<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MLB_Odds_Cardinals_vs._Braves_prediction_odds_and_pick_-_742022.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB Odds: Cardinals vs. Braves prediction, odds and pick – 7/4/2022</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-07-04T07:34:32-07:00">July 4th, 7:34am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-07-04T07:35:32-07:00">July 4th, 7:35am</time><address><a>RB Hayek</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/mlb/st.-louis-cardinals/" rel="noopener">St. Louis Cardinals</a> and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/mlb/atlanta-braves/" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a> will meet in an explosive showdown of NL contenders on the fourth of July. It’s time to continue our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/" rel="noopener">MLB odds coverage</a> with a Cardinals-Braves prediction and pick.</p><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FanDuel-1000.jpg"></figure><p>The Cardinals lost two of three to the Phillies this past weekend. St. Louis is 4-6 over 10 games. Overall, the Cardinals are 20-21 on the road in 2022. They have gone 4-6 over the past 10 road games. The Braves won two of three against the Cincinnati Reds. Also, they are 6-4 over 10 games. The Braves are 24-17 at home. Additionally, they have gone 7-3 over their last 10 home games. </p><p>The Cardinals and the Braves are meeting for the first time this year. The Braves won six of the seven meetings in 2021, including three of four at Truist Field. The Braves have won the season series for three consecutive seasons dating back to 2019 (the teams did not meet in 2020). Additionally, the Braves have won 14 of the 19 contests over those three years. </p><p>Dakota Hudson will take the mound for the Cardinals. Hudson is 6-4 with a 3.83 ERA in 2022. However, he pitched inconsistently in June, going 3-2 with a 4.58 ERA in six starts. Hudson is 2-3 with a 4.57 ERA in eight starts on the road. However, he is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA in two appearances (one start) against the Braves. Hudson allowed an earned run in each start. </p><p>Kyle Wright will go for the Braves. Wright is 9-4 with a 3.03 ERA. Likewise, he went 5-1 with a 3.52 ERA in six starts in June. Wright is 6-2 with a 3.21 ERA in nine starts at home. He has never faced the Cardinals. </p><p><a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener"><b><i>Courtesy of FanDuel</i></b></a><b><i>, here are the Cardinals-Braves odds:</i></b></p><h2><b>MLB odds: Cardinals-Braves Odds</b></h2><p>Cardinals: +1.5 (-126)</p><p>Braves: -1.5 (+105)</p><p>Over: 9.5 (-106)</p><p>Under: 9.5 (-114)</p><p><b><i>*Watch MLB Games LIVE with</i></b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener"> <b><i>fuboTV (click for free trial)</i></b></a></p><h2>Why The Cardinals Could Cover The Spread</h2><p>The Cardinals have two hitters that opposing pitchers fear. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado can carry the Cardinals on their backs. </p><p>Goldschmidt is batting .346 with 19 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 60 runs scored in 2022. However, his numbers are slightly lower on the road, where is batting .300 with four home runs, 23 RBIs, and 25 runs scored through 38 road games. Goldschmidt is batting .307 with nine home runs, 31 RBIs, and 31 runs scored through 61 career games against the Braves. Alternatively, he is only batting .234 with three home runs, 15 RBIs, and eight runs scored in 31 games played in Atlanta.</p><p>Arenado is batting .291 with 17 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 38 runs scored in 2022. Likewise, he is batting .293 with 10 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 21 runs scored through 39 road games. Arenado is batting .306 with nine home runs, 27 RBIs, and 25 runs scored through 44 games against Atlanta. However, he is batting .258 with five home runs, 12 RBIs, and 12 runs scored through 24 road games against the Braves. </p><p>The Cardinals will cover the spread if Hudson gives them six strong innings, allowing three or fewer runs. Additionally, Goldschmidt and Arenado need to both connect off Wright and force him into making mistakes early in the game. The Cardinals thrive off taking the early lead and will attempt to do it today. </p><h2>Why The Braves Could Cover The Spread</h2><p>The Braves have a few weapons of choice in their lineup, and none bring more fear than Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. </p><p>Albies is the leadoff hitter and is batting .244 with eight home runs, 33 RBIs, and 34 runs scored through 62 games. However, Albies is better at home, where he is batting .266 with four home runs, 25 RBIs, and 16 runs scored through 34 home games. Albies has struggled against the Cardinals, batting .238 with two home runs, 13 RBIs, and 13 runs scored through 22 games against St. Louis. Consequently. the numbers are worse at home, where he is batting .171 with a home run, four RBIs, and six runs scored through 1o games at Truist Park. </p><p>Riley is having a good season, batting .266 with 20 home runs, 48 RBIs, and 44 runs scored through 78 games in 2022. Likewise, he is batting .258 with 10 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 20 runs scored through 4o home games. Riley is batting .283 