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On this day in Braves history, the Cubs trade Joc Pederson to Atlanta. Braves Franchise History: The Boston Braves were defeated 5-0 by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Waite Hoyt in 1934. 1948: After 13 innings, the Boston Braves defeated the Cubs 2-1. 1956: In a doubleheader, the Milwaukee Braves sweep the Pirates. In game two, Hank Aaron begins his 25-game hitting streak. 1969: The Braves and Reds split their doubleheader. During the double dip, Lee May, the first baseman for Cincinnati, smacks four home runs and totals ten RBI. 2011: The Braves defeat Washington 11–1 thanks to Tim Hudson’s pitching,…
Phillies of Philadelphia release Remember Weston Wilson from Triple A, Whit Merrifield? CBS Philadelphia, PA President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Friday afternoon that the Philadelphia Phillies had recalled infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple A Lehigh Valley and released veteran Whit Merrifield. Due to his versatility across positions and his reputation as a contact hitter, the Phillies signed the 35-year-old Merrifield to a one-year, $8 million contract in February with the intention of using him as a utility player. Rather, in Philadelphia, the Merrifield experiment was a failure. 53 games and 174 plate appearances later, Merrifield’s Phillies career…
Despite a moonshot HR, Marcell Ozuna was eliminated early from the Home Run Derby. Marcell Ozuna of the Atlanta Braves, DH, blasted the longest home run of the competition, but it wasn’t enough to progress. Marcell Ozuna, an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, saw his Home Run Derby night end early after only hitting 16 home runs in the opening round. He was shy of the required 20 home runs (19 plus a tiebreaker) to advance to the semifinal. Ozuna appears to be returning to Atlanta on foot. To get a ride home, Reynaldo Lopez jokingly claimed he needed to…
Apparently, Caitlin Clark is about to sign a new eight-year contract with Nike. It seems like Caitlin Clark is about to break yet another record. The No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft and most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history has extended her relationship with Nike by agreeing to a $28 million contract that will run for eight years and feature a signature shoe. Citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the talks between Clark’s representatives and the sportswear behemoth, The Athletic and The Wall Street Journal announced the impending agreement. Clark’s agent, Excel Sports Management, opted not to…
In the 2024 MLB Draft, Atlanta Braves select pitcher Luke Sinnard of Indiana. The 6-foot-8 right-handed pitcher Luke Sinnard of the Indiana Hoosiers was taken by the Atlanta Braves with the 99th overall choice in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Bloomington, Indiana: Luke Sinnard is on his way to the Atlanta Braves. In the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Atlanta selected Sinnard, a right-handed pitcher from Indiana, on Monday with the 99th overall pick. Sinnard is the first player from Indiana to crack the top 100 this year and the 14th player in Indiana history…
Is the hype surrounding Kyle Schwarber’s $79 million Phillies contract justified? News: Money matters often take center stage in the dynamic world of Major League Baseball (MLB). At the moment, Kyle Schwarber is one of the most prominent figures in the public eye, and his pay has drawn a lot of attention. To understand why Schwarber’s large contract with the Philadelphia Phillies has become a hot topic of conversation, let’s dive into the details. Summary of Kyle Schwarber’s Pay: Kyle Schwarber agreed to a $79 million, four-year contract with the Phillies in March 2022. The average wage is almost $19.75…
Braves Secure Spot on the Roster Before MLB All-Star Weekend. Brian Anderson, a utility infielder, was outrighted by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. A slot on the Atlanta Braves’ 40-man roster has opened up. Utilityman Brian Anderson was outright sent to Triple-A Gwinnett by the Braves, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic on Monday. Anderson is no longer included among the team’s 40 players as a result of the relocation. Over the weekend, there was no word that Anderson had been placed on waivers by the Braves. Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors, however, stated that Anderson “appears”…
Braves star Ozuna asks for pardon from the public before the HR Derby. The All-Star player for the Braves is pleading for pardon. This season, Marcell Ozuna has been the most reliable and dominant offensive player for the Atlanta Braves. As a result, he will play for the second-place Braves in Monday night’s Home Run Derby in addition to being selected for the MLB All-Star Game. The Braves offense has struggled this season due to injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson’s decline, and Ozzie Albies’ much below-average play. We’re used to Atlanta dominating the NL East and acting like…
Alec Bohm takes aim at the 2024 Home Run Derby with Philadelphia Phillies’ blessing. Philadelphia (CBS) — Alec Bohm isn’t known for his power, but the Phillies’ third baseman will compete in the Home Run Derby next week. Despite having the fewest home runs (11) in the eight-man field, the first-time All-Star will compete in the Derby. Bohm has never hit more than 20 home runs in a season (he did it last year), but he is now slugging at a career high.824. His home run totals and slugging percentage have increased each season since taking over third base permanently…
Phillies’ Emerging Position of Need. The Philadelphia Phillies’ looming need could be addressed before the July 30 trade deadline. Recent games have demonstrated that starting pitching may be required. With Taijuan Walker and Spencer Turnbull unavailable due to injuries, the fifth starting place has been cycled. Tyler Phillips temporarily replaced Michael Mercado as the Phillies’ fifth starter. According to Phillies manager Rob Thomson, Phillips will continue in the starting rotation. Aaron Nola is set to start the Phillies’ first game following the All-Star break. Cristopher Sánchez and Phillips are expected to start the remaining games of the series against the…