Max Fried gets the nod as Braves' opening day starter
Max Fried will make his first opening day start for the Atlanta Braves, getting the nod in the wake of two stellar seasonsMARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DREW SMYLY #11 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
4-8 W-L •
1.40 WHIP •
3.84 ERA
4-8 W-L
1.40 WHIP
3.84 ERA
Braves option Wright, clear No. 5 rotation spot for Wilson
The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Kyle Wright to their alternate training siteMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves have eyes on the prize after just missing out in 2020
After coming up one win short of the World Series, the Atlanta Braves have only one goal in mind for 2021MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White SoxMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks sharp in spring debut Smyly allowed one hit over two scoreless innings against the Orioles in his Grapefruit League debut for Atlanta on Wednesday, striking out the side in the second inning, Gabriel Bu...
Impact The veteran southpaw has battled injuries throughout his career but has had stretches of dominance in between IL stints, including a stunning 35.2 percent strikeout rate over 26.1 innings last season for the Giants. Atlanta may have the rotation depth to weather an extended absence from Smyly, but if he can pitch like he did in 2020 for significantly more than just five starts, it would provide a big boost to the team's chances of defending its NL East crown.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly sharp in Braves debut; Ender Inciarte discusses awkward spot he's in Smyly allowed a leadoff single to start the game, then retired his last six batters, including three swinging strikeouts in the second.
MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Notes: Smyly's debut, prospects rising Though he felt like he might have been shaking off a little offseason rust, Drew Smyly got through his Braves debut with further reason to b...
MARCH 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Braves' Soroka eager to push his return from Achilles injury
Mike Soroka threw off the mound as the Atlanta Braves opened spring trainingFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ozuna's return ensures Braves remain serious title contender
There were plenty of smiles as the Atlanta Braves held a Zoom call to welcome Marcell Ozuna back to the foldFEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves bring back Ozuna on $65 million, 4-year deal
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Marcell Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year dealFEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RHP Charlie Morton returns to Braves, but memories are scant
Charlie Morton is back with the team where his big league career startedNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million
The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year dealNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants could again 'roll the dice' for starters The Giants finished 1-for-2 in their attempt to retain Kevin Gausman and Drew Smyly, their top two starters in 2020, this offseason. While G...
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM
Giants could again 'roll the dice' for starters The Giants finished 1-for-2 in their attempt to retain Kevin Gausman and Drew Smyly, their top two starters in 2020, this offseason. While G...
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM
LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract
Left-hander Drew Smyly became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract with the BravesNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lefty Drew Smyly makes case for returning to Giants in 2021 Drew Smyly signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants last offseason, and he’ll be a free agent again this offseason. The shor...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Whiffs 10 in loss Smyly (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out 10 and taking the loss against the Padres.
Impact Smyly was strong Sunday, but the Giants offense didn't provide much help. He coughed up a solo shot to Wil Myers in the second inning and an RBI double in the fourth to Mitch Moreland. Despite taking the loss, he struck out a season-high 10 batters and lowered his season ERA to 2.78 in 22.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants lose to Padres, miss playoffs on season's final day
The San Francisco Giants had their postseason hopes dashed on the final day of the regular season, losing 5-4 to the playoff-bound San Diego PadresSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smyly expected to start as San Francisco hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Adrian Morejon on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Drew SmylySEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants need win, help to reach playoffs after loss to Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 17th home run and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 6-2 on Saturday night, leaving the Giants in need of help to make the playoffsSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong in big start Tuesday Smyly did not factor in the decision against Colorado on Tuesday, throwing 5.1 innings and allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five.
Impact Smyly took the mound in a game with major playoff implications for San Francisco and held the Rockies scoreless until the sixth inning. He departed the contest with a chance for his first win but instead had to settle for a no-decision. Smyly has pitched well for the Giants this season, registering a 3.94 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 16 innings. He's lined up to start the team's regular-season finale against San Diego on Sunday in a game that could determine a playoff berth.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dickerson's pinch-hit homer helps keep Giants in playoff mix
Pinch-hitter Alex Dickerson hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh, Austin Slater also connected, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 to stay right in the playo...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rockies game no. 54 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Drew Smyly Rockies look to push win streak to three games in final week of the regular season
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • PURPLEROW.COM
Freeland expected to start for the Rockies against Giants
The Rockies will start Kyle Freeland on Tuesday while the Giants are expected to counter with Drew SmylySEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
