TalkingChop Jul 15, 2019
Atlanta Braves News: A rare sweep in San Diego
The Braves will continue their road trip Monday in Milwaukee. Atlanta Braves News Mike Soroka, Freddie Freeman lead Braves to rare sweep in San Diego Mike Soroka threw seven shutout innings while Freddie Freeman connected on a big three-run homer in the eighth to help the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 win over the Padres. Braves’ road trip continues in Milwaukee Atlanta’s road trip continues on Monday when they open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Max Fried will get the start on Monday and will be followed by Bryse Wilson and Dallas Keuchel. Talking Chop Podcast Episode...
TalkingChop Jul 13, 2019
Teheran looking to continue great start to second half
The Braves vet takes on young Joey Lucchesi of the Padres. The Braves are closing in on the top NL spot after last night’s solid win behind Dallas Keuchel and Josh Donaldson. Today they will look to get even closer on the back of Julio Teheran. Teheran is having a good season statistically with a 3.75 ERA over 100 innings. His FIP and xFIP leave something to be desired, but Teheran routinely outperforms his peripheral stats so this season is no anomaly. His biggest strength has been his ability to keep the ball inside the park more often this season. Teheran was among the leagues worst...
TalkingChop Jul 13, 2019
Braves News: Keuchel cruises through Padres lineup
The Braves got another great start from Dallas Keuchel, who continues to impress with Atlanta. BRAVES NEWS Dallas Keuchel cruises again as Josh Donaldson, Braves beat Padres The Braves got seven innings from Dallas Keuchel, who allowed just one run while striking out five. He worked down in the zone and elicited a lot of weak contact, which aided him in being able to complete seven innings with just 100 pitches. Offensively, the Braves were led by Josh Donaldson, who homered twice, and Ronald Acuna, who nearly hit a ball out of Petco Park. Luke Jackson made things interesting but locked...
TalkingChop Jul 13, 2019
Dallas Keuchel cruises again as Josh Donaldson, Braves beat Padres
Keuchel lowered his ERA to 3.09 and Donaldson hit homers 19 and 20 on Friday night. In an era that has seen strikeout and home run rates explode, there’s something enjoyable about watching Dallas Keuchel work his craft. The veteran lefty continued to do his thing on Friday night at Petco Park, tossing seven innings of one-run ball as the Padres routinely rolled over his arsenal of pitches. The Braves won by a score of 5-3. Keuchel didn’t have complete command tonight but was able to work around a couple of jams without much trouble. He surrendered six hits — five singles and a homer...
TalkingChop Jul 12, 2019
Braves vs Padres game thread
Atlanta Braves baseball returns Friday night when they open a three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Dallas Keuchel will get the start for the Braves while the Padres will counter with left-hander Dinelson Lamet. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET and can be seen on Fox Sports South.
TalkingChop Jul 12, 2019
Braves roll out regular lineup for series opener in San Diego
No surprises for the Atlanta Braves as Brian Snitker will roll out his regular lineup for Friday’s series opener in San Diego. Brian McCann will catch Dallas Keuchel and hit seventh behind Austin Riley. The break is over and the #Braves are back!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ojEExXaHYg— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 12, 2019 Fernando Tatis Jr. will lead off for the Padres and will be followed by Eric Hosmer and Manny Machado. Dinelson Lamet will be making his second start of the season after missing all of 2018 due to Tommy John surgery. Back to baseball!Here’s tonight’s #Padres...
TalkingChop Jul 12, 2019
Dallas Keuchel, Braves return to action against Padres
Atlanta will open the second half with a three-game series in San Diego. The Atlanta Braves will return to action Friday evening when they begin a road trip with a three-game set in San Diego against the Padres. The Braves enter the second half with a 54-37 record and a six game lead over the Washington Nationals. The Padres are 45-45 and 14 games back of the Dodgers in the NL West but are just two games back for the second wild card. The Braves and Padres split a four-game series earlier this season in Atlanta. Dallas Keuchel will be on the mound for the Braves to start the second half...
