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TalkingChop Mar 5, 2024
Strider, Morton and Matzek all pitch scoreless innings in 3-0 spring shutout for Braves over Tigers

Strider, Morton and Matzek all pitch scoreless innings in 3-0 spring shutout for Braves over Tigers

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Strider looked good. Morton looked good. Matzek looked good. I think we’re all happy with that, right? Spencer Strider added four more scoreless innings to his spring training tally this season and was also joined by Charlie Morton and Tyler Matzek on the scoreless inning relay. This eventually culminated with the Atlanta Braves shutting out the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on the day. Strider started today’s game with a strikeout and finished with four strikeouts on the day over the aforementioned four innings of work. If you’re wondering how...
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 29, 2024
Braves Notes: Brian Snitker on Tyler Matzek, Ken Giles

Braves Notes: Brian Snitker on Tyler Matzek, Ken Giles

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/ Brian Snitker discussed the spring debuts of a pair of veteran relievers Thursday in North Port. Tyler Matzek made his much-anticipated return to the mound for the Atlanta Braves this past Monday. That was the first time he had been on a mound in a game since October 5, 2022. Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery not long after that final appearance and began the long road back. Matzek allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning Monday against the Orioles and got through the outing healthy and feeling good which is...
TalkingChop Feb 29, 2024
Battery Power TV: Matzek’s return, Strider’s new pitch among early spring stories for Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: Matzek’s return, Strider’s new pitch among early spring stories for Atlanta Braves

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/ BP TV takes a closer look at Tyler Matzek’s return and Spencer Strider’s new pitch. The Atlanta Braves got their Grapefruit League schedule started and already have a some newsworthy happenings in those first few days. Spencer Strider flashed a potentially deadly new pitch in a live batting practice session and liked it so much it made a few appearances during his start in Atlanta’s opening exhibition contest. Will this new offering throw a curveball at hitters who thought it was already hard enough facing the MLB strikeout...

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