Atlanta Braves left-handed hurler Max Fried earned National League Pitcher of the Month honors to close out the 2021 regular season and cap a fascinating tear at the bump that dated back to the All-Star break.
In its quest to return to the National League Championship Series for perhaps a more successful outcome, the Atlanta Braves have turned to a World Series hero to help them.
Atlanta Braves player Will Smith’s efforts to help his hometown of Newnan, Georgia, recover from a devastating tornado last March earned him the honor of being the Braves’ 2021 Roberto Clemente Award nominee.
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit a home run in the fifth inning of a 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 22 to join the 30-HR, 100-RBI club.