TalkingChop Jul 8, 2019
Atlanta Braves News: Charlie Culberson comes up clutch again
Atlanta Braves News Dallas Keuchel impresses but Charlie Culberson saves the day again Dallas Keuchel turned in an impressive performance but Charlie Culberson saved the day throwing out Jorge Alfaro at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win. Talking Chop Podcast: Recapping the Braves’ first half with Eric Cole and Scott Coleman Pitching dominates as Futures Game ends in 2-2 tie The 2019 MLB Futures Game ended in a 2-2 tie after neither side scored in an extra inning. Rangers’ prospect Sam Huff homered in the seventh to tie the game. Atlanta’s Ian Anderson started for...
Tomahawk Take Jul 7, 2019
Three Takeaways as Atlanta Braves hang on for 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins
Behind Josh Donaldson’s bat and Dallas Keuchel on the mound, the Atlanta Braves held on to defeat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Sunday afternoon and head to the All-Star Break with a 6 game division lead. What a bizarre 9th inning for Luke Jackson and the Atlanta Braves. Jackson has had all kinds of bad luck […] Three Takeaways as Atlanta Braves hang on for 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - An Atlanta Braves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
TalkingChop Jul 7, 2019
Dallas Keuchel impresses but Charlie Culberson saves the day again
Keuchel spun 7 1/3 shutout innings but a miraculous defensive play by Charlie Culberson was the difference in a 4-3 win. Dallas Keuchel turned in a great performance on the mound to help the Atlanta Braves enter the All-Star break on a high note with a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins Sunday afternoon at SunTrust Park. The Braves struck first against Marlins starter Trevor Richards in the third inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. worked a lead off walk and then moved up to second on a ground out by Dansby Swanson. Freddie Freeman followed with a bloop single to left that scored Acuña to put Atlanta...
TalkingChop Jul 7, 2019
Dallas Keuchel, Braves look to complete series win against Marlins
Braves look to head into All-Star break on a good note The Atlanta Braves will look to head into the All-Star break on a positive note Sunday when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta took the series opener on Friday with a 1-0 walk-off win but the Marlins answered back on Saturday defeating Max Fried 5-4. The Braves have won nine of the 11 meetings so far this season. Dallas Keuchel will make his fourth start of the season for Atlanta on Sunday. He has seemed to progress through his first three outing culminating with a strong seven inning, two run...
TalkingChop Jul 7, 2019
July 7: Marlins vs Braves
Dallas Keuchel and the Atlanta Braves look to head off into the All-Star break on a good note when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins Sunday at SunTrust Park.
Tomahawk Take Jul 3, 2019
3 Takeaways as Atlanta Braves waste a great start from Dallas Keuchel
The Atlanta Braves hoped to extend their lead over the Phillies in the division on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, they ran into a dominant Aaron Nola and dropped Game 1 of the series. The Atlanta Braves started their final homestand of the first half of the 2019 season fresh off of a 6-4 road trip. The […] 3 Takeaways as Atlanta Braves waste a great start from Dallas Keuchel - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - An Atlanta Braves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
TalkingChop Jul 3, 2019
Atlanta Braves News: Dallas Keuchel strong in loss to Phillies, injury updates and more
Braves get good news on Anthony Swarzak’s shoulder injury. Atlanta Braves News Braves offense goes quiet, falls to Phils 2-0 Dallas Keuchel pitched well but the Atlanta Braves were unable to generate any offense against Aaron Nola in a 2-0 loss to the Phillies. Gausman, Inciarte begin their paths back to Braves Ender Inciarte began a rehab assignment with the Florida Fire Frogs on Monday and will be joined soon by Kevin Gausman. Inciarte played in the field Tuesday night for the first time since May 14. Gausman was placed on the injured list back on June 11 due to plantar fasciitis in...
TalkingChop Jul 2, 2019
Braves offense goes quiet, falls to Phils 2-0
Dallas Keuchel had his best start as a Brave, but Aaron Nola was absurd The Braves dropped a heartbreaker to the Phillies on Tuesday night, 2-0. It was only the second time the Braves offensive machine has been shut out all season. With the loss, the Braves fall to 50-36, and the lead in the NL East shrinks to 4½ games. The Phillies now lead the season series, 5-2. Dallas Keuchel had his best start with the Braves thus far, going seven strong innings and limiting the Phillies’ damage to two runs. Despite the loss, this is a proper look at what the Braves were hoping for when they...
