Atlanta Braves News
Braves extend division lead to 6.5 games with blowout win over Phillies
The Atlanta Braves homered four times including a grand slam by Ozzie Albies to help clinch a series win in Philadelphia with a 15-7 romp over the Phillies. The Braves built a 14-1 lead before cruising home for the win. Atlanta now owns a 6.5 game lead over the Nationals and a 7.5 advantage over the Phillies in the NL East standings.
Braves’ Nick Markakis likely out 6-8 weeks because of fractured wrist
As expected, the news on injured outfielder Nick Markakis was not good. Markakis suffered a fractured wrist after he was hit by a pitch in Friday’s game. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks with the injury with a return in mid-September looking like the best case scenario.
Braves optimistic Dansby Swanson’s time on IL will be short
The Braves also placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the injured list retroactive to July 24. They are hoping that he will be ready to return when eligible on August 3. Swanson apparently suffered the injury in Tuesday’s game against the Royals. He sat out Wednesday and Friday’s series opener in Philly before going on the injured list Saturday.
Dansby Swanson and Nick Markakis placed on IL as Braves activate Max Fried, recall Adam Duvall
With Swanson and Markakis both injured, Atlanta activated Max Fried from the injured list and recalled outfielder Adam Duvall from Gwinnett. Both Fried and Duvall played a big part in Atlanta’s win over the Phillies Saturday.
Reinvented Adam Duvall returns to Braves with better sense of self
Duvall has spent the entire season at Triple-A where he rediscovered his power stroke laughing 29 homers before his promotion. He struggled after being traded to Atlanta last season and hopes his time in the minors has allowed him to rediscover the player he was in Cincinnati.
Blue Jays Have Talked with Braves, Scouted Atlanta Affiliates in Recent Days, Per Report
Another team that has reportedly been scouting Atlanta minor league affiliates is the Toronto Blue Jays. While Marcus Stroman seems like a good fit, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports that the Braves are seeking a reliever and perhaps another versatile position player. Toronto’s Ken Giles and Eric Sogard could fit the bill.
MLB News
A’s acquire lefty Diekman from Royals
The Kansas City Royals finally moved reliever Jake Diekman on Saturday dealing him to the Oakland Athletics for a pair of minor league prospects.
Twins Acquire Sergio Romo
The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran reliever Sergio Romo from the Miami Marlins in exchange for first base prospect Lewin Diaz.
Diamondbacks “Focused Intently” On Selling
The Arizona Diamondbacks are within striking distance of the second wild card spot but are reportedly focused on selling at the deadline. The team could look to move players including Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray, David Peralta and Archie Bradley. Ray and Peralta in particular would seem like good fits for Atlanta.
Ortiz out of hospital following three surgeries
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was released from the hospital on Saturday. Ortiz underwent three surgeries after being shot while in the Dominican Republic on June 9.
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