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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Two hits in return
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 9:47 AM
Albies went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Making his return from a toe injury that cost him eight games, Albies demonstrated quickly that he was fully healthy, ripping a double and scoring in the fifth inning before adding an RBI single in the sixth. The 27-year-old second baseman has a nine-game hitting streak going, sandwiched around the injury absence, and on the season he's slashing .328/.392/.507 with two homers, two steals, 15 runs and 15 RBI. |
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Orlando Arcia Orlando Arcia Launches second homer
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 9:44 AM
Arcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The shortstop crushed a Pedro Avila two-seamer over the fence in left-center field, giving Atlanta its last offense of the night in the eighth inning. Arcia has both his homers on the year in the last nine games, and he's slashing .311/.340/.478 through 97 plate appearances with nine RBI and 12 runs as he proves his 2023 resurgence was no fluke. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Another strong outing
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 9:39 AM
Sale (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-2 victory over the Guardians. He struck out six.
Analysis: The veteran lefty has been healthy and dominant to kick off 2024, and he completely shut down the Cleveland offense after serving up a leadoff homer to Steven Kwan. Sale has worked seven-plus innings in three straight starts for the first time since June 2018, and he's allowed three runs or less in four of his five outings so far for Atlanta. Sale will take a 3.69 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Seattle. |
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Jarred Kelenic Jarred Kelenic On bench versus lefty
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 2:13 PM
Kelenic is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Lefty Logan Allen is pitching for Cleveland, so Kelenic will unsurprisingly start Friday's contest on the bench. Adam Duvall will receive another look in left field while batting ninth. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Activated from injured list
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 8:15 AM
Atlanta activated Albies (toe) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Albies missed just the minimum 10 days with a fractured right big toe and will not require a rehab assignment before rejoining his teammates for a weekend series against the Guardians. The 27-year-old has put together a .317/.386/.492 slash line with two home runs and two stolen bases through his first 15 contests this season. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Nabs another start Sunday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 5:44 PM
Elder is slated to start Sunday's game against the Guardians in Atlanta.
Analysis: Elder staged a successful 2024 MLB debut Monday, holding the Marlins scoreless over 6.2 innings while striking out four and allowing nine baserunners in a winning effort. He joined the Atlanta rotation as a replacement for Darius Vines and should have some staying power with the big club due to Spencer Strider (elbow) being out for the season. Elder compiled a 3.81 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 128:63 K:BB across 174.2 innings with Atlanta in 2023. |
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David Fletcher David Fletcher Outrighted to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 1:51 PM
Fletcher was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Analysis: Fletcher appeared in five games for Atlanta after being selected from Triple-A on April 16, going 2-for-8 with two RBI. He will remain in the organization as he returns to the minors, though he no longer holds a spot on the 40-man roster. No corresponding move was announced alongside Fletcher's demotion, which may point toward a potential return from the IL for Ozzie Albies (toe) before Friday's game against Cleveland. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Swats walk-off double
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:31 PM
Harris went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a run batted in during Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Harris notched his fifth multi-hit game of his last six appearances, capping off his three-hit day with a leadoff double in the 10th inning to score Ronald Acuna and cement an Atlanta win. He was caught stealing for the second time in seven attempts this season, preventing an even more lucrative stat line. Harris is batting .480 with four RBI, four stolen bases and four runs scored in his last six outings. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Blows first save
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:26 PM
Iglesias blew the save Wednesday against the Marlins, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks across one inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Iglesias was given two runs of cushion in the ninth but allowed three consecutive singles to open up the frame. With the bases loaded and no outs, a hard-hit ground ball by Josh Bell ricocheted off Matt Olson into Atlanta's dugout, allowing two runs to score. The outing snapped Iglesias's streak of seven straight appearances with a save and was just his second outing allowing a run in 10 appearances. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Blown save spoils would-be win
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:21 PM
Lopez didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks across seven innings against Miami. He struck out six.
