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Braves star pitcher shares huge injury update before Nationals clash

The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday with an MLB-best 3.06 ERA, and they do not even have one of their most promising arms. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has not made a start since June of 2025, as an elbow injury forced him into an arduous recovery. He is gradually approaching an MLB mound, however. The 25-year-old […] The post Braves star pitcher shares huge injury update before Nationals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for May 25-31

The list of two-start pitchers for Week 9 includes a healthy dose of aces. While that’s great for fantasy owners with pitching staffs that include these pitchers, it presents a problem for those who rely on the waiver wire to provide depth. We’ll present the two-start aces here with the assumption ...

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Braves’ Chris Sale caught in odd mental lapse vs. Cubs

Chris Sale went viral for his mental lapse regarding the number of outs during one of the innings in the Atlanta Braves’ matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. Sale is going through the 17th season of his MLB career, his third with the Braves. He continues to stand out as of the most […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale caught in odd mental lapse vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24

Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching. The pitchers below are ...

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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets brutally honest on win vs. Chris Sale, Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night. Freddie Freeman played a big role in the win, as he hit a home run.  Braves ace Chris Sale allowed only three runs across seven innings of work, but the Dodgers’ pitching held strong while the offense did just enough in the victory. […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets brutally honest on win vs. Chris Sale, Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Passan’s Braves admission will catch Dodgers’ attention

Despite an injury-plagued season for the Atlanta Braves, the team has come out and had a hot start to the 2026 season, with some wondering if they are one of the teams that can topple the Los Angeles Dodgers. Though there’s been a setback with Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hitting the injured list (IL), […] The post Jeff Passan’s Braves admission will catch Dodgers’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Braves have upset expectations despite injury-plagued season

The Atlanta Braves have endured injuries to the pitching staff, and recently got hit by a tough setback in their everyday lineup. But here is how the Braves have upset expectations despite the injury-plagued season. Amazingly, the Braves have the best record in Major League Baseball. They stand at 25-10 with a stunning 8.5-game lead […] The post How Braves have upset expectations despite injury-plagued season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Atlanta Braves Make Michael Harris II Decision Before Rockies Game

Michael Harris II was the Atlanta Braves hero in their big comeback victory against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Harris II was not in the lineup due to his quad injury, but before the game, it was noted that he would be available off the bench. How did he deliver? With a go-ahead pinch-hit […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Michael Harris II Decision Before Rockies Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braves SP Spencer Strider’s oblique injury rehab assignment is over

The Atlanta Braves were the first MLB team to reach 20 wins this season and are atop the NL East. Unlike last season’s 0-7 disaster, Atlanta has taken control of the division with great offense and pitching. Now, the Braves are getting ready for the return of Spencer Strider from an oblique injury, per MLB.com’s […] The post Braves SP Spencer Strider’s oblique injury rehab assignment is over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mookie Betts, Chris Sale Revisit 2018 Red Sox — ‘We Beat the Brakes Off Everybody’

The 2018 Boston Red Sox didn’t just win the World Series.They felt unstoppable doing it.That’s how Mookie Betts remembers it.“I just remember showing up to the park and every day was like we’re gonna win,” Betts said on a recent episode of the “On Base with Mookie Betts” podcast. “It was just like every day […] The post Mookie Betts, Chris Sale Revisit 2018 Red Sox — ‘We Beat the Brakes Off Everybody’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Atlanta Braves Announce Chris Sale MLB History During Phillies Game

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves played the Phillies in Philadelphia.The Braves won by a score of 3-1.Chris Sale had a strong performance, going 7.0 innings (allowing five hits and one earned run).Braves Star Chris Sale Made MLB HistorySale also made MLB history during the game.The Atlanta Braves wrote (via X): “Lefty legend 🤝 Lefty […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Chris Sale MLB History During Phillies Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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