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Braves add veteran right-hander Reynaldo López on 3-year, $30M deal

The deal calls for López to make $4 million in 2024 and $11 million in the next two seasons. There is an $8 million club option for 2027, with a $4 million buyout. The 29-year-old López pitched for three teams in 2023, combining to go 3-7 with a 3.27 ERA and six saves over 68 […]

Braves pick up Charlie Morton’s option, decline Eddie Rosario’s

The return of Morton, who went 14-12 with a 3.64 ERA, was expected even though he turns 40 on Sunday. The Braves also declined the options for two right-handed relievers. Kirby Yates will receive a $1.25 million buyout after the Braves decided not to bring him back for $5.75 million. In addition, Atlanta exercised a […]

Braves re-sign Pierce Johnson to $14.25M, 2-year deal

Johnson, who provided the Braves with a hard-throwing option out of the bullpen after being acquired from Colorado, will make $7 million each of the next two seasons. The deal also includes a $7 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. The 32-year-old right-hander lost the closer’s job with the Rockies, but he […]

Braves’ Bryce Elder OK with Pete Alonso’s post-HR taunting

After blasting a 448-foot two-run homer Tuesday, Alonso was recorded yelling toward Elder, “Throw it again! Throw it again, please! Throw it again,” in reference to the right-hander’s hanging slider. Elder, who leads the National League with a 2.26 ERA, told reporters that he did not hear Alonso yelling at him and later said he […]

Braves rookie Spencer Strider (oblique) makes playoff roster

A decision on whether he will be used as a starter or reliever has yet to be made. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Strider will throw on the side before Tuesday’s matchup against Philadelphia but would not be available to pitch in Game 1. “He’s succeeded in both roles,” Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud said Monday. […]

2022 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series

The 2022 MLB playoffs begin Friday afternoon, debuting a new format with 12 teams hoping to raise this year’s World Series trophy. The Dodgers — who enter October with MLB’s best record and a franchise record number of wins — look to add another title to prove their 2020 championship was no fluke. Meanwhile, the […]

Everything you need for the 2022 MLB playoffs: Odds, strengths (and weaknesses) and how far all 12 teams will go

The 2022 MLB playoffs are here — and for the first time there are 12 teams battling for World Series glory. With an extra round to begin the postseason and the possibility that this year’s Fall Classic extends to a Game 7 on Nov. 5, it will be a very short October stay for some […]

Atlanta Braves acquire Jake Odorizzi from Houston Astros in trade

ATLANTA — The World Series champion Atlanta Braves bolstered their starting staff ahead of the trade deadline Tuesday by giving up a reliever who played a big part in their 2021 title. Poised for another postseason run, the Braves dealt former closer Will Smith to the Houston Astros for right-hander Jake Odorizzi, giving Atlanta a […]

Atlanta Braves acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Los Angeles Angels to cap busy trade deadline day

ATLANTA — Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves added another starting pitcher, bolstered their bullpen and bulked up the outfield ahead of the trade deadline Tuesday. After acquiring corner outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers late Monday, general manager Alex Anthopoulos […]

Atlanta Braves activate outfielder Eddie Rosario, reliever Tyler Matzek from injured list

The Braves also activated left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek from the injured list. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Rosario’s left-handed bat will add balance to a lineup that has been too heavily slanted with right-handed hitters. Switch-hitting second baseman Ozzie Albies is expected to be out until at least mid-August after suffering a fractured left foot […]

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