Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7-1 win in series finale
Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs avoided their first sweep of the season by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1MAY 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Photos: Braves are routed by the Cubs AJC photos from the Braves vs. Cubs game at Truist Park on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Chicago won 7-1.
MAY 16, 2024 • AJC.COM
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MAY 15, 2024 • MLB.COM
Braves reliever Pierce Johnson 'felt really good' facing hitters Wednesday In front of Braves manager Brian Snitker and some of his coaches, Pierce Johnson faced a couple of his teammates on the field at Truist Park...
MAY 15, 2024 • AJC.COM
Adley Rutschman and the Orioles have beaten the odds by avoiding sweeps in the regular season
Adley Rutschman has still never been swept in the regular season as a big leaguerMAY 15, 2024 • Associated Press
Luke Little - Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Little from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports.
Impact Little has permitted seven runs over nine relief innings during his time in the big leagues this season. The 6-foot-8 left-hander will operate in low-leverage situations.
MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Miles Mastrobuoni - Playing time picking up Mastrobuoni will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact With Dansby Swanson (knee) recently going on the injured list and with Nico Hoerner (hamstring) out of the lineup for the second day in a row, Mastrobuoni has been the main beneficiary from a playing-time perspective. He'll draw his fifth start in seven games Wednesday and could continue to see fairly steady playing time in the middle infield even if Hoerner avoids a trip to the IL.
MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
