Braves News
Braves blow bullpen battle, lose 5-3 to Mets in 12th
Ozzie Albies homered and Sean Newcomb did his best to match Noah Syndergaard pitch-by-pitch but the Atlanta Braves came up just short in a 5-3 loss in 12 innings to the New York Mets.
Matt Wisler will make another start, per Snitker
Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters during his pregame session that Matt Wisler would remain in the rotation for at least one more turn. Given that Anibal Sanchez is on the disabled list for at least 10 days, this isn’t terribly surprising. However, Wisler’s performance in his first start didn’t force the Braves to look for other options.
Josh Ravin activated from the disabled list, Lucas Sims sent to Gwinnett
Lucas Sims allowed three earned runs in just a third of an inning in Thursday’s 12-4 win over the Mets. He was optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday to make room for reliever Josh Ravin.
MLB Draft
Fangraphs mock draft has the Braves taking Kumar Rocker
FanGraphs released its first mock draft offering for 2018 and has the Atlanta Braves selecting North Oconee high school product Kumar Rocker with the No. 8 pick.
2018 MLB Draft: JUCO Players - The Hitters
On that note, here is a look at some of the top junior college hitters who will be draft eligible this year.
MLB News
Indians made higher offer to Jose Bautista
Before signing with Atlanta, Jose Bautista turned down a more lucrative offer from the Cleveland Indians.
The Mallex Smith effect can take effect for Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are about to give outfielder Mallex Smith an opportunity to prove that he deserves an everyday job.
Nationals Designate A.J. Cole, Select Carlos Torres
The Nationals designated pitcher A.J. Cole for assignment on Friday and selected the contract of Carlos Torres. Cole’s only two starts this season came against Atlanta where he allowed 13 hits and 12 runs over nine innings.