This is your Braves News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of June 29, 2021.
“After walking three and allowing six runs in 1.1 innings last week, Tarnok allowed nary a run while striking out eight in his 3.2 innings this past week. He had two more scoreless appearances last week and hasn’t allowed a run in his last seven innings. This week he went just four innings, striking out five but allowing three runs. Before we break down what to watch in the week ahead, let’s take a look at a few standout performances on the Braves farm last week.”
“Will the Braves find a trade partner for reliable arms? Braves News Atlanta Braves 2021 MLB Draft Preview Position Rankings: Third Base Matt Powers takes a look at the third basemen in the upcoming draft. The top Braves Draft pick from every season Mark Bowman looks back at every top pick in Atlanta Braves history. The Braves have found immense difficulty closing out games, with the Atlanta bullpen posting a 4.79 ERA this season. Given that the Braves are still within striking distance in the division, there is speculation that they could be in the market for relief pitching this summer.”
“You hit the ball hard. You throw the ball hard. And sometimes, the ball is hit with such force that you can’t help but ask yourself, “Just how hard was that thing hit?!” Thanks to Statcast, we now know the exit velocity of each ball hit across the big leagues each day, no matter if it’s a squeaker or a towering homer. Baseball has always been a simple game.”