with two home runs, eight RBIs, and six runs scored through 12 games against the Cards. Additionally, he is batting .300 with one home run, four RBIs, and three runs scored in six home games against the Cardinals. </p><p>The Braves will cover the spread if Wright pitched a decent game. Likewise, Albies and Riley must produce for the Braves and put the clamps on any offense from Goldschmidt and Arenado. </p><h2>Final Cardinals-Braves Prediction &amp; Pick</h2><p>The Cardinals and Braves meet in what could be a playoff preview. It is a very realistic scenario, especially if the Cardinals end up winning the NL Central. The Braves have the advantage here, with the slightly better pitcher. The Cards will put up a fight but fall in the end. Pick the Braves to cover the spread. </p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Braves Prediction &amp; Pick: Braves: -1.5 (+105)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB Odds: Cardinals vs. Braves prediction, odds and pick – 7/4/2022

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/braves.jpg"></figure><h1>RUMOR: Braves emerging as top threat to steal Jacob deGrom from Mets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-07-02T18:21:56-07:00">July 2nd, 6:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-07-02T18:21:56-07:00">July 2nd, 6:21pm</time><address><a>Gerard Samillano</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Prior the start of the 2022 MLB season, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom made <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-jacob-degrom-drops-truth-bomb-future-in-new-york/">an interesting comment</a> about his future. deGrom immediately let everyone know that he will be opting out of his current contract once the season ends. Since then, there has been a constant string of rumors surrounding the star.</p><p>Amid all the chaos of the season, a new rumor emerged surrounding Jacob deGrom’s potentially new team. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1543331522887012356">ESPN’s Buster Olney</a>, there are rumblings that that the Mets star will be pursued by the Atlanta Braves.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">There is a perception in some corners of the industry that if Jacob deGrom follows through with what he said in the spring and opts out of his Mets' contract, the Braves will be the favorites to land him.</p><p>— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1543331522887012356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 2, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Braves went on a historic run last season that saw them win the World Series title. A big part of their success in the postseason was their pitching staff holding up against the best of the best. Adding Jacob deGrom to a rotation that already boasts the likes of Max Fried and Charlie Morton will solidify their spot on top of the division over the Mets.</p><p>The Mets are not going to let their long-time star go that easily, though, especially to a division rival. deGrom has also expressed his interest in staying with the team long-term despite planning to opt out. Perhaps the star is just looking to negotiate a better contract to stay in New York.</p><p>deGrom and the Mets have more things to worry about in the present, though. They still hold the top seed in the NL East for the time being. However, the Braves are hot on their heels, as the defending champs are slowly finding their form. The race between the two elite teams will likely go down to the wire.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

RUMOR: Braves emerging as top threat to steal Jacob deGrom from Mets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/braves-rumors-the-real-reason-why-atlanta-failed-to-replace-freddie-freeman-with-yankees-anthony-rizzo.jpg"></figure><h1>Rumor: The real reason why Braves failed to replace Freddie Freeman with Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-07-02T12:22:53-07:00">July 2nd, 12:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-07-03T17:47:19-07:00">July 3rd, 5:47pm</time><address><a>Steve Zavala</a>Steve is a freelance writer covering the world of sports for ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Braves had quite a hectic MLB free agency period, as they watched as first baseman Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a six-year deal.</p><p>Much has been talked about on where it went wrong in the contract discussions between the Braves and Freeman. Now, the <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/06/30/freddie-freeman-clearly-wanted-braves-return-over-dodgers-deal/" rel="noopener">New York Post’s Jon Heyman</a> has shared details on just how the five-time All-Star ended up taking his talents to the Dodgers.</p><p>Heyman noted that after the MLB lockout on March 12, Excel Sports Management, Freeman’s agency, called the Braves and provided them with a “couple counteroffers.” Talks eventually broke down on this matter, and the Braves then began to look for an immediate replacement for him.</p><p>As the Braves were thinking that Freeman was “close to a deal elsewhere,” they attempted to “engage” with Anthony Rizzo the next day. There was not much discussion between the Braves and Rizzo on a possible free agent agreement, as the team was told that the veteran first baseman “wanted to wait until after Freeman came off the board” to then sign with a team.