TalkingChop 13 hours ago
Saturday open thread
Photo by Mitchell Layton/ The Atlanta Braves were supposed to continue a four-game series in Washington Saturday, but Tropical Storm Ophelia had other ideas. The Nationals and Major League Baseball went ahead and cancelled Saturday’s game late Friday and rescheduled it for a doubleheader Sunday. The forecast for Sunday is iffy as well, but we will just have to wait and see how it turns out. The Braves and Nationals have off days on Monday. The big news we are waiting on is an update for Charlie Morton, who left Friday’s game with a finger issue. The Braves placed...
TalkingChop 17 hours ago
Daily Hammer Podcast: A 40/40 season for Ronald Acuna Jr.
Photo by Greg Fiume/ Plus the latest on Max Fried and Charlie Morton. Plenty of History has already been made by many Braves and the team as a whole this season. But the moment many have been waiting for above all to start the game on Friday night, as Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 40th home run of the season to become the 5th member of the 40 HR/40 SB club. And of course, the sole member of the 40/50, 40/60. and likely 40/70 club by the end of the season. Beyond Acuna Jr.’s accomplishments, Friday was also significant as Max Fried was placed on the 15 Day IL due to a...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Sep 22, 2023
Ronald Acuna Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club, Morton leaves game in 1st as Braves beat Nationals 9-6
Ronald Acuna Jr. joined the exclusive 40-40 club, pitcher Charlie Morton left the game in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-6 on Friday night.
TalkingChop Sep 22, 2023
Braves ride big homers to 9-6 win despite Morton’s early exit
Photo by Greg Fiume/ Ronald Acuña Jr. connected for his 40th homer of the season, and the Braves mashed a couple of other longballs to support a de facto bullpen game. As has happened again and again during this powerhouse Braves season, Atlanta’s offense struck lightning-quick and never looked back during Friday night’s win over the Washington Nationals. Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the game with his 40th longball of the season, and despite Charlie Morton having to leave the game after just an inning of work, the Braves mostly cruised to a 9-6 victory. The big news...
TalkingChop Sep 22, 2023
Charlie Morton leaves Friday start early with finger discomfort
Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports Morton tossed an inning before giving way to the bullpen. On the day the Braves placed Max Fried on the injured list with a blister, the club saw veteran righty Charlie Morton exit the game after one inning with what is being called right index finger discomfort. RHP Charlie Morton was removed from tonight’s game with right index finger discomfort.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 22, 2023 Morton threw 24 pitches in the first inning and his pitch velocity was normal, but he lacked command of his fastball. That hasn’t been an...
TalkingChop Sep 22, 2023
Braves at Nationals GameThread: 9/22/2023
Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Charlie Morton vs. Patrick Corbin Let’s do this. Will number 40 happen tonight?
TalkingChop Sep 22, 2023
Morton looks for another new pattern as Braves go for 99th win
Photo by Megan Briggs/ Charlie Morton’s roller-coaster season continues If you thought Charlie Morton was inconsistent earlier this season, try this on for size: In four starts from July 19 through August 8, he had a 17/15 K/BB ratio with all ERA and ERA estimators above 6.00. He followed up that struggle-filled stretch with a bizarre, seven-walk-but-no-run outing against the Mets. And then, seemingly on a dime, he was briefly reborn anew. In his next three starts, he put together a 29/4 K/BB ratio; his highest ERA estimator in any of those outings was a 3.48 xFIP....
TalkingChop Sep 17, 2023
Braves embarrassed in 16-2 loss to Marlins
Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta suffers a rare sweep in Miami The Atlanta Braves fell behind early and things only got worse from there in a 16-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. Things started well enough for Charlie Morton who struck out four of the first eight hitters he faced over the first two innings of the game. Things would go sideways in the third though as Morton allowed three straight singles to Nick Fortes, Luis Arraez, and Jorge Soler. Josh Bell roped an RBI single into right field, scoring Fortes and giving Miami the 1-0 lead. Unfortunately for the...
