Braves pitcher Charlie Morton gets standing ovation after potential final MLB start
Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton got a standing ovation after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what was potentially his final MLB appearance during Sunday’s season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 41-year-old Morton, who debuted with the Braves in 2008, was signed by the team on Sept. 22 after being designated for assignment and released by the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 21. The Braves announced on Thursday that Morton would be the starter for Sunday’s finale, followed by left-hander Chris Sale.
Charlie Morton will start series finale for Atlanta Braves
Ol’ Uncle Charlie will end his career in a Braves uniform and he’ll even make an appearance on the mound, to boot.
Ha-Seong Kim homers and drives in 2 runs as Braves beat slumping Tigers, 6-2
Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in two runs as the Atlanta Braves won their eighth straight game with a 6-2 win over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Tigers went 0-6 on their last homestand of the season, losing by a combined score of 36-14. Spencer Strider (7-13) pitched five scoreless innings, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out six.
Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet opens up about getting the best of Aaron Judge
Garrett Crochet shared insights after outdueling Aaron Judge, leading the Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the Yankees.
Chicago Cubs swipe 6 bases in 3 games: 3 takeaways from the series win over the Atlanta Braves
The Chicago Cubs’ 14 steals in September lead the majors.
MLB power rankings: Yankees climb back into race for AL East title
How Yankees suddenly got back into contention for American League East title.
Braves News Chris Sale Shines While Atlanta’s Core Gets Surprising Rating and More Shocking Updates
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
Braves’ Chris Sale reacts to successful injury return after ‘no fun’ absence
Reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale returns from injury with nine strikeouts, but the Braves fall 3-2 against the Phillies.
Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle receives legendary comparison from Pirates star Andrew McCutchen: “He has electric stuff”
Tolle is getting comparison’s to the last great ace the Sox had before Crochet.