Atlanta Braves News
Braves let sweep slip away in eighth, drop finale 8-5 to Mets
The Braves once again saw a late lead slip away thanks to an eighth inning blow up. Atlanta completes their road trip with a 6-4 record and will enjoy an off day on Monday before opening a three-game set against the Phillies on Tuesday.
Braves Place Anthony Swarzak on 10-day IL, recall Chad Sobotka
Prior to Sunday’s game, Atlanta placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation and recalled Chad Sobotka from Gwinnett. The injury is concerning given that Swarzak has dealt with shoulder problems for the last two seasons.
2019 MLB All-Star Game
Mike Soroka named to National League All-Star team
Mike Soroka was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday giving the Braves three representatives along with Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr. will participate in the Home Run Derby
Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of six confirmed entrants who will participate in the 2019 MLB Home run derby. Acuña will square off against New York’s Pete Alonso, Cleveland’s Carlos Santana, Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, Pittsburgh slugger Josh Bell and Toronto rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The remaining two spots will be announced later this week.
Talking Chop Podcast Episode 172: Welcome to July
Scott Coleman and Brad Rowland discuss the All-Star selections, the Braves’ road trip and take a look ahead to an important series against the Phillies.
MLB News
Robertson progressing, eyeing late-July return
Injured Phillies reliever David Robertson threw off the mound Sunday morning for the first time since elbow soreness landed him on the injured list back in mid-April. Robertson is eyeing a late-July return.
Athletics Place Stephen Piscotty On Injured List
The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the injured list due to a sprained right knee suffered in Saturday’s win over the Angels. The team recalled Franklin Barrett from Triple-A to take Piscotty’s place on the roster.