Atlanta, GA

Phoenix, AZ

The lineups are out for the series opener in the desert between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks. In case you may have missed it, there’s already been a significant change to Atlanta’s pitching plans for tonight but that isn’t the only late change that we’re going to see when it comes to the lineup tonight.

Eddie Rosario enters the lineup for Braves series opener against Diamondbacks

Philadelphia, PA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

IBWAA

OPS: .953 (third) Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber didn’t rank among the NL’s top five in any of these categories. He ranked 13th with a .820 OPS. A late rush from Philadelphia ballot-box stuffers helped Schwarber but sentiment against Ozuna still runs strong in the wake of his legal problems (suspensions and fines for alleged domestic violence in 2022 and driving under the influence a year later).

Ozuna Deserves All-Star Spot Over Any Phillies

Larry Brown Sports

Laz Diaz was behind the plate for Friday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, and the umpire’s performance can be best described with two words — consistently bad. According to a calculation by Umpire Auditor, Diaz made a total of 14 incorrect ball/strike calls during the Phillies’ 8-6 win over the Braves...
The post Umpire Laz Diaz’s wide strike zone in Phillies-Braves game goes viral appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Umpire Laz Diaz’s wide strike zone in Phillies-Braves game goes viral

ATLANTA – The Braves entered their weekend series with the Phillies struggling. Atlanta’s offense was scuffling, and the team lost six of its last 10 games. However, against their NL East-leading rival, the Braves stepped up. Atlanta took two-of-three from Philadelphia. The offense showed signs of breaking out,...

Braves Make Statement with Series Win Over Phillies

ClutchPoints

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox made a rare visit to Truist Park for the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, where he received a standing ovation from Braves fans. Fan cheered after the 83-year-old Cox was introduced as “the very best manager in the history of the game, our beloved […]
The post Braves fans go crazy over smiling Bobby Cox’s appearance during Phillies game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Braves fans go crazy over smiling Bobby Cox’s appearance during Phillies game

FanSided

During the All-Star break festivities, the event that garners the most attention by a wide margin is the MLB Home Run Derby. The derby distills things down to one universal truth: fans love dingers and want to see the best hitters in baseball hit a whole lot of them. Some of the best power hitters of all time have taken home the Home Run Derby crown including Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Frank Thomas. Of note: no Atlanta Braves player has ever won the Home Run Derby since its inception in 1985.

Marcell Ozuna agrees to take on Alonso, fellow sluggers in 2024 MLB Home Run Derby

Tyler Phillips got off to a fast start in his MLB debut for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, striking out the side in his first inning of work against the Atlanta Braves. Phillips went on to pitch four innings, and even though he gave up a home run in the sixth inning, he managed to compile seven strikeouts in his first big league action.

Phillies rookie annihilates Braves in historic MLB debut

Kansas City, MO

ESPN

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. and Braves OF Marcell Ozuna were both announced as participants in the Home Run Derby.

Bobby Witt Jr., Marcell Ozuna to compete in Home Run Derby

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Bears have reached the point of their roster rebuild where they only have a few roster holes left to fill. The Bears are stocked with top-end talent and Caleb Williams should lead them close to the NFC wild-card picture in his rookie season. But in order to compete...

Roster Holes Bears Must Fill Before Training Camp

Fastball On SI

Reynaldo Lopez, who previously struggled with the Chicago White Sox, is making history in his first season with the Atlanta Braves.

Former Chicago White Sox Hurler Now Making History For Atlanta Braves

Los Angeles, CA

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinatti Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz says he is learning Japanese in order to chat with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. "I don't know if I'm gonna learn, but I'm trying," De La Cruz said. MLB @MLB. Elly De La Cruz...

Reds' Elly De La Cruz Learning Japanese So He Can Talk with Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Atlanta Braves Designated Hitter Marcell Ozuna is the latest player to signal his intentions to compete in the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15, at Globe Life Field. Ozuna has been the driving force behind the Atlanta Braves offense during the first half of the regular season. He is leading the team in nearly every offensive category and is fourth in the league in home runs, third in RBI, and eighth in OPS.

Marcell Ozuna Joins Spectacular Derby Field

The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Reynaldo López threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves hit four homers in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. López (7-2) lowered his league-leading ERA to 1.71, allowing just two hits and walking three with six strikeouts. “He was really...

Braves hit four homers to power past Phillies 6-0

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took to the pickleball court on Sunday alongside her peers. Clark joined Fever teammates Erica Wheeler and Lexie Hull in a series of pickleball matches on Sunday. The three WNBA players faced off against each other as part of Wheeler's charity pickleball tournament in Indianapolis.

Video: Caitlin Clark Plays Pickleball vs. Fever Teammates Erica Wheeler, Lexie Hull

Trea Turner’s pair of two-run homers off Max Fried powered the Phillies to an 8-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, while Aaron Nola earned his 100th career win, extending Philadelphia’s NL East lead to 10 games. Nola (10-4) dominated early, retiring Atlanta’s first 10 batters...

Turner stays hot as Phillies extend lead in NL East

The Atlanta Braves aim to secure a series win against the Phillies on Sunday, with Reynaldo López set to start for the Braves. López looks to bounce back after recent struggles, with high baserunners leading to early pitch count challenges. Michael Mercado will pitch for the Phillies, aiming...

Braves vs. Phillies Series Showdown: López Starts for Atlanta, Mercado for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies had a tough Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, falling 5-1 with Bobby Cox in the house. Spencer Schwellenbach had arguably the best start of his career, throwing six innings of one-run ball and establishing himself as the leader in the clubhouse for the No. 5 spot in the Braves rotation.

An emergency Phillies-Cubs trade after offense goes ice-cold vs. Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Will Smith hit the field in the first game of a three-game series against Bryson Stott and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are the favorite in this one, at -142, while the underdog Dodgers have +120 odds to win. Philadelphia is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The over/under for the matchup is listed at 9 runs.

Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 9

Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher Ranger Suarez has come crashing down to Earth over his last two starts. Suarez struggled yesterday against the Atlanta Braves surrendering five earned runs over five innings of work. His last start before Saturday was against the Miami Marlins and the veteran lefty struggled in that game as well. He surrendered six earned runs over 4.2 innings. The worst two starts of the season for Ranger Suarez have been in consecutive appearances.

Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Ranger Suarez Dominated In Last 2 Starts

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz are both through to the quarterfinal round of Wimbledon for the second straight year. Daniil Medvedev and Tommy Paul join them. While Sinner and Alcaraz remain the favorites to win Wimbledon, they'll each face their toughest test yet: quarterfinal matches against opponents...

Wimbledon 2024 Results: Instant Reactions to Winners and Losers from Sunday

NewsBreak

Braves' Marcell Ozuna to Compete in 2024 MLB Home Run Derby; Joins Alonso, Bohm, More

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will compete in this year's Home Run Derby, MLB announced on Monday. The Big Bear is IN!<a href=\"https://twitter.com/Braves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Braves</a> slugger Marcell...

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will compete in this year's Home Run Derby, MLB announced on Monday. The Big Bear is IN!<a href="https://twitter.com/Braves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Braves</a> slugger Marcell...

Braves' Marcell Ozuna to Compete in 2024 MLB Home Run Derby; Joins Alonso, Bohm, More

Comments / 0