make his next start Monday against the Dodgers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morton had been lined up to work Saturday's game against the Mariners, but that is now listed as a TBA spot for Atlanta. The veteran right-hander racked up a season-high 10 strikeouts across 6.2 scoreless frames in his last turn this past Monday versus the Rangers and boasts a 2.85 ERA with 49 strikeouts through 47.1 total innings (eight starts) this year.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out 10 in win Morton (5-3) earned the win over Texas on Monday, tossing 6.2 scoreless frames during which he allowed seven hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters.

Impact Morton was fantastic Monday, racking up 23 swinging strikes en route to a season-high 10 punchouts. The veteran surrendered seven hits, but all were singles, and he allowed multiple baserunners in just two frames. Morton hasn't lost a step in his age-39 season, posting a 2.85 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 49:18 K:BB over 47.2 innings while collecting five wins. In his 16 big-league campaigns, he's never finished with an ERA below 3.00.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Charlie Morton recorded the top 50 spin rates... - The Athletic Charlie Morton recorded the top 50 spin rates of all pitches thrown by either team in Monday's Braves vs. Rangers game. The 39-year-old Mort...

MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans seven in Tuesday's win Morton (4-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two run on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 9-3 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact The veteran right-hander racked up 33 called or swinging strikes among his 100 pitches as he delivered his fourth quality start in his last five outings. Morton has alternated wins and losses to begin the season and has issued multiple walks in all seven of his starts, but the 39-year-old has remained reliable with a 3.32 ERA and 39:17 K:BB through 40.2 innings. He'll look for his first win streak of the year in his next trip to the mound, which is likely to come on the road early next week against the Rangers.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Charlie Morton seeks more success vs. Red Sox Two pitchers with a history of success against the opposing team will face off when the Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in...

MAY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Drop to 3-3 with loss Morton (3-3) was tagged with the loss in the second game of a doubleheader against the Mets on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six batters...

Impact Morton gave up a run in each of the second and fifth innings but looked to be in good shape when Atlanta scored three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 3-2 lead. However, the veteran hurler walked two straight batters with one out in the bottom of the frame, and both came around to score after he was pulled from the contest. Morton came into Monday on a roll with three straight quality starts, but his inability to get through the sixth against New York brought that streak to an end. While he's posted a decent 3.38 ERA on the campaign and has struck out 32 batters over 34.2 frames, Morton's 15 walks are a concern.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts third straight quality start Morton (3-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings against the Marlins. He struck out nine.

Impact Morton set a new season-high in strikeouts Tuesday, fanning nine Marlins to best his previous record of six while his only earned run on the night came from a solo homer by Jazz Chisholm in the top of the third. Morton also held Miami to just three hits on the night, after allowing five or more hits in each of his previous four starts. Through 29.1 innings, Morton sports a 2.76 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP and a 7.98 K/(.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morton goes 7 innings, Albies 2 HRs, Braves beat Marlins 7-4

Charlie Morton pitched seven strong innings, Ozzie Albies homered twice and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-4

APRIL 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets no support in loss Morton (2-2) took the loss against San Diego on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over six innings.

Impact Morton pitched well Wednesday, but he took the loss as a result of serving up a solo homer to Juan Soto in the fourth inning that was the lone run in the contest. The veteran hurler nonetheless had plenty of positive takeaways from the outing, as he recorded his second straight quality start and yielded a season-low five hits. Morton did struggle a bit with walks, and he's now issued multiple free passes in each of his first four contests this season. The right-hander's 17:10 K:BB through 22.1 innings isn't ideal, but he's managed a 3.22 ERA thus far.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves visit the Padres on 8-game road win streak

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the San Diego Padres aiming to continue an eight-game road winning streak

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises to second win Morton (2-1) earned the win Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six innings against the Royals. He struck out five.

Impact Morton got plenty of run support early and was able to cruise through six innings, securing his second win and first quality start of the season. After recording just one strikeout in his season debut, the veteran right-hander has 11 over his past two starts. Morton is tentatively scheduled to pitch next versus Miami.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals begin 3-game series with the Braves

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Saturday Morton (1-1) gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks across five innings during Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Padres. He struck out six.

Impact The veteran right-hander worked around two singles and two walks to start off with two scoreless frames, but the Friars struck for three runs between the third and fourth innings. Morton has allowed 15 hits and five walks through his first two starts of the season, though he's limited the damage to three runs in each outing for a 4.35 ERA. He lines up to have a favorable matchup against the Royals next weekend.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha has 10 Ks, Soto hits homer, as Padres beat Braves, 4-1

Right-hander Michael Wacha matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Juan Soto homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Braves play the San Diego Padres Saturday

The Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres on Saturday

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves veteran Charlie Morton offers thoughtful perspective on Dylan Dodd's debut Morton said there's "something transcendent about that first time you take a major-league mound."

APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggles to miss bats Morton (1-0) gave up three runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out one in 5.1 innings Monday against St. Louis. He picked up the win.

Impact This was a pretty ugly stat line for Morton's first start of the season, but he still outclassed Jake Woodford on the opposite side and rode his run support to the win. Morton got six whiffs on 41 swings across his 81 total pitches, and while the Cardinals have a stout offense, it's still pretty concerning that the strikeout wasn't a viable weapon. He lines up for a home start Saturday against the Padres.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Morton lift Braves to 8-4 win over Cardinals

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer Monday night, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves visit the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 29, 2023

Fans seven Rays on Thursday Morton gave up four runs on three hits and a walk over 4.1 innings while striking out seven during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact A three-run homer by Manuel Margot in the first inning marred his line in the box score, but Morton still looked pretty dominant as he fired 46 of 70 pitches for strikes before exiting. The veteran right-hander has a 12:4 K:BB through 9.2 innings this spring and seems just about ready for Opening Day, as he looks to top 200 strikeouts for the fifth straight full season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE