Just before the trade deadline, the first-place Braves made two separate trades to bring in Kyle Farnsworth, Rick Ankiel, and Wilkin Ramirez. This is the second go-around in Atlanta for Farnsworth, who was quietly having a spectacular season in Kansas City. He sports a sparkling 2.47 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 36 Ks/12 BB in 45 … Read more
The first-place New York Yankees traded a player to be named later to the Indians for reliever Kerry Wood and cash. The Yanks will pay for only $1.5M of the $3.71 left on Wood’s contract. How do the Yankees keep picking up solid Major Leaguers without (a) giving up much in return and (b) not … Read more
Interesting deal… The Braves seem to be gearing up for the pennant race, dealing the frustrating waste of talent that is Yunel Escobar for the veteran presence of Alex Gonzalez. Here’s the breakdown from the always highly recommended ROTOWORLD: Blue Jays acquired SS Yunel Escobar and LHP Jo-Jo Reyes from the Braves for SS Alex … Read more
Mets 3 Braves 0 The Mets avoided a sweep and went into the All-Star break on a high note by shutting out the Braves behind a stellar performance by Johan Santana. Game Notes Johan Santana pitched like an ace on this afternoon, throwing 7 shutout innings and allowing only 5 hits and 3 walks, striking … Read more
Braves 4 Mets 0 Any chance of gaining ground on the Braves in this series are now gone. The Mets were shut out by the Braves and are now five games behind the NL leaders — and only a game ahead of the third-place Phillies (who were in the midst of playing the Reds when … Read more
Braves 4 Mets 2 It may happen every spring, but not necessarily every summer. The R.A. Dickey Story took a slight turn away from a happy ending, as the Mets lost for the third time in his last three starts. Dickey actually pitched well — and has pitched relatively well in these past three contests … Read more
Mets 1 Braves 0 For once, everything went right for the Mets. Mike Pelfrey did not pitch well, but battled and stranded a small country on the bases. Tommy Hanson pitched very well, but was the unlucky recipient of poor defense and wet conditions that allowed Jose Reyes to steal a hit, steal a base, … Read more
Mets 3 Braves 1 Suddenly, things are looking up. The Mets beat the Braves for the second consecutive time and simultaneously won their second straight series on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Flushing. Game Notes Jon Niese pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 5 walks, striking out 6 and expending … Read more
