Atlanta Braves News: Bats quiet in SoCal, Chris Sale stays behind, more

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing start to the postseason, losing Game 1 of the Wild Card Series 4-0 to the San Diego Padres. The Braves entered the game with a less than ideal pitching situation as AJ Smith-Shawver got the start.

Offensively, however, the Braves had plenty of opportunities to score a run but failed to do so. Despite defeating the Padres 7-5, the club struck out 15 times and left seven men on base.

The Braves will look to keep things even in an elimination game tonight at 8:38 ET when Max Fried gets the win against Joe Musgrove.

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Chris Sale was left off the Braves' Wild Card roster and remained in Atlanta. However, he told manager Brian Snitker he was feeling better, but he hasn't canceled a breakout session yet.

Here's exactly how the Braves performed against the Padres in the 2024 regular season.

The Braves have dealt with many injuries this year, but Chris Sale's untimely injury may be the most serious yet.

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34 players have opted for free agency, including Cristian Pache, Touki Toussaint and more.

The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with hitting coach David Popkins. His contract ended at the end of the 2024 season and will not be extended.

The San Francisco Giants announced that general manager Pete Putila will not return in that role and will instead take on a new one.

Juan Soto, Walker Buehler and others top the 2024-25 free agent list.

The New York Mets selected right-hander Max Kranick and placed him on their Wild Card roster. In a corresponding move, the club designated infielder Eddy Alvarez for assignment.

Houston Astros stars Justin Verlander and Yordan Alvarez were each left off the team's Wild Card roster.