Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesAJ Smith-Shawver has Grade 2 oblique strainThe Braves placed AJ Smith-Shawver on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, requiring 6-8 weeks recovery. [ more ]
Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesBraves News: AJ Smith-Shawver sharp in season debut, Pittsburgh pitching probables, and moreAJ Smith-Shawver's impressive shutout in his first big league start for the Atlanta Braves contributed to a series win. [ more ]
Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesAJ Smith-Shawver makes his season debut as Braves look for series win against CubsBraves lead Cubs 3-2 in season series, A.J. Smith-Shawver called up for spot start, facing familiar Cubs batters, stats show mixed results. [ more ]
Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesBraves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, option Daysbel Hernandez to GwinnettThe Atlanta Braves recalled AJ Smith-Shawver and optioned Daysbel Hernandez to Gwinnett for the upcoming series. Smith-Shawver may start on Thursday, with Darius Vines likely to start on Friday in Pittsburgh. Smith-Shawver has shown improvements in velocity and changeup at Gwinnett, with a chance to stick in the rotation. Hernandez had two relief appearances with mixed results before being sent back to Gwinnett. [ more ]
Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesBraves News: Max Fried dominates, AJ Smith-Shawver starting Thursday and moreYoung pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver called up for major league start despite concerns over his recent performance in the AAA league. [ more ]
Battery Power1 week agoAtlanta BravesAJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday's game in ChicagoThe Atlanta Braves will start right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver in Thursday's series finale. [ more ]
Battery Power1 month agoAtlanta BravesBraves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver tosses five scorelessAJ Smith-Shawver excelled as Gwinnett Stripers beat Durham Bulls 5-0 in game one. [ more ]
Battery Power1 month agoAtlanta BravesBraves Minor League Recap: Ian Mejia strikes out nine for MississippiGwinnett Stripers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Memphis Redbirds with a solid performance by AJ Smith-Shawver. [ more ]
Battery Power1 month agoAtlanta BravesBraves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver roughed up as slow start continuesAJ Smith-Shawver struggled in his start, allowing 3 earned runs in 2.1 innings. Leury Garcia was a standout player for the Gwinnett Stripers with a HR, 2 RBI, and a sac fly. [ more ]
Battery Power2 months agoAtlanta BravesBraves vs Yankees Spring Training Game ThreadAJ Smith-Shawver impressed with 5 strikeouts in 2.2 innings, featuring his changeup heavily. Braves lineup includes top prospect Nacho Alvarez batting fifth in a promising spring appearance. [ more ]
Battery Power2 months agoAtlanta BravesSmith-Shawver changes it up, Olson goes yard in 4-3 Spring loss to TwinsSmith-Shawver improved changeup performance during Spring Training outing. Smith-Shawver demonstrated a remarkable 5/1 K/BB ratio with effective changeup usage. [ more ]
Battery Power3 months agoAtlanta BravesBraves News: Michael Harris II's hot start, AJ Smith-Shawver's shaky outing, moreMichael Harris II poised for a breakout season after a challenging second year with offensive struggles. Pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver demonstrated potential with a strong fastball but struggled with allowing home runs in his first outing. [ more ]