Tag: Atlanta Braves

Former Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen Reaches 450 Career Saves

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, April 8, with a 4-3 victory, and it resulted in a historic achievement for former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. Entering the ninth trying to protect a one-run…

Blake Williams

Recap: Dodgers Sweep Braves & Make MLB History As Defending World Series Champion

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't put forth their cleanest effort and it compounded Blake Snell's walks issues, but their relentless lineup ultimately rendered that moot in a 6-5 walk-off win to finish their homestand with a sweep of the Atlanta…

Matthew Moreno

Recap: Dustin May Returns As Dodgers’ Comeback Win Ties MLB History With 7-0 Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves with another comeback victory to remain undefeated, advancing their record to 7-0 and tying MLB history in the process. The Dodgers tied the 1933 New York Yankees for the longest undefeated start…

Blake Williams

Braves’ Michael Harris II: Tyler Glasnow ‘Absolutely Electric’

The Los Angeles Dodgers maintained their undefeated start to the 2025 season with a 6-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, backed by a dominant start from Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander allowed just two hits over five scoreless…

Matt Borelli

Recap: Dodgers Beat Braves To Match Best Undefeated Start In Los Angeles Franchise History

The Los Angeles Dodgers were without Freddie Freeman because he aggravated his surgically-repaired right ankle, and the Atlanta Braves didn't have Jurickson Profar due to a PED suspension, but Monday's game had already lost some luster due to the team's…

Matthew Moreno

MLB Suspends Braves’ Jurickson Profar 80 Games For Positive PED Test

Mired in an 0-4 start after being swept by the San Diego Padres to begin the season, the Atlanta Braves now are poised to begin a stretch without Jurickson Profar due to a positive test for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), a…

Matthew Moreno

Tanner Scott Rumors: Impending Decision Between Multiyear Contract Offers

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have already done the majority of their work to improve roster, adding a high-leverage reliever remains one area left to address this offseason. Tanner Scott is the top available arm, and he's been connected to…

Blake Williams

Tanner Scott Rumors: Dodgers & Braves Among Teams With Interest

Most of the top free agents have already signed, but a few notable names remain, including Anthony Santander, Jack Flaherty and much of the relief pitcher market. Tanner Scott leads the group of high-leverage arms looking for a new team…

Blake Williams

Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 Season

The competitive balance tax threshold for the 2024 MLB season was set at $237 million, which represented an all-time high. The Los Angeles Dodgers exceeded the luxury tax threshold for the fourth consecutive year with a $353 million payroll and…

Matt Borelli

Walker Buehler Rumors: Dodgers & Braves Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in the early stages of navigating free agency, but have a clear need for starting pitching as the likes of Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw and Jack Flaherty are no longer under contract. Kershaw has…

Scott Geirman

2024 Dodgers NLDS Game 1 & 2 Start Times

The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked into the 2024 National League Division Series by way of finishing with the top record in baseball and...

Blake Williams

2024 MLB Postseason Bracket: Wild Card Series Matchups, Schedule, TV Info & Start Times

The 2024 MLB postseason is set with all 12 teams -- six in the American League and six in the National League -- having clinched their playoff...

Blake Williams