CHARLIE MORTON NEWS

Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Morton, Braves reach 1-year, $20 million deal

The new deal between the Braves and Morton includes a $20 million club option for 2024.

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Back with Atlanta for at least 2023 Morton agreed with Atlanta on a one-year, $20 million contract for the 2023 season that includes a $20 million club option for 2024.

Impact Morton, who turns 39 in November, has a 4.29 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 200 strikeouts (ninth most in the majors) in 167.2 innings this season. The club option does not include a buyout.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, Mets gearing up for series to decide the NL East division

The Braves and Mets have battled all season for the NL East and head into their final clash with confidence and a few questions, Deesha Thos...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Big series in A-T-L: Mets vs Braves with NL East on the line

Two months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed for an NL East runaway

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged with six runs Morton allowed six runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against the Phillies on Sunday. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Atlanta ended up winning in extras Sunday, preventing Morton from falling to 9-7 after the rough outing. He coughed up three runs in the first inning and was taken deep twice by Kyle Schwarber. Morton has yielded at least four runs in four of his last six outings, raising his season ERA to 4.29 through 167.2 innings. He's expected to make his final start of the regular season next week at home against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11

Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves stayed close in the NL East race, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 in a game that took...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies face the Braves with 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves, leading the series 2-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches into sixth Morton (9-6) got the win after he pitched 5.1 innings, surrendering one run on three hits and three walks while striking out nine Tuesday versus the Nationals.

Impact Morton returned to form Tuesday, pitching into the sixth inning while striking out at least nine batters for the first time in five starts. The only blemish on his line came in the top of the sixth inning when a run came around to score after he had exited the contest. Morton has had an up-and-down September so far, producing a 3.97 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in four starts. The right-hander tentatively lines up to pitch again Sunday on the road versus the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meneses leads Nationals against the Braves after 4-hit outing

The Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves after Joey Meneses had four hits on Monday in a 5-2 loss to the Braves

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ineffective against Giants Morton (8-6) got the loss after he pitched 5.1 innings, surrendering four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters against the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Morton didn't have his best stuff again Wednesday, giving up four runs for the second straight outing and third time in his last four starts. After a hot stretch from June 17 to July 8, he's been inconsistent, allowing four or more runs in six out of 11 outings. Morton now owns a 4.17 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 187 strikeouts over 157.2 innings in 28 starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Charlie Morton struggles as Braves lose to Giants Photos from the Braves at Giants game on Sept. 14, 2022.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • AJC.COM

Giants and Braves play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright earns 18th win, Braves beat Giants 5-1, gain on Mets

Kyle Wright earned his major league-leading 18th victory and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 to gain ground on the first-place New York Mets in the NL East

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider, Braves win 7th in a row, beat Athletics 7-3

Rookie Spencer Strider overcame a rough start, Vaughn Grissom and Dansby Swanson homered and the Atlanta Braves won their seventh in a row, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D'Arnaud hits 2 of Braves' 5 homers in 8-1 win over Marlins

Travis d’Arnaud and Vaughn Grissom homered off Sandy Alcantara in a four-run fourth inning, Michael Harris II homered in the sixth and the Atlanta Braves won their third straight,...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins visit the Braves to begin 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox

Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5

Corey Dickerson tied the game with an infield single and Tyler O’Neill drew a bases-loaded walk, all in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 win ov...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider, Contreras lead streaking Braves past Cards, 11-4

Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings and William Contreras hit a three-run double as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-4

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues racking up punchouts Morton allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings against Houston on Sunday. He struck out 11 batters and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Morton was locked into a duel with Jose Urquidy and Atlanta wasn't able to put together enough offense in the loss. The only damage against the veteran righty was Yordan Alvarez's two-run single in the third frame. Morton has racked up 118 strikeouts through 86 innings since the start of June, good for an impressive 12.3 K/9. On the year, he's sporting a 164:47 K:BB with a 3.99 ERA. Morton is lined up to start in St. Louis next weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aging like fine wine, Morton (11 K's) keeps elite company ATLANTA -- Charlie Morton’s career seemed to be nearing a close when he joined the Astros before the 2017 season. But five years after helpi...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by his home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez for the go-ahead run in the eighth, José Urquidy won his 1...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves host the Astros on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS