RAISEL IGLESIAS #26 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
6-2  W-L  •
0.74  WHIP  •
1.95  ERA 
#26 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
6-2 W-L
0.74 WHIP
1.95 ERA
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Reynaldo López pitches 6 scoreless innings, Braves beat Astros 6-2

Reynaldo López struck out seven over six scoreless innings, Orlando Arcia homered and the Atlanta Braves won their third straight, 6-2 over the Houston Astros
APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

López throws 6 strong innings, Acuña scores 3 runs as Braves hold off Mets 6-5

Ronald Acuña Jr. scored three runs and stole three bases, Reynaldo López threw six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves held off the New York Mets 6-5
APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records first save of season Iglesias didn't allow a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning Saturday to notch his first save of the season in a 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Iglesias put the tying run on with one out when he hit Eugenio Suarez with a pitch and a pinch-runner moved up to second base with two out on a sac bunt. However, Iglesias escaped the threat by getting Gabriel Moreno to ground out to end it. Though he has managed just the one save on a five-win Atlanta team, Iglesias has been sharp in the early going with three scoreless outings.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Looks sharp Monday Iglesias walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
Impact The Atlanta closer followed Spencer Strider in the game and took over for the sixth inning, fanning Willi Castro and Carlos Santana before escaping a bit of a jam created by an error on the part of minor-league second Luke Waddell. Iglesias has a 4:2 K:BB through three spring innings, and he appears on track to be ready for Opening Day after reaching 30 saves for the fourth time in his career in 2023.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB odds: Josh Hader, Emmanuel Clase favorites to lead in saves

Hader, who signed as a free agent with Houston in the offseason, is the betting favorite to lead the majors in saves. Check out the latest o...
FEBRUARY 29
2024 MLB odds: Josh Hader, Emmanuel Clase favorites to lead in saves
Earns save no. 33 Iglesias picked up the save Saturday against the Nationals. He allowed one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning.
Impact Iglesias converted on his third save of the last four days, holding the Nationals scoreless in the ninth while fanning a batter. After blowing a pair of saves early in September, Iglesias has logged a save in each of his last four chances. With one day left in the regular season, Iglesias ranks eighth in saves with a 2.75 ERA across 58 appearances (55.2 innings).
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts 32nd save Iglesias struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Iglesias has earned three saves over his last five outings while allowing one run in five innings in that span. He's settled down again after a shaky early half of September. The closer is up to 32 saves in 36 chances while maintaining a 2.80 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 67:15 K:BB through 54.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 31st save Iglesias picked up the save Tuesday against the Cubs. He allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Impact Iglesias worked around Cody Bellinger's one-out single, striking out Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson to close out a one-run victory. The 33-year-old Iglesias had a shaky start to the month, allowing seven runs (four earned) while blowing a pair of saves in his prior eight appearances. Still, he's had a solid campaign overall, as Iglesias improved to 31-for-35 in save chances with a 2.85 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 66 strikeouts over 53.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records 30th save Iglesias picked up the save Friday against the Nationals. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Impact After striking out Joey Meneses to start the ninth inning, Iglesias then yielded consecutive singles to Dominic Smith and Keibert Ruiz. Thankfully the Atlanta closer was able to stem the tide, striking out Luis Garcia and inducing an Ildemaro Vargas grounder to finish off the game. Iglesias has reached the 30-save milestone for the fourth time in his career (previously achieved in 2018, 2019 and 2021).
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save, earns win again Iglesias (5-4) blew the save, but picked up the win Tuesday against the Phillies. He allowed one run on three hits over one inning. He notched one strikeout.
Impact The 33-year-old closer couldn't preserve Atlanta's one-run, ninth-inning lead, immediately surrendering a game-tying solo homer to Trea Turner. Iglesias then allowed back-to-back singles before inducing a swinging strikeout and a ground-ball double play to escape the inning. The veteran righty was later credited with the win when Atlanta's offense scored the decisive run in the 10th. After successfully converting 20 consecutive save opportunities between June 20 and Sept. 10, Iglesias has now blown a save and earned a win on back-to-back days. He is now 29-for-33 in save chances this season with a 3.29 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 49.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save Sunday Iglesias earned his 29th save with a scoreless ninth inning during Sunday's 5-2 win against the Pirates. He allowed one hit and did not strike out or walk any batters.
Impact The veteran right-hander has converted his last 20 save opportunities dating back to June 20, and he has a 2.10 ERA and 37:9 K:BB across 30 innings during that span. Overall Iglesias ranks 11th in the league in saves despite missing the first month of the season with a shoulder strain, and he's blown only two chances all year.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez highlight Ben Verlander's team of the month

Ben Verlander's August team of the month includes several superstars playing to form — and a few young players whose names you need to know.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez highlight Ben Verlander's team of the month
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Dodgers' Mookie Betts lead Team of the Month | Flippin' Bats

