Reds look to break skid in game against the Braves
The Cincinnati Reds will try to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the Atlanta BravesJULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DANSBY SWANSON #7 - SHORTSTOP - CHICAGO CUBS
16 HR •
66 RBI •
.242 AVG
16 HR
66 RBI
.242 AVG
Three more hits, another steal Swanson went 3-for-5 with one run scored and one stolen base in Saturday's win over the Reds.
Impact This heater Swanson is on may reach legendary status in fantasy circles -- he's been a top 10 roto hitter to date. Swanson hit .330/.390/.563 with seven homers and three steals in the month of June, and he's off to a 7-for-10 start to July, with two doubles, a homer and now a steal. The 28-year-old will be eligible for free agency this winter.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strider strikes out 11, Riley homers as Braves beat Reds 4-1
Spencer Strider allowed one hit over six innings and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, Austin Riley homered for the second straight game and drove in two runs and the Atlan...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Just misses cycle Friday Swanson went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a three-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Reds.
Impact The shortstop needed a triple in his final at-bat to record his first career cycle and nearly got it, but Tommy Pham just managed to cut off a ball in the gap before it reached the fence and Swanson had to settle for another two-bagger. The performance snapped a brief 0-for-12 mini-slump, but Swanson still boasts a stunning .350/.406/.615 slash line since the beginning of June, a 28-game stretch that features eight homers, three steals, 22 RBI and 23 runs.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson leads Braves against the Reds after 4-hit outing
The Atlanta Braves take on the Cincinnati Reds after Dansby Swanson had four hits on Friday in a 9-1 win over the RedsJULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried wins 8th in row, Riley homers, Braves rout Reds 9-1
Max Fried won his eighth straight decision, Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead to stay in the first inning with his team-high 19th home run and the Atlanta Braves routed the Cincinnati...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ron Washington says Braves' Dansby Swanson 'was always an elite player' Washington offers big praise for a shortstop who needed time to find his groove. “There’s no play on that field he doesn’t make."
JULY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger StadiumJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Phillies
The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Philadelphia Phillies aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streakJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies meet in game 2 of series
The Atlanta Braves bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Philadelphia PhilliesJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Like Most Good Sequels, Atlanta Has Stuck With What Worked Dansby Swanson is leading the way for a team that started slowly but is now hot on the Mets’ heels. If it feels familiar, it should.
JUNE 28, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Phillies play the Braves after Castellanos' 4-hit game
The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves after Nicholas Castellanos' four-hit game on SundayJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves' Acuña held out, unable to put pressure on left foot
Ronald Acuña Jr. is not starting in the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after fouling a ball off his left foot in Saturday night’s gameJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues power surge Saturday Swanson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a 5-3 victory against the Dodgers.
Impact Swanson plated the game's first runs with his third-inning, two-run shot to center field. The long ball was his fourth in his past four games and 13th overall this season. Swanson has enjoyed a big June, slashing .383/.448/.660 with seven homers, 19 RBI, 22 runs and three stolen bases over 23 contests.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves and Dodgers meet in series rubber match
Both the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers take 4-game road win streak into game against the Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves looking to prolong a four-game road winning streakJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta
Freddie Freeman wasn't prepared for the flood of feelings that came in his anticipated return to Atlanta as a member of the Los Angeles DodgersJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves looking to extend a three-game road winning streakJUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers pair of homers Swanson went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored Thursday against the Giants.
Impact Swanson filled in for Ronald Acuna atop the order and delivered an explosive performance. Swanson led off both the first and fourth innings by going deep, bringing his homer total to 12 on the campaign. Six of those home runs have come in his last 13 starts, during which he's also racked up 14 RBI and 13 runs scored. Overall, Swanson has a .302/.368/.500 line across 291 plate appearances on the season.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I almost threw up': Braves' Dansby Swanson on his season turnaround At 28, Swanson had the maturity to take a beat and make a mechanical fix during the season. "He's very, very tough mentally."
JUNE 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6
Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this monthJUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats homer in victory Swanson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants.
Impact Swanson started a ninth-inning comeback for the Braves with his leadoff solo shot off Jake McGee. The long ball was his 10th of the campaign, giving him a double-digit homer total for the fifth straight season. Swanson has also racked up 11 stolen bases on the campaign, making him one of just six major-leaguers with at least 10 homers and at least 10 thefts thus far.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall caps Braves' comeback in 9th for 4-3 win over Giants
Adam Duvall’s run-scoring single capped Atlanta’s three-run rally in the ninth as the Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
