Columbus, OH

Atlanta, GA

New York Post

Brian Snitker got hit right in the snitkers. 

The Braves manager took an errant foul ball right to his groin region in the bottom of the fifth as he stood unassumingly inside the Atlanta dugout. 

Ozzie Albies fouled a pitch right into his 68-year-old skipper as Snitker tried to block the ball with his hands at the last second. 



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At first glance, the Braves broadcast crew thought that the ball had hit Snitker in the gut, but upon further review, it was clear that it had struck him lower. 

Snitker was OK afterward as...

Braves manager Brian Snitker gets hit in groin by Ozzie Albies foul ball

San Francisco, CA

ClutchPoints

The Atlanta Braves topped the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Wednesday night behind Chris Sale's strong outing, but the game was more memorable for what happened to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies up in the bottom of the fifth inning and facing a 1-2 count, Albies...

Braves’ Brian Snitker goes viral after scary moment vs. Giants

FanSided

The Atlanta Braves are going to be in buy mode for the next month. Their general manager, Alex Anthopoulos will work tirelessly over the next month to build the best possible roster to go win the 2024 World Series. Anthopoulos has his hands full though after suffering season ending injuries...

3 Braves prospects who won't survive the July 30 trade deadline and why

Atlanta Braves On SI

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith Shawver is one of several pitchers looking to return in the second half.

Braves Close to Getting another Young Arm Back in the Fold

Philadelphia, PA

Coming into Wednesday’s outing against the Giants, Reynaldo Lopez only made one start on regular rest, but Braves skipper Brian Snitker confirmed that the veteran will not get an extra day of rest before his next start on Sunday against the Phillies in the series finale. “They’re going to...

Reynaldo Lopez to do something he’s only done once for Braves against Phillies

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Braves have no position players starting in the MLB All-Star Game.

Braves Shut Out as MLB Reveals All-Star Game Starters

As the 2023 season ended and preparation for 2024 began, Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves had decisions to make regarding left field. Both Kevin Pillar and Eddie Rosario entered free agency. Pillar bounced around even prior to the season but former postseason hero Rosario landed with a division rival in the Washington Nationals.

Former Braves postseason hero loses job to make way for top prospect promotion

With the MLB trade deadline less than a month away, the Braves are going to be dominating headlines because they have clear and obvious holes to fill on the roster as well as World Series aspirations. From a quick glance, Alex Anthonpoulos could make cheap and impactful acquisitions in the...

MLB insider pegs Braves to make blockbuster trade at deadline

The Braves are beginning to get some positive feedback when it comes to their injured players. A.J. Minter just returned to the active roster. Michael Harris II continues to progress positively, while Ian Anderson and AJ Smith-Shawver have both begun their rehab assignments. However, an under the radar piece may be joining them on the IL, Ramon Laureano.

Another Braves player may need an IL stint

Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit consecutive home runs to help the San Francisco Giants defeat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night. Heliot Ramos also hit a home run as San Francisco won their sixth game in eight outings. Mike Yastrzemski returned from a strained left oblique and went 2 for 2.

Soler, Wade, and Ramos each hit home runs as the San Francisco Giants secure a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves

CBS San Francisco

Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.Sale (11-3) tied Kansas City's Seth Lugo for the most wins in the majors. It is Sale's most wins since finishing 12-4 in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox. Sale recorded nine strikeouts while allowing one run.The Giants were held to four hits off Sale and three relievers.Austin Riley hit a two-run double in the fifth.Sale needed only six pitches to retire the Giants in order in the first, setting the...

Giants kept to four hits in 3-1 loss to Braves

Georgia State

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Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

The Atlanta Braves top catching prospect Drake Baldwin will get a chance to represent the organization that has high hopes for him.

Braves Top Catching Prospect named to All-Star Futures Game

ESPN

Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Giants.

Chris Sale ties MLB-high 11 wins as Braves beat Giants 3-1

Los Angeles, CA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Kentucky State

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Houston, TX

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The San Francisco Giants (42-45) go on the road at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves (47-37) at 7:20 PM ET on Thursday.

Braves vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – July 4

A lot can change in a year. For as frustrating of a watch as the Atlanta Braves have been at times, at least they are not the Texas Rangers... The defending World Series champions are well below .500 and are currently eight games out of the third and final AL Wild Card spot. It is why Jon Morosi of the MLB Network said that Texas might be sellers at the trade deadline. Boy, will they have some assets.

Braves linked to a former rival ace in a trade Alex Anthopoulos would never make

Outside of a few games, there were just overall steady performances throughout the organization last week. Most important were the new league debuts for Hayden Harris, Domingo Gonzalez, and Lucas Braun. Nacho Alvarez Jr. continues to surge. Nacho Alvarez Jr. continued to impress fans last week as the shortstop made...

Braves Prospects: Ceballos and Alvarez continue surges, quartet of pitchers debut

Union, KY

Last summer, the Cooper High School girls golf team opened the season without Reagan Ramage in the lineup because the first-team all-state nominee qualified to play in the prestigious U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

All-state high school golfer would like to get her senior season started later than planned

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Chris Sale Strengthens All-Star Case, Masterful in Braves 3-1 Win Over Giants

The Atlanta Braves didn't have a player voted as a starter to the All-Star Game, but Chris Sale is making his case to alleviate...

Chris Sale Strengthens All-Star Case, Masterful in Braves 3-1 Win Over Giants

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