Chris Sale once again led with an uncharacteristically combative performance, capping a sweep of the Twins that stripped Atlanta of pretty much everything it had to offer. With each non-disastrous start, Chris Sale gets closer and closer to winning his first career Cy Young at the tender age of 35. It would be (and probably will be) a great accomplishment for one of the pitchers who defined his era in the sport but somehow never won one. It would also move him one step closer to the Hall of Fame, for which he may not yet be eligible. Sale leads NL pitchers with 1.6 fWAR, and likely AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal leads with 0.9 fWAR. The Braves got more than they bargained for in this masterful trade.

Braves News

The Braves capped off their win over Minnesota and are now just 5.0 games behind Philly before entering a series against the division leaders.

MLB News

Miguel Andujar undergoes core surgery for the A’s, which means the end of his season.

The season of Orioles infielder and all-rounder Jorge Mateo is over because he had to undergo elbow surgery for a UCL (non-throwing arm).

The Giants have placed several notable players on waivers, including Braves legend Tyler Matzek and Thairo Estrada.

The Reds are promoting top talent and Wake Forest legend Rhett Lowder to make his first Major League start on Friday.