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TalkingChop Mar 25, 2024
Chris Sale sharp, Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homer in Braves’ win over Twins

Chris Sale sharp, Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homer in Braves’ win over Twins

Chris Sale had himself an outing | Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Sale had six strikeouts and both Ozuna and Riley took Ober deep The Atlanta Braves took on the Twins today at CoolToday Park. Chris Sale made his fifth start of spring training and looked to keep up his high strikeout rate. Before this start, Sale had seventeen strikeouts in only 11.2 innings pitched with a 1.20 WHIP. Of course, it is a small sample size, but 13.11 strikeouts per nine innings would have placed him second among starters in MLB last year behind only Spencer Strider. Sale struggled a bit in...
TalkingChop Mar 25, 2024
Braves vs Twins Spring Training Game Thread

Braves vs Twins Spring Training Game Thread

Sale Takes On The Twins | Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Chris Sale makes his final spring start The Atlanta Braves are facing off against the Twins today in their second to last tune-up before their regular season begins. Chris Sale is slated to make his fifth start of the spring in a rubber match against Bailey Ober who is also making his fifth start. Chris Sale has had a 3.86 ERA this spring but has been unlucky in the left on base percentage and BABIP departments thus far. Only 66.7 percent of runners have been stranded (the average is typically around 70.0-72.0...
TalkingChop Mar 19, 2024
Braves Organizational Depth Preview: Left handed pitching

Braves Organizational Depth Preview: Left handed pitching

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ As we continue with our off-season, let’s preview one of the Atlanta Braves most type heavy positions in left handed pitching. 40-man roster The Braves depth chart is headlined by arguably the best left handed pitcher in baseball in ace Max Fried. Fried, entering the final year of his deal, is coming off of a season where he appeared in just 14 games. His fewest number of big league appearances in a full season since 2018. Behind Fried sits the headline acquisition of Atlanta’s off-season in Chris Sale. Sale, like Fried, is also coming off...
TalkingChop Mar 14, 2024
Chris Sale strikes out six in Braves’ loss to Rays

Chris Sale strikes out six in Braves’ loss to Rays

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Sale looked good again striking out six in 3 1/3 innings. Chris Sale struck out six and Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the lineup for the first time in a couple of weeks in a 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sale made his fourth appearance of the spring for the Braves Thursday. He retired the first two hitters he faced in the first before Randy Arozarena drove a ground rule double to left-center that Forrest Wall was unable to come up with. Isaac Paredes brought Arozarena home with a single to put the Rays in front 1-0. Sale struck out Rene Pinto...
TalkingChop Mar 13, 2024
Braves Roster Projection: Opening Day Roster taking shape

Braves Roster Projection: Opening Day Roster taking shape

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Some recent roster moves have painted a much clearer picture of what the Atlanta Braves’ roster will look like on Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves over the last week that have brought their Opening Day roster into view. Barring an injury, the bullpen appears to be set, while the final spot in the rotation is down to a competition of two. Below is our latest projection for the Opening Day roster. If missed the last version, you can find it here. Starting Pitchers (5): Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Chris Sale,...
TalkingChop Mar 11, 2024
Battery Power Podcast Ep. 439: Previewing the Braves rotation

Battery Power Podcast Ep. 439: Previewing the Braves rotation

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/ The Atlanta Braves will open the 2024 season in 17 days. In other words, Opening Day is close-ish. To celebrate, the Battery Power Podcast is back for Episode 439, with Scott Coleman and Brad Rowland breaking down the following topics: A quick catch-up on the latest news with the roster Spencer Strider and Max Fried form one of the best 1-2 rotation punches in all of baseball Chris Sale is the shiny new arrival for the Braves, and it’s all about health for the veteran left-hander Charlie Morton is back for another run at age...
TalkingChop Mar 10, 2024
Braves News: Shaky Sale, farm system ranking, more

