Justin Toscano
Braves Beat Writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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3 weeks ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
In 2016, Brian Snitker took over as interim manager of the Braves after the previous regime fired Fredi Gonzalez. Now, Gonzalez will work as the third base coach on Snitker’s staff after the Braves removed Matt Tuiasosopo from the role and reassigned him as minor-league infield coordinator. Monday evening, Braves president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos spoke about the change, the thinking behind it and more. Here’s what he said, lightly edited for length and clarity.
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4 weeks ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
After his May 23 start against the Padres, another terrific outing, Chris Sale was asked about the recent adjustment he had made and who had helped him. “How long do you have?” Sale said, using his dry sense of humor. Then, he went into the details. It began with pitching coach Rick Kranitz showing him a skeletal layout of his body and how he was moving — “which I guess is probably a little easier for me,” Sale said, joking about this thin frame.
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4 weeks ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
PHILADELPHIA — Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver exited the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Phillies shortly after getting hit by a ball. With one out in the bottom of the third, Bryson Stott hit a line drive that appeared to drill Smith-Shawver in the right heel. The ball ricocheted off the Braves pitcher and went into left field for a single. Assistant athletic trainer Jeff Stevenson and manager Brian Snitker went out to check on Smith-Shawver.
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1 month ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
PHILADELPHIA — The Braves’ game against the Phillies on Wednesday was postponed because of rain. Instead, the teams will play a split doubleheader Thursday at Citizens Bank Park — Game 1 at 1:05 p.m. and Game 2 at 6:45 p.m. AJ Smith-Shawver, originally scheduled to pitch Wednesday for the Braves, will start Game 1 of the doubleheader opposite Cristopher Sanchez. Chris Sale will face Zack Wheeler, the Phillies’ original starter for Wednesday, in the second game.
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1 month ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
PHILADELPHIA – During pregame introductions at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans – known for their hostility toward visiting players – reserved their loudest boos for Spencer Strider. The boos became even louder throughout the night because Strider unintentionally hit Phillies star Bryce Harper in the elbow, forcing Harper out of the game. Strider and the Phillies have had a few epic battles here. In the regular season. In the postseason. He’s a villain here. “I love pitching here,” Strider said.
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