Braves News: Series Win over Phillies, All-Star Teams Announced, More

The Braves came into this weekend with a clear need to get a series win against the Phillies.

And that is exactly what they did.

Even more importantly, they found success through one of their best offensive stretches of the season. For only the second time this season, Atlanta had three straight games with 5+ runs and 2+ home runs. And the result is a needed series win against the best team in the National League, including a statement win against one of the best arms in the National League in Ranger Suarez.

But the success must continue, because over the next two weeks, the Braves have some highly significant games that could impact playoff positioning down the line. This includes games on the road against Arizona and San Diego and then right after the All-Star Break against St. Louis. If the Braves can have a successful run over the next 10 games, and especially with Philadelphia having a very tough July schedule, Atlanta could really strengthen its playoff positioning as the season progresses.

Braves News

The 2024 All-Star Teams were announced, and Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez, and Marcell Ozuna were selected to the NL Squad.

Justin Toscano of the AJC talked with Reynaldo Lopez about his tremendous season so far.

David Obrien discussed while all three Braves All-Stars are certainly deserving, it also seems valid to point out none of them were expected to be in this position before the season.

MLB News

The 2024 All-Star rosters were announced with plenty of fresh faces being rewarded for impressive seasons.

Paul Skenes is one of 32 players making the All-Star roster for the first time.

Pete Alonso will once again enter the 2024 Home Run Derby.

As we are now in July and the MLB Trade Deadline less than a month away, the Yankees are the latest team to be connected with interest in Garrett Crochet.

The Phillies seem to have interest in Athletics slugger Brent Rooker.

Former Brave Kevin Pillar suggested that 2024 could likely be his last season.