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Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Grossman draws bases-loaded walk in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Robbie Grossman drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk against Steven Okert in the ninth inning, bailing out closer Kenley Jansen and giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies

Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rocki...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Pitching Ninja's Five Filthiest Pitches: Jordan Hicks' mind-blowing two-seamer

Rob Friedman breaks down the best pitches of the week, led by the absurd movement on Jordan Hicks' two-seamer.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Pitching Ninja's Five Filthiest Pitches: Jordan Hicks' mind-blowing two-seamer

Minter keeps perspective after tough loss ST. LOUIS -- A.J. Minter allowed a pair of home runs during the decisive eighth inning of a 6-3 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday night at Bus...

AUGUST 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

O'Neill's 3-run HR in 8th lifts Cardinals over Braves 6-3

Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 6-3

AUGUST 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Harris' late blast lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Marlins

Michael Harris II had two hits, including a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Contreras, Anderson power Braves to 6-2 victory over Arizona

William Contreras homered twice, Ian Anderson allowed one hit in six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Stott leads Phillies to 6-4 comeback victory over Braves

Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Collects fifth save Minter walked one and struck out one in a third of an inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in an 8-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact Will Smith began the ninth inning with Atlanta ahead 8-1, but his struggles forced manager Brian Snitker to turn to Minter to quash a Washington rally as Kenley Jansen had pitched each of the prior two days. Over his last 10 appearances, a stretch that includes all five of his saves plus three of his 18 holds, Minter sports a 2.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 8.1 innings.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves pound 3 HRs, send Nationals to eighth straight loss

Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia and Adam Duvall homered as the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 Friday night, sending the Nationals to their eighth straight loss

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up fourth save Minter earned the save Tuesday, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning of a 4-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Minter struck out Eduardo Escobar and then retired the last two batters on groundouts. The lefty has picked up three saves while Kenley Jansen (chest) has been on the injured list. With Jansen likely to return Wednesday, Minter should return to a setup role and may receive the occasional save chance.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, Duvall go deep in Braves' 4-1 victory over Mets

Matt Olson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, Adam Duvall went deep for two runs in the seventh and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-1

JULY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves’ World Series parade was the greatest day of A.J. Minter’s life | Flippin’ Bats

JULY 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series prophecy & trade deadline that changed everything | Flippin’ Bats

JULY 12, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Snags third save Minter saved Saturday's 4-3 win against the Nationals, allowing two hits while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Minter was called upon to protect a one-run lead and delivered, although the final out came with Josh Bell at the plate and two runners on base. Both Minter and Will Smith have picked up saves with Kenley Jansen (chest) injured and there could be a few more opportunities with Jansen set to return July 12. Minter has been excellent with a 1.70 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 37 innings across 40 appearances.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Wright pace surging Braves in 4-3 win over Nationals

Austin Riley homered off Patrick Corbin, Kyle Wright pitched seven-plus innings to win his 10th game, and the surging Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up save Minter picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out one and walking none across one inning.

Impact Minter picked up his second save of the season in Wednesday's outing. Both of his saves have come with Kenley Jansen on the injured list. Prior to Jansen's stint on the IL, Minter was used primarily as a set-up man, and he will likely return to that role once Jansen returns. Minter has pitched well this year as his ERA sits at 1.80.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fried rolls as homer-happy Braves shut down Cardinals 3-0

Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers, Max Fried threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

JULY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Almora's bases-loaded walk-off single lifts Reds over Braves

Albert Almora Jr. slapped a bases-loaded single past a drawn-in infield in the ninth to give the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Strider strikes out 11, Riley homers as Braves beat Reds 4-1

Spencer Strider allowed one hit over six innings and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, Austin Riley homered for the second straight game and drove in two runs and the Atlan...

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches first save of year Minter struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact With Kenley Jansen out of commission due to an irregular heartbeat, Atlanta will turn to its top two setup men in Will Smith and Minter to handle closing duties. The latter got the first crack at an opportunity, but it's not yet clear whether he will be the primary option for saves as Smith had pitched on four of the prior six days, and Minter may have simply been the fresher arm. The 28-year-old has done nothing this season to suggest he can't handle high-leverage spots, however, riding his high 90s fastball and plus cutter to a 1.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 44:5 K:BB through 33 innings.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olson homers twice to lead Braves past Phillies 5-3

Matt Olson homered twice and Travis d’Arnaud also went deep to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves put closer Jansen on IL due to irregular heartbeat

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat

JUNE 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Could be closer candidate Minter and Will Smith are viewed as the top candidates to pick up saves for Atlanta after closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to an irregular hea...

Impact Jansen has previously missed action during the 2011, 2012 and 2018 seasons on account of cardiac issues, so he'll likely need medical clearance from doctors before making his return from the IL following his latest recurrence of an irregular heartbeat. According to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jansen will still able to throw bullpen sessions while he's on the shelf, leaving Atlanta optimistic that he'll be sidelined for only a brief period of time. However long Jansen is out, Minter could be thrust into the closer mix, even though Smith has more experience in the role and is coming off a 37-save campaign in 2021. However, with Smith's effectiveness having waned as he's moved into more of a setup role in 2022, manager Brian Snitker could be inclined to give a look in the ninth inning to Minter, who has arguably been Atlanta's best reliever this season. The lefty sports an outstanding 1.69 ERA and supports it with strong peripherals (31.7 K-BB%, 1.92 SIERA). He's also held his own against right-handed hitters, who have slashed a collective .238/.279/.338 against him while striking out 30 times in 87 plate appearances (34.4 percent).

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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