Buster & Keith Law discuss the potential ramifications involving Braves prospect Carter Stewart, the best and worst college programs for pitchers and more (13:19). Plus, Mandy Bell with some "Inside Heat" on the Indians (38:09), Paul Hembekides (49:21) and the latest Power 10 rankings (54:35).
Carter Stewart is in agreement with a Japanese team on a deal that could set a precedent for young prospects looking to make more money early in their careers.
Joe Panik hit a game-ending two-run single off Atlanta closer Luke Jackson with two outs in the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Right-hander Carter Stewart, the No. 8 pick in last year's draft who did not sign with the Atlanta Braves, is in agreement with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on a six-year deal worth more than $7 million, sources tell ESPN. Stewart, 19, will start in the minor leagues in Japan.
The Dodgers and Astros have been running neck-and-neck, but they're being threatened by rivals with staying power.
Mike Soroka carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Monday night.
The Braves have added veteran help for their patchwork bullpen by acquiring right-hander Anthony Swarzak from Seattle for left-hander Jesse Biddle and right-hander Arodys Vizcaino.
The Atlanta Braves today acquired RHP Anthony Swarzak and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Arodys VizcaÃno and LHP Jesse Biddle. Swarzak, 33, is 2-2 with a 5.27 ERA (8 ER/13.2 IP), three saves, and six home runs allowed in 15 games out of the Mariners bullpen this season, his first with the club. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, joined the Mariners in a seven-player trade that sent Robinson Canó and Edwin DÃaz to New York (NL) last December. He signed a two-year, $14-million contract with the Mets on December 15, 2017.
The Atlanta Braves announce that they have acquired pitcher Anthony Swarzak and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Arodys VizcaÃno and Jesse Biddle.
Ben Gamel led off the 10th inning with a home run against Wes Parsons, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.
The series finale is Sunday night -- and the world will be watching, including a host of major leaguers. We asked them to weigh in on HBO's hit show.
Freddie Freeman led off the 10th inning with a home run into the right-field seats, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
Reliever Jonny Venters, who won the the NL Comeback Player of the Year Award last year, was released by the Braves after giving up nine runs over 4 2/3 innings this season.
Max Fried allowed two hits in six scoreless innings, Dansby Swanson hit a drought-breaking, three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 Friday night in a matchup of second-place teams.
Austin Riley went 3 for 4 and drove in a run, Julio Teheran pitched five-plus scoreless innings, and the Atlanta Braves won for the fifth time in six games with a 10-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.
Buster & Keith Law reset some of the young stars to keep tabs on this year and much more (7:45). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (33:08) and Alden Gonzalez with a deep dive on the Dodgers, Angels and Padres (39:48).
Atlanta righty Mike Soroka might be at the head of a very talented class of first-year players as we look at what has gone well and what hasn't this season.
Austin Riley made quite a splash in his big league debut Wednesday night, homering off Michael Wacha to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Austin Riley, another top Atlanta Braves prospect, homered in his second at-bat in the big leagues, launching a high fastball from St. Louis pitcher Michael Wacha deep into the left-field seats on Wednesday at SunTrust Park.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 28 | 20 | .583 | - | L1 |
| Atlanta | 26 | 23 | .531 | 2.5 | L1 |
| New York | 22 | 25 | .468 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 19 | 29 | .396 | 9 | L3 |
| Miami | 14 | 31 | .311 | 12.5 | W4 |
