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It’s not like this was the first time the Braves experienced this kind of baffling result. A year ago, they squandered a Chris Sale gem in a loss to a White Sox team that lost 121 games. Now, they hav

The Braves decided yesterday to start Grant Holmes today. Chris Sale, who was scheduled for today, has been pushed to the Mets’ home series opener on Tuesday. It shows a lot of confidence for a 31-38 team. Maybe the Braves feel that they are closer to the 37-32 pace that their expected win-loss record says they should be.

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The Atlanta Braves came into the regular season hoping to be World Series contenders as one of the best teams in the National League. However, Atlanta enters MLB games today well below the .500 mark with all eyes on the club more than a month out from the MLB trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves announced their probable starters for the upcoming New York Mets series, including where they'll pencil left-hander Chris Sale. He'll pitch Wednesday game after being scratched from his initial Sunday start in the series finale with the Rockies. Paul Blackburn (0-0,6.75 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Mets that day.

Preview the June 15 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr. In six games this week, Atlanta’s superstar outfielder went 13-for-21 with three home runs, six RBI and eight runs scored. He walked five times and struck out only once.