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2019 Atlanta Braves season

2019 Atlanta Braves season

Major League Baseball team season


The 2019 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 54th season in Atlanta, 149th overall, and third season at SunTrust Park. The Braves clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive year on September 14.[1] They clinched their second consecutive National League East championship on September 20 but lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. On October 9, they became the first team to allow 10 runs in the first inning of an MLB playoff game, essentially clinching their tenth straight postseason series loss.

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Offseason

October 2018

November 2018

January 2019

  • On January 22, the Braves re-signed Nick Markakis to a 1-year $6 million contract.[6]

March 2019

Regular season

April 2019

  • On April 2, 2019, Ronald Acuña Jr and the Braves agreed to an eight-year contract worth $100 million. The extension included team options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.[8] Aged 21, Acuña became the youngest player in baseball history to sign a contract worth at least $100 million.[9] Acuña's deal was the largest for any player with less than one year of major league service.[10][11][12] By June 2019, Acuña had drawn attention for his power production.[13]
  • On April 11, 2019, Ozzie Albies signed a seven-year, $35 million extension to remain with the Braves. The deal includes options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Both years are worth $7 million with a $4 million buyout.[14]
  • On April 28, the Braves acquired Jerry Blevins from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations.[15]

May 2019

June 2019

July 2019

August 2019

September 2019

  • On September 5, the Braves activated relief pitcher Darren O'Day from the 60-day injured list and added him to the active roster along with Adam Duvall. O'Day was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the 2018 trade deadline[27] but did not pitch for the Braves during the 2018 season due to a hamstring injury. O'Day had been sidelined for most of the 2019 season after experiencing right forearm discomfort during a spring training outing.[28][29] To make room on the roster Alex Jackson was recalled from Gwinnett and placed on the 60-day injured list.[30]
  • On September 14, the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 10-1 clinching a playoff berth and decreasing their magic number to four. In a scary moment during the game Charlie Culberson had squared around to bunt when a pitch from Fernando Rodney struck him in the face. Culberson was unable to continue in the game and had to be taken to the hospital. He would not return for the remainder of the season.[31]
  • On September 19, Ronald Acuna hit his 40th home run against Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. At 21 years-old Acuna is the youngest person ever to hit 40 home runs and steal 30 bases. Acuna has 37 stolen bases on the year needing only three more to reach the 40/40 club.[32] The Braves went on to win the game and decrease their magic number to win the National League East to one game.
  • On September 20, the Atlanta Braves clinched their 20th divisional title, capturing the NL East, and tying the MLB record for most divisional titles in the league, tied with the Yankees. The Yankees clinched their 20th divisional title on September 19, 2019. In capturing the division, Mike Foltynewicz pitched eight shutout innings in a 6-0 triumph over the San Francisco Giants, which eliminated them from the postseason.

Regular season

Game log

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Standings

National League East

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National League Wild Card

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Postseason

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Postseason rosters

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Record vs. opponents

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Roster

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Infielders

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Coaches

Player stats

Batting

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average

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Pitching

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts

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Farm system


References

  1. Bowman, Mark. "Braves clinch postseason berth with Folty's gem". MLB.com. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  2. "Braves acquire catcher Lopez from Padres". MLB. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  3. Bowman, Mark. "McCann returns home to Braves on 1-year deal". MLB. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  4. Bowman, Mark. "Braves sign Donaldson to 1-year, $23 million deal". MLB. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  5. Bowman, Mark (January 22, 2019). "Markakis 'extremely happy' after re-signing". MLB. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  6. Bowman, Mark (March 23, 2019). "Adding Joyce may be a hint on Duvall choice". MLB.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  7. Bowman, Mark (April 2, 2019). "Acuna signs 8-year extension with Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  8. Passan, Jeff (April 2, 2019). "Braves, Acuna agree to historic $100M extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  9. "Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves agree to $100M, 8-year contract". Washington Post. Associated Press. April 2, 2019. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  10. Hoffman, Benjamin (April 2, 2019). "Ronald Acuna Jr. Is a $100 Million Bargain". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  11. Burns, Gabriel (April 2, 2019). "Braves, Ronald Acuna agree to 8-year contract extension". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  12. Bowman, Mark (July 1, 2019). "Lessons from the Braves' offense in June". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  13. Burns, Gabriel (April 28, 2019). "Braves acquire Jerry Blevins in effort to better bullpen". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  14. "Braves acquire reliever Swarzak from Mariners". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  15. Adler, David (May 20, 2019). "Braves get Swarzak in trade with Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  16. Anderson, R.J. (June 7, 2019). "Braves outbid Yankees, sign Dallas Keuchel to one-year deal". CBS. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  17. Schlossberg, Dan (June 8, 2019). "What Dallas Keuchel Signing Means For Atlanta Braves' NL East Title Defense". forbes.com. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  18. "Braves acquire Martin from Texas to bolster pen". espn.com. ESPN. July 30, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  19. "Braves add closer Greene, Melancon to fortify pen". espn.com. ESPN. July 31, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  20. "Reds claim Kevin Gausman". MLB Trade Rumors. August 5, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  21. "Braves ink Hechavarria amid flurry of moves". MLB.com. August 16, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  22. Bowman, Mark (August 25, 2019). "Cervelli pays quick dividends in Braves debut". mlb.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  23. "Acuna joins 30-30 Club ... is 40-40 in reach?". MLB.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  24. "Gausman, O'Day acquired from Orioles". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  25. "Braves' Darren O'Day: Moves to 60-day IL". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  26. Gabriel Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Darren O'Day not any closer to return". ajc. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  27. "O'Day joins Braves bullpen a year after trade". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  28. "Braves' magic no. at 1 thanks to Acuña's big day". MLB.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  29. "2019 Atlanta Braves Schedule" (PDF). mlb.com. Major League Baseball.

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