Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves - March 02, 2024

The Trop was alive and after a fast start, so too were the Rays, until the relentless pressure of the Guardians quelled that in the ALCS opener: https://t.co/BmF6RNwm2M

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For seven minutes in the third inning of Game 2, Jake Bauers battled Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Afterwards, Bauers said it felt like about 30 seconds. Regardless, that confrontation changed the game and the Brewers are in full control of the NLCS https://t.co/RFuNuBOVRm

Six pitches for Cade Smith in the ninth to lock down a 7-3 win. Guardians lead the best of seven ALCS 1-0 and start Parker Messick versus Freddy Peralta in Game 2 tomorrow night.

The Guardians have been relentless in the latter half of this game, with runs in each of the last four innings, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 7-3 lead. Jose Ramirez RBI single and Jo Adell's two-run double give Cade Smith plenty of breathing room heading into B9.

Blue Jays may have just revealed the real reason behind Guerrero’s struggles this past seasonIt is no secret that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had his worst ever season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. Blue Jays fans were baffled to see the incredibly sever

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Hope that Braves will make needed hitting coach change may be dead nowThe Atlanta Braves do not appear poised to move on from Tim Hyers at hitting coach, but exactly why that is a case is hard to defend.

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Today in Blue Jays History: Jays win ALDS Game 4Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Austin Riley enters the Winter at a career crossroadsAfter Riley had a another tough season despite staying healthy, there are plenty of questions for the third baseman

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Anthopoulos: Braves will be “open-minded” about ways to improve in offseasonWe take a deep dive into Alex Anthopoulos’s comments from Sunday morning. Settle in, folks.

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5 former Blue Jays whose World Series hopes remain alive after Division SeriesIt wasn’t too long ago when more than a dozen former Toronto Blue Jays players still had their sights set on capturing a World Series ring. Now that the MLB Div

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MLB Playoffs Winners and Losers ⚾Analyzing where things went wrong for Atlanta 📲

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Braves Minor League Recap: Tate Southisene returns to the fieldThe much acclaimed shortstop returned to the field for the first time since the end of July

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How will the Braves use Didier Fuentes in 2027?Start, reliever, pinch runner, etc.

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3 aging stars the Blue Jays could target as last minute options this offseasonThe Toronto Blue Jays should be active in free agency this offseason. They have some holes that they should be aiming to address this winter. It would not be su

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Atlanta Braves News: Alex Anthopoulos Year End Press Conference, Arizona Fall League, MoreAA speaks on 2026 season.

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Alex Anthopoulos' sad Braves rotation update came with intriguing Didier Fuentes commentsThe Atlanta Braves' 2027 rotation looks very messy heading into the offseason, and Alex Anthopoulos just confirmed that to be the case.

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Alex Anthopoulos provides update on starting pitchers, coaching staff heading into 2027Didier Fuentes may head to the rotation among other topics.

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Here's what the Braves' contract offer may have to look like to reunite with Tyler MahleThe Braves couldn't have expected Tyler Mahle to be one of the best trade deadline acquisitions when they made a deal with the Giants. However, he ended up bein

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One player from every 2026 Division Series playoff team who could help the Blue Jays in 2027As the Toronto Blue Jays look for ways to improve upon last years results, one thing that can never be undervalued is postseason experience. After all, that's t

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A salary cap would not be the blessing for the Braves that some may thinkThe Atlanta Braves may not one of the biggest beneficiaries of a potential MLB salary cap after all.

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Guardians’ historic ALDS comeback takes Blue Jays fans back to 2015The Cleveland Guardians’ improbable trip to the American League Championship Series must have felt strangely familiar for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays. Clevel

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3 Blue Jays on the 40-man roster who will make it to Opening Day 2027, 2 who won’tThe Toronto Blue Jays will likely be faced with some crucial decisions regarding their 40-man roster in the coming weeks. Not only will the Blue Jays be looking

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Way-too-early prediction for Braves' rotation at the start of the 2027 seasonChris Sale will anchor the Atlanta Braves' rotation once again in 2027. However, projecting the arms beyond that is a difficult task.

