There is not much to say from the past two games. against the Mariners.
The Braves lost big in back to back games, including an 18-2 loss on Sunday. After a good win on Friday, Atlanta simply looked outmatched for the rest of the weekend. In the midst of a stretch of games where the Braves have been and will continue to play playoff caliber teams, the results are a reminder of work that remains to truly get back to being a consistent winner. While only three weeks are left in the season, lessons learned
about the roster now could help make the off-season even more effective before 2026.
Braves News
Spencer Strider was scheduled to pitch on Sunday, but the Braves decided to allow him to have extra rest. He will likely start over the next few days against the Cubs.
The Braves once again dialed up the waiver wire and claimed reliever Alexis Diaz from the Dodgers. There could be upside in Diaz, as he was an All-Star as recently as 2023. However, he has struggled over the past few seasons.
Mark Bowman looks at how the future of new Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is very much up to the player himself, and could be a significant story line for the off-season.
Bowman also looks at the performance of Matt Olson and Ronald Acuna Jr. from the weekend, including Acuna Jr.’s new placement in the lineup.
MLB News
A two-home run game of Shohei Ohtani allowed the Dodgers to get back in the win column.
Trea Turner will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his latest hamstring injury.
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia experienced shoulder pain/discomfort over the weekend that will be further evaluated.
