I feel like we’ve been waiting a long time to see the unleashed Max Fried. He’s a first round pick in 2012, we picked him up in the beginning of The Great Rebuild in the Justin Upton trade, and we sit here in 2019 waiting for him to have the training wheels taken off at … Continue reading “2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Max Fried”
Author: Rob Copenhaver
What Went Wrong?
The Braves were the favorites to win this series. Despite what some will tell you, you will find many more people predicting the Braves over the Cardinals. It’s a disappointment, without a doubt. And it really seemed like we were on a trajectory; last year’s team broke the playoff drought but shouldn’t expect much further, … Continue reading “What Went Wrong?”
Game 5 Preview
Doomed, right? Totally doomed. The Braves have not fared very well since the turn of the century when it comes to the ole “winning a playoff series” goal. We’ve not won a deciding game this century. But, we do have some things going for us in this particular one, so here goes: 1. Home Field … Continue reading “Game 5 Preview”
Cardinals 7, Braves 6
There are a number of storylines that were objectively true about the Braves and the Cardinals: -The Braves have the better bullpen. –Nick Markakis is here because he’s veteran leadership. A heady player. –Dallas Keuchel has playoff experience. He’s the guy you want on the mound if you don’t trust your young pitchers to pitch. … Continue reading “Cardinals 7, Braves 6”
Know Thy Enemy: St. Louis Cardinals
There was a short period of time where it seemed the Milwaukee Brewers might slip ahead in the NL Central race, but it was indeed the Cardinals that took the Central and will face the Braves. I can’t say I’m not happy that this is who we’re getting. They’ve been about as hot as you … Continue reading “Know Thy Enemy: St. Louis Cardinals”
Braves 5, Phils 4 (And My Remaining Regular Season Storylines)
I love these days where I get to watch baseball instead of working. I especially love them when Mike Soroka is on the bump. The Braves once again kept Soroka’s pitch count down as he left after 5 innings and 88 pitches. He has thrown less than 90 pitches in 7 of his last 14 … Continue reading “Braves 5, Phils 4 (And My Remaining Regular Season Storylines)”
Phils 9, Braves 5
On our recent run, the improved bullpen play has been the talk, but the starting pitching has also been on a strong run of its own. In August, starter ERA was 7th in MLB with their WAR 4th. So with a couple clunker performances over the last few days which have led to the Phillies … Continue reading “Phils 9, Braves 5”
Braves 4, Nats 2
On August 31st, I said that the Braves would not win 100 games. At that point, they were 82-54, and they would need to go 18-8 to get to 100. Since then, the Braves have gone 5-0, and my prediction looks pretty bunk. We shall see. They would need to go just 13-8 from here … Continue reading “Braves 4, Nats 2”
The Braves Played A Game In Canada and Lost
Sorry for the delayed recap, and there won’t be one. Instead, call it a game thread. Folty vs. something called a Jacob Waguespack. Tonight at 7:07 PM. Check it out. Whoops, have to put more lines so the “keep reading” button comes up. Go Gators. I still believe that George Lazenby was vastly underrated as … Continue reading “The Braves Played A Game In Canada and Lost”
Braves 3, Marlins 2 – Acuna Walks It Off
Make it 15-4. That’s Atlanta’s record against Miami this year, and I bet the Marlins are ready to be done with us. And unfortunately for us, they are. At this point, you found dissatisfaction that even with our beleaguered offense, we couldn’t put enough runs across to get Mike Soroka a win. Nonetheless, plenty to … Continue reading “Braves 3, Marlins 2 – Acuna Walks It Off”