Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, spoiling Pache's debut
The game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rainAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2
Jesus Aguilar drove in three runs, Jon Berti stole home and the NL East-leading Miami Marlins won their long-awaited, coronavirus-delayed home opener, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Braves can’t afford to wait for Inciarte to turn it around The 2020 season is way too short to give struggling players plenty of time to figure things out. Time appears to be rapidly running out for...
AUGUST 14, 2020 • TALKINGCHOP.COM
On bench again Monday Inciarte will be on the bench Monday against the Phillies.
Impact Inciarte clearly seems to have fallen out of favor in Atlanta, as he's now started just one of the team's last five games. It's hard to say he's earned regular at-bats, as he's hitting just .171/.293/.229. Ronald Acuna again shifts to center field, with Nick Markakis starting in right.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 2 Inciarte is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader in Philadelphia.
Impact Inciarte started in center field and batted ninth in the matinee, going 0-for-3. Ronald Acuna will shift to center field for Game 2 with Adam Duvall and Nick Markakis starting in left and right field, respectively.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Inciarte is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The Braves are going with the same lineup they intended to use Friday before that game got rained out. That means Inciarte is out of the lineup for the third straight day but just the second straight game. Ronald Acuna again starts in center field, with Nick Markakis starting in right.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Friday Inciarte is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies.
Impact The 29-year-old sits for the second straight game despite the fact the Braves are facing another right-handed starter (Vince Velazquez). The return of Nick Markakis is already making a dent in Inciarte's playing time.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Thursday's lineup Inciarte isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Even with right-hander Nate Pearson on the mound for the Blue Jays on Thursday, Inciarte will take a seat after going 3-for-9 with a double, two runs and two stolen bases over the past three games. Ronald Acuna will shift to center field with Nick Markakis making his first start of the season in right field.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu, 'pen team on 3-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves
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Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1
Max Fried boosted Atlanta’s depleted rotation by allowing only one run in six innings, Austin Riley hit a three-run homer and the Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench versus lefty Inciarte is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.
Impact Inciarte will head to the bench for the third time this season with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for the Mets. He's struggled to begin the season with a .460 OPS through 28 plate appearances. Ronald Acuna will slide into center field Sunday while Adam Duvall takes over in right.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves rally on d'Arnaud's 3-run double, beat Mets 11-10
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Freeman powers Braves to 7-4 win, snaps Rays' 4-game streak
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Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home
JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Céspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0
Yoenis Céspedes came back with a bang, taking immediate advantage of the new designated hitter rule in the National League by launching a home run that sent Jacob deGrom and the Ne...JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inciarte's grab at wall keeps duel scoreless Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte made a leaping grab at the wall in the fifth inning of Friday's Opening Day game against the Mets at Ci...
JULY 24, 2020 • MLB.COM
Set for regular role vs. righties Inciarte is expected to handle an everyday role when the Braves face right-handed pitching in 2020, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Braves lost out on a potential everyday outfield option after Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season, but they gained two more with the pickups of Marcell Ozuna and Yasiel Puig. Though Ozuna is the top candidate to serve as the Braves' designated hitter this season, the arrival of the righty-hitting Puig lessens any need the team may have for the lefty-hitting Inciarte versus same-handed pitching. While Inciarte may lose out on some plate appearances and counting stats production as a result, sitting against southpaws should at least prop up his batting average. For his career, Inciarte has hit .289 against righties compared to a .275 mark against lefties.
JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Free agent OF Yasiel Puig, Braves reach 1-yr deal
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent outfielder Yasiel PuigJULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves' Acuña has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
Ronald Acuña Jr. is more important than ever for the Atlanta Braves in their 60-game seasonJULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Path to debut clearer Pache's chances of making his big-league debut in 2020 improved when Nick Markakis opted out of playing this season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Atlanta still has decent outfield depth with Ronald Acuna and Ender Inciarte locked into regular roles and Marcell Ozuna, Adam Duvall, Austin Riley and Charlie Culberson available to split time in left field and at DH, but Pache's defensive wizardry in center field could allow him to push his way into the mix, particularly if Inciarte struggles again or has trouble staying healthy. The 21-year-old Pache also slashed a combined .277/.340/.462 in 130 games between Double-A and Triple-A last season, but his bat is still considered a work in progress.
JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season
Atlanta Braves veteran outfielder Nick Markakis has become the latest player to opt out of the 2020 season due to increased concerns about the coronavirus pandemicJULY 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says outfielder Kole Calhoun has tested positive for COVID-19JULY 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inciarte ready to reclaim his job in center field CUMBERLAND -- Ender Inciarte said 2019 was one of learning and reflection.
JANUARY 31, 2020 • ANNISTONSTAR.COM
Braves' Inciarte to miss 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain
Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte says he will miss four to six weeks after sustaining a right hamstring strainAUGUST 21, 2019
