JESSE CHAVEZ NEWS

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 month

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson, Olson lead Braves over Cubs, avoid 1st 3-game skid

Ian Anderson pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Matt Olson hit three doubles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over Pirates

Dansby Swanson blooped a three-run single, Ozzie Albies added a grand slam in an eight-run seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 for their 10th con...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Braves staking claim as the best bullpen in MLB

Braves GM Alex Anthopolous made a big investment in veteran relievers during the offseason, and it's paying off, Jake Mintz writes.

JUNE 8, 2022

Alcantara shuts down Braves with six-hitter

Sandy Alcantara pitched a six-hitter and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serves up walkoff homer Chavez (0-1) took the loss Wednesday as Atlanta fell to the Brewers, giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit while only recording one out.

Impact Kenley Jansen and Darren O'Day each blew saves in the ninth and 10th innings as Atlanta couldn't put the game away, and after Chavez got the final out of the 10th, he completed the bullpen collapse by serving up a leadoff blast to Keston Hiura in the bottom of the 11th. Chavez remains in a low-leverage role and has yet to record a win, save or hold through 11 appearances, with his 4.40 ERA and 1.47 WHIP offering little fantasy value.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hiura's HR in 11th gives Brewers 7-6 victory over Braves

Keston Hiura hit a two-run, winning homer off Jesse Chavez in the 11th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers beat Braves 6-3; Acuña homers in return for Atlanta

Eric Lauer allowed one earned run, Christian Yelich’s infield single was the big hit in Milwaukee’s four-run sixth inning, and the streaking Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Chavez is starting Friday's game against the Brewers, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Chavez's first eight appearances of the season have come as a reliever, and he's posted a 2.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 12.2 innings. However, he'll draw the start in Friday's series opener against Milwaukee after Bryce Elder and Kyle Muller were recently demoted. The right-hander made just four starts in 2021, so it's possible he moves back to the bullpen following Friday's outing.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia drives in 4, Rangers beat Braves 7-3 to take series

Adolis Garcia highlighted a three-hit, four-RBI day with a bases-clearing triple in the third inning to help the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Pedro Moura takes the temperature of the defending champions, who have started slowly while awaiting their superstar's return.

APRIL 22, 2022

Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3

Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to Atlanta Chavez was traded from the Cubs to Atlanta on Wednesday in exchange for Sean Newcomb and cash considerations.

Impact Chavez signed a split deal with Chicago in March but will now return to Atlanta, where he spent the 2021 campaign. He had a 2.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 33.2 innings for the reigning champs last year.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves trade Sean Newcomb, acquire ex-Brave Jesse Chavez The Braves have moved on from erratic pitcher Sean Newcomb, trading the left-hander to the Chicago Cubs for former Braves righty Jesse Chave...

APRIL 21, 2022 • AJC.COM

Brosseau's pinch-hit HR sends Brewers past Cubs for 1st win

Mike Brosseau’s first career pinch-hit homer snapped a tie in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 for their first victory of the season

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens makes his spring debut, and veteran righty Jesse Chavez is added to the roster Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens made his Cactus League debut while veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez was added to the roster.

APRIL 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Secures roster spot Chavez's contract was selected by the Cubs on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 38-year-old looked like he might be toast following the 2020 season, as he struggled to a 6.88 ERA that year while posting a 16.9 percent strikeout rate. He bounced back in a big way last season, however, posting a career-best 2.14 ERA in 33.2 innings for Atlanta as his strikeout rate jumped all the way up to a career-high 27.1 percent.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Wednesday Chavez allowed an unearned run across two innings to pick up the win in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics. He gave up two hits and struck out two.

Impact The veteran reliever is in camp as a non-roster invitee, though he seems pretty likely to earn a bullpen role. Chavez pitched for the Cubs along with the Rangers back in 2018, when he posted a strong 2.55 ERA across 95.1 innings. He was good with Atlanta last year as well, registering a 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP while striking out 36 batters across 33.2 innings. Chavez should slot in somewhere in front of closer Rowan Wick and could see high-leverage work this season.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with Drew Smyly, adding another experienced pitcher to their staff

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs add veteran reliever Jesse Chavez on minor league deal

The Chicago Cubs have signed Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp, adding the veteran reliever after he had a strong year with the cha...

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands with Cubs Chavez agreed to a contract Sunday with the Cubs, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He will join the team on a minor-league/split contract, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC S...

Impact Though the 38-year-old right-hander will be attending Cubs camp as a non-roster invitee, he's not only a good bet to make the Opening Day roster, but to also fill a prominent role out of the bullpen right away. Chavez proved to be a quality middle-inning option for the World Series champion Atlanta squad in 2021, submitting a 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP while striking out 36 over 33.2 innings. He'll give a talent-barren Cubs bullpen a setup option for presumptive closer Rowan Wick after Codi Heuer (elbow) recently underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Series 2021: Atlanta Braves win first title since '95 with new energy, childlike enthusiasm

With fresh faces, free spirits, belief and a dance, the Atlanta Braves took off and never looked back, Pedro Moura writes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

World Series 2021: Astros ice Braves, send Series back to Houston with Game 5 triumph

The Braves' gambles didn't pay off, the Astros' did, and now the World Series is headed back to Houston, Pedro Moura writes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2

Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World Series

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie goes from watching World Series to starting Game 5

Tucker Davidson’s journey from World Series viewer to pitcher resulted in neither stardom nor shame

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS