Aaron Black Schmidt

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‘We expect to win’: Revamped Braves look to keep momentum going vs. Dodgers

1 week ago | live5news.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Once an afterthought following an abysmal 0-7 start to the 2025 campaign, the Atlanta Braves are back in the mix after putting up the best record in the National League since April 17 at 9-3. Now, a date with the reigning World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers awaits. The Dodgers contributed to the Braves’ 0-7 start, sweeping them and outscoring the Braves 15-7 throughout the three-game series. Not to mention, the Dodgers have won five straight entering Friday.
ūüĒī LIVE UPDATES: Braves open three-game series against defending world champion Dodgers

2 weeks ago | wdam.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Los Angeles Dodgers look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Atlanta has won nine of its last 13 games, a testament to the team‚Äôs recent success following an abysmal 0-7 start to its campaign. Follow live updates:How to watch Braves on GrayGray Media will simulcast these 15 Atlanta Braves games throughout the Southeast this season.
Braves RHP Grant Holmes presented with tough task in start vs. Dodgers

2 weeks ago | wistv.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes exited Saturday’s game in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks needing a refresher. He had just allowed three home runs to Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez -- who later hit his fourth, becoming just the 19th player in MLB history to achieve this feat -- en route to six earned runs off five hits and three walks in 5.2 innings of work.
Braves catcher Sean Murphy reinstated from injured list

1 month ago | peachtreetv.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday, the team announced. It’s the first of three key players soon to join Atlanta’s roster in the coming weeks. Catcher Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Murphy had been out since early March after getting hit in the ribs with a pitch, causing a cracked rib and forcing him to miss the rest of spring and the first week of the regular season.
Ronald Acuna Jr., Chris Sale pace Braves in MLB’s top 100 ranking

Feb 13, 2025 | peachtreetv.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Chris Sale lead the way in MLB Network’s top 100 ranking ahead of the 2025 season. In the list unveiling spots 11-20 on Wednesday, Acuna came in at No. 16 and Sale came in at No. 20. Sale trailed Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler (No. 19), Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes (No. 15) and Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal (No. 11) among starting pitchers in the 11-20 ranking.
Clemson beats SMU, boosts Arizona State's chances for CFP bye

Dec 7, 2024 | arizonasports.com | Aaron Black Schmidt |Bailey Leasure

The No. 17 Clemson Tigers defeated No. 8 SMU 34-31 in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday, putting Arizona State in prime position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket. Entering the day, SMU held a first-round bye at the No. 3 seed. With their loss to Clemson, the Mustangs could be booted from the CFP entirely. The question now is if Clemson takes over that guaranteed bye as a conference champion, or if Arizona State jumps into that spot.
Clemson forces fumble, takes early lead in ACC Championship

Dec 7, 2024 | arizonasports.com | Aaron Black Schmidt |Bailey Leasure

No. 17 Clemson came out firing against No. 8 SMU in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday, forcing a fumble on the Mustangs’ opening drive and quickly turning it into points. The Tigers took a 7-0 lead and immediately followed that by forcing the Mustangs to punt. That then led to a 5-yard touchdown reception by Clemson’s Jake Briningstool, putting the Tigers up 14-0 early in the first quarter.
No. 24 Arizona can't capitalize on comeback vs. West Virginia

Nov 29, 2024 | arizonasports.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

No. 24 Arizona men’s basketball fought its way back but fell short in overtime, losing to West Virginia in the Battle 4 Atlantis third-place game on Friday. It was the Wildcats’ second loss in a row, making them 1-2 in the tournament and 3-4 overall as they head back to Tucson. It’s the first time the Wildcats are below .500 since Feb. 25, 2010. But they didn’t go down without a fight.
Suns' Bradley Beal chases down, blocks LeBron James vs. Lakers

Nov 26, 2024 | arizonasports.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal took the court on Tuesday for the first time in two weeks, and he made his presence known in the team’s 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. And especially to LeBron James. With the Suns up big in the fourth quarter, Beal made possibly had one of the best defensive moments of his career: A chase-down block on James that nearly emulated James’ 2016 block on Andre Iguodala.
Arizona State jumps in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Nov 26, 2024 | arizonasports.com | Aaron Black Schmidt

Arizona State came in at No. 16 on Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings, jumping five spots from last week’s No. 21 ranking. The Sun Devils (9-2) are the highest-ranked Big 12 team, joining Iowa State (18), BYU (19), Kansas State (24), Colorado (25) as one of the five Big 12 squads ranked by the CFP committee. November 2️⃣6️⃣ College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings#CFBPlayoff🏈🏆1️⃣6️⃣.