Atlanta Braves News
Braves shut down by Hyun Jin Ryu as woes in Los Angeles continue
The Atlanta Braves were unable to solve Hyun-Jin Ryu again in a 9-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Justin Turner had a huge game going 4-for-5 at the plate with three home runs for the Dodgers. The Braves will try to avoid a sweep Wednesday night with Mike Foltynewicz squaring off against Clayton Kershaw.
Max Fried leaves game early after being hit in hand by line drive; x-rays negative
As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Braves, Max Fried left Tuesday’s game in the second inning after he was struck in the hand by a line drive in the second inning. X-rays came back negative and Fried is considered day-to-day.
MLB News
How Sinclair’s Purchase of Baseball Sports Networks Will Affect You
The Sinclair Broadcasting group purchased 22 regional sports networks including Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast. FanGraphs Craig Edwards takes a closer look at what that means.
The changeup: How Mike Minor became one of baseball’s best pitchers
Former Braves starter Mike Minor has had a career resurgence as a starter in Texas and statistically is one of the best in the league so far in 2019. The Athletic’s Levi Weaver takes a closer look at the adjustments Minor is made including how adding a changeup has made all the difference.
James Shields Reportedly Drawing Interest
Several teams are reportedly showing interest in free agent right-hander James Shields. The Indians, Tigers and Rangers are thought to be the most interested.
Unsigned Keuchel stands ground on market value
While Shields may be getting some interest, free agent starter Dallas Keuchel is doubling down on seeking a contract closer to what he deems as fair market value. Keuchel recently discussed his situation and his reasons for remaining stubborn in regards to his asking price.
“My asking price and my due diligence is not just out of left field. It has come to me through my own career path, my own career numbers, and then what my market is valued at this point in time,” he told the website. “To this point it hasn’t been matched. It’s been less than what it should be. And this is out of principle, what’s going on right now. I can’t speak for other players. It’s a principle for me. I’m not asking for the world.”
Angels Activate Ohtani, Designate Bourjos, Stratton For Assignment
The Los Angeles Angels activated Shohei Ohtani from the injures list prior to Tuesday’s game. Ohtani hit third as the DH and went 0-for-4 at the plate. He will continue to see action as a hitter this season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
A’s Fiers blanks Reds for second career no-hitter
Oakland’s Mike Fiers threw the first no-hitter of the season Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. It was Fiers’ second career no-hitter. He becomes the eighth player in Major League history to throw a no-hitter with multiple teams.
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