Tag: Atlanta Braves

Dodgers Tie National League Record With 15th Consecutive Winning Season

The 2025 season has been far from expected for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they remain in strong position for a 13th consecutive playoff berth and 12th National League West title during that span. Though, the Dodgers aren't guaranteed another…

Braves Claim Alexis Díaz Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves claimed Alexis Díaz off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, which brought their 40-man roster to 39 players. Díaz was available on waivers due to getting designated for assignment by the Dodgers. That was done in order…

Dave Roberts Excited For Jen Pawol Becoming First Female Umpire In MLB History

This past weekend's series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves saw MLB history made as Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to serve as an umpire in a regular season game. Pawol is one of 17 current Triple-A umpires…

Speedway Classic Breaks MLB Attendance Record

It needed to be played over two separate days because of inclement weather on Saturday, but the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds completed the first MLB game ever played in the state of Tennessee. The league announced their intention last…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Matt Olson Replaces Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first of eight participants to commit to the 2025 Home Run Derby, but he's been replaced by Atlanta Braves teammate Matt Olson. Acuña is still going to start in the outfield for the National League…

Jerseys For 2025 Home Run Derby Paying Tribute To Babe Ruth & Hank Aaron

Major League Baseball unveiled special caps and jerseys that will be worn by participants in the 2025 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game workout day at Truist Park this month. Players from the American League, the designated road team, will…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Ronald Acuña Jr. Representing Atlanta Braves

The 2025 Home Run Derby has its first participant as Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. announced he intends to compete in the annual competition. Acuña missed the Braves' first 49 games of the season while recovering from a left…

This Day In Dodgers History: Juan Castro Starts Triple Play

On June 15, 1996, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their matchup with the Atlanta Braves by turning a triple play in the first inning of their 6-2 victory. After Hideo Nomo allowed a leadoff single to Marquis Grissom, he…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers’ 10-Game Road Trip Doesn’t Feel Long Because Of ‘Fun’ Matchups

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season at 10 games comprised with series against the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. The current stretch is particularly tough as the Dodgers…

Recap: Dodgers’ Comeback Effort Falls Short 1-Run Loss To Braves

There wasn't any rain to stop or delay the game at Truist Park on Sunday night, but Dustin May couldn't slow down Austin Riley, which resulted in the Los Angeles Dodgers having their seven-game winning streak snapped with a 4-3…

Recap: Dodgers-Braves Delayed By Rain, But Roki Sasaki Gets First Career Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on situational hitting and power to defeat the Atlanta Braves, 10-3, which extended their winning streak to seven games. The Dodgers also remained undefeated in five matchups with the Braves so far this season and…

MLB On Fox Saturday Game Of The Week: Dodgers-Braves In Rain Delay

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves were interrupted by inclement weather in the ninth inning on Friday night, and now are in a rain delay for Saturday's game at Truist Park. First pitch for the second game of their…