Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARK MELANCON
Standing pat: Deadline passes without another Braves deal
The Atlanta Braves failed to pull off a major deal to bolster their rotation at baseball’s trade deadlineAUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down sixth save Melancon pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save in Sunday's 12-10 win over the Phillies.
Impact While runs reigned early in the contest, Melancon was able to lock things down in his appearance, earning his sixth save of the season. The 35-year-old closer has a 3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and six strikeouts across 11.2 innings this season, and he's now 6-for-7 in save chances. He's given up runs in three of his last five outings, so he'll need to build on Sunday's scoreless effort to protect his claim to the closer role.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Riley, Swanson help Braves to wild 12-10 win over Phillies
Austin Riley homered, doubled and drove in three runs in Atlanta’s 10-run second inning, Dansby Swanson also went deep and the Braves held on for a wild 12-10 victory over the Phil...AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blows game in extras Melancon (2-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on one home run and a walk while striking out a batter in 0.2 innings as he was handed his first loss of 2020 Friday against the Phil...
Impact The Braves' bullpen tossed 6.2 innings of scoreless work and was so close to making it to seven until Melancon was taken deep by Scott Kingery in the bottom of the 11th to walk it off for the Phillies. Melancon started off the season with seven straight scoreless innings but has recently shown major signs of regression as he has allowed five runs (four earned) in his last 3.2 innings of work. The Braves have a few other guys who are also capable of closing out games so it wouldn't be surprising to see Melancon eventually replaced if he continues to struggle.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records fifth save Melancon allowed one hit with no walks and no strikeouts in a scoreless inning to earn the save in the second game of Atlanta's doubleheader Wednesday against the Yankees.
Impact Melancon came in to close the game in the seventh inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a two-out single to Gary Sanchez, but retired the next batter he faced to record his fifth save of the season. Melancon has earned five of the team's six saves to this point, and he's mostly done well in the role, allowing only two earned runs across 10 innings while striking out five and walking three.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets win after first blown save Melacon (2-0) blew his first save of the season but recorded the win in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Phillies, allowing a run on two hits and a HBP in an inning of work. He stru...
Impact Neither team's late-inning crew distinguished themselves in this one. After Atlanta rallied late to take a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the eighth, Melancon entered the game and loaded the bases with one out before Bryce Harper knotted the score with a sacrifice fly. Fortunately for his squad, they found another run in the ninth off Brandon Workman. Melancon's 2.00 ERA on the year looks good, but his 1.22 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB through nine innings highlight his lack of dominance in the closer role.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th
Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves spoiled Brandon Workman’s debut with Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-5 win over the sliding PhilliesAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches fourth save Melancon gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Marlins.
Impact All the runs in the game came in the final three innings and all on solo homers, but Melancon was able to avoid serving one up to protect the win. The right-hander has yet to allow a run this season and has converted all four of his save chances, and while his 4:0 K:BB through seven innings isn't dominant, Melancon seems to have a firm grip on Atlanta's closer job.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fight mars A's 9th straight win, 7-2 over Astros
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up third save Melancon earned the save in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks. He struck out zero.
Impact Melancon has been dominant over his first five innings this year. He hasn't allowed any runs while posting a 0.80 WHIP across five appearances. As a result, he's been rewarded with three saves and a win. The right-hander likely still carries a relatively short leash due to the Braves' depth among their late relievers, but he hasn't done anything to make the team question putting him in during save situations.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta's doubleheader sweep
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice and Freddie Freeman also went deep to spoil the debut of Phillies’ top pitching prospect Spencer Howard and lead the Atlanta Braves to a doubleheader...AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win in relief Melancon (1-0) picked up the win after tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Impact The right-hander came into a tied game in the ninth and held Toronto scoreless, giving Nick Markakis the opportunity to walk it off for the Atlanta victory. Melancon has a pair of saves on the season and has yet to allow a run across four appearances.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season
Nick Markakis capped his first start of the season with a game-ending home run in the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue JaysAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves beat Mets 4-0 for 5th win in row; Cespedes opts out
Kyle Wright and the Atlanta bullpen combined on a 10-hit shutout and the Braves won their fifth in a row, beating the Mets 4-0 and blanking a New York lineup that found out late th...AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Year after deal, Melancon a boon for Braves Braves closer Mark Melancon provided some funny insight after notching his first two saves against the Rays at Truist Park this week. “I’ve...
JULY 31, 2020 • MLB.COM
Indians' Bieber strikes out 13 against Twins to tie record
JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried dominates, retires first 14, as Braves edge Rays 2-1
Max Fried retired Tampa Bay’s first 14 batters and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Atlanta Braves beat the Rays 2-1JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freeman powers Braves to 7-4 win, snaps Rays' 4-game streak
Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs on a four-hit night, leading the Braves to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Atlanta’s homer openerJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mark Melancon dealing with back issue, considered day-to-day When the Braves took the lead in the 10th inning of Saturday night’s game against the Mets, everyone assumed Mark Melancon would come in for...
JULY 25, 2020 • TALKINGCHOP.COM
Back issues surface Melancon was unavailable for Saturday's extra-inning win over the Mets since his back locked up during the game, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The cause of the issue remains unclear because his back locked up before the Braves considered having him warm up. Manager Brian Snitker believes it's not serious and that Melancon will be okay to pitch during Sunday's series finale, though it's worth keeping an eye on his status in case the injury lingers.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
