Atlanta Braves News
Third base has returned to being a strength for the Braves
The Braves have been trying to solve their third base problem since Chipper Jones retired at the end of the 2012 season. Johan Camargo was a step in the right direction in 2018 but Josh Donaldson has a chance to push them to another level.
Mike Soroka’s shoulder injury is a concern again
Mike Soroka’s shoulder is hurting again and everything is bad. Soroka will rest for 4-5 days before testing the shoulder again. The Braves are hoping that it isn’t anything serious but it is concerning considering that it was shoulder inflammation that limited his rookie season to just five starts.
2019 MLB Mock Draft: Baseball America has Braves taking college shortstop
Baseball America released an updated mock for the first 10 picks of the 2019 MLB Draft. They project the Braves to take North Carolina State shortstop Will Wilson with the No. 9 pick.
Atlanta Braves Podcasts
From The Diamond - Ep.2 - Grapefruit League Begins, Braves Bullpen Preview
Grant McAuley and Nick Green discuss the beginning of Grapefruit League play and preview the Atlanta Braves bullpen.
The Platinum Sombrero Episode 51- Brittany Ghiroli
The Athletic’s Washington Nationals reporter Brittany Ghiroli graces us with her presence as we finally break down the team that should not be named as spring training kicks into gear. Also during the show we tackle what to make of the Braves Front Office perception mere weeks from opening day.
MLB News
Marwin Gonzalez agrees to two year deal with the Twins
Marwin Gonzalez finally has a new team after agreeing to a two-year, $21 million deal with the Minnesota Twins.
Lerner: No Recent Contact With Bryce Harper, Scott Boras
Nationals owner Mark Lerner suggested again on Friday that Washington has moved on from Bryce Harper. Lerner said in an interview with NBC Sports Washington that the Nationals moved on back in December and couldn’t wait around .
MLB is testing pitch clock in spring training, hoping to add it for the 2019 regular season
Major League Baseball released an outline for how pitch clocks will be implemented into spring training games which start this weekend. It seems that this could also serve as a precursor for adding pitch clocks to games during the regular season as well.
Clayton Kershaw Battling Early Arm Issue
The Dodgers are shutting down starter Clayton Kershaw indefinitely while he deals with an unspecified arm issue. Los Angeles is downplaying that it is anything serious and that he is expected to resume throwing in a few days.
Reds being cautious, scratch Sonny Gray from spring start
New Reds starter Sonny Gray experienced stiffness in his right elbow and was scratched from his scheduled start in Saturday’s spring opener. Gray is not scheduled for an MRI yet and Cincinnati is reportedly just being cautious at this point.
The best Mike Minor could still be in front of us
Remember Mike Minor? He finished 2018 strong and could be poised for a great season in 2019.
White Sox, Ervin Santana Agree To Minor League Deal
Veteran starter Ervin Santana has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Santana will earn $4.3 million if he makes the major league roster.
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