Braves vs Yankees Starting Pitcher Matchup - Jul. 18
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNTop LSU baseball pitching signee signs contract with Atlanta Braves, passes on LSULSU baseball's signing class took a hit as the Atlanta Braves made a strong offer to left-handed pitcher Briggs McKenzie.
Spencer Strider thought it was a foul ball. Jorbit Vivas seemed to think he could advance to third base unchallenged. And Ronald Acuña Jr. again did what would be deemed the unthinkable for most players.
The Atlanta Braves could trade catcher Sean Murphy to the Padres amid a disastrous 2025 season, with both teams potentially benefiting from a deal that shakes up the NL playoff race and fantasy baseball landscape.
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On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves (now 43-53 overall) were back from the All-Star break, and waiting for them at Truist Park were the New York Yankees (53-44 overall). The two teams don’t meet enough to be considered rivals,
LSU signee Briggs McKenzie heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday with the Atlanta Braves selecting the left-handed pitcher at No. 127. McKenzie,
Fresh off the All-Star Break, the Atlanta Braves will take their disastrous 42-53 record into the second half to kick off their first homestand with the New Yor