Atlanta Braves News
Fried’s rough outing sinks Braves
Max Fried was tagged for 11 hits and five runs in a 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 21st homer to lead off the game while Austin Riley added his 16th in the second inning to stake the Braves to an early lead. However, Atlanta was held scoreless from the fourth inning on by Marlins pitching. The rubber match of the series is set for Sunday.
Braves set rotation for first two series after All-Star break
The Atlanta Braves have set their pitching plans for the first two series following the All-Star break. Dallas Keuchel will start Friday’s series opener in San Diego and will be followed by Julio Teheran and Mike Soroka. Max Fried, Bryse Wilson and Keuchel will follow in Milwaukee.
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Indians’ Carrasco being treated for leukemia
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco revealed that he is being treated for leukemia. Carrasco is optimistic about his prognosis and says he plans to be back with the team by the end of July.
Reports: Mets GM tosses chair in heated meeting
Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen reportedly threw a chair during a heated meeting with manager Mickey Callaway and his coaching staff after Friday’s loss to the Phillies. Van Wagenen was reportedly upset that another good outing by Jacob deGrom was wasted when the bullpen allowed five runs in the ninth.
Tanaka surprised to be replacing Stroman in ASG
Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has been named to the AL All-Star team as an injury replacement for Toronto’s Marcus Stroman who is dealing with a pectoral injury. Additionally, Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez and Brewers righty Brandon Woodruff were added to the NL squad replacing Zack Greinke and Josh Hader.
Nationals, Anthony Rendon Discussing Extension
The Nationals are reportedly in discussion with third baseman Anthony Rendon on an extension that would keep him in Washington for the foreseeable future. Nationals owner Ted Lerner and Scott Boras are reportedly in negotiations.
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