The Latest: Braves win first World Series title since 1995
The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
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0.78 WHIP •
2.45 ERA
3-1 W-L
0.78 WHIP
2.45 ERA
With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series
The Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in HoustonNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first World Series title in 26 yearsOCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press
The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15
Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.OCTOBER 29, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
After the scandals, Anthopoulos, Click lead teams to Series
Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos and Houston GM James Click both took over teams in turmoil and led them to the World SeriesOCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros
A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston AstrosOCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
From Yordan Álvarez to Dusty Baker, here are the Houston Astros you can cheer
Yes, the 2017 Astros cheated, but most of the current roster wasn't on that team. Jake Mintz highlights the Astros to root for.OCTOBER 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Montas reaches 200 Ks, A's pound first-place Astros 14-2
Frankie Montas pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and became the first Oakland pitcher in 20 years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, helping the Athletics pound the Houston...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3
Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astr...AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Completes suspension Raley is back with the Astros on Tuesday after serving his two-game suspension, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact The lefty served his punishment for throwing at J.P. Crawford and will be an option out of Houston's bullpen in Tuesday's series opener against Colorado.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Begins two-game suspension Raley's suspension for throwing at J.P. Crawford was reduced on appeal from three to two games Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The incident occured back in late July. Raley will begin serving the ban immediately, so he'll miss both weekend games against the Twins but will be eligible to return at the start of next week.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants
José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a match...JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Appealing three-game suspension Raley is appealing a three-game suspension for intentionally throwing at J.P. Crawford on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Raley will be eligible to pitch while he awaits a decision on his appeal. The southpaw has allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.1 innings across four relief appearances since the start of July.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros lefty Raley suspended three games, manager Baker one
Astros left-handed reliever Brooks Raley was suspended for three games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at and hitting Seattle’s JJULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Lit up in return Raley allowed two runs on one hit, one walk and a hit batsman without retiring a batter in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Mariners.
Impact With a couple of Houston's more trusted relievers unavailable, manager Dusty Baker had to go with Ryne Stanek and then Raley in the bottom of the eighth inning. Houston led 8-7 before Stanek came in, but Seattle plated four to complete a comeback from a 7-0 deficit. This was Raley's first outing since coming off the COVID-19 protocols list, and he was ejected after three hitters. With runners on first and second, he walked Tom Murphy, gave up a grand slam to Dylan Moore, then hit J.P. Crawford, prompting the ejection.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros
Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston AstrosJULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Greinke leads Astros to 3-1 win; Rangers lose 12th straight
Zack Greinke threw six solid innings, Abraham Toro homered and the Houston Astros sent Texas to its 12th straight loss, beating the Rangers 3-1JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Back from COVID IL Raley (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The left-hander has been on the shelf since July 8, but he's cleared the health and safety protocols and is ready for game action. Raley made one rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land last week to clear the way for his return.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke scheduled to start for Houston against Texas
The Astros will roll out Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the startJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Throws to batters Friday Raley (COVID-19 protocols) threw live batting practice Friday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Raley, who was placed on the injured list for health and safety protocols July 8, had made one rehab appearance this past Tuesday for Triple-A Sugar Land before engaging in Friday's session. The Astros did not have an update on his next step.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start for Houston against Texas
The Astros are expected to send Framber Valdez to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Kyle Gibson the startJULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros
The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jake OdorizziJULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Hernandez, Indians top Astros 1st time in 6 tries this year
Rookie Ernie Clement had a season-high three RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Houston A...JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Starts rehab assignment Raley (COVID-19 protocols) reported to Triple-A Sugar Land for a rehab assignment Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Raley has cleared the COVID protocols and is nearing his return from the injured list. He's expected to pitch Tuesday for Sugar Land, and it's unclear if he'll require additional appearances before being activated.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