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One realistic Yankees trade target for the Blue Jays, and one blockbuster long shotThe Toronto Blue Jays have several roster needs that they should look to address this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2026, it would not be shocking in

Blue Jays should call Yankees' free agents David Bednar and Paul BlackburnThe New York Yankees appear set for an offseason of change with several key names hitting free agency after being eliminated in the ALDS for the second straight

Blue Jays should take a chance on former All-Star, Taylor Rogers, who wants to join twin brotherThe Toronto Blue Jays are going to be an intriguing team to watch during this offseason. After struggling during the 2026 season and missing the playoffs, they

Braves News: Tarik Skubal rumor, ALCS matchup, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

Braves reportedly declined to involve Didier Fuentes in Tarik Skubal trade talksWell, now we know how highly the Braves regard Fuentes when it comes to their future plans

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Braves' trade deadline pursuit of Tarik Skubal also revealed their Didier Fuentes planNot even trading for Tarik Skubal was enough for the Atlanta Braves to be convinced to part ways with Didier Fuentes, and they are probably right.

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey drives in a run for GlendaleCarey and Isaiah Drake both got a hit on Friday, while Briggs McKenzie and Tyler LaPorte made appearances on the mound

Kazuma Okamoto's All-Rookie team recognition solidifies his standing as Blue Jays starThough his compatriot and fellow rookie star Munetaka Murakami is garnering most of the spotlight with a highlight-laden and highly quotable postseason run, no

Braves designate Luke Williams for assignment, select Danny YoungAtlanta .egins their off-season roster s.huffle

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José Soriano could follow Louis Varland’s path to a Blue Jays breakout in 2027Louis Varland's breakout in 2026 showed how a refined pitch mix can transform a pitcher in the span of one year. After Varland pitched in 15 out of the Toronto

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4 Blue Jays with the most bounce-back potential in 2027Most fans rolled their eyes when Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the organization expected internal improvement from many of its players head

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Braves News: Free agent predictions, Arizona Fall League, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

Blue Jays castoff emerges as Rays’ postseason hero in sweep of YankeesToronto Blue Jays fans can be forgiven if Bryan Baker’s name does not immediately ring a bell. His Toronto career lasted exactly one scoreless inning. Five year

Braves' first move once the offseason starts should be this rotation reunionThe Atlanta Braves must immediately act and bring Tyler Mahle back as soon as the offseason gets started, because this offseason is going to be very different.

Unsung Braves draft pick gets high praise from Baseball America’s draft report cardThe Atlanta Braves may have found a diamond in the rough in the 2026 MLB Draft with 11th-round pick Ryne Barker, although he is definitely a raw prospect.

Why Blue Jays should pass on trying to poach star second baseman Jazz Chisholm from YankeesTeams rarely get a chance to lure star players away from the New York Yankees, but that may be a realistic opportunity on the table for Jazz Chisholm Jr. this o

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Blue Jays should consider an Addison Barger position change in 2027Addison Barger barely had an opportunity to build on his breakout 2025 season. After hitting 21 home runs and adding a pinch-hit grand slam in the World Series,

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Which pending free agent(s) will the Braves bring back?MahlebusMostWanted remains the worst online handle of all time

Blue Jays should resist temptation to trade for Phillies stars Bryce Harper or Trea TurnerThe Philadelphia Phillies appear set to explore some big roster changes after flaming out early in the postseason once again. While acquiring Bryce Harper or T

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Braves’ wild ABS trend in playoffs makes one offseason priority crystal clearThe Braves used ABS challenges the most in the postseason, but it continued to be a struggle for them. That has to improve next season.

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Atlanta needs to address in 2027 📲

Max Fried may have bet on the wrong horse in leaving Braves for the YankeesMax Fried's decision to sign with the Yankees raises the question of what he potentially left behind when he left the Atlanta Braves a couple of years ago.

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Breaking down why the Blue Jays may have landed a long-term steal in the Kevin Gausman tradeWhen the Toronto Blue Jays dealt Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline, it felt like a big blow to a passionate fan base. The Blue Jays were l

3 Braves offseason decisions that cost Atlanta dearly in NLDS loss vs. DodgersThe Atlanta Braves were certainly the recipients of bad luck and players failing to execute, but some of their playoff failures goes back to their own choices.

