Braves, Austin Riley waste big scoring opportunities in loss to Phillies

"We had the deck stacked in our favor a couple of times and just couldn't pierce a gap, get a big hit," Brian Snitker said of the 4-3 loss.
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Braves takeaways: Alex Verdugo’s instant impact, team’s turnaround, Drake Baldwin to stay?
Verdugo provided a spark atop the order in his first three games with the Braves: "He likes being in that leadoff spot and jumped right in.
Sun, Apr 20
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Ronald Acuña Jr. on Braves’ reaction to Jarred Kelenic mistake: ‘They would take me out’
Saturday's base running gaffe with Jarred Kelenic was similar to one in August 2019 when Acuña was removed from a game by Snitker.
Sat, Apr 19
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Braves notch a comeback win, hope Alex Verdugo provides ‘edge’ they’ve lacked
The fiery Verdugo is just going to be himself, which is something teammates have gravitated toward in the past.
Thu, Apr 17
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Nine early MLB takes on Braves’ start, NL dominance, AL East race — on point or overreactions?
Here are nine statements I’ve heard around baseball so far this season and my takes on whether they are on point or overreactions.
Wed, Apr 16
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What are the top 10 front offices in MLB in 2025? Here’s how 40 executives voted
For the second year in a row, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across baseball to build our front office rankings.
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Tue, Apr 15
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2025 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Ethan Holliday, Liam Doyle leading the way
Holliday leads a class that is light at the top but heavy with solid prospects well into the second and third rounds.
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MLB Power Rankings: Padres, Mets move on up and we have a new cellar dweller
Now that we're a few weeks in and things are starting to take shape, we look at what might actually be a problem for each team going forward.
Mon, Apr 14
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9 MLB managers whose job status could be in question by the end of the season
The Pirates' Derek Shelton, Twins' Rocco Baldelli and Rockies' Bud Black are among the skippers who could end up on the hot seat this year.