Braves News: Shaky Sale, farm system ranking, more

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Chris Sale did not have his greatest outing this spring, as the Braves’ pitching generally struggled. Elsewhere, the Braves are still climbing out of the basement of farm system rankings. While the Braves have been near the bottom of the rankings for a few years now, they have continued to both supplement their core with legitimate prospects who have helped at the major league level or who have been used in trades for real pieces in the majors. Meanwhile, the lower levels of the system, are filling...
TalkingChop Mar 5, 2024
Daily Hammer Podcast: Ronald Acuna Jr Waiting Game, Encouraging Pitching Results, Josh Donaldson

Daily Hammer Podcast: Ronald Acuna Jr Waiting Game, Encouraging Pitching Results, Josh Donaldson

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ On and off the field, the Braves are hoping for a positive Tuesday. Many around Braves country are continuing to anxiously await the latest updates on the injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. After being further evaluated in Los Angeles on Monday, an update should come at some point early on Tuesday. Hopefully, the details will be positive, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will be on a plan to return to the diamond sooner rather than later. On the field, the Braves pitching continues to look good, especially when it comes to missing bats. From Chris Sale to AJ...
TalkingChop Mar 4, 2024
Braves News: Acuna Jr. Injury, Chris Sale Looks Sharp Again, More

Braves News: Acuna Jr. Injury, Chris Sale Looks Sharp Again, More

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Monday could turn into a waiting game off the field. As another week begins for the Braves in Spring Training in Florida, the eyes of Braves country will actually be fixed on Los Angeles in nervous anticipation. Ronald Acuna Jr. is scheduled to receive further evaluation on his right knee from the same doctor who repaired his torn ACL in 2021. While irritation of the meniscus is the initial report, more on the severity of the irritation should be known after today. While the timing of an update on Acuna Jr. is not currently known, stick...
TalkingChop Mar 3, 2024
Chris Sale sharp again as Braves beat Philadelphia

Chris Sale sharp again as Braves beat Philadelphia

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta’s pitching and Arcia’s bat gives the Braves their fifth win of the Spring Orlando Arcia smashed a 2-run homer to lift the Braves’ offense as Atlanta’s pitchers tally fifteen total strikeouts. Box Score Chris Sale got the start on the mound Sunday and he turned in a solid start through a little over two innings of work. Sale’s fastball sat consistently at 96-97 throughout the day along with his slider moving very well as it helped him rack up five strikeouts on the day, along with just giving up three hits and two walks. ...
TalkingChop Mar 3, 2024
Phillies vs. Braves Spring Training game thread

Phillies vs. Braves Spring Training game thread

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Chris Sale will make his second start of the spring in Sunday’s game against the Phillies. The Atlanta Braves return to CoolToday Park Sunday for a Grapefruit League matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chris Sale will make his second start of the spring for Atlanta while the Phillies will go with right-hander Connor Brogdon. The Braves will roll out most of their regulars to start Sunday’s game. The exception being Forrest Wall in right field and Chadwick Tromp, who will be behind the plate. Braves lineup for Sunday vs....
TalkingChop Mar 1, 2024
PTBNL Episode 72: Chris Sale’s spring debut, Tyler Matzek and more

PTBNL Episode 72: Chris Sale’s spring debut, Tyler Matzek and more

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Kris and Stephen are back with another episode of the Podcast to be Named Later Please check out the podcast via Apple Podcasts (where we strongly encourage you to leave a five-star review and rating), Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Google Podcasts, or you can find us at our MegaPhone page for all the latest.
TalkingChop Feb 28, 2024
Braves News: Chris Sale makes spring debut, prospect talk, and more

Braves News: Chris Sale makes spring debut, prospect talk, and more

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday The Atlanta Braves continued play in the Grapefruit League with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The Braves dropped the game 13-4, but Chris Sale made his spring debut and looked absolutely filthy. Chris Sale looked terrific in his first spring outing! pic.twitter.com/mvuwdYhgIf— Atlanta Braves Radio Network ️ (@BravesRadioNet) February 28, 2024 Sale tossed two innings of no-hit ball and faced six hitters. He allowed zero walks and struck out four...

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