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Braves win 3-0 behind Max Fried and Sean Murphy, but Royals still get to celebrate

Max Fried pitched three-hit ball over 8 2/3 innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Kansas City 3-0, but the Royals still got to celebrate their first postseason berth since 2015 when...

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside Braves' pitching possibilities, beginning with Max Fried on Friday On Thursday morning, the Braves met to decide their pitching plans for this weekend’s series against the Royals and Monday’s doubleheader ve...

SEPTEMBER 26 • AJC.COM

Sharp in 10th win Fried (10-10) picked up the win Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six.

Impact The lefty delivered his second straight quality start and fourth in his last five outings on 100 pitches (69 strikes), but Fried left the mound with the score tied 2-2 before Atlanta's offense erupted in the top of the seventh to get him the win. Over his last eight trips to the mound, Fried has posted a 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB through 49.1 innings. With Atlanta trying to catch the Mets for the final wild-card spot in the NL, his final outing of the regular season could be a big one -- it comes at home next weekend against the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Braves turn to Max Fried in rematch vs. Marlins Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried needs this game.Heck, the Braves need the game, too.Fried (9-10, 3.49 ERA) will start for Atlanta on Sa...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs quality start in loss Fried (9-10) took the loss against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Fried didn't receive any run support from his offense but generally lacked command, throwing 57 strikes and generating only eight whiffs on 98 pitches. He has yielded three earned runs or fewer in seven of his past 10 outings but has just two wins to show for it. On the season, the southpaw owns a 3.49 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 151:54 K:BB across 159.2 innings and lines up for a favorable matchup with the Marlins this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders 11 hits in loss Fried (9-9) took the loss against Washington on Wednesday, allowing four runs on 11 hits and no walks while striking out six batters over six innings.

Impact Fried kept the Nationals off the scoreboard through two frames, but he gave up at least one run in each of the following three innings. The 11 hits allowed by the southpaw tied a season-worst mark, and the outing snapped a five-game streak of yielding three or fewer runs. Fried did at least manage to continue to eat up innings, as he's now gone at least six frames in four of his past five starts.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried's stellar outing guides Braves past Blue Jays Max Fried allowed one unearned run on five hits over seven innings to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Toront...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Max Fried's stellar outing guides Braves past Blue Jays Max Fried allowed one unearned run on five hits over seven innings to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Toront...

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Max Fried's stellar outing guides Braves past Blue Jays Max Fried allowed one unearned run on five hits over seven innings to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Toront...

SEPTEMBER 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Max Fried dominates for wild card-contending Braves in 3-1 win over Blue Jays

Max Fried pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stellar in ninth win Fried (9-8) earned the win in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing one unearned run on five hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out eight.

Impact After posting a mediocre 4.96 ERA across 32.2 August innings, Fried returned to ace form in this 104-pitch performance, generating an impressive 16 whiffs en route to his eight punchouts. The Atlanta southpaw picked up his 13th quality start, as he's now pitched to a 3.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 138:51 K:BB over 147.2 innings this season. Fried currently projects to make his next start against the Nationals on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

No help in loss Fried (8-8) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four over seven innings to take the loss versus Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Fried has walked three or more batters in four of his six starts since returning from a forearm injury. This was his second quality start in that span, though he gave up two solo home runs and an RBI double to account for the scoring plays. The southpaw is now at a 3.52 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 130:50 K:BB over 140.2 innings over 24 starts this season, though he posted a mediocre 4.96 ERA across 32.2 innings in August. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

No help in loss Fried (8-8) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four over seven innings to take the loss versus Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Fried has walked three or more batters in four of his six starts since returning from a forearm injury. This was his second quality start in that span, though he gave up two solo home runs and an RBI double. The southpaw is now at a 3.52 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 130:50 K:BB over 140.2 innings over 24 starts this season, but he posted a mediocre 4.96 ERA across 32.2 innings in August. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in win Fried (8-7) yielded three runs (one earned) on four hits over five innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over Minnesota.

