Braves News
Braves offense comes alive in 8-1 win over Marlins
Sean Newcomb allowed one run over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored eight unanswered to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-1. Ozzie Albies and Johan Camargo drove in two runs each while Freddie Freeman and Kurt Suzuki both homered.
Braves activate Swanson from DL, option Wisler to Triple-A
As expected, the Braves activated Dansby Swanson from the 10-day disabled list on Saturday. Swanson missed 14 games with inflammation in his wrist. To make room on the active roster, Atlanta optioned Matt Wisler back to Gwinnett.
Axe handle bat new weapon of choice for Braves’ Swanson
Swanson went 0-for-2 in Saturday’s game but did get down a squeeze bunt that Atlanta the lead for good. Swanson returned using an axe handle bat and 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley caught up with him to discuss the switch.
“Kurt has always been my ear about it just a little bit,” said Swanson. “He mentioned it a little bit and then once the whole wrist thing came about, the trainers and everybody were like, “Hey, this may not be a bad option for you to try.”
Five MLB teams that have surprised all of us so far in 2018
The Braves have certainly turned heads with their start to the 2018 season. Here are four other teams that have been surprising in both good and bad ways.
MLB News
Odubel Herrera extends on-base streak to 45 games
Odubel Herrera hit a three-run home run to help the Phillies defeat the Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday. He extended his on-base streak to 45 straight games which is the longest streak in the majors since Freddie Freeman reached in 46 straight back in 2016.
Mets designate Jose Lobaton for assignment
The Mets designated catcher Jose Lobaton for assignment on Saturday. Lobaton had caught a team-high 14 games this season but hasn’t seen much playing time since the arrival of Devin Mesoraco.
Nationals Place Howie Kendrick On DL
Howie Kendrick left Saturday’s game with what appeared to be an Achilles injury. Kendrick will undergo an MRI to determine the severity but he left the game on a cart and it certainly didn’t look good.