Law: Jaime Garcia to Twins is win for both sides
Minnesota might have helped its relief corps without giving up a top prospect, and Atlanta acquired a teenage pitching prospect with upside.
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47-50, 2nd in NL East
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Twins picked up Jaime Garcia from the Braves in one of those deals that tells the fans you're trying to make the playoffs ... but you're not really going to give up anything of value as you try to make the playoffs. Garcia is a minor upgrade for the rotation, although we'll see how his game translates to the AL. He's been worth 1.1 WAR for the Braves, so projects to add maybe an extra win for the Twins if he pitches well. No harm in dealing a low-level pitching prospect and it makes everyone feel good.
Braves trade LHP Garcia to Twins for prospect
The Atlanta Braves traded left-handed pitcher Jaime Garcia to the Minnesota Twins on Monday for right-handed pitching prospect Huascar Ynoa.
Kershaw injured in Dodgers' victory over Braves (1:27)
Dodgers lose injured Kershaw, beat Braves 5-4 in 10
Clayton Kershaw left after two innings with a back injury, but the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a blown save by Kenley Jansen to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Sunday on Logan Forsythe's bases-loaded single in the 10th.
Forsythe single gives Dodgers a walk-off win (0:16)
Adams' homer gives Jansen first blown save of year (0:23)
Bellinger blasts 27th homer of season (0:25)
Kershaw leaves with lower back tightness (0:33)
Dodgers come out on top against Braves (0:47)
Seager, Utley and Taylor homer and Dodgers beat Braves 4-2
Chris Taylor drove in three runs with a home run and a triple, and Corey Seager and Chase Utley hit solo home runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Taylor pads Dodgers' lead with HR and triple (0:51)
Friday's longest home runs
Aaron Judge finally broke his post-All-Star break home run slump, but it was the Mets' Michael Conforto with Friday's longest blast, taking the A's Paul Blackburn deep for his 18th homer of the season.
Braves beat Dodgers 12-3 after Wood unravels in 1st loss
Braves pitcher Jaime Garcia hit a grand slam off previously unbeaten Alex Wood to highlight Atlanta's 12-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Braves' Garcia just grand amid trade rumors
With trade rumors circulating around him, Jaime Garcia made the start Friday night for the Braves in Los Angeles and dominated both on the mound and at the plate.
Rumor Central: Braves still in talks on Jaime Garcia, no deal in place with Twins?
The Atlanta Braves are still talking to multiple teams about southpaw Jaime Garcia, who was nearly acquired by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
BBTN Scoreboard: Dodgers Go Down, Pirates Keep Winning
Buster Olney recaps all of Thursday's MLB action, including the Dodgers finally losing, another win for the Pirates, and an inexplicable decision by the Cardinals.
Braves end Dodgers' 11-game winning streak with 6-3 victory
Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves finally cooled off the sizzling Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-3 victory Thursday night that snapped their 11-game winning streak.
Braves' Phillips day-to-day with tight hamstring
Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips left Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of right hamstring tightness.
Source: Twins close in on trade for lefty Garcia
The Twins are in the final stages of acquiring left-hander Jaime Garcia in a trade with the Braves for a minor league player, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Rumor Central: Braves won't trade Matt Adams?
The Braves reportedly have told clubs they will hold on to Matt Adams even though they have depth at first base.
Montgomery homers as Cubs beat Braves 8-2 for 6th straight
Mike Montgomery hit his first home run and allowed two hits and one run in six innings to lead the streaking Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Cubs' Bryant day-to-day with finger injury
Cubs third baseman and reigning National League MVP Kris Bryant left Wednesday's game in the first inning after hurting his finger sliding into third base. He is day-to-day with a pinkie sprain.
Lackey returns, rules out move to Cubs' pen
John Lackey earned his first win in a month in his return from the DL, and after the Cubs' 5-1 win over the Braves, he dismissed speculation that he might be dropped from the rotation.
1B Loney signs 1-year deal to play in S. Korea
First baseman James Loney has signed a one-year, $350,000 contract to play in South Korea.
2017 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 59 | 38 | .608 | - | W2 |
| Atlanta | 47 | 50 | .485 | 12 | L2 |
| New York | 45 | 51 | .469 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Miami | 44 | 52 | .458 | 14.5 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 34 | 62 | .354 | 24.5 | W1 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs45418th
Batting Average.2617th
On Base Percentage.32319th
Slugging Percentage.41122nd
Earned Run Average4.6220th
Quality Starts534th
WHIP1.3920th
BAA.26020th
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