</p><p>That is when the Braves then turned their attention to now-former Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, and a trade was later completed.</p><p>Rizzo did not end up waiting for Freeman to put pen to paper on a free agent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-delivers-honest-take-on-facing-braves-in-atlanta-for-first-time/" rel="noopener">deal</a>. Reports first surfaced on March 15 that Rizzo decided to re-sign with the New York Yankees, while Freeman reportedly reached an agreement with the Dodgers two days later.</p><p>Before the start of the lockout, the Braves reportedly looked for other first baseman options in the case that Freeman would elect to move to another team. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal <a href="https://theathletic.com/2995533/2021/12/03/rosenthal-labor-dispute-is-about-one-thing-freemans-destination-could-impact-olson-verlander-mystery-more-notes/" rel="noopener">noted</a> in December that the Braves “explored” the possibility of bringing in Rizzo.</p><p>Olson, Freeman, and Rizzo are all off to promising starts to the 2022 campaign. For one, Rizzo has slugged 21 home runs in 75 games played so far this year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rumor: The real reason why Braves failed to replace Freddie Freeman with Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Braves-vs.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB Odds: Braves vs. Reds prediction, odds and pick – 7/1/2022</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-07-01T09:32:54-07:00">July 1st, 9:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-07-01T09:35:51-07:00">July 1st, 9:35am</time><address><a>Griffin Conant</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The second-place Atlanta Braves will be eager to get back on track as they face off with their National League counterparts in the Cincinnati Reds on Friday evening. Join us for our  <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/" rel="noopener">MLB odds series</a>, where our Braves-Reds prediction and pick will be revealed for all to see.</p><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FanDuel-1000.jpg"></figure><p>After getting pounded by Philadelphia 14-4 0n Thursday, the Braves can take a breath of fresh air with their ace LHP Max Fried taking the mound. Through 15 starts total, Fried is an impressive 7-2 with the 15th best ERA in the league at 2.77. Now at 44-33, this upcoming Fourth of July weekend series against the Reds could be exactly what the doctor ordered to inch even closer to the Mets’ season-long division lead in the NL East.</p><p>With one of the worst records in all of the sport, the Reds simply must do whatever it takes to start coming out victorious or else their season will quickly be over in the month of July. Tasked with starting the series off right for the Reds will be the lefty Mike Minor, who is 1-4 with a ghastly 7.74 ERA in his five games started.</p><p><a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener"><b><i>Courtesy of FanDuel</i></b></a><b><i>, here are the Braves-Reds</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>MLB odds.</i></b></p><h2><b>MLB odds</b><b>: Braves-Reds Odds</b></h2><p>Atlanta Braves: -1.5 (-160)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds: +1.5 (+132)</p><p>Over: 9.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 9.5 (-110)</p><p><b><i>*Watch MLB Games LIVE with</i></b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408"> <b><i>fuboTV (click for free trial)</i></b><b><i><br></i></b></a></p><h2><b>Why The Braves Could Cover the Spread</b> </h2><p>Six days have gone by since the departure of star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr, as the Braves slugger could be making a return to the lineup after leaving the game last Saturday due to injury after fouling off a ball off of his foot.</p><p>The tough outing against the Phillies yesterday signaled the conclusion of a ten-game stretch versus teams with records above .500 in which the Braves went 6-4 overall. While the Braves have only been 18-18 against squads with winning marks, they have thrived when matched up with lesser teams with a 26-15 overall record. With the lowly Reds on tap for the defending champs, Atlanta has the opportunity to impose their will in dominating fashion on Friday.</p><p>With the seventh-most runs in baseball and the top slugging percentage at .439, Atlanta also shuts teams down with their extreme efficiency from the mound. An extremely lethal 3.82 ERA is a good place to start, as the Braves have also compiled 29 quality starts from starters to take the pressure off of the bullpen.</p><p>Not many hurlers can spin it like Max Fried can, as the 28-year-old is making the case to be an NL Cy Young candidate with his squad eleven games above the .500 mark. If there is a downside, Fried has scuffled against the Reds throughout his career including getting roughed up in his first start of the year when he allowed five earned runs off eight hits in a loss back on Apr. 7th. Fried is 1-2 with a 6.39 ERA in four appearances.