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Dodgers' Mookie Betts lead Team of the Month | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • Fox Sports
David O'Brien: Braves closer Raisel Iglesias was voted NL... - The Athletic Braves closer Raisel Iglesias was voted NL Reliever of the Month after pitching 13 scoreless innings with seven saves in as many opportuniti...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Secures extra-inning save Iglesias allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Dodgers.
Impact Iglesias' 17-inning scoreless streak came to an end when Max Muncy generated a run on a sacrifice fly. It didn't stop Iglesias from locking down his 28th save of the year, including his 12th since the start of that scoreless streak. The Atlanta closer has a 2.56 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59:13 K:BB through 45.2 innings this season while continuing to enjoy some of the best job security among closers in the majors.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Survives for 27th save Iglesias notched a save against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.
Impact Iglesias entered in the bottom of the ninth with the daunting task of facing the top of Los Angeles' order while trying to protect a one-run lead. He was able to get Mookie Betts -- who homered twice in the game -- to fly out to deep right field before walking Freddie Freeman and giving up a hit to Will Smith. With the winning runs on base, Iglesias bounced back to retire Max Muncy and Enrique Hernandez to finish off the victory. The veteran closer hasn't blow a save since June 12 against Detroit, and since that time he's gone 17-for-17 in save opportunities while posting a 1.86 ERA and 40:7 K:BB over 29 frames.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect for save No. 26 Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Rockies. He struck out one over a perfect inning.
Impact Iglesias hasn't allowed a run since July 18, a streak that spans 15 appearances and includes 10 saves. He managed to retire the side for a perfect inning Tuesday and advanced to 13th in MLB in saves with 26. Through 45 appearances (42.2 innings), Iglesias owns a 2.74 ERA to pair with a 56:11 K:BB.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save No. 25 Iglesias gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets.
Impact It wasn't the sharpest appearance from the right-hander, but Iglesias got Francisco Alvarez to hit into a double play after he put the first two batters of the inning aboard. The veteran closer hasn't blown a save since June 12, converting 16 straight and posting a 2.16 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 35:5 K:BB over his last 25 innings.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts for save No. 24 Iglesias picked up the save Saturday against the Giants. He struck out two over a perfect inning.
Impact Iglesias turned in his third consecutive perfect appearance, forcing Johan Camargo to ground out before fanning Thairo Estrada and Casey Schmitt. The outing extended his scoreless inning streak to 12 frames, a stretch that dates back to July 20. During that timeframe, Iglesias has surrendered just five hits and three walks while punching out 19 batters.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts 23rd save Iglesias earned a save against the Yankees on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.
Impact Iglesias needed just 10 pitches to set the side down in order in the ninth frame, with a strikeout of Aaron Judge among the three outs he recorded. The veteran closer extended his streak of scoreless outings to 10, and he's picked up seven saves while posting a 15:2 K:BB over 10 innings during that span.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Secures 22nd save Iglesias gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 22nd save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Pirates.
Impact The right-hander converted his 13th straight save chance as he continues to provide Atlanta with plenty of stability at the back of the bullpen. Iglesias has pitched three straight days, and A.J. Minter threw 15 pitches Wednesday in the eighth, so look for Kirby Yates or Joe Jimenez to handle the ninth in the series finale Thursday if there's a late lead to protect.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nails down 21st save Iglesias gave up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 21st save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Pirates.
Impact The right-hander didn't look like he would be needed Tuesday, but a three-run rally by Atlanta in the top of the ninth inning set Iglesias up for a save chance, and he didn't let it slip. He's converted 12 straight opportunities, and the 33-year-old closer has a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:4 K:BB over 19 innings since his last blown save June 12.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down 20th save Iglesias picked up the save Sunday against Milwaukee, striking out the side in the ninth inning.
Impact Iglesias has allowed just two earned runs in his last 12 appearances (11 innings), working to a 1.64 ERA with 14 strikeouts in that span. Overall, the 33-year-old closer is 20-for-22 in save opportunities with a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB across 31.2 innings this season.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 19th save Iglesias struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 19th save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Brewers.
Impact He converted his 10th straight save chance without much difficulty, needing 15 pitches (11 strikes) to dispatch Milwaukee's 2-3-4 hitters. Iglesias' overall performance this season has taken a step backwards after three straight years with sub-1.00 WHIPs and four straight campaigns with strikeout rates north of 30 percent, but he's only blown two saves to go with his 3.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29.5 percent K rate.
JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts 18th save Iglesias struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Iglesias has a pair of saves over his last two appearances since his July 18 stumble versus Arizona. The right-hander has pitched a perfect inning in four of his eight appearances this month. He's at a 3.94 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB with 18 saves in 20 chances over 29.2 innings this season.
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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