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The show continues to go on for Michael Harris and the Atlanta Braves, who rolled to their third straight shutout win after blanking the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Friday night. Harris recorded four hits in the first six innings of the contest, and ended up a home run shy of the cycle by grounding […]

Spencer Strider entered the Atlanta Braves’ record books Friday night. Spencer Strider was outstanding in the Braves’ 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit and one walk while recording 10 strikeouts in seven shutout innings. Strider joined John Smoltz as the only other Braves pitcher to have at least 10 double-digit […]

Since the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves don’t look as invincible as they previously did. They have a record of 10-11 since then and are currently riding a three-game losing streak. Spencer Strider just had one of his worst games ever in a 7-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Strider said that his outing, in […]

Spencer Strider’s young career with the Atlanta Braves is off to an excellent start. However, even the best players have their off days. In Monday’s start vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, Strider lasted just 2 2/3 innings and gave up six earned runs while striking out just three batters. He reached new career lows in innings […]

Spencer Strider is the current favorite to win the NL Cy Young. But Blake Snell is making a case for winning the NL Cy Young over Strider and Zac Gallen with his recent stretch of excellent performances. The NL Cy Young race is heating up, with Strider leading Snell and Gallen, according to the latest […]

Is there anything the Atlanta Braves could do wrong? The Braves are beginning to run away with the NL East, as their 68-37 record gives them an 11-game cushion over second-place team Philadelphia Phillies. And they simply cannot stop winning, defeating playoff hopeful Los Angeles Angels, 6-1, on the back of a monster night from […]

The Atlanta Braves still have the best record in MLB, though the team isn’t playing its best baseball at the moment. Spencer Strider got the start in the Braves’ 5-3 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. It marked Atlanta’s seventh loss in 10 games and the third straight start in which Spencer Strider […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider continues to be a strikeout machine on the mound in the 2023 MLB regular season. The 23-year-old punchout artist added 10 more strikeouts to his total this season with another sterling performance in his final start of July. With that, he’s joined an extremely exclusive group of 25-year-old hurlers who […]

Admittedly, we get a little caught up in strikeouts in the modern game of baseball. ERA can sometimes be minimized in favor of whiff rate and velocity, as it is far too easy to undervalue ground ball pitchers who put zeros on the scoreboard. It is difficult, however, not to get swept up in the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen had a very strong first half of the MLB season. His numbers are good enough that he has beaten out Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider for the nod as the NL starter for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Gallen certainly earns the nod, as his numbers […]

Being a catcher is hard work. The catcher is arguably the hardest defensive position in baseball. You’re tasked with calling pitches against at least nine different batters, all with different styles. You are also responsible for preventing players from scoring runs and stealing bases. A catcher who is great defensively and is a monster at […]

Spencer Strider continues to make big strides for the Atlanta Braves. The star righty had a stellar rookie season in 2022, and yet he’s been better this year. Strider, a serious candidate for the Cy Young award, was asked about the improvements he made this year. The ace pitcher noted three particular changes that fueled […]

Who’s going to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League? Atlanta Braves pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder both would have strong chances. However, Elder will not pitch in the game since he’s scheduled start Sunday’s Braves contest. Strider is starting Saturday, and likely won’t pitch in the game as a result, per […]

The Atlanta Braves’ three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians might’ve meant more to Spencer Strider than any player. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Strider had dreams of being part of a major-league game in the Guardinas’ home stadium when he was growing. Although his turn in the rotation didn’t come up in Cleveland, the Braves’ […]

For the Atlanta Braves, the magic number is currently eight. They have the best record in all of MLB right now after increasing their winning streak to eight. Led by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic production, Atlanta is dominating right now and looks poised to compete for another World Series. The Braves will also be sending […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has been a force on the mound, especially of late. In his most recent appearance, he torched the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 victory on Monday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball while giving up just three hits and striking out 10 batters. With another sterling start, Strider just reached […]

Strikeouts are King in the MLB! Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out the best strikeout prop bets for Monday night. There is not a big slate of games going on in the MLB, but there is some real pitching talent on display. Of the 12 starting pitchers on Monday night, eight […]

If there’s one thing Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker knows about, it’s patience. With almost 50 years of experience within the Braves organization, Snitker has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to his players, particularly during times of struggle. This patient approach has played a crucial role in the success of several key players, including Spencer Strider, […]

When it comes to baseball advice, Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider holds his wife Maggie’s words in high regard, even despite a somewhat limited knowledge of the game overall. Reflecting on his struggles throughout the season, Strider revealed that Maggie’s advice had nothing to do with the technical aspects of pitching. Having known him for […]

Spencer Strider is dealing for the Atlanta Braves. After two rough starts, Strider is starting to get back on track and remains one of the best strikeout machines among starting pitchers. Strider’s most recent start against the Philadelphia Phillies was very good. His performance in the 4-2 road win was extra helpful because it came […]