</p><h2><b>Why The Reds Could Cover the Spread</b> </h2><p>Losers in 10 of their previous 13 outings, the Reds need all the good fortune they can get in this one. After winning back-to-back matchups against the Giants and Cubs, Cincinnati went on to implode by giving up 23 runs in their last 18 innings played at Wrigley Field. Sitting in the cellar of the NL Central and now 16.5 games back of the division lead, the 2022 season has simply been disastrous for this once-proud franchise. Nevertheless, the sun rises on a new day filled with promise and endless possibilities. The Reds certainly must like the sound of that. Can the Reds get their season turned around before it’s too late or is 2022 already a lost cause?</p><p>While Cincinnati as a whole has played pretty poorly this season, their hitting numbers suggest that they are a middle-of-the-road team in finding ways to cross the plate. 75 games into the campaign, the Reds have generated the 15th-most runs with 329 total and have been led by third-baseman Brandon Drury statistically. Drury has certainly rejuvenated some into his bat in 2o22 with a .274 average, 16 home runs, and 40 RBIs.</p><p>The Reds have been dreadful from the rubber through their first few months of the regular season, and if they can avoid shooting themselves in the foot, then bettors giving the Reds an outside shot in this one doesn’t sound so crazy after all.  The Reds will be desperate for lefty Mike Minor to show flashes of what he was able to accomplish a few short seasons ago as a Texas Ranger. Squaring off with his former team in the Braves, Minor may have an added dimension of motivation in this one as he gets ready to start things off on the hill for Cincinnati.</p><h2><b>Final Braves-Reds Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Call me crazy, but with both sides coming off shaky outings, the Reds may give the Braves a run for their money in this one. This matchup certainly is slightly more meaningful for Minor, and with the scorching hot CF Nick Senzel going 11-23 in his last seven games, there are a few paths to covering the spread against the defending champions on Friday.</p><p><b>Final Braves-Reds Pick: Reds +1.5 (+132) </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB Odds: Braves vs. Reds prediction, odds and pick – 7/1/2022

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Fans were fearing the worst, especially when they saw the slugger entering the clubhouse on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/braves-news-ronald-acuna-jr-provides-update-on-foot-injury-after-using-medical-scooter-to-game/">medical scooter</a>.</p><p>However, while Acuna was unable to put any weight on his foot, the X-Rays came back negative, allowing Braves fans everywhere to breathe a sigh of relief. They have even more reason to be relieved. Acuna is expected to return to the Braves lineup for their series against the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Betts and Acuña Jr. 🔙 🔜?<a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@jonmorosi</a> has the latest on the returns of the two NL superstar outfielders.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBCentral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#MLBCentral</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenShehadi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@LaurenShehadi</a> <a href="https://t.co/SfMkHEqZdN" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/SfMkHEqZdN</a></p><p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1542865829888491520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 1, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Acuna tested his foot on Thursday and was technically available off the bench for the team during their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves skipper said that Acuna is “likely” to return Friday against the Reds.</p><p>That’s excellent news for Atlanta. Acuna, who returned this year after a season-ending knee injury last year, has been in and out of the lineup with groin and knee ailments.</p><p>Still, he’s been excellent, as per usual. Acuna has posted a .281/.372/.455 slash line with seven homers, 18 RBI, 28 runs scored and 13 stolen bases.</p><p>Braves fans know how great he is, as they made Acuna the <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/ronald-acu%C3%B1a-jr-voted-as-all-star-game-starter-after-receiving-the-most-votes-in-the-nl/ar-AAZ4gSI">National League’s leading vote-getter</a> for the All-Star game, despite the fact that he’s played just 43 contests.</p><p>Now, it appears he’ll be back against the Reds, with the All-Star game around the corner on July 19.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. return imminent ahead of series vs. Reds

