3 Braves takeaways: Scoreless and swept, AJ Smith-Shawver’s mixed bag, and bullpen Ls
Not since 1980, 45 years ago against the Cincinnati Reds, have the Braves been swept in a season-opening four-game series.
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Mon, Apr 21
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Braves’ Spencer Strider placed on IL after injuring hamstring playing catch
Strider notified a team official soon after the incident that he wouldn’t be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals.
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In calling out Brian Snitker’s double standard, Ronald Acuña Jr. had a point
In an X post, Acuña noted he would have been benched if he made the same base running gaffe as Braves' teammate Jarred Kelenic did Saturday.
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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.
