Atlanta Braves News
Duvall homers twice, Braves pound three more in 6-5 walkoff win over Miami
The Atlanta Braves homered five times on Sunday including two by Adam Duvall in a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins.
Duvall looking to rebound after hitting .132
Duvall broke out on Sunday with his first two homers since being acquired from Cincinnati at last the trade deadline last July. Duvall is looking to bounce back this spring and earn a spot on the Braves’ Opening Day roster.
Three more scoreless spring innings for Braves Newcomb
Sean Newcomb tossed three more scoreless innings on Sunday and hasn’t been scored upon in either of his two spring starts. He told the AJC’s Steve Hummer that he is feeling good early in camp.
“I think I have a better grasp on everything mentally,” he said. “I feel more comfortable this year knowing what to expect start-to-start. I’m going out to work on stuff more than going out to show stuff.”
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Stock Watch (Week 2)
The first full week of spring games didn’t bring much change to our stock watch for the Opening Day roster. However, if a number of injuries continue to linger, things may look much different next week.
Injury updates on Swanson, Donaldson, Foltynewicz
Speaking of those injuries, Mark Bowman provided some good news on Sunday morning. The Braves are planning to have Dansby Swanson debut on Tuesday with Josh Donaldson tentatively scheduled to be in the lineup on Wednesday. Also, Mike Foltynewicz’s chance to start on Opening Day may be lost but he is expected to resume throwing this week and could be in the rotation for the opening week of the season.
Ailing arms for the Braves should increase interest in Dallas Keuchel
Mounting injury concerns for the Atlanta Braves may signal the need to add another starting pitcher to the mix and Dallas Keuchel may the one that can keep them on top in the NL East.
MLB News
Even with Bryce Harper, the Phillies can keep spending money
A harsh reality for all Braves fans. The Phillies may just keep right on spending despite the addition of Bryce Harper.
Brewers’ Bobby Wahl Suffers Torn ACL
Brewers reliever Bobby Wahl suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the entire 2019 season.
Sizing up the toughest divisions in baseball
ESPN’s Buster Olney sizes up the toughest divisions in major league baseball with the NL Central coming out on top but followed closely by the NL East.
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