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Braves News: Late comeback in St. Louis, A.J. Minter update and more

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Braves complete successful road trip and close on the Phillies again.

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Atlanta Braves News

Cardiac Braves stun Cards, steal 4-3 win in 10th

The Atlanta Braves stunned the Cardinals with a three-run ninth and a bases loaded walk in the 10th to escape with a 4-3 win and a series victory.

Alex Anthopoulos discusses looking for bullpen help, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos was a guest on MLB Network Radio on Sunday and discussed Atlanta’s bullpen issues as well as free agents Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel. Both Kimbrel and Keuchel are expected to sign as soon as midnight ET on June 2 when they will be free of draft pick compensation.

A.J. Minter may benefit from Minor League stint

The Braves are hoping that A.J. Minter will benefit from his demotion to Triple-A and can provide them with a late inning boost at some point this season. Minter has thrown 5 1/3 scoreless innings through four appearances. Perhaps more importantly, he has 10 strikeouts against just two walks.

Talking Chop Podcast Episode 167: Memorial Day extravaganza

Brad Rowland and Eric Cole discuss the Braves’ successful road trip, the addition of Anthony Swarzak and the status of free agents Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel.

MLB News

Pirates calling up top prospect Mitch Keller

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Mitch Keller to pitch in the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against Cincinnati. Keller will be the highest ranked pitching prospect to make his season debut.

Orioles Place Chris Davis On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Chris Davis on the injured list Sunday due to inflammation in his left hip. Former Brave Evan Phillips was recalled to take Davis’ place on the active roster.

Latest On Possibility Of International Draft

Major League Baseball is discussing the possibility of introducing an international draft in 2020 or 2021 according to reports by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Baseball America’s Ben Badler. However, the league hasn’t yet engaged the MLBPA on the possibility.

Francisco Cervelli Suffers Concussion

Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli is headed back to the injured list after suffering another concussion. Cervelli exited Saturday’s game against the Dodgers after he was struck in the back of the head on a back swing by Joc Pederson.