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Braves News: Ramón Laureano activated, rainout in Atlanta, and more
The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that outfielder Ramón Laureano was reinstated from the injured list.
The #Braves today reinstated OF Ramón Laureano from the injured list.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 19, 2024
Laureano had been on the injured list since July 10 due to an oblique injury.
30-year-old Laureano joined the Braves in May on a minor league contract. He has since appeared in 11 big league games, logging nine hits to accompany his .257 average.
More Braves News:
Heavy rain in Atlanta forced the postponement of Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is scheduled to be made up today in the form of a doubleheader.
The Braves signed first round pick Cam Caminiti. The LSU commit joins the Braves on a $3.5M bonus.
It was another slow day on the farm with just two affiliates in action. More in the minor league recap.
Brian Snitker has nearly 700 career wins, and perseverance is the best way to describe it.
The latest episode of Battery Power TV previews the second half, recaps the draft class, and more.
David O’Brien of the Athletic discusses Spencer Schwellenbach’s progress during his time in the big leagues.
Ian Anderson is set to make a rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday night.
MLB News:
The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to an $8.95M deal with first overall pick Travis Bazzana. The Oregon State alum was Cleveland’s first No. 1 pick in franchise history.
The Washington Nationals reinstated left-hander Jose A. Ferrer from the 60-day injured list. To open a spot on the active roster, the club optioned right-hander Amos Willingham. The club also signed first round pick Seaver King.
Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will undergo UCL surgery and miss the remainder of the season. It has not been decided if the procedure will be a full Tommy John.
The Colorado Rockies officially signed third overall pick Charlie Condon on a $9.25M signing bonus. It ties Chase Burns for the largest signing bonus in MLB history.
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Joe Kelly from the injured list to take the spot of lefty Jose Hernandez, who was outrighted on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Angels have signed first-rounder Christian Moore with a $4.98M signing bonus.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a shooting near an Atlanta park on Sunday night.
Police say a man was shot at 616 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, which is Rodney Cook Sr. Park in the Vine City neighborhood.
The man’s condition is currently unknown.
This is a developing story. Return to Atlanta News First for updates.
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The Atlanta Falcons are looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and they’ll be relying on a new coaching staff to help them get there. But Kevin Stefanski is no rookie; he’s a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, only now he’ll be working with an entirely different group of personnel after coaching in Cleveland since 2020.
In addition to a new coach, the Falcons may have a different starting quarterback as Michael Penix Jr. continues to rehab last season’s torn ACL. He’ll also be competing with Tua Tagovailoa. Together, the Falcons believe they can compete for a playoff spot in the NFC South, but to do so, they’ll need all the help they can get. Unfortunately, the Falcons may not have everyone on hand to start the season.
According to The Athletic‘s Falcons insider Josh Kendall, the NFL is “likely” to suspend edge rusher James Pearce Jr.
Pearce faces three felony charges after an incident with his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce’s charges are for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing the police, and resisting arrest with violence.
“Atlanta now appears to be waiting on the NFL to decide on Pearce. Under the league’s personal conduct policy, commissioner Roger Goodell has wide latitude to impose discipline regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. The league is likely to suspend Pearce. Steelers defensive back Cam Sutton was suspended eight games in 2024 after a domestic violence incident that began as a felony charge but was eventually reduced to a misdemeanor. Goodell could also place Pearce on the commissioner’s exempt list, which serves as an indefinite suspension while the league gathers more information.”
The Athletic’s Josh Kendall on James Pearce
Pearce is coming off an excellent rookie season that saw him record a team-high 10.5 sacks while starting three of his 17 appearances. The 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft looks like he’s poised to be a star. Yet, now the 22-year-old may have to wait to start his second NFL season. The question is how long?
If Pearce is forced to miss time, the Falcons will be counting on others, such as fellow 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker, to make a bigger impact. The 22-year-old Walker recorded 5.5 sacks, making nine sacks in 15 appearances.
5 Possible Brendan Sorsby NFL Supplemental Draft Landing Spots for Late July
I’ve also heard that Atlanta sees great value in Swain at No. 23, but the Hawks have been signaling for some time that they are prepared (and perhaps even prefer) to trade their second pick in the first round after No. 8 for future draft capital. It sounds as though Atlanta will invite external trade interest for that pick until it is actually on the clock to make the selection Tuesday night.
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