Justin Toscano
Braves Beat Writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves beat writer for @ajc. @Cronkite_ASU alum. BBWAA. ✝️
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1 week 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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1 week 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 week 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 week 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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1 week ago |
ajc.com | Justin Toscano
Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return created a lot of hype and buzz around Truist Park this weekend – and rightfully so. Acuña’s first three games have lived up to expectations, if not exceeded them. Look past all that, though, and this weekend was another dud for the Braves. Disappointing? “I think so – because I kind of felt really good coming today (about) coming in, winning another series,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “So yeah, it kind of is.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. on what he needs to see from himself to know he's ready to rejoin the Braves after his rehab assignment: "Just stay ready for the fastball. That's it."
Spencer Strider’s sim game went well, pitching coach Rick Kranitz said. Kranny paid more attention to the action and life on the pitches than velocity. He was impressed with how Strider held his stuff through the simulated outing, especially in the fifth inning.
Spencer Strider's fastball has been 93-95 mph over the first two "innings" of this simulated game. I wouldn't read much into the velo in this sim game, unless it were way, way down.
