MLB mailbag: What should Red Sox do? Will Blue Jays extend Vlad Jr.? 116 wins for Dodgers?
Answering 20 questions from subscribers, including some of my early thoughts on the deadline and who will be the top pick in the MLB Draft.
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Braves’ streak ends on tough night for bullpen; Spencer Strider discusses latest injury
Scott Blewett pitched well in his first MLB start, but relievers let the score get out of hand: "Walks hurt throughout the whole game.
Tue, Apr 22
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MLB Power Rankings: Cincinnati, Cleveland on the climb; What a difference a year makes
In this week's Rankings, we take a look at where each team ranked exactly one year ago and what that might tell us about where they are now.
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Braves rally again to extend winning streak to 4, but Spencer Strider returns to IL
After learning of Strider's injury, Atlanta shrugged off doom and staged a late offensive outburst for a 7-6 comeback win against St. Louis.
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.
