Braves now without entire Opening Day rotation
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PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (4-8, 3.72 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Royals: Richard Hill (0-1, 1.80 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, one strikeout) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -169, Royals +142; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
The Atlanta Braves call upon a top prospect who has been experiencing a recent turnaround in his performance in Triple-A following Grant Holmes' injury
The Atlanta Braves are once again stuck between a rock and a hard place on the injury front. It's time to consider sweeping changes at the trade deadline.
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Battery Power on MSNBraves lose in extra innings, despite Michael Harris’ heroics
Braves lead that had to feel fairly merciful for the Rangers. Grant Holmes consolidated the lead on a three quick contact outs. Michael Harris hit a one out triple in the second and Profar brought him home with a single.
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves are looking to break their three-game slide with a win against the Texas Rangers. Texas has a 32-20 record at home and a 54-50 record overall. The Rangers have a 25-7 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
The Rangers bullpen has been lights-out recently, allowing just 2 runs over their last 7 games with relievers like Hoby Milner (14 holds) and Robert Garcia (8 saves) providing lockdown late-inning support. Atlanta’s relief corps has shown signs of fatigue, with Rafael Montero struggling in yesterday’s meltdown eighth inning.
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Yardbarker on MSNDesperate teams the Braves can take advantage of at the trade deadline
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Braves will be sellers at the trade deadline instead of buyers. Even though Atlanta doesn’t seem to have a ton of valuable trade chips, the club does have a few things working in its favor.