TalkingChop Sep 17, 2023
Braves vs. Marlins Game Thread 9/17/23
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta looks to avoid the sweep in Miami The Atlanta Braves will look to capture win number 97 as they will look to avoid the sweep against the N.L. East rival, Miami Marlins. Charlie Morton will get the start for the Braves while the Marlins will go with Jesus Luzardo. Ronald Acuna Jr. will miss his second straight game as he is still dealing with right calf issues. Game Notes Braves select contract of Dereck Rodriguez, option Jared Shuster to Gwinnett Sunday’s Preview Sunday’s Lineups
TalkingChop Sep 17, 2023
Ronald Acuña Jr. out of the lineup again Sunday
Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports Acuña will miss his second straight game with calf soreness The Atlanta Braves will try to avoid a sweep Sunday when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Charlie Morton will get the start for Atlanta while Miami will go with lefty Jesus Luzardo. Ronald Acuña Jr. is out of the lineup for the second-straight day with lingering soreness in his calf. Ozzie Albies moves into the lead off spot and will be followed by Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna. Travis d’Arnaud starts behind the plate and will hit fifth....
TalkingChop Sep 17, 2023
Charlie Morton starts as Braves look to avoid sweep in Miami
John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta looks to snap a two-game skid. The Atlanta Braves will look to avoid a sweep Sunday when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Charlie Morton will get the start for Atlanta while the Marlins will go with young lefty Jesus Luzardo. Atlanta is 96-52 and has already clinched a sixth-straight NL East title. The Marlins enter play Sunday at 77-72 and are a half game behind the Diamondbacks and Reds for the final Wild Card spot. Charlie Morton will make his 29th start of the season in Sunday’s matchup. Morton...
TalkingChop Sep 11, 2023
Charlie Morton gets things started for Braves in Monday’s doubleheader
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/ The Braves look to move a step closer to clinching the NL East in Monday’s doubleheader with the Phillies. The Atlanta Braves will make the trip to Philadelphia where they will begin a four-game series with a doubleheader Monday against the Phillies. The Braves clinched a spot in the 2023 postseason with a win Sunday and have a magic number of six to clinch a sixth-straight NL East crown. The Phillies are firmly in the playoff picture as well, currently holding the first Wild Card spot. Atlanta is 4-2 against Philadelphia so...
TalkingChop Sep 9, 2023
Braves Mailbag: Playoff bullpen, Charlie Morton and more
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/ This week’s mailbag is full of postseason roster questions. A huge thank you to everyone that took the time to send in questions for this week’s Atlanta Braves mailbag. I couldn't get to all of them, but we will do it again soon. Let’s get to it! It’s still jarring seeing Freddie Freeman in a Dodgers uniform. At the end of his career, do you think he will have done enough in ATL for the Braves to retire his number? Since it is Andruw Jones number retirement day, let’s start here. I think the Braves will retire...
TalkingChop Sep 3, 2023
Braves vs. Dodgers Game Thread 9/3/23
Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta goes for their seventh straight win and the series sweep of the Dodgers The Atlanta Braves will look to complete a rare four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers and end their road trip on a good note. Charlie Morton will get the start for the Braves while the Dodgers will go with rookie Bobby Miller. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports Southeast. Pregame Notes Sunday’s Preview Sunday’s Lineups
TalkingChop Sep 3, 2023
Travis d’Arnaud in the lineup as Braves go for sweep of Dodgers
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Braves look to wrap up a long road trip in style. Charlie Morton will take the mound Sunday as the Atlanta Braves look to complete a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves are 8-1 on their road trip and are looking for a seventh straight win Sunday. Ronald Acuna Jr. has strengthened his MVP resume going 6-for-13 in the series with a homer in each game. Atlanta will roll up its usual lineup with the exception of Travis d’Arnaud who starts behind the plate and will hit seventh. Series finale #ForTheA...