Tuesday night was a significant occasion for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider in multiple ways. Not only did it mark the first time he battled the Philadelphia Phillies since the divisional foe lit him up in the 2022 National league Division Series; it was also a historic outing. Strider struck out nine batters in […]

The Detroit Tigers currently reside in fourth place in a weak AL Central. Fans of one of baseball’s most celebrated franchises are doing their best to find a silver lining amidst the losing. One such moment occurred on Wednesday afternoon as 40-year-old Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera finally got “off the schneid” against one of MLB’s […]

The NL CY Young race is starting to heat up and it looks like it will be close all season long. While Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was the favorite to take home the award, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen recently jumped him for the best odds in the National League, via FanDuel. Zac Gallen […]

The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen played a pivotal role in their 2021 World Series run. In 2023, however, Atlanta’s bullpen has been fairly mediocre. On the other hand, Spencer Strider and the starting rotation have performed especially well despite Max Fried’s injury. The Braves’ starting rotation currently leads the National League in ERA, while the bullpen […]

The Atlanta Braves have as talented a roster as any team in Major League Baseball this season. No player may be quite as talented as Ronald Acuna.  This season’s frontrunner for NL MVP, Acuna has a 1.050 OPS with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. The Braves are atop the NL East with a […]

Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy are getting along just fine as members of the Atlanta Braves. Strider even revealed just how close he’s gotten to Murphy, with each seemingly becoming the best of friends. “When we’re not talking about baseball, we’re usually talking about something ridiculous. I appreciate his sense of humor. I feel like […]

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has emerged as the latest favorite for the NL Cy Young Award according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Gallen is listed at +190 odds to win the award, overtaking Atlanta Braves star Spencer Strider, who now sits at +260. There is a massive dropoff after those two, with a pair of Los […]

Spencer Strider is establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. He displayed signs of stardom last year, and is continuing to dominate the competition in 2023. The Atlanta Braves’ young hurler is currently doing something on the mound that will excite every pitching coach around the world, per Yahoo Sports’ Zach Crizer […]

Baseball fans rejoice, we are just one day away from MLB Opening Day! A brand new season is among us but before we get started, let’s see who could potentially be the strikeout leader for this season. With that said, let’s take a look at our MLB Odds series for our 2023 regular season strikeout […]

The Major League Baseball season is just around the corner, so is time to take a look at some of the best pitchers in baseball. This will continue our MLB Odds series with a National League Cy Young prediction and pick. Sandy Alcantara took home the award last season after an incredible year. The runner-ups […]

Sporting a righteous mustache and a big personality to match, it is easy to not fully appreciate the greatness of Spencer Strider’s fastball. His Atlanta Braves teammates know firsthand how dominant the young starting pitcher can be when he is firing the heater at full force. “Probably the best fastball I’ve ever seen in person,” […]

Atlanta Braves’ SP Spencer Strider is changing his jersey number from No. 65 to No. 99, per David O’Brien. O’Brien revealed the underlying reason for Strider’s number change. “#Braves’ Spencer Strider switched from No. 65 to No. 99. Nothing to do with his average fastball velo — ‘That was 98.2, so it wouldn’t be accurate’ — […]

The Atlanta Braves, by and large, have had a successful 2022 season even if they saw their World Series repeat bid come to a screeching halt against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Braves remain well-positioned to compete for the foreseeable future, especially with rookies such as Michael Harris and Spencer Strider already proving […]

The Atlanta Braves are primed and ready to defend their World Series crown in the postseason. After dropping Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies, they tied it up to even the NLDS at 1-1. Now, as the series shifts to Philadelphia, Atlanta needs their best arms and bats to be ready. That includes one Spencer […]

The Atlanta Braves head on the road for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday with the series tied 1-1. Manager Brian Snitker has yet to name his starting pitcher for the contest but made it very clear NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner Spencer Strider will pitch at some point. […]

The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves begin their title defense with a matchup against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Braves earned the second seed in the National League with a 101-61 record, while the Phillies earned the sixth seed and upset the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Round. […]

Spencer Strider is set to remain in Atlanta with the Braves for the long-term after inking an extension ahead of the NLDS. But will Strider, who’s battling an oblique injury, be ready to help the Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB playoffs? Manager Brian Snitker recently revealed that Strider threw over the weekend […]

The Atlanta Braves have locked up yet another important piece of their young core. Following an electrifying rookie season, Spencer Strider became the latest recipient of a huge extension, after inking a six-year, $75 million contract extension to stay with the Braves, with a club option that could push his total earnings to $92 million […]

Spencer Strider was placed on the IL on Saturday by the Atlanta Braves. The potential NL Rookie of the Year is dealing with an oblique injury and his timetable is unclear. Nevertheless, the Braves are in the midst of an NL East division race with the New York Mets. But can Atlanta survive without Spencer Strider? […]