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sports8 days ago•23 min saved

Braves Eliminate Phillies in Wild Card; Kerr Shines as Philadelphia Faces Offseason Overhaul

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series on October 2, 2026, securing a spot in the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reliever Ray Kerr pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut, while Chris Sale closed the game. The Phillies, who have not won a playoff round since 2023, face significant roster and managerial questions, including the potential departure of interim manager Don Mattingly and the future of star Trea Turner.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#atlanta-braves #mlb-postseason #nl-wild-card-series

sports9 days ago•2 min saved

Braves and Phillies Deploy Unconventional Pitchers in Wild Card Showdown

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves faced severe pitching shortages in their winner-take-all National League Wild Card Series Game 3. Philadelphia opted for veteran starter Aaron Nola over ace Zack Wheeler, who was exhausted after securing the playoff spot. Atlanta countered with southpaw reliever Ray Kerr, who had not pitched in the majors since 2024. The Braves ultimately won the series 6-2, advancing to the NL Division Series.

via New York Post|

#aaron-nola #atlanta-braves #mlb

sports9 days ago•25 min saved

Braves Advance to NLDS After 6-2 Win Over Phillies in Wild Card Game 3

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in a winner-take-all Wild Card Series Game 3, advancing to the National League Division Series. The Braves, who had lost Game 2 despite a strong performance from Tyler Mahle, relied on a starting appearance by Ray Kerr and a strong bullpen to secure the victory. This marks the Braves' first win in a single-elimination game since 1996.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #mlb-postseason #philadelphia-phillies

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Braves Bolster Roster with Ray Kerr and Matt Carpenter Acquisitions"

The Atlanta Braves have acquired Matt Carpenter and Ray Kerr in a trade with the Padres, adding depth to their bullpen and addressing the need for quality depth after last year's injuries. The Braves continue to make moves that may seem odd individually but make sense collectively, taking on Carpenter's unwanted contract to acquire Kerr's upside and control.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #matt-carpenter #mlb

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Braves Bolster Roster with Ray Kerr and Matt Carpenter Acquisitions"

The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher Ray Kerr and DH Matt Carpenter from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league outfielder Drew Campbell, along with $1.5M. Kerr is expected to join the bullpen, while Carpenter's stint with the Braves is expected to be brief due to his subpar performance in 2023 and hefty salary. In other MLB news, Max Scherzer will miss the first half of 2024 due to back surgery, the Kansas City Royals signed Michael Wacha and Hunter Renfroe, the New York Mets are interested in Justin Turner, the Oakland A's signed Trevor Gott, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Edward Olivares, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a contract with Tyler Glasnow.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #matt-carpenter #mlb-news

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Braves Complete Trade for Matt Carpenter and Ray Kerr

The San Diego Padres have traded designated hitter Matt Carpenter, left-hander Ray Kerr, and cash considerations to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league outfielder Drew Campbell. Carpenter had a strong start to the 2022 season with the Yankees but struggled with the Padres, while Kerr has shown promise as a reliever. The Braves have a history of taking on undesirable contracts and may consider moving Carpenter in the future.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#braves #matt-carpenter #padres