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Braves-Casey-Motter-Braves-announcer-Braves-Truist-Park.jpg"></figure><h1>Casey Motter, known as voice of Braves, passes away at age 53</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-07-01T05:37:17-07:00">July 1st, 5:37am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-07-01T05:37:17-07:00">July 1st, 5:37am</time><address><a>Tim Capurso</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Braves received some tragic <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-the-real-reason-freddie-freeman-fired-his-agent-after-leaving-braves/">news</a> on Thursday evening. Longtime public address announcer Casey Motter, affectionately known as the ‘Voice of Truist Park’, has passed away suddenly at the age of 53, per Gabriel Burns and Justin Toscano of the <a href="https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-public-address-announcer-casey-motter-dies/LNZLVWA65REERIH3PBOAPFHEZY/?amp;ecmp=cobb&amp;amp">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>.</p><blockquote>Casey Motter, the Braves’ public address announcer since 2007, died Wednesday, the team announced Thursday.</blockquote><p>No cause of death is known at this time. Motter had been in the role as the Braves’ public address announcer since 2007. A native of Smyrna, Georgia, Motter got his feet wet as a PA announcer for his son’s youth football games.</p><p>Then-Braves general manager Frank Wren heard Motter at one of the games and asked him to audition for the role with the team. A lifelong Braves fan, Motter’s death is heartbreaking news for the players, fans and Atlanta community.</p><p>Braves first baseman Matt Olson, who grew up a fan of the team, spoke about the terrible news, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.</p><blockquote>“Atlanta has always been a good place as far as the gameday experience. I only was a fan at Turner. It’s always been a place that cares about the fan experience and does it the right way and keeps fans engaged. It’s a sad, sad thing.”</blockquote><p>Motter <i>was </i>a part of the Braves fan experience. He made coming to Truist Park a genuine fan experience. Braves manager Brian Snitker said it best.</p><blockquote>“You get used to it every night,” Snitker said. “‘Helloooo baseball fans!’ … He’ll be missed, that’s for sure.”</blockquote><p>Snitker is absolutely right. Motter, the ‘Voice of Truist Park’, will be missed by the Braves and their fans. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Casey Motter, known as voice of Braves, passes away at age 53

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Close wasn’t done there, though. Now, he’s coming for the Braves, who he blasted in a statement on Thursday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Agent Casey Close is accusing the Atlanta Braves of creating a "false narrative" around Freddie Freeman's departure from the organization. Close also said that he communicated all offers from the Braves to Freeman.</p><p>The full statement from Close to ESPN: <a href="https://t.co/jGD246JG9b" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/jGD246JG9b</a></p><p>— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1542605317443387395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">June 30, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><blockquote>“I will not stand by as the circumstances surrounding Freddie Freeman’s departure from Atlanta are mischaracterized. Since March, the Braves have fostered a narrative about the negotiations which, stated plainly, is false.”</blockquote><p>Those are some of Close’s words in an indictment of the Braves and their characterization of Freeman’s free agency departure. Freeman’s agent was fired during the Dodgers’ series against the Braves this past weekend.</p><p>The Athletic reported that Freeman made the move so as not to allow Close’s employer, Excel, to trumpet his <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-braves-freddie-freeman-should-we-feel-bad">lucrative deal</a>. Then, Gottlieb sent out a tweet saying that Close withheld the Braves’ final offer from Freeman, which the agent vehemently denied.</p><p>Freeman was a fan favorite in Atlanta after spending 12 seasons there and winning a World Series in 2021. There was a sense from many that the Braves were going to eventually pull through and agree to a contract, though after much hemming and hawing, he ended up in a Dodgers uniform.</p><p>It’s possible that both Close and the Braves share the blame for the situation. Ultimately, it’s just unfortunate how Freeman’s excellent tenure with the club came to an end.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman’s former agent Casey Close blasts Braves in statement

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/MLB_Odds_Braves_vs._Phillies_prediction_odds_and_pick_-_6302022.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB Odds: Braves vs. Phillies prediction, odds and pick – 6/30/2022</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-06-30T07:28:27-07:00">June 30th, 7:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-06-30T07:28:50-07:00">June 30th, 7:28am</time><address><a>RB Hayek</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/mlb/atlanta-braves/" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a> will attempt to sweep the three-game series against the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/" rel="noopener">Philadelphia Phillies</a> as the NL East rivals meet in the finale at Citizens Bank Park. It’s time to continue our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/" rel="noopener">MLB odds coverage</a> with a Braves-Phillies prediction and pick.