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Mark Bowman

Braves Beat Writer at MLB.com

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Braves' starting pitching falters for abrupt end to October run

SAN DIEGO -- This marked the third straight year the Braves’ World Series hopes were tarnished by at least one late-season injury to a starting pitcher. But this season was different. The rotation had been the only strength this injury-depleted team had left. What might have happened had top NL
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Resilient Braves bounce back to clinch playoff berth in Game 162

ATLANTA -- The Braves could have easily been a bust during a season that began with thoughts of “World Series or bust.” But at no point did they give in, so maybe it shouldn’t have been surprising to see this injury-depleted and resilient bunch bounce back one more time and
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'Whatever is necessary': López dazzles, d'Arnaud walks it off for B...

ATLANTA -- Reynaldo López's return start was very encouraging. Travis d'Arnaud's walk-off home run was exciting. But things got even better for the Braves after they celebrated a 2-1 win over the Royals on Saturday night at Truist Park. Shortly after d’Arnaud’s game-ending homer sailed over the center field wall,
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Acuña hopes to be ready for Opening Day, vows to 'be patient'

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. produced one of the greatest seasons in MLB history last year. The Braves' outfielder has spent this year dealing with the reality that a second major knee injury may prevent him from being as dynamic as he was in the past. “I think \[I'm\] going
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Iglesias allows earned run for 1st time since June 16 in loss

ATLANTA -- Raisel Iglesias allowing an earned run for the first time in nearly three three months is certainly headline worthy. But his two-out struggles during the Dodgers’ seven-run ninth (five of those allowed by Iglesias) stood as just one of the reasons the Braves suffered a 9-2 loss on
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Braves top Dodgers as thrill of postseason race revs up

ATLANTA -- As the Braves strengthened their postseason bid with a rain-soaked 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Friday night at Truist Park, it was easy to understand why Whit Merrifield was determined to return to Atlanta’s lineup one week after fracturing a bone in his left foot. “Time’s running
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Braves top Dodgers as thrill of postseason race revs up

ATLANTA -- As the Braves strengthened their postseason bid with a rain-soaked 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Friday night at Truist Park, it was easy to understand why Whit Merrifield was determined to return to Atlanta’s lineup one week after fracturing a bone in his left foot. “Time’s running

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This free agent-to-be is hoping to stay with Braves

This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman’s Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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Merrifield has foot fracture, but could return next weekend vs. Dod...

ATLANTA -- Whit Merrifield went to sleep thinking he was going to miss at least six weeks with the left foot fracture he suffered when he fouled a pitch off his foot during Friday night’s win over the Blue Jays. When the Braves second baseman met with a foot specialist
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Braves lose 'frustrating' finale, fall back into tie for 3rd WC spot

ATLANTA -- A few hours after A.J. Minter used crutches to slowly get to the outfield grass for this year’s team picture, Braves manager Brian Snitker made another questionable decision that further highlighted how quickly his bullpen depth has evaporated. Or maybe, the problem was the inconsistent offense that was
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Sale secures eighth 200-K season as Triple Crown race heats up

ATLANTA -- Chris Sale set a franchise record, secured another 200-strikeout season and strengthened his bids to win both a Triple Crown and the National League’s Cy Young Award on Tuesday night. Other than that, it was just another day for the rejuvenated lefty who guided the Braves to a