Latest Whit Merrifield News

Braves' Merrifield rants about out-of-control pitchers after getting plunked in the head

Sep. 04, 2024 17:13 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Whit Merrifield got lucky. He wasn't seriously injured when a 95-mph fastball struck him on the head. Still, the Atlanta Braves second baseman is livid about the state of pitching in the big leagues, saying it's only a matter of time before someone is seriously...

Chris Sale notches 16th win, reaches 200 Ks for 1st time since 2019 as Braves beat Rockies 3-0

Sep. 03, 2024 22:44 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale reached 200 strikeouts for the first time since 2019 and earned the 16th win of his comeback season, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Tuesday night. After losing three of four at NL East-leading...

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory

Aug. 27, 2024 00:51 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. Fried (8-7)...

Travis d'Arnaud has go-ahead RBI single in return to lineup as Braves rally to beat Nationals 4-2

Aug. 24, 2024 23:03 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Travis d'Arnaud had a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning in his first game in a week, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games. Orlando Arcia and Ramón Laureano hit solo home runs, and...