Julio Teheran the Braves Stopper?

Strasburg against Braves

Julio Teheran makes his ninth career start tonight against the Nationals, and draws a tough one as he matches up against Washington ace, Stephen Strasburg.  Someday Teheran may be the Braves “stopper,” but tonight he is just looking for his first Turner Field win. Teheran is 1-0 on the season with a 5.48 ERA, Strasburg [...]

Atlanta Braves Update 4/27

Brian McCann - Atlanta Braves Catcher

With last night’s loss Atlanta no longer has the best record in the major leagues.  That distinction is now owned by the Texas Rangers. The Braves not only lost last night, but they did it in grand style.  The 10-0 loss was the worst defeat since May 16, 2009 when the Braves were pasted 12-0 [...]

Report: Top Nationals Pitcher Linked to Drugs

Nationals Starter Gio Gonzalez

Washington Nationals All-Star pitcher, Gio Gonzalez, has been linked to performance enhancing drugs.  So says a report in the Miami New Times, and numerous other internet news outlets. The clinic that was supposedly supplying Gonzalez, and other athletes, is called Biogenesis, and the clinic’s chief was a murky character named Anthony Bosch. Gonzalez is denying [...]