</p><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FanDuel-1000.jpg"></figure><p>The Braves defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday. It did not start well for them, as the Phillies got the first shot in. Rhys Hoskins smacked a solo shot to left field for a home run. It was his 14th in 2022, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead. The Braves led 2-1 when Adam Duvall came to the plate in the seventh. Next, Duvall hammered a shot down the left-field line for a solo home run. It was his ninth in 2022, giving the Braves a 3-1 lead. Michael Harris Jr. then clipped an RBI single to center for more insurance, and the Braves went on to win 4-1. </p><p>The Braves are 44-32 and in second place in the NL East. Meanwhile, the Phillies are 39-37 and in third place. The Braves are 2-0 on the road against the Phillies this year. Alternatively, they are 12-17 on the road since 2019. The Phillies are 0-2 since Bryce Harper injured himself, and 4-8 overall without him this year. </p><p><a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener"><b><i>Courtesy of FanDuel</i></b></a><b><i>, here are the Braves-Phillies odds:</i></b></p><h2><b>MLB odds: Braves-Phillies Odds</b> </h2><p>Braves: +1.5 (-170)</p><p>Phillies: -1.5 (+140)</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-110)</p><p><b><i>*Watch MLB Games LIVE with</i></b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener"> <b><i>fuboTV (click for free trial)</i></b></a></p><h2>Why The Braves Could Cover The Spread</h2><p>The Braves are rolling with Ian Anderson on the hill. Anderson is 6-4 with a 4.60 ERA in 2022. He lasted just four innings in his last start, allowing four earned runs on six hits with one home run, four walks, and six strikeouts. Anderson has thrown six innings in three of his previous five starts. However, he has also gone less than five innings in two of five starts. Anderson is somehow 3-1 despite a 5.06 ERA in five starts in June, as his teammates are providing him with run support. He is 1-0 with a 3.07 ERA in five starts against the Phillies in his career. Likewise, he is 0-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two career starts on the road against the Phillies, so he enjoys pitching at Citizens Bank Park. </p><p>Matt Olson is one of the better additions in the game for the Braves. He also is killing the Phillies, batting .409 with three home runs, three RBIs, and five runs scored through six games against Philadelphia. Likewise, he is batting .353 with six home runs, seven RBIs, and eight runs scored through nine games. Olson has done plenty of damage in limited action against the Phillies and is a significant key to victory. </p><p>Marcell Ozuna has not had the same success against the Phillies in 2022. He is batting .211 with a run scored through five games this year. However, Ozuna is batting .271 with 17 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 59 runs scored through 113 games against the Phillies. He has done well throughout his career against Philadelphia and is looking to replicate that success.</p><p>Travis d’Arnaud is also slumping against the Phillies, batting .200 with one home run and two RBIs in five games against the divisional rival. Likewise, he is batting .266 with 12 home runs and 43 RBIs through 86 games against the Phillies.</p><p>The Braves will cover the spread if Anderson can give them a great performance. Likewise, he may need some run support from his teammates to finish June strongly. It helps that he does not have to face Harper. </p><h2>Why The Phillies Could Cover The Spread</h2><p>The Phillies are going with Aaron Nola on the hill today. Nola is 4-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 2022. He went seven innings in his last start, allowing one earned run on seven hits with 10 strikeouts. Nola is 2-1 with a 2.00 ERA in five June starts. However, he also is 2-1 with a 4.10 ERA in seven starts at home in 2022. Nola must find a way to pitch better in front of his fans and hopes to replicate his success against the Braves. </p><p>Nola tossed 8 1/3 innings in a road start against the Braves earlier this season, allowing one earned run on five hits with 10 strikeouts. He is 13-8 with a 3.21 ERA in 26 starts against the Braves. Likewise, he is 9-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 13 starts at Citizens Bank Park. </p><p>Rhys Hoskins and Kyle Schwarber are the biggest weapons left with Harper out. Hoskins is batting .250 with one home run, four RBIs and one run scored in six games against the Braves. He is hitting .223 with 11 home runs, 38 RBIs, and 40 runs scored through 76 career games. Schwarber has struggled against Atlanta, hitting .105 with one home run and one RBI through six games against the Braves. Likewise, he is batting .167 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and 18 runs scored through 37 games against Atlanta. </p><p>The Phillies need a dominant start from Nola to cover the spread. Additionally, they need Hoskins and Schwarber to pick up the slack and carry the team in Harper’s absence. </p><h2>Final Braves-Phillies Prediction &amp; Pick</h2><p>The Braves are the better team but have a bad pitcher on the hill. However, the Phillies have the better pitcher but also are without Harper. Nola’s dominance gives the Phillies the edge. The game has a 4-2 feel to it than anything, and a big Schwarber home run could send it in that direction. </p><p><b>Final Braves-Phillies Prediction &amp; Pick: Phillies: -1.5 (+140)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB Odds: Braves vs. Phillies prediction, odds and pick – 6/30/2022

