Demeritte’s Big Day Not Enough for Stripers in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Travis Demeritte doubled twice and crushed a three-run home run in the eighth inning, but the Gwinnett Stripers (2-3) couldn’t come all the way back from a four-run deficit in an 8-7 loss to the Memphis Redbirds (3-2) on Saturday evening at AutoZone Park. Decisive Play: Alec
Braves Trim Roster, Option Six to Gwinnett
The Atlanta Braves announced 24 transactions to their Spring Training roster today, optioning six players to Triple-A Gwinnett and reassigning 18 players to minor league camp. All six players joining the Stripers roster are pitchers, including four members of MLB.com’s Braves Top 30 Prospects list: left-handers Kyle Muller (No. 6)
Braves' De La Cruz deals five one-hit frames
Jasseel De La Cruz had allowed at least three earned runs in each of his previous four starts and watched his ERA climb from 2.92 to 4.41. He made a move back toward the former number with a nearly unhittable outing Wednesday.The Braves' No. 14 prospect spun five innings of one-hit ball
De La Cruz and Neslony named Farm Bureau Pitcher and Player of the Week
PEARL, MS - Mississippi Braves right fielder Tyler Neslony and right-handed pitcher Jasseel De La Cruz have been named Farm Bureau Player and Pitcher of the Week. The awards were given for their performances for the M-Braves from July 1-8.
O's Lowther cruises to Pitcher of Week award
Zac Lowther already had a good season going before last week. His most recent two starts were nothing short of great. Baltimore's No. 8 prospect struck out 15 batters over 12 2/3 scoreless innings across two starts for Double-A Bowie to claim Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honors for
De La Cruz hurls Fire Frogs' first no-no
What Jasseel De La Cruz did on Saturday was better than a "Maddux." It was so good, they may have to name the feat after him.The Braves' No. 25 prospect pitched the first no-hitter in team history, working around a pair of walks and striking out four, as Class A
Braves Fall 3-1 to Riverdogs in Rubber Game of the Series
Rome, GA - The Charleston Riverdogs (3-4) defeated the Rome Braves (4-3) Wednesday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium by a final score of 3-1 before a crowd of 1,237. Charleston takes the three game series two games to one. Charleston got on the scoreboard in the second inning as Chris Hess