Impact Fried gave up a run in the first inning and held the Twins in check until they plated two unearned runs in the fifth. It was Fried's first win since June 23, snapping an 0-4 skid over his previous seven appearances. He's produced a 5.26 ERA across five starts this month since returning from the injured list. While Fried has been shaky throughout the year and hasn't quite looked like his usual self, he still owns a solid 3.50 ERA with a 126:46 K:BB through 133.2 innings. His next start is projected to be in Philadelphia this weekend.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

'Max is back': Fried's encouraging outing not enough for Braves ATLANTA -- Max Fried's attempt to add suspense to the National League East race was unsuccessful on Wednesday night. But as he navigated thr...

AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM

Quality start versus Phillies Fried allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over seven innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Impact This was Fried's longest and most effective outing since he returned from a forearm injury in early August. Still, his winless skid is up to seven starts, a span in which he's gone 0-4 with three no-decisions. Fried has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) across 20.2 innings in August. For the year, he's pitched to a 3.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 119:46 K:BB through 128.2 innings over 22 starts. His next start is projected to be at Minnesota.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seventh loss Fried (7-7) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings in a loss to San Francisco on Thursday.

Impact Fried gave up two runs in the second inning and another in the sixth, which was more than enough for San Francisco to hand him a defeat on a day when Atlanta's offense was shut out. The southpaw did at least manage his longest outing over his three starts since returning from the IL on Aug. 4, and this was the first time he's given up fewer than four earned runs during that span. It's unclear if the forearm issue that landed him on the injured list is still bothering him, but Fried has a 7.90 ERA over the three starts since his activation.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Mookie Betts deal and the 15 worst MLB trades of the past decade

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AUGUST 14

Fans nine in no-decision Fried did not factor into the decision in a win over Colorado on Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings while striking out nine.

Impact Fried struggled out of the gate, allowing at least three baserunners in each of the first three innings, leading to five runs coming across for Colorado - though only four would be charged to the lefty due to one of the runners advancing on a passed ball. Fried did generate 12 whiffs on the night en route to recording his highest strikeout total since June 4 against the Red Sox. However, he's now allowed four or more runs in back-to-back starts since returning from the injured list and has issued at least three walks in five of his last seven outings (dating back to June 17).

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in no-decision Fried did not factor into the decision in a win over Colorado on Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings while striking out nine.

Impact Fried struggled out of the gate, allowing at least three baserunners in each of the first three innings, leading to five runs coming across for Colorado -- though only four would be charged to the lefty due to one of the runners advancing on a passed ball. Fried did generate 12 whiffs on the night en route to recording his highest strikeout total since June 4 against the Red Sox. However, he's now allowed four or more runs in back-to-back starts since returning from the injured list and has issued at least three walks in five of his last seven outings (dating back to June 17).

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried rusty, Braves toothless in loss to (ugh) Marlins In hindsight, the awaited return of Max Fried apparently needed a little more awaiting.

AUGUST 4 • AJC.COM

Roughed up in loss Fried (7-6) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing five earned runs on four hits and five walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out six.

Impact Fried (elbow) made his first start since July 11 and showed clear signs of rust, issuing five free passes and yielding five earned runs to a mediocre Marlins offense. The 30-year-old still owns a strong 3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 101:39 K:BB across 111 innings this season, but it could take him a few outings to find his groove, especially with a road start in Coors Field looming next weekend.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated for Sunday's start Atlanta activated Fried (forearm) from the 15-day injured list for his start against the Marlins on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander landed on the shelf July 21 due to forearm neuritis just before he was scheduled for his first start of the second half, but it ended up being a brief absence. Fried is rejoining the rotation without a rehab assignment, so he could have some minor workload limitations in his first start since July 11 in Arizona.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braves LHP Max Fried to return Sunday vs. Marlins Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried will return from the injured list Sunday to face the Miami Marlins, manager Brian Snitker told reporter...

AUGUST 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Braves LHP Max Fried to return Sunday vs. Marlins Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried will return from the injured list Sunday to face the Miami Marlins, manager Brian Snitker told reporter...

AUGUST 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM