Tag: Atlanta Braves

Braves' Grant Holmes looks like Kenny Powers, but his performance is no laughing matter

ATLANTA — Grant Holmes toiled 10 years in the minor leagues to get here, and he’s pitched so well since joining the Atlanta...

MLB All-Star Game starters announced; Phillies lead with 3 selections

For the first time in more than 30 years, the bulk of the National League’s starting All-Star infield is coming from the Philadelphia...

Braves trade scenarios: Bowden assesses 4 proposals to fill key needs before deadline

The first three starters in the Atlanta Braves’ rotation have been among baseball’s best through the first half of the season, and the...

Spencer Schwellenbach gets first MLB win, says Braves' welcoming environment has helped

ATLANTA — Back in 2018, when the Braves had 21-year-old Ozzie Albies as an Opening Day second baseman and 20-year-old phenom Ronald Acuña...

After 10 years in minors, Braves' Grant Holmes excels in MLB debut: 'Never give up'

ATLANTA — To paraphrase the country song, he’s pitched for Ogden, Stockton, Midland, Rome … “How many teams I’ve pitched for?” reliever Grant Holmes...

Jarred Kelenic shifts to center field and leadoff, sparks homer barrage in Braves' rout of Rays

ATLANTA — When Braves manager Brian Snitker was asked before Saturday’s game if he put Jarred Kelenic at leadoff because he seemed as...