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The real reason Freddie Freeman fired his agent after leaving Braves for Dodgers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/MLB_Odds_Braves_vs._Phillies_prediction_odds_and_pick_-_6292022.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB Odds: Braves vs. Phillies prediction, odds, pick – 6/29/2022</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-06-29T13:42:56-07:00">June 29th, 1:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-06-29T13:43:58-07:00">June 29th, 1:43pm</time><address><a>Matthew Zemek</a>Matt Zemek has written for various sports websites and publications since 2001. He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Check out our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/" rel="noopener">MLB odds series</a> for our Braves Phillies prediction and pick.</p><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FanDuel-1000.jpg"></figure><p><br>Kyle Wright gets the call for the Braves, while Ranger Suarez takes the bump for the Phillies.</p><p>Kyle Wright has a 3.18 ERA, which is quite respectable. However, he has regressed over the course of this season. He had a 1.13 ERA at the end of April. Since then, his ERA has been very close to four runs. Wright has a 4.02 ERA in his last five starts, encompassing 31 1/3 innings pitched. He is 4-1 in those last five starts because the Braves have scored five or more runs in three of those games. Wright has allowed 21 hits in his last two starts, covering 11 1/3 innings. He has allowed 10 or more hits in each of his last two starts. This is an important game for Wright, beyond the reality that it’s an important game for the Braves as they try to solidify their wild card position and gain ground on the Mets in the National League East.</p><p>Ranger Suarez is improving as a starting pitcher for the Phillies. He has a 4.23 ERA, but don’t let that unimpressive number prevent you from seeing that Suarez is evolving. He posted a 4.42 ERA in April, a 4.85 ERA in May, and it seemed his season was going nowhere. However, his June ERA is just 3.33. Notably, Suarez has produced two starts this month in which he went at least seven innings and did not give up more than two runs. On a staff with Zack Wheeler and Kyle Gibson, Suarez is eating up more innings and placing even less of a strain on the Philadelphia bullpen, which is one of the key weaknesses of this team. If Suarez can become even more consistent and regularly pitch seven innings per start, the Phillies’ wild card odds will increase.</p><p><a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener"><b><i>Courtesy of FanDuel</i></b></a><b><i>, here are the Braves-Phillies</i></b><b><i> MLB odds.</i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds</b><b>: Braves-Phillies Odds</b></h2><p>Atlanta Braves: -1.5 (+116)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies: +1.5 (-140)</p><p>Over: 9 (-105)</p><p>Under: 9 (-115)</p><p><b><i>*Watch MLB Games LIVE with</i></b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408"> <b><i>fuboTV (click for free trial)</i></b><b><i><br></i></b></a></p><h2><b>Why The Braves Could Cover the Spread</b></h2><p>The Bryce Harper injury is a very big deal for the Phillies. Not having that bat in the lineup matters. It enables opposing teams to pitch around the other quality hitters at the top of the Philadelphia batting order. Kyle Wright has not been dominant this season, but he has a high ceiling and can very realistically turn on the jets as we get into July and the weeks just before the All-Star break. Ranger Suarez is a solid pitcher, but there are still questions about his consistency from one start to the next. The Braves won on Tuesday night in Philadelphia and will come to the ballyard very confident in their ability to handle their N.L. East rival.</p><h2><b>Why The Phillies Could Cover the Spread</b></h2><p>After losing on Tuesday, the Phils are going to be highly motivated to bounce back and win this game on Wednesday. Ranger Suarez has clearly evolved as a pitcher. If he continues to improve, and he demonstrates that he can stack together strong starts, Philadelphia becomes a much better team. Given Kyle Wright’s recent wobbles and his four-run ERA in the month of June, the Phillies have to be optimistic about the dynamics of this pitching matchup.</p><h2><b>Final Braves-Phillies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Phillies face a very urgent moment in this game, and they have a pitcher, Suarez, who is getting better at the right time. Take the Phillies.</p><p><b>Final Braves-Phillies Prediction &amp; Pick: Phillies +1.5</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB Odds: Braves vs. Phillies prediction, odds, pick – 6/29/2022

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It was Freeman’s first time facing his former team at Truist Park since leaving the Braves in the offseason. After Freeman’s weekend back in Atlanta, the Dodgers’ star surprisingly fired his agent and then released a statement to break his silence on the matter, <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbbowman/status/1541860794761093122">via Mark Bowman.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Freddie Freeman’s statement:</p><p>Last weekend in Atlanta was a very emotional time for me and my family. I am working through some issues with my longtime agents at Excel. My representation remains a fluid situation and I will update if needed.