Ian Anderson continued to make his case as the Braves’ ace with another stellar performance Saturday night in Milwaukee The rookie right-hander was firing on all cylinders, leading the Braves to a 5-1 victory against the Brewers at American Family Field after carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning. “His fastball had good life on
The Detroit Tigers Should Be Better Than This By Now by Ashley MacLennan May 14, 2021 The 2021 Detroit Tigers are terrible. I don’t say this out of cruelty or to beat a dead horse, but to continue on with this piece, it’s important to understand that the team is very, very bad. It took
FanGraphs Live: Friday Draft Stream, 10 AM PT/1 PM ET by Eric Longenhagen May 14, 2021 Join me and Kevin Goldstein on Twitch at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET for a unique Friday stream that takes you inside our process. We won’t be breaking down video this time; instead, we will be breaking down The
For a second straight game, Ronald Acuña Jr. was not in the lineup Saturday as he works through an ankle injury he sustained Thursday against the Blue Jays. Acuña has made progress over the last few days and also got some time in the cage ahead of Saturday’s game against the Brewers. However, the Braves are
Christian Yelich began a Triple-A rehab assignment yesterday, playing three innings in left field and receiving two plate appearances. Back problems have led to two separate injured-list placements for Yelich this season, and limited him to only 10 games and 41 PA for the Brewers. It isn’t yet clear how long Yelich’s rehab assignment will
Even Amid Vaccinations, Outbreaks on Padres and Yankees Offer Reminders of COVID-19’s Continued Impact by Jay Jaffe May 14, 2021 The Padres already had to endure life without Fernando Tatis Jr. for one stretch this season due to his left shoulder subluxation, and now they’re without him again. On Tuesday, the 22-year-old shortstop tested positive
The Braves have signed veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a Minor League deal, an industry source told MLB.com’s Mark Bowman on Friday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Lucroy, who turns 35 in June, had a very brief stint with the Nationals earlier this season when Washington’s catching depth was thinned by injuries. He
Legendary slugger Albert Pujols became a free agent Thursday, one week after the Angels designated him for assignment, and the first baseman is now garnering interest from a few teams. Three to four clubs are in on Pujols, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. St. Louis is part of that group, according to Jon Heyman of
Effectively Wild Episode 1694: Twin Killing by Ben Lindbergh May 15, 2021 Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the same-day debuts of Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, the future of the Mariners, and whether Mariners fans have actually had it so bad, another distinction between framing and flopping, the retirement of Tyler Flowers and
While Brewers fans didn’t seem to like Marcell Ozuna’s selfie celebration, the Braves are hoping to see the veteran slugger do a whole lot more posing over the next couple months. Ozuna had some fun as he and Ozzie Albies hit back-to-back homers to support an effective Drew Smyly and help the Braves snap a
The Braves have signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor league contract, according to David O’Brien and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Lucroy will report to Triple-A Gwinnett. The 34-year-old Lucroy had been looking for a team since the Nationals designated him for assignment April 12, though he was choosy in selecting a club. Lucroy
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is Here by RJ McDaniel May 14, 2021 It’s April 27. The Blue Jays may not be dominant — their roster has been decimated by injuries — but they are getting by, at least so far. They have just taken a rare series from the Rays in St. Petersburg; after a lengthy
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 5/14/21 by Jay Jaffe May 14, 2021 2:02 Jay Jaffe: Good afternoon, folks! Welcome to another edition of my Friday chat. It’s a gorgeous day here in Brooklyn, and I’ve already treated myself to tacos al fresco so my mood is more chipper than Larry Jones. Today I’ve got a
ATLANTA — Instead of attempting to resume his career with the Braves, Tyler Flowers has decided to retire from a playing career that gave him much more than he ever envisioned. “Honestly, it was beyond my dreams to play in the big leagues for [more than] 10 years,” Flowers said. “I always just wanted to
Blue Jays right-handed reliever David Phelps is dealing with a “significant” lat strain, manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday (via Scott Mitchell of TSN). Montoyo was unable to offer a timeline for Phelps’ return. Lat strains often lead to lengthy absences for pitchers, and it sounds as if that will be the case for Phelps. The
