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Max Fried placed on injured list by Braves due to forearm neuritis
The Braves' rotation experienced a setback on Sunday as All-Star left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, due to left forearm neuritis. The team recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd in a corresponding move.
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Braves split doubleheader against Cardinals following late-game heroics
The Braves and Cardinals split Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park in Atlanta. The first game saw the Braves secure a 3-2 victory thanks to late-game efforts from Eddie Rosario and Ozzie Albies, while the Cardinals triumphed 9-5 in the second game.
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Braves aim for postseason success amid injuries entering second half
ATLANTA -- Constructing a 100-win season is one of the most challenging accomplishments in baseball. Winning a World Series is the sport’s most satisfying accomplishment. Having seen 100-win seasons end prematurely both of the past two years, the Braves will spend the rest of this year focused on reintroducing themselves to postseason success.
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Seven MLB stars poised for standout seasons
Seventy-seven steals? Fifty-six home runs? A 22-game winner on the mound? After the first half of the 2024 season, which featured more than half of the 162-game schedule, many MLB stars are on pace to post significant counting stats over the full year.
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Analysis highlights biggest steals from each round of MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft has concluded, shifting the focus from predictions to analysis. The event spanned 20 rounds, including compensatory rounds, and involved 615 picks. In the aftermath, analysts are evaluating team selections and identifying some of the best values.
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2024 MLB Draft concludes: Notable picks for each team
The 2024 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday, with 615 players selected over a 20-round process. The draft, presented by Nike, provided teams with opportunities to add potential superstars and uncover hidden gems.
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Paul Skenes tops latest MLB starting pitcher power rankings
Paul Skenes' moment has arrived.
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Braves prepare for 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves are preparing to host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, marking the third time the city has hosted this event and the first since it was held at Turner Field in 2000. The announcement follows the conclusion of this year's Midsummer Classic.
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Braves prioritize pitching talent in 2024 MLB Draft
The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2024 Draft with a clear focus on building their pitching pipeline. The team dedicated nine of their first ten picks to pitchers, including both Day 1 selections: Cam Caminiti and Vanderbilt southpaw Carter Holton.
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AL wins MLB's best showcase during thrilling All-Star Game
ARLINGTON -- The blend was notable. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shone on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars made their presence known in front of an ample audience.
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Marcell Ozuna hits longest home run in Home Run Derby debut
Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna were teenagers when they first played together with the Marlins’ High-A affiliate in Greensboro, N.C., in 2010. Six years after being traded by Miami, the two friends have been reunited this week as part of the National League’s All-Star roster.
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Reynaldo Lopez credits wife for pushing him towards successful return as starting pitcher
ARLINGTON -- Did Reynaldo López ever envision he would earn an All-Star selection as a starting pitcher?
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Braves focus heavily on pitchers during Day Two of MLB Draft
The Braves utilized Day 2 of the 2024 Draft to continue their pitcher-heavy strategy initiated on Day 1. Out of ten selections through ten rounds, nine were pitchers, including both picks from Day 1: first-rounder Cam Caminiti and second-rounder Carter Holton. Seven out of eight picks on Day 2 were also pitchers.
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Braves select cousins Ken & Cameron among draft picks including Carter Holton
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Former National League MVP Ken Caminiti had a short stint in Atlanta near the end of his career. His cousin Cam Caminiti is hoping to enjoy a long, illustrious career with the Braves.
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Cam Caminiti brings two-way talent and MVP pedigree to Braves
PHOENIX -- Cam Caminiti never had the chance to interact with his cousin and three-time All-Star Ken Caminiti, who passed away two years before he was born. However, stories about the 1996 National League MVP have given him insight into his cousin's impact on their family.
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MLB Draft Day Two continues: schedule details and top prospects
A total of 74 players were selected on Day 1 of the 2024 Draft, but the process is far from over. On Monday's Day 2, eight more rounds will take place, and hundreds more players will hear their names called. This includes 28 of the Top 100 prospects in this year's class (and three of the top 50) still available. The group is led by several college outfielders and high school pitchers.
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Braves select talented pitcher Cam Caminiti as No.24 pick in MLB Draft
Cam Caminiti, the 24th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has captured significant attention for his remarkable talent and promising future. At just 17 years old, Caminiti reclassified to the Class of 2024, graduating high school a year early to become draft-eligible.
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Notable legacy picks highlighted among top selections of MLB Draft
A cousin of 1996 NL MVP and three-time All-Star Ken Caminiti, Cam Caminiti, will look to be the family's second successful MLB player after being drafted 24th overall by the Braves on Sunday. However, Caminiti was not the only player selected with a notable relative.
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Travis d'Arnaud leads Braves past Padres with two homers
SAN DIEGO -- Power and veteran savvy have been two defining traits of Travis d'Arnaud’s long big league career. In the Braves’ final game before the All-Star break, he showcased both in memorable fashion.
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Max Fried joins NL roster for MLB All-Star Game
ARLINGTON -- One year after sending six position players to the All-Star Game, the Braves will have three starting pitchers representing them at this year’s Midsummer Classic. Max Fried replaced the Phillies’ Ranger Suárez on the National League roster on Saturday. Fried will join designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and fellow starters Chris Sale and Reynaldo López as the Braves’ representatives for the All-Star Game.