Freddie Freeman hit his 25th home run of the season, Max Fried pitched five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves' relievers hung on for a 4-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
The first-half rankings have been a two-team tango at the top, but the Bombers could be ready to cut in on Houston and L.A.
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and All-Star rookie Mike Soroka struck out a career-high nine to win his 10th straight decision for the Atlanta Braves, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer in the first inning and then scored the go-ahead run on Ozzie Albies' single with one out in the 10th, and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Josh Donaldson homered twice and drove in four runs, Ronald Acuna Jr. had a 455-foot shot and Dallas Keuchel pitched seven strong innings to lead the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.
Eric and Tristan discuss the first half of the season, talk a dynasty ranking refresh and preview the weekend ahead!
From leaguewide records to jaw-dropping individual totals, the long ball is dominating baseball like never before. Here's what you need to know about its rise as MLB's Home Run Derby takes center stage.
Let the kids play!
He might seem small taking BP in between Pete Alonso and Josh Bell, but, man, is Ronald Acuña Jr. fun to watch — and Javy Baez seems to agree.
Acuña ready.
From media day to the Home Run Derby to the Midsummer Classic, Cleveland is rocking. Here's what happened at Progressive Field.
Unexpected contenders like the Twins, Rays and Rangers are challenging elite clubs like the Dodgers, Astros and Yankees.
Josh Donaldson capped his strong first-half finish by hitting a two-run homer and Charlie Culberson's defensive play helped the Atlanta Braves escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Sunday.
Cleveland's turn to host brings a new wave of young stars, a HR Derby featuring two top rookies, and the Midsummer Classic.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 58 | 37 | .611 | - | W5 |
| Washington | 49 | 43 | .533 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 48 | 46 | .511 | 9.5 | L1 |
| New York | 42 | 51 | .452 | 15 | W2 |
| Miami | 34 | 57 | .374 | 22 | L2 |
