JOC PEDERSON NEWS

The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros

Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Joc Pederson wears a pearl necklace during Braves games: 'It's a mystery for everyone' Pederson has shared some potential explanations for why he wears the necklace, but hasn't gone into too much detail on it.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series 2021: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros by the numbers

The Astros host the Braves in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. Here are the numbers to know about the Fall Classic.

OCTOBER 25, 2021

World Series 2021: Braves prove to themselves that they belong on MLB's biggest stage

The Braves reached the World Series by believing in the clubhouse that they belong on MLB's biggest stage, Pedro Moura writes.

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series in no small part thanks to the trades general manager Alex Anthopoulos made during the season

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joc Pederson celebrated the Braves' NLCS win with a glass of wine on the field and fans loved it Joc Pederson, whose pearl necklace has been one of the stars of the postseason, took things to a very fancy level during the celebration.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Braves get Soler back in NLCS Game 5 after COVID-19 absence

The Atlanta Braves welcomed back outfielder Jorge Soler for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series after he was sidelined following a positive COVID-19 test

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

MLB playoffs top plays: Astros, Braves both move one win away from World Series

The Astros and Braves both moved within one win of the World Series with dominant performances. Here are the highlights!

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: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over

In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cody Bellinger comes through in Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 rally vs. the Braves

Cody Bellinger made all the right adjustments at just the right time, keeping the Dodgers' hopes alive, Pedro Moura writes.

OCTOBER 20, 2021

MLB playoffs top plays: Dodgers rally against Braves, Astros even series vs. Red Sox

The Dodgers rallied late to top the Braves, and the Astros tied the ALCS with a big win over Boston. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 20, 2021

LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over

In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...

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

Joc Pederson says he'd have stayed in L.A., but the Dodgers weren't interested. Now it's costing them In only a handful of playoff at-bats, he has shown his new city why his Dodgers teammates dubbed this month “Joctober.”

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Braves' Joc Pederson and his pearls are having a moment Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson decided to wear a pearl necklace during a late-season game against the Phillies. He has been red-hot at the...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Atlanta looks to increase lead in NLCS versus Los Angeles

Walker Buehler and Los Angeles will host Atlanta in Game 3 of the NLCS

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Dodgers' NLDS moves, pitching gambles coming back to haunt them

Now down 0-2 in the NLCS, it appears the Dodgers' pitching moves have dug them into a postseason hole, Pedro Moura writes.

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Aggressive use of Scherzer, Urías backfires; LA in NLCS hole

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made it clear he’ll use any pitcher at any time

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB playoffs top plays: Braves walk off again against Dodgers in NLCS Game 2

The Braves walked off again to take Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers. Here are the top plays from Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Legend of Joctober grows with booming HR ATLANTA -- Joctober is back in business. Joc Pederson, who helped slug Los Angeles to a World Series victory last autumn, is now doing his b...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • MLB.COM