A Full Review: Longshore’s Predictions from May 2019 – Part Two
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BRAVES
Braves CF Mallex Smith leaves MLB debut with cut on face
WASHINGTON (AP) – Atlanta Braves outfielder Mallex Smith had an eventful major league debut Monday night after being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, getting his first hit but leaving after getting cut on the face while being thrown out trying to steal second base. In the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals, Smith was cut above the left eye when his…
Chacin pitches into 5th inning, Braves and Rays tie
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Jhoulys Chacin pitched 4 2-3 innings in his final spring start Friday and the Atlanta Braves played a split squad of Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-2 exhibition tie. Chacin, Atlanta’s fourth starter, gave up one run on three hits while striking out two. Jeff Francouer and Tyler Flowers drove in the Atlanta runs with singles…
Gallardo is dominating in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Braves
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Yovani Gallardo allowed one hit in five innings, facing the minimum 15 batters in the Baltimore Orioles’ 6-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Scheduled to start Baltimore’s second game of the regular season, Gallardo, who entered the game with a frightful 16.88 ERA, needed just 48 pitches to complete five innings. He struck out…
Schuerholz stepping back from day-to-day role with Braves
ATLANTA (AP) – Longtime Atlanta Braves executive John Schuerholz is stepping back from a day-to-day role with the team. The Braves announced several front-office changes Thursday, including Schuerholz moving from team president to vice chairman. Mike Plant will take over a president in charge of development while Derek Schiller becomes president overseeing business. Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk says…
Nova goes 6, Miller injured in Yankees’ 2-0 win over Braves
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Ivan Nova pitched six innings and reliever Andrew Miller left the game after being struck on the right arm by a line drive in the New York Yankees’ 2-0 win Wednesday over the Atlanta Braves. Nova, bidding for the fifth spot in the Yankees rotation, matched the Braves’ Julio Teheran through five innings. The right-hander gave…
Braves farm Foltynewicz to Triple-A Gwinnett
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, who had a late start to spring training following surgery for blood clots in his shoulder, has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Foltynewicz fell short in his bid to make Atlanta’s rotation to open the season. He gave up nine runs in 8 2/3 innings this spring for an 8.31 ERA, including…
Wisler gives solid performance, Braves tie Orioles 4-4
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Matt Wisler pitched into the sixth inning in his longest start of the spring, allowing three runs on three hits as the Atlanta Braves played the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-4, 10-inning tie Tuesday night. Wisler gave up a lead-off home run to Manny Machado in the first, his fifth of the spring, and Matt Wieters…
OF Jeff Francoeur Makes Braves with Impressive Spring
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Jeff Francoeur has made the Atlanta Braves’ opening-day roster with an impressive showing in spring training. The Braves told the 32-year-old outfielder on Tuesday he will be added to their major league roster. Under baseball’s labor contract, the Braves were required to keep him, release him or pay a $100,000 retention bonus if he was willing…
Springer homers twice as Astros beat Braves 12-9
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – George Springer hit his first two homers of the spring, and the Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 12-9 on Monday night. Springer connected in the first inning against Mike Foltynewicz and belted another solo shot in the fourth against Williams Perez. Springer hit 16 homers in 102 games last season with the Astros. Carlos Gomez,…