Yankees learned nothing from embarrassing Blue Jays loss in latest ALDS failureDAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz turned that line into a viral celebration after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated New York in Game 4 o

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2 Blue Jays coaches the Phillies could target after Alex Cora rejectionThe Philadelphia Phillies’ managerial search has encountered another obstacle. Alex Cora reportedly declined an invitation for formal talks, choosing instead to

Blue Jays reportedly diving back into the international free agent pool with 3 signingsThe offseason may have just started for the Toronto Blue Jays and there are many takes on how they should go about their business over the next few months. They

Braves' abysmal offensive showing in NLDS vs. Dodgers makes one coaching change obviousThe Atlanta Braves' offense hasn't been good in at least two years. After their embarrassing performance, it is time to move on from the Braves' hitting coach.

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So, where do the Atlanta Braves go from here following another Postseason exit?Well, at least it’s clear as to what needs to be improved. ‘How’ is the big question, though.

Jazz's Best FA Fits📍Why the Blue Jays would be a tremendous fit for the two-time All-Star 📲

Ronald Acuña Jr. social media blackout, ill-timed announcement after Braves' loss are bad opticsRonald Acuña Jr. is raising a lot of eyebrows with his actions after the Atlanta Braves were bounced from the playoffs, but not everything is as it appears.

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Blue Jays’ search for more power should begin with Seiya SuzukiThe Toronto Blue Jays have a long offseason ahead of them. At the top of their shopping list should be the addition a power bat to the lineup. The Blue Jays fin

Braves’ projected arbitration salaries show some very obvious nontender decisionsThe Atlanta Braves just lost in the NLDS. Now, it is time to begin thinking about how their roster will take shape in 2027 and that starts with arbitration.

Nolan Perry’s breakout may give Blue Jays another homegrown rotation option sooner than expectedThe Toronto Blue Jays have a fair number of pitchers entering free agency this winter. Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, Jameson Taillon, Paul Sewald and Yimi Garcia

10 Braves who won't be back next season as Atlanta reaches a franchise crossroadsThe Atlanta Braves are set to lose quite a few players from their 2026 playoff team before the start of next season. Here are the likely candidates.

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MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Braves fail to find magic touch as Postseason run ends in scuffling fashion for batsA weird season comes to a quiet close

Braves end 2026 campaign at home with NLDS exitA strong start by Mahle and heroics by Michael Harris II can’t overcome another night of no-show offense.

Dodgers Eliminate Braves 🔵LA advances to 8th NLCS in the last 10 years with 4-1 win over Atlanta

Standing O for Mahle 👏

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Tyler Mahle exits to a standing ovation from Braves fans 👏

Ozzie Albies Leadoff Double ♨️

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Ozzie Albies has leadoff double for the Braves in the 6th 👀 📺: FS1

MIchael Harris Scores Run 🏃

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Money Mike makes a deposit 💰 #LetItFly

Braves have faced an all-time pitching gauntlet this postseason, and Game 4 is no differentThe Braves offense has faced a starting pitching gauntlet unlike any. However, if Atlanta wants to advance, they have to figure things out against another ace.

Blue Jays Arizona Fall League roundup: 3 prospects making an early impressionThe Toronto Blue Jays sent an intriguing group of prospects to the Arizona Fall League, where early results are offering reasons for optimism on the mound, behi

Braves maintain calm and focus as they attempt to mount comeback in NLDSThere’s no panic surrounding the Braves despite what’s at stake

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s playoff disappearing act with Braves should have team asking hard questionsThe Atlanta Braves need to take a hard look at exactly how hard they want to push to keep Ronald Acuna Jr. after his latest playoff disappointment.

Braves' NLDS Game 4 lineup shuffle shows that Walt Weiss knows it's now or neverThe Atlanta Braves Game Four lineup against the Dodgers sees Drake Baldwin slip in the order, while the red-hot Michael Harris II takes over as leadoff man.

