JESSE CHAVEZ NEWS

The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth innin...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swing, then miss it: MLB pitchers could bat for final time

Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves might have represented a historic moment for Major League Baseball

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Another postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most

Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried had a stretch in his first World Series start when he looked like the ace he has been most of the season

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers-Braves: Why baseball fans should embrace this wild, unpredictable NLCS

The only predictable thing in the Dodgers-Braves NLCS matchup is that there will be more unpredictability, Martin Rogers writes.

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Effective as opener Chavez tossed a perfect first inning in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Chavez stepped in on short notice Wednesday after Huascar Ynoa (shoulder) was scratched, and he required just 11 pitches to get through the first inning. The right-hander still hasn't allowed a run in 4.1 innings across five postseason appearances, and he should be available as a reliever for the remainder of the series following Wednesday's short outing.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5

In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger Stadium

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves are full of life, while reigning champion Dodgers seek answers

The Dodgers rallied from down 3-1 to beat the Braves last season, but things feel different this time, Pedro Moura writes.

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS

Eddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the L...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5

In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger Stadium

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesse Chavez will start Game 4 of NLCS for Braves LOS ANGELES - Reliever Jesse Chavez will be the Braves’ starting pitcher in a bullpen game for Game 4 of the National League Championship Se...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • AJC.COM

Braves scratch Ynoa from Game 4 start in NLCS vs Dodgers

Huascar Ynoa was scratched with shoulder inflammation from his scheduled start for the Atlanta Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series,  then...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 4 Chavez will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Huascar Ynoa was poised to start Wednesday's bullpen game for Atlanta, but he was a late scratch with shoulder inflammation. Chavez will instead open things up in Game 4, and he has yet to allow an earned run across 3.1 innings this postseason. The 38-year-old is unlikely to pitch much more than an inning before giving way to the likes of Drew Smyly or A.J. Minter, who are more likely to cover multiple frames.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves again blow their chance for 3-0 NLCS lead on Dodgers

For the second straight season, the Atlanta Braves had a 2-0 lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bellinger, Betts rally Dodgers, cut Braves' NLCS lead to 2-1

Cody Bellinger hit a tying, three-run homer and Mookie Betts then lined an RBI double as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied in the eighth inning, beating Atlanta 6-5 and cutting the B...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5

Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Chavez will start Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Chavez will likely serve as an opener in Saturday's matchup since Atlanta plans to utilize its bullpen in the penultimate game of the regular season. The right-hander has recorded a 0.79 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in 11.1 innings across his last 11 appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Megill scheduled to start for New York against Atlanta

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Friday while the Braves are expected to counter with Huascar Ynoa

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening again Sunday Chavez will start Sunday's game against the Padres, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavez will once again serve as an opener with Atlanta employing a bullpen game for the series finale in San Diego. The veteran right-hander has a 2.37 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB over 30.1 innings this season, and he's unlikely to pitch much more than an inning Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To serve as opener Atlanta manager Brian Snitker announced that Chavez will serve as the team's opening pitcher in a bullpen game Tuesday in Arizona, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavez will be filling the rotation spot that previously belonged to Touki Toussaint, who will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday along with all of Atlanta's other relievers, according to Snitker. In his lone other outing as an opener this season back on June 24 against the Reds, Chavez covered 2.1 innings and gave up two runs while striking out three. He's made only two one-inning appearances over the past week, so Chavez should be able to cover 2-to-3 frames Tuesday before giving way to the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead

Austin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, Adam Duvall added a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried expected to start as Braves host the Nationals

The Nationals will start Paolo Espino on Tuesday while the Braves are expected to counter with Max Fried

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackmon, Cron power Rockies past NL East-leading Braves 7-6

Charlie Blackmon homered for the third straight game, Raimel Tapia had a go-ahead sacrifice fly and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third win Chavez (3-2) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk in one inning to earn the win Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Chavez wasn't particularly sharp in Sunday's outing, as he allowed the Nationals to bring the game within one run in the bottom of the fifth inning. However, he nabbed his third win of 2021 since Atlanta's bullpen tossed four scoreless frames after the right-hander left the game. Chavez has now allowed runs in three of his last four relief appearances, and he's recorded a 12.27 ERA and 3.00 WHIP in 3.2 innings across that span.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson homers for third straight game, Braves edge Nats 6-5

Dansby Swanson homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 to sweep the series

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS