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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz earns his 3,000th career strikeout

Photo by Paul Abell/Atlanta Braves/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Braves win their first game in Atlanta defeating the Mets, 8-4. 1982 - The Braves see their 13-game winning streak to start the season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Reds. 2008 - John Smoltz becomes the 16th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters. He is the sixth fastest player to the ma...2025
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• Spencer Strider to IL with hamstring strain, Michael Petersen recalled

Photo by Michael Chisholm/MLB Photos via Getty Images So much for back-to-back Spencer starts Well, this is not happy news: The #Braves today recalled RHP Michael Petersen to Atlanta and placed RHP Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list, backdated to April 18, with a strained right hamstring.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 21, 2025 I don’t have much news beyond this tweet at thi...2025
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• Rockies select the contract of RHP Zach Agnos, place RHP Victor Vodnik on the 15-day IL.

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Rockies youth movement calls upon another top prospect early in the season. Prior to their double-header on Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced that they are placing right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to April 17th. Vodnik, 25, has made nine...2025
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• Drake Baldwin enters the lineup for Braves in Sunday finale vs. Twins

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images This lineup has worked pretty well for the first two games. May as well (mostly) stick with it for the sweep attempt. The lineups are out for Sunday’s series finale, as the Atlanta Braves are looking to win three games in a row and also looking for their first sweep of the season at the expense of the Minnesota Twins. Brian Snitker appear ...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Tirso Ornelas called up, makes MLB debut in Padres loss

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of April 20, 2025. Articles to read Bullpen falters, Padres drop second game to Astros (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball) Padres call up Tijuana’s Tirso Ornelas as Jason Heyward heads to IL (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres drop second straight to Astros (Kevin Acee, S...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 19

On this day 45 years ago, future Hall-of-Famer Harold Baines clubbed his first MLB home run (off of Jim Palmer, no less) and scored the tying run in what became a thrilling, extra-innings win. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Harold hits his first homer and spurs a game-tying rally 1907 Ed Walsh tied a major league record in a 1-0 win over St. Louis — but not for his pitching prowe...2025
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• Braves News: Alex Verdugo gets the call, Twins on deck, and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. As expected, the Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that outfielder Alex Verdugo has been recalled and fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The #Braves today recalled OF Alex Verdugo to Atlanta and optioned OF Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett.— Atlanta...2025
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• Matt Olson said it all when it came to the Toronto series

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta continues to remain in a state of frustration after ending their road trip across the AL East on a downer. I honestly wanted to just post a link to Matt Olson’s quotes following Wednesday’s loss and leave it at that but hey, this was at least a somewhat productive series since the Braves did win their second road game of the year w...2025
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• Thursday Rockpile: Has Kris Bryant’s Rockies tenure come to an end?

Photo by Vincent Mizzoni/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, April 17th, 2025 Rough, man. I’ll be honest, I was excited at first. I mean, you can go back and listen to the emergency podcast Skyler and I did the night that we found out former MVP Kris Bryant was going to become the new lynchpin of the Colorado Rockies lineup for years to come. Sure, we ...2025
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• How the Padres rounded out their starting rotation

Nick Pivetta | Photo by Brendon Baranov/MLB Photos via Getty Images Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart step in Prior to the start of spring training, the Padres had their top three starters—Michael King, Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish—with Randy Vasquez and Matt Waldron available for the back end. Depth was an issue with only Henry Baez, Ryan Bergert, Omar Cruz and Jhony Brito listed on the 40-man ros...2025
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• Former White Sox front office executive continues to blaze trails, but not with Chicago

Kim Ng before Game 1 of the 2024 NL Wild Card Series | Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Once again, the South Siders’ outdated management is highlighted, as Kim Ng is named the commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League The Chicago White Sox aren’t known for pioneering and making waves in history, but one person whose roots trace back to Chicago is currently charging ahead....2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 15, 2025

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images What can wake these bats up? Anne Rogers writes about the success of Daniel Lynch IV. Lynch has 29 strikeouts during his scoreless streak. The streak is the third-longest scoreless streak ever by a Royals reliever, only trailing Kelvin Herrera (31 innings in 2014) and Wade Davis (31 2/3 innings in ‘14). “It’s really cool to be a part of w...2025
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• Braves set their sights on the Blue Jays in Toronto - and here’s how you can watch

Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s a trip north of the border for Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves are heading to Canada for a three-game series against Toronto Blue Jays. Coming off of a disappointing series loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Braves need a series victory against the Blue Jays to at least go .500 on the team’s second road trip of the season. The Braves...2025
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• Colorado Rockies recall Adael Amador

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images The move comes after an injury to Tyler Freeman. This morning, the Colorado Rockies announced they have recalled Adael Amador (No. 3 PuRP) from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. Colorado Rockies Rockies Club Information Announcement The story was first reported by Thomas Harding. Last night, it was confirmed by Ama...2025
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• San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge pushing for increased playing time

San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge | Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images The former Yankee farm hand is making a name for himself in the brown & gold. San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge is on a mission to become more than a fourth outfielder on the roster. With Jackson Merrill on the injured list with a hamstring strain, Lockridge can strengthen his hold as the permanent ri...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres optimistic about Tatis, Cronenworth Friday return

Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of April 10, 2025. Articles to read Randy Vasquez deals, Padres beat Athletics (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball) Shorthanded Padres edge Athletics to take series (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres minors: Kash Mayfield dazzles in debut; Romeo Sanabria homers for Mis...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs trade for a closer?

Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Astros reliever Ryan Pressly. We’re open for another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening. We can check your coat fo...2025
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• Woman umpire Jen Pawol will work some MLB Spring Training games

Jen Pawol during an Arizona Fall League game in October 2023 | Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos We might be getting close to seeing a woman umpire in the major leagues. Today, Major League Baseball announced the names of several umpires who will be working Spring Training games in Arizona and Florida along with the full-time MLB umpiring staff. Among those names was Jen Pawol, who has bee...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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"Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The boys played some ball late and snared their first W of the season For the first time in their last ten home games, the Royals came out winners."

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"Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images A rollercoaster win that rewarded Braves fans that stuck with it to the end Facing the losers of last year’s World Series, the Braves looked to get a win in their home opener behind Spencer Strider."

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"Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves’ new catcher raked in big moments for the Braves."

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"Drew Smyly pitches in the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa last August | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The lefthander is reportedly re-signing with the North Siders."

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• Rockies select the contract of RHP Zach Agnos, place RHP Victor Vodnik on the 15-day IL.
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• Braves battle back with a five-run eighth inning to take down the Twins

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves looked dead in the water — until they weren’t. That’s baseball for you! The Atlanta Braves looked down in the doldrums for the vast majority of this contest. That was until the lineup came alive with five runs in the eighth inning to pull off a major comeback in a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. The first two innings of this g...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 18

On this day 43 years ago, Tony La Russa got a significant vote of confidence from the White Sox front office. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tony La Russa gets an oddly-timed extension 1907 The White Sox Home Opener started off inauspiciously, as the World Champions pennant was raised — and the pole flying it fell over! However, the game went more smoothly, in front of 10,000 fan...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 18, 2025 Eighteen games into the freefall that is the 2025 season, the Rockies finally pulled the cord on the parachute. It may be too soon to know if the parachute works, but at least they did something to slow the death spiral. On Thursday, with a 3-15 record and ranking 30th in runs (52 ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves start 11-0 in 1982

Atlanta’s hot start in ‘82 continues Braves Franchise History 1916: Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches his first of 16 shutouts of the season against the Boston Braves. 1950: At the Polo Grounds, Sam Jethroe becomes the first African-American to play for the Boston Braves. A former Cleveland Buckeyes star, he goes 2 for 4, including a home run, to lead the Braves to a...2025
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• Thursday Rockpile: Has Kris Bryant’s Rockies tenure come to an end?
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• White Sox to promote Edgar Quero from Triple-A as youth wave gains momentum

Edgar Quero is reportedly next in line for the call-up. | Caitlin O’Hara/MLB Photos via Getty Images Out with the old and in with the new - Chicago is finally opening the minor league floodgates Has Chris Getz finally figured out that modern baseball teams are built from the farm up, not from veterans down? Survey says no, but at least he’s finally starting to realize that these 30-somet...2025
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• How the Padres rounded out their starting rotation
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• Former White Sox front office executive continues to blaze trails, but not with Chicago
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• Baseball America projects Prep SS Joseph Parker to Braves in latest Mock Draft

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images We are still months away from the draft but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. It’s April 15th andthe Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a horrid start to the season, so it’s the perfect time to occupy our minds and with that - Baseball America has released their Mock Draft 2.0 for the 2-25 MLB draft. NEW MOCK DRAFT Our second mock...2025
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• Majority of Braves fans think Brian Snitker will hang on through 2025

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Not really surprising, given how the Braves operate... A few days ago, we posed a question about Brian Snitker’s continued tenure as the skipper of the Atlanta Braves. Well, the powers that be have tabulated what needed tabulating, and the results are below. SB Nation The image truncates the original choices a bit, so le...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
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• Thursday Rockpile: Has Kris Bryant’s Rockies tenure come to an end?
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• White Sox to promote Edgar Quero from Triple-A as youth wave gains momentum
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• How the Padres rounded out their starting rotation
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• Lack of offensive progress a growing indictment of GM Getz’s record

The hang-dog look on Brooks Baldwin’s face after a strikeout reflects the sense of dread White Sox fans have about ever again developing a major league force on offense. | Lauren Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images While the pitching has progressed, there is nothing in the cupboard when it comes to the White Sox bats Compared to most of my South Side Sox colleagues, I’ve been on the su...2025
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• SB Nation Reacts: Cubs fans are optimistic about the team’s win total

Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images Here are the results of this week’s SB Nation reacts survey. Earlier this week, I posted this survey, sponsored by FanDuel, asking you about the over/under for Cubs wins this year. FanDuel set the bar at 88.5 wins. Here are the results: This seems a reasonable result to me. Personally, I am optimistic about this team, and thou...2025
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?

Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everyone is talking about it elsewhere, may as well do so here. By this point, you’re probably aware that 2025 Chris Sale hasn’t had 2024 NL Cy Young Chris Sale results. His three Game Scores (v2) have been 53, 51, and 33 last night; in 2024, he didn’t have three Game Scores at 53 or below until getting blown up by the Athletics on June 1...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: What does Jordan Beck need to do now?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 “Let the kids play!” we all cried in the waning days of spring training. “We want Zac Veen!” The monkey’s paw curled, and the wish was fulfilled on Tuesday as the Colorado Rockies officially promoted Zac Veen to the big league roster. Unfortunately, calling up Veen required op...2025
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• White Sox: Southpaw switch

Tyler Gilbert missed the start of the season due to a knee injury, and was 50-50 with his rehab outings. | Caitlin O’Hara/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tyler Gilbert activated from IL, Brandon Eisert demoted to Charlotte It’s a simple switch, but not one guaranteed to change the fortunes of a beleaguered White Sox bullpen. The White Sox used their off-day to shuttle lefty reliever Tyler Gilb...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
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• Learn to “grow” in Clint Hurdle’s new book

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Rockies former manager delivers inspiration and humor in 25 quotes Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball Clint Hurdle John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2025 144 pages The irony of being a writer is that I’m not much of a reader. Growing up, reading was one of my favorite things to do, and it was pretty common in my family. Howev...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 17

On this day 45 years ago, Harold Baines collected his first MLB hit — off of ex-Sox southpaw Jim Kaat. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Two soggy wins — and a STICK TALK loss 1906 The world championship season began in Detroit with the White Sox beating the Tigers, 5-3. Frank Owen, who’d win 22 games that season, picked up the victory. Just three days short of six months later, the...2025
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• BCB After Dark: 20 for Pete?

Photo by Vincent Mizzoni/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Pete Crow-Armstrong will hit 20 home runs this season. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come and join us for a while. We were hoping you’d stop in. There are still a few tables available....2025
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• White Sox to promote Edgar Quero from Triple-A as youth wave gains momentum
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• Outside The Confines: Jackie Robinson Day moments

Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images Yesterday was one of baseball’s most meaningful days. Jackie Robinson Day is a big event in baseball. All 30 clubs play, and all players wear the number 42—retired throughout MLB—to honor the late, great Jackie Robinson. While the event itself is typically a joyful one, recalling the barriers broken by Robinson that paved the way for so many ...2025
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• Battery Power’s Atlanta Braves Player of the Week: Marcell Ozuna

Photo by Cole Carter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Finally, a week where Spencer Schwellenbach wasn’t the only viable option. After the first two Sundays of the regular season, the struggles that begot most of the regular members of the Atlanta Braves line-up - combined with two dazzling starts by pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach - made Schwellenbach an easy choice for Battery Power’s Player of...2025
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• Braves hit two homers but suffer predictable 6-3 loss to Rays

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Bryce Elder and an ostensible mandate to save the bullpen requires more of an offensive outburst than what the Braves got in order to pull off a victory Life may be like a box of chocolates, but a Bryce Elder start after mid-June 2023 is pretty much... a Bryce Elder start after mid-June 2023. Combine that with the fact that the Atlanta Brav...2025
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• San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge pushing for increased playing time
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?
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• Sean Murphy powers Atlanta to a 9-3 victory
Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves’ new catcher raked in big moments for the Braves. With Bryce Elder on the mound, the Braves looked to seize a series victory in game 2 against Kansas City. The Braves started off hot as their first four batters all hit a ball over 100 MPH, but it was a single from Austin Riley and a double from Sean Murphy that put the Braves on ...2023
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• Today in Cubs history: Kerry Wood strikes out 16 Reds

Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images This great Wood K game has been nearly forgotten. Everyone remembers Kerry Wood’s 20-K game against the Astros May 6, 1998. I wrote it up on its 20th anniversary in 2018. It’s one of the most famous games in franchise history and arguably the most dominating pitching performance in the history of baseball. Here’s one you might not remember. A...2023
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• Braves reinstate Ozzie Albies from Injured List, promote Darius Vines

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta gets a big part of their lineup The Atlanta Braves are getting a key piece of their lineup back for Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies, and also giving a different member of their 40-man roster a taste of big league life.. The Braves reinstated Ozzie Albies from the 10-day Injured List Monday and optioned Vaughn G...2023
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• Salvador Perez named to eighth All-Star Game
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Salvy will be the lone Royals representative in Seattle. Selections for the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle were announced on Sunday, with Royals catcher Salvador Perez earning his eighth selection to the Midsummer Classic. Salvy is hitting .253/.288/.454 and leads all MLB catchers with 15 home runs. The only player in Royals history with mor...2023
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• Jesse Chavez to begin rehab assignment with Gwinnett Tuesday

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Another Braves reliever moves a step closer to returning. The wait is finally over for Jesse Chavez, who is slated to begin a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday. Chavez last appeared in a game on June 14 in Detroit where he was struck in the leg by a line drive off the bat of Miguel Cabrera. RHP Jesse Chavez tonight...2023
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• Eddie Rosario delivers late as Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings

Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta moves one step closer to clinching a sixth-straight division title. The Atlanta Braves watched a 6-1 lead slip away, but Eddie Rosario delivered in the 10th for a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves were unable to score over the first two innings, but they made Zack Wheeler work. Wheeler walked Austin Riley with ...2023
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• Ronald Acuña, Jr. wins 2023 National League Hank Aaron Award

Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s historic 2023 season landed him an award named after Braves icon Hank Aaron. | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The 2023 unanimous National League MVP picks up the award for the best offensive player in the National League this season. In an awards ceremony held tonight in Las Vegas, Atlanta Braves All-Star and unanimous 2023 National League Most Valua...2023
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• Braves select Charlie Culberson’s contract, move Ehire Adrianza to 60-day IL
Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images Dansby Swanson is gone, but he’s also back. Sort of. In a move no one saw coming, it’s Charlie Culberson time in Atlanta again: The #Braves today selected the contract of INF Charlie Culberson to Atlanta, returned INF Ehire Adrianza from his rehabilitation assignment and transferred him to the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder strai...2023
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• Over/Under on 2025 Braves projections: Part One

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images A local baseball hobbyist’s hunch on various Braves-related projections I’m no data scientist. I don’t know how to code. There are brilliant, world-class mathematicians who have spent decades developing and honing projection systems, and those systems are well-respected by many of baseball’s brightest minds. These systems are accounting fo...2025
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• Marlins Revert to Strange Ways with Abrupt Dismissal of Manager Mike Redmond
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• Is Mike Trout Ready to Handle the Label of 'The New Face of Baseball'?
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz earns his 3,000th career strikeout
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• Drake Baldwin enters the lineup for Braves in Sunday finale vs. Twins
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• Good Morning San Diego: Tirso Ornelas called up, makes MLB debut in Padres loss
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• Braves battle back with a five-run eighth inning to take down the Twins
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series preview

Photo by Julia Jacome/MLB Photos via Getty Images What, YOU again? When this series ends, the Cubs will have played 24 games in 2025, or about 15 percent of the season. Seven of those games (29.2 percent) will have been against the Diamondbacks — and then there will be no more against Arizona this year, unless the two teams meet in the postseason. Thanks, schedule-makers. (And if this look...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 18
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• Braves News: Alex Verdugo gets the call, Twins on deck, and more
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• Royals offense continues to sputter as they fall 6-1 against the Tigers.

Photo by Grace Hoppel/MLB Photos via Getty Images Royals open important division series with a brutal loss The Royals enter the final series of their road trip as they take on the Tigers for the first time this year after a disappointing series in New York. The Royals offense has gotten off to a slow start, and despite having the best ERA in the American League, come into the game 8-11. Th...2025
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• Matt Olson said it all when it came to the Toronto series
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: What will the Cubs record be when the schedule gets easier?

Photo by Kylie Bridenhagen/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs have been playing almost exclusively contending teams so far. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cubs have played 21 games so far ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Jackie Robinson Day moments
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• The Linc - Brandon Graham says he is “90 percent retired”

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/10/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Brandon Graham leaves the door open on a potential return - PFTA wave can mean farewell. A wave can mean hello. Last month, long-time Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham waved goodbye to football. Now, he might be waving hello to a return. Appeari...2025
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?
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• Braves Reacts Survey Results: Braves fans overwhelmingly believe Atlanta will win NL east

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images The results are in from our poll from earlier this week and Braves fans are feeling pretty confident heading into the 2025 season. The results are in from the SB Nation Reacts survey that we ran earlier this week. In that poll, we asked y’all where you think that the Atlanta Braves will finish the 2025 season in the NL East standings. Whi...2025
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers look like the cream of the crop but there are several teams that could challenge for their crown. Every Major League Baseball team begins a brand new baseball season with hope. In the spring of 1993, as a fresh-faced 16-year-old Phillies fan living in suburban bliss, I had no right to believe that summer was going to be anythin...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Mid-season reinforcements

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which Cubs prospect will make the biggest mid-season impact. It’s a new week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. It’s always good to see a friend, new or old. We still have a few tables availa...2025
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• Rockies select contract of Nick Martini, option Zac Veen to Triple-A

Photo by Caitlin O’Hara/MLB Photos via Getty Images The moves come as the Rockies finalize their Opening Day roster. This morning, the Colorado Rockies announced the following roster moves: Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies Announce Roster Moves (23 March 2025) The decision to sign Nick Martini is not surprising based on his spring training performance and the Roc...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Kevin Alcántara would be better served in Iowa or Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a long day, so let’s make it a memorable night. We s...2025
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• Top 30 Braves Prospects Who could Debut in 2025

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves have a number of players, especially on the pitching end, who could make their debuts this upcoming season. The grind for pitching is a never-ending battle for any major league team, and the Atlanta Braves have now found themselves in a position where they have a large contingent of starters nearly ready to make the leap to earni...2025
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• Braves News: José Quintana rumors, AJ Smith-Shawver, and more

Photo by Drew Hallowell/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. We’re another day closer to the first spring game for the Atlanta Braves, and rumors are continuing to buzz. A recent report from MLB insider Héctor Gómez revealed that the Braves are among teams interested in starting pitcher José Quintana. 36-year-old Quintana is also drawing int...2025
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