Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss the incredible potential of Max Fried, the plethora of Yankees injuries and much more (10:22). Plus, a fascinating conversation with Terry Francona (38:50) and Todd Radom's weekly quiz and Cap Talk (47:40).
The Astros and Dodgers usually rule the roost, but clubs such as the Rays, Brewers and Phillies are making their presence felt.
Josh Donaldson had two homers and four RBI, Freddie Freeman added three hits and the Atlanta Braves pounded Cleveland's pitching for the second straight night, beating the Indians 11-5 Sunday.
Shane Bieber didn't fool anyone in this game: He allowed 11 balls in play and seven of them were tracked at 100 mph or faster, according to Statcast. His average exit velocity allowed was 98.5 mph, the worst mark of his career (via ESPN Stats & Info).
Corey Kluber's fastball had late movement. He had command, control and that unmistakable presence.
Corey Kluber bounced back from one of his worst outings in recent years by working seven innings and Carlos Santana celebrated his U.S. citizenship with three hits, leading the Cleveland Indians over the Atlanta Braves 8-4 in the opener of a...
Are the Red Sox really on the ropes already? Which of the Braves' young arms will be the best? And how hot is Christian Yelich? Here's your guide to the weekend.
Buster & Karl Ravech debate their Mt. Rushmore of pitchers, discuss the possibility of Mookie Betts getting traded and much more (6:53). Plus, Jess Mendoza looks ahead to the weekend (32:03) and Wayne Coffey discusses his new book chronicling the '69 Mets (47:27).
Christian Walker continued his remarkable late-innings production with a two-run homer in the seventh, Luke Weaver got Arizona off to a good start and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Sometimes, you just want to be anonymous. Ballplayers reveal to us the counterfeit careers they've created to conceal their identities away from the diamond.
A run of extensions has changed the course of free agency. But these big names remain --- and here's where they could fit.
Adam Jones worked a bases-loaded walk against Jesse Biddle in the 10th inning and also homered, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Braves pitcher Arodys Vizcaino, who on Monday was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, had surgery on Wednesday, and he has been ruled out for the season.
Christian Walker homered leading off the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied against the shaky Atlanta bullpen for a 9-6 victory Tuesday night as the Braves squandered a massive, knee-buckling homer by Ronald Acuna Jr. and another strong...
The Braves have recalled right-hander Shane Carle from Triple-A Gwinnett after placing reliever Jonny Venters on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain.
The Astros made a big move toward the top, but will they or any of April's hot starters still stand tall after this week?
Julio Teheran outpitched Jacob deGrom, Josh Donaldson and Nick Markakis homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-3 on Sunday night.
The Atlanta Braves have sent starter Sean Newcomb to Triple-A and placed closer Arodys Vizcaino on the injured list. Touki Toussaint will move into the starting rotation and A.J. Minter becomes the full-time closer.
The NL East is stacked with a quartet of contenders. Here are 10 keys to these four teams' paths to the playoffs.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 12 | 9 | .571 | - | L1 |
| New York | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1 | L2 |
| Atlanta | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1 | W2 |
| Washington | 10 | 10 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Miami | 6 | 16 | .273 | 6.5 | L1 |