Analysis: Lopez delivered another quality start Wednesday, exiting the contest with Atlanta ahead 3-1. However, Raisel Iglesias surrendered a pair of runs in the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings, spoiling Lopez's chance at a third straight win. Lopez has been one of the more surprising stars of the 2024 campaign, owning a 0.72 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in four starts (25.0 innings). He's slated to make his next start in Seattle during a three-game series early next week. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Resumes catching work
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 8:35 PM
Murphy (oblique) was able to catch bullpen sessions Tuesday and Wednesday but has yet to resume swinging a bat, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Murphy's ability to throw at full strength while donning his full catching equipment represents a positive step forward in his recovery from a Grade 1 left oblique strain, but until he starts swinging the bat again, his return from the 10-day injured list shouldn't be viewed as imminent. The backstop has been on the shelf since March 30 with the injury. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Run bases Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 8:28 PM
Albies (toe) took part in baserunning as part of a workout prior to Atlanta's game against the Marlins on Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Albies continues to trend in a positive direction in his recovery from a fractured right big toe, which he sustained April 16. The second baseman had already participated in fielding drills and resumed swinging a bat in recent days, and being able to run the bases is another sign that he's no longer inhibited by the injury. Albies is first eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he appears on track to play this weekend versus the Guardians if he avoids any setbacks coming out of Wednesday's workout. |
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Travis d'Arnaud Travis d'Arnaud Resting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:42 PM
D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: D'Arnaud looks to be getting a breather after he caught both of the first two games of the series versus the Marlins. Chadwick Tromp will be behind the plate Wednesday, forming a battery with starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. |
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Adam Duvall Adam Duvall Homers in win
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:56 AM
Duvall went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and scored twice during Atlanta's 5-0 win over Miami on Tuesday.
Analysis: Duvall came around to score after reaching on a fielder's choice during the second inning, and his sixth-inning home run would end up scoring Atlanta's final two runs in a game that was hardly ever in doubt. Although Duvall played well Tuesday, he remains stuck in the short side of a platoon with Jarred Kelenic and shouldn't be relied upon to provide consistent fantasy production -- even on days he does start. |
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Max Fried Max Fried Delivers fourth career shutout
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:56 AM
Fried (2-0) threw a complete-game shutout Tuesday in Atlanta's 5-0 win over Miami, striking out six while allowing three hits and no walks.
Analysis: Fried's performance Tuesday marked the fourth time he's thrown a complete-game shutout in his career and was the third time he's done so in less than 100 pitches, needing just 92 pitches to get 27 outs. Despite his incredible showing, the 30-year-old southpaw still owns a 4.97 ERA through his first five starts, but he'll have plenty of momentum on his side heading into his next outing -- tentatively scheduled for Monday in Seattle. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Swipes two bags Monday
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 11:02 AM
Harris went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases in Monday's win over the Marlins.
Analysis: It's the third multi-hit performance in the last four games for Harris, but his first multi-steal effort of the season. Through his first 93 plate appearances, the 23-year-old center fielder is slashing .307/.344/.466 with three homers, four stolen bases, 10 RBI and 14 runs. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches double-digit steals
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 11:00 AM
Acuna went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The 26-year-old superstar continues to make an impact from the leadoff spot. Acuna is up to 10 steals on the season in 11 attempts, and he's hit safely in nine of the last 10 games, a stretch in which he's batting .359 (14-for-39) with one homer, two RBI and nine runs scored. |
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Travis d'Arnaud Travis d'Arnaud Goes yard again
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 9:47 PM
D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's win over Miami.
Analysis: D'Arnaud knocked a 365-foot home run off Ryan Weathers in the fourth inning to give him his fifth homer in four games. The recent hot stretch is a welcome sight for the veteran catcher as he was previously slashing .200/.250/.311 over 48 plate appearances. D'Arnaud should continue garnering the majority of playing time in Atlanta until Sean Murphy (oblique) returns. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Notches seventh save
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 9:46 PM
Iglesias picked up the save Monday against Miami. He pitched a clean inning with one strikeout.
Analysis: Iglesias continued his sterling start Monday night with an uneventful save against the Marlins. He needed only 11 pitches to set down Josh Bell, Jesus Sanchez and Tim Anderson in order for his seventh save, tying him for the NL lead. Iglesias has pitched to the tune of 2.16 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Victorious in season debut
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 9:45 PM
Elder (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Marlins, allowing eight hits and no walks over 6.2 shutout innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Elder stymied the lowly Marlins on Monday night as he scattered eight hits (seven singles and one double), pounding the zone with his 89.5-mph sinker. The one time All-Star was pitching well in Triple-A before his call-up, tossing 16.1 innings with a 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB. Should Elder stick in the Atlanta rotation, his next start would come against Cleveland at home. |
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