The Atlanta Braves got the win on Saturday but the New York Mets spoiled their combined no-hitter after JD Martinez went yard in the ninth inning. Atlanta put on a spectacular performance on the mound but Raisel Iglesias gave up the home run after coming in for the save.
The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.
The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.
Only 53 pitchers in MLB history have reached the 200 saves milestone. Eight of those pitchers are Hall of Famers who produced more. Two of those Hall of Famers have 600 or more saves in their respective careers.
With a relatively calm 5-2 victory on Sunday, the Braves closed out a sweep of the reigning National League champions. Here's what we learned after a wild weekend in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Braves are playing as if it's October.
Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are among the pitchers who could hit big statistical milestones this summer.
This award does not have the same history as the others, going back to only 2014. Here is a look at some players Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld likes for this season.
Earlier this month, Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos both said the club would increase payroll relative to 2023, but it’s unclear exactly how much it will go up.
Majors: 5-4 record, 2.75 ERA, 68 strikeouts, 15 walks, and 33 saves in 55.2 innings Raisel Iglesias was not perfect, but he was pretty good for the Braves in 2023.
The Phillies had their fun in last year's NLDS, but the upcoming rematch could produce quite a different outcome. This Braves offense doesn't seem like the kind that will score only 13 runs over four games like last year's — 13 runs in one game is more like it.
The Atlanta Braves announced today that closer Raisel Iglesias was being honored as August's Pitcher of the Month. The award, called the "Strong Arm"
Raisel Iglesias was traded to the Braves at last year’s deadline for Jesse Chavez and Tucker Davidson. It was a deal that was more about the Angels offloading
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has been a perfect replacement for Kenley Jansen this season.
Here we go again, just like last time I am about to jinx another relief pitcher. This time it's Raisel Iglesias. Iglesias has been on fire for the past two months.
The Angels GM is getting a lot of praise this afternoon for deciding to stick with Ohtani and going for it. It sounds nice now, but when the Angels fail to make the playoffs and Ohtani walks for nothing, it will be a disaster, especially since the team is giving up what’s left of their farm system in order to appease Ohtani rather than rebuild.
Michael Harris II is starting to return to the form that many grew accustomed to a season ago. In the loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday night, Harris had an impressive performance in the game, going 3 for 4 and even hitting a home run.
The Braves dropped a heartbreaker to the Tigers after Raisel Iglesias blew a three-run lead in the ninth. This one hurts, but the series is still up for grabs. What can we take away from this 6-5 loss to the Tigers? Raisel Iglesias came into the ball game with a three-run lead and proceeded to allow three runs on five hits.
Despite being plagued by injuries at the start of the season, the Atlanta Braves have started out 17-9 and sit atop the NL East standings. Atlanta activated star centerfielder Michael Harris II from the injured list on Friday morning, and more players look to be on their way back.
The Braves are almost all the way back. Their rotation is finally healthy, and the bullpen just got a huge boost in the form of Collin McHugh. Michael Harris is also set to begin his rehab assignment in Gwinnett today, and another key piece in Raisel Iglesias could be joining him soon.
The veteran reliever was sidelined during the final week of March with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will start the season on the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder. Braves skipper Brian Snitker told reporters Thursday that Iglesias won't throw for seven days.
Braves Country will forever cherish Alex Anthopoulos for his otherworldly 2021 trade deadline. Joc Pederson, Eddie Rosario, and Jorge Soler played pivotal moments in the team’s championship run.
The Atlanta Braves traded for right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias on Tuesday, sending the Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jesse Chavez and left-hander Tucker Davidson.
The Angels seem to be headed straight for the landfill once again this season, and it could make them sellers at the trade deadline.
The Angels have added another entry to an already wild relief market.
How many single-season record holders for saves for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
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