</p><p>— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbbowman/status/1541860794761093122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">June 28, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In his statement, Freeman admitted that the weekend in Atlanta was emotional for both him and his family. He explained that his representation status “remains fluid” and he’ll provide an additional update on the situation later on down the line, if need be.</p><p>Among the notable storylines during the offseason was the fact that Freeman and the Braves could part ways after winning the World Series the season prior. While details of their contract negotiations were never made public, the Braves ended up trading for Matt Olson and letting Freeman walk to LA.</p><p>The timing of all this certainly begs the question as to whether it was Freeman who truly wanted to leave Atlanta. Firing his agent right after returning home to Atlanta for a three-game series is certainly intriguing, perhaps suggesting Freeman wasn’t happy with how things played out in the offseason.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Freddie Freeman firing his agent should be the least shocking baseball news of the year. It was clear long ago that he didn't want to be anywhere other than Atlanta. His agent overplayed his hand, Chipper Jones tried to tell Freddie, and Freddie didn't listen. <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@Braves</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#ForTheA</a> <a href="https://t.co/V5A8e0H4Aq" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/V5A8e0H4Aq</a></p><p>— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarrettSallee/status/1541848340211662855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">June 28, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p> </p><p>While he’s committed to the project in Los Angeles for the long haul, having signed a six-year deal with the club in the offseason, his actions of late just prove that Atlanta and the Braves will forever hold a place in his heart. After firing his agent, Freeman felt he needed to clear the air, though he didn’t really offer too much explanation into his decision to move on from Excel.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman breaks silence on firing agent amid Braves drama

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/freeman-agent.jpeg"></figure><h1>Freddie Freeman cuts the cord with agent after Dodgers, Braves offseason fiasco</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2022-06-28T12:01:50-07:00">June 28th, 12:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2022-06-28T12:11:06-07:00">June 28th, 12:11pm</time><address><a href="https://joeymistretta.wordpress.com">Joey Mistretta</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fired his agent on Tuesday in a surprising development, via <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1541845086841049091">ESPN’s Buster Olney</a>. According to Olney, Freeman had previously told friends he was upset how free agent negotiations transpired over the offseason. The former Atlanta Braves star ultimately <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-is-taking-his-talents-to-la-and-joining-the-dodgers/">signed a 6-year, $162 million dollar contract</a> with LA. But the money didn’t stop Freeman from feeling frustrated with how everything panned out.</p><p>Initially, the first baseman felt as if the Braves short-changed him in free agency. But after speaking to Atlanta’s GM he moved past any lingering tension with the team.</p><p>The decision to fire his agent came right after the Dodgers-Braves series over this past weekend… which also happened to be Freddie Freeman’s first return to Atlanta. Freeman was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-freddie-freemans-emotional-reaction-to-braves-homecoming/">emotional in media interviews when discussing his time with the Braves</a>. Many believed his emotion was purely a product of nostalgia. But it now seems as if part of it was a product of anger with his agent. One has to wonder if he wishes he never left Atlanta.</p><p>But fear not Dodgers fans, as Freeman is under contract for the next 6 years. Nonetheless, there seems to be a developing story here. It isn’t that often agents get fired after inking their client to a multi-year, nine-figure contract.</p><p>Freddie Freeman is currently listed as self-represented according to Olney. And it may stay that way for the foreseeable future based on an <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1541851349930983426">update from MLB insider John Heyman.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Email sent by union Sunday to baseball agents:</p><p>Please Do Not Contact Freddie Freeman</p><p>To All Agents,</p><p>Freddie Freeman has requested not to be contacted by any Agents …</p><p>(This email is often sent when a player changes agents, and <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@Buster_ESPN</a> reports Freeman is changing agents)</p><p>— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1541851349930983426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">June 28, 2022</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>It would not be shocking if more details are revealed in the near future in reference to Freddie Freeman’s 2022 free agency.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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