Daily Prospect Notes: May 13 & 14 by Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin May 14, 2021 These are notes on prospects from Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin. Read previous installments here. Eric’s Notes (Games from May 12) Cody Poteet, RHP, Miami Marlins Level & Affiliate: MLB Age: 26 Org Rank: 24 FV:
ATLANTA — As longtime Braves broadcaster Chip Caray called Thursday’s game against the Blue Jays, he proudly carried on a tradition that was celebrated on May 13, 1991, when he shared the Wrigley Field press box with his father, Skip Caray, and his iconic grandfather, Harry Caray. On the 30th anniversary of that momentous occasion,
The Major League Baseball Players Association has filed a grievance against the league, claiming that MLB did not negotiate in good faith to play as many games as possible in the shortened 2020 season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. The MLBPA grievance seeks as much as $500MM, which Sherman suggests is the
Chin Music, Episode 13: I Would Never Have A Human Child by Kevin Goldstein May 14, 2021 Chin Music returns, whether you like it or not. The traveling co-host chair finally leaves New York and arrives in Tempe, Arizona. And with the great Eric Longenhagen becoming the first repeat co-host of the show, most of
ATLANTA — Braves top prospect Cristian Pache exited Thursday afternoon’s 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays at Truist Park with right hamstring tightness. He was placed on the injured list following the game. Pache exited after grounding out in the second inning. He didn’t show any obvious signs of discomfort as he ran down the
Following last week’s abrupt DFA, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has cleared release waivers and is now a free agent, tweets USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. He’s free to sign with any club. It’s not a surprise to see Pujols go unclaimed, given that any team that claimed him would have also been on the
Not a Moment Too Soon: Mariners Promote Kelenic, Gilbert by Brendan Gawlowski May 13, 2021 Earlier today, the Seattle Mariners promoted Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic to their active roster; both are expected to start in tonight’s game against Cleveland. The joint moves are the latest and most decisive steps to date in Seattle’s rebuild,
Robbie Ray Finds the Strike Zone by Jake Mailhot May 13, 2021 When Robbie Ray walked Freddie Freeman in the first inning of his start on Tuesday evening, it was the first time he had walked a batter since April 18, ending a 20.2-inning stretch without allowing a free pass. That’s quite an accomplishment for
ATLANTA — Charlie Morton stumbled through another rough patch and Will Smith added to the bullpen’s woes by producing an ugly ninth inning. But the Braves could at least take solace in the fact Ronald Acuña Jr. seems to be just fine. Morton might eventually find a groove and the bullpen may once again prove
The Braves have placed Cristian Pache on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and activated fellow outfielder Ender Inciarte from the IL, manager Brian Snitker announced Thursday (via David O’Brien of The Athletic). This is the second IL placement of the year for Pache, who previously missed time with a left groin injury.
Adrian Houser Broke the Sinker Mold by Justin Choi May 13, 2021 “Houser (3-3) picked up the win on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Marlins,“ RotoWire News reported. “He struck out ten without walking a batter.” That’s a straightforward blurb. Nothing really stands out,
ATLANTA — Even when Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up just short, he’s still in position to do something great. During the first inning of the Braves’ 4-1 loss, Acuña added another defensive highlight to his portfolio when he alertly took advantage of Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette’s aggressive turn around first base. Bichette accelerated once
A Mariners pitching staff that is reeling from injuries may have suffered another blow to its depth, as manager Scott Servais told reporters yesterday that Tommy John surgery is a possibility for right-hander Ljay Newsome (Twitter link via The Athletic’s Corey Brock). Seattle opened the season with a six-man rotation featuring Marco Gonzales, James Paxton,
Effectively Wild Episode 1693: Dodger Dog Delivery by Ben Lindbergh May 13, 2021 Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Mariners calling up pitching prospect Logan Gilbert, the late-inning dominance of Aroldis Chapman and (more unexpectedly) Kendall Graveman, Shohei Ohtani’s best start of the season, and the Astros providing housing for their minor leaguers,
ATLANTA — While it would be nice for everything to immediately come together every year, it doesn’t seemingly work that way too often in the baseball world. Thus, there is a need for the patience the Braves will continue to show while hoping to steadily feel better about both their offense and pitching staff. Max
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