Braves Game 4 Lineup 🪓

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Game 4. #LetItFly

Dodgers Game 4 Lineup

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Today’s #NLDS Game 4 Dodgers lineup at Braves:

Braves aiming to force NLDS Game 5 with Tyler Mahle on the moundWin today for a chance to play LA on Friday.

Braves’ continued insistence on playing Ha-Seong Kim makes even less sense nowHa-Seong Kim's continued presence in the Atlanta Braves' lineup is costly the team dearly, and it should not continue despite Ronald Acuna Jr.'s knee issues.

The Blue Jays’ offseason blueprint must address these 4 roster needsAfter completely missing out on the playoffs one year after making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have several areas to address before

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Freddie Freeman has officially embraced his role as a Braves villainFreddie Freeman once wished that Atlanta Braves fans would still love him after he left. Nowadays, he is fully embracing his heel turn.

5 moments from the 2026 season that Blue Jays fans still can’t get overAsk any Toronto Blue Jays fan for their thoughts on the 2026 season, and they probably won’t have too many nice things to say. It was a disappointing ride from

Unreal Dubón Wall Robbery 😱

2x Gold Glove winner takes one back from Freddie Freeman

Atlanta’s star hitters must perform like stars with elimination loomingRonald Acuña Jr. (among others) has got to step it up — and soon. Otherwise, the show stops here.

Sale struggles and bats cold as Braves fall to DodgersSale struggled by his standards and had little run support in loss

Sale x Yamamoto Cap-Tip 🫡 (via @MLB/X)

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Dodgers Claim Game 3 ♨️Yamamoto outduels Sale on the mound as Braves face NLDS elimination 📲

Olson Wanted to Challenge 👀

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Matt Olson thought about challenging this 3-2 pitch but decided against it. Braves only have one challenge remaining after Ronald Acuña Jr. lost one in the first inning

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MAURICIOOOOOO!!!!! #LetItFly

6 Ks For Sale Through 2 IP ⛽️

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Three more strikeouts for Chris Sale! 6 Ks through 2 innings 🤯

Sale Ends 1st With Ohtnai K 🔥

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Chris Sale strikes out Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani in the top of the 1st!

Braves, Weiss look forward to marquee matchup of Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and DodgersThe eyes of the baseball world will be squarely set on Truist Park. The Braves appear ready for the spotlight.

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Cam Schlittler’s latest ALDS stumble mirrors his 2025 failure against the Blue JaysCam Schlittler has quickly established himself as one of the American League’s best young pitchers. In the postseason, however, a curious pattern is beginning t

Braves' NLDS Game 3 lineup sees last second change after Ronald Acuña Jr. injury scareThe Atlanta Braves had to make some last minute changes to their lineup for Game 3 due to Ronald Acuña Jr.'s sore knee.

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

Updated Braves Game 3 Lineup📋

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

Ha-Seong Kim back at SS as Braves deploy similar lineupMauricio Dubón is back in LF and Murphy stays at DH

Ray Kerr's MLB Journey Is WILD 😲

Braves LHP went from 7-Eleven to shutting down the champs

Braves NLDS Game 3 Lineup 📋

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Game 3. #LetItFly

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Braves must buck their own history against Yoshinobu Yamamoto to take control of NLDSThe Atlanta Braves have a real chance to seize all of the momentum in the NLDS. To do so, the Braves' offense has to finally figure out Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Records Hit in AFLYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Four destinations for George Springer if he leaves the Blue JaysGeorge Springer’s emotional final game of the 2026 season certainly felt like a goodbye between himself and the Toronto Blue Jays. Playing in the last game of

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s remarks detail past Braves drama, but fuel speculation over his targetWe should be talking about the Atlanta Braves' upcoming NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers, but Ronald Acuña Jr. may have created an unnecessary distraction.

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Where George Springer’s contract ranks among the best deals in Blue Jays historyWith the 2026 season in the books for the Toronto Blue Jays, it is very possible that George Springer has played his final game for the team. 2026 was the last

Michael Harris II is carrying the Braves' offense, but Atlanta needs Matt Olson backThe Atlanta Braves have gotten enough out of Michael Harris II this postseason to get by, but a deep playoff run is going to require Matt Olson to wake up.