A disastrous season for the Atlanta Braves keeps getting worse. Saturday afternoon the Braves got walked off by Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants, extending their losing streak to six games. The Braves are 27-36 on the season, which means they are two games under .500 even if you take away their 0-7 start.
Bryce Elder’s masterpiece — 12 strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball — went to waste because the offense could only muster two runs. In the end though, the Braves had a lead going into the ninth inning Saturday, and they couldn’t close it out.
Saturday’s walk-off loss comes two days after the Braves blew a six-run ninth inning lead to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Raisel Iglesias was on the mound for that meltdown. He did not get the save chance Saturday. It went instead to Pierce Johnson. The result was the same — another Braves loss in a season full of them.
It’s getting late early for the Braves. Let’s say you thought they were a 95-win team coming into the season. That would not have been an unreasonable projection. Well, if the Braves play at a 95-win pace the rest of the way, they will finish the season with only 85 wins, and that might not be enough for a wild-card spot.
Right now, the third wild-card team (Giants, coincidentally enough) is on pace to win 92 games. It get to 92 wins, Atlanta needs to go 65-34 the rest of the way. Is that doable? Yeah, it is, just highly improbable. The Braves have problems on offense, on the mound, on defense, all over.
Atlanta could sell at the deadline, though their core is locked up so affordably that the Braves could contend next year. A rebuild is not needed. Move some pieces at the deadline, improve the organizational depth (a glaring issue), reinforce the roster in the offseason, then get after it in 2026.
If the Braves do sell, Marcell Ozuna would be their most attractive trade chip as a rental bat, though he’s a DH and wouldn’t fit every roster. Chris Sale’s $18 million club option for 2026 means he would likely stay. That’s someone who could help the Braves win next year.
The Braves will look to avoid the three-game sweep in San Francisco on Sunday. Spencer Strider (0-4, 5.68) and Landen Roupp (3-4, 3.18) are the scheduled starters.
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony hits 497-foot grand slam, longer than any HR in MLB this season
Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Roman Anthony is the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball according to both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. He provided a very good explanation why on Saturday in Triple-A.In the eighth inning of the Worcester Red Sox's game against the Rochester Red Wings, Anthony crushed a ball farther than any player in affiliated baseball has hit all season. The projected distance: 497 feet. The exit velocity: 115.6 mph.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd it was a go-ahead grand slam.The WooSox went on to win 10-4.That homer didn't just surpass the longest homer in both the majors and minors this season (Mike Trout and Aramis Garcis held the high mark in each at 484 feet). That 497 feet would have been the fifth-longest homer recorded in the majors since Statcast started tracking fly balls in 2015.Aaron Judge has never hit a […]
Anirban Lahiri up 2 entering final round at LIV Golf Virginia
Jun 7, 2025; Gainesville, Virginia, USA; Anirban Lahiri of team Crushers GC hits a tee shot on the fifteenth hole during the second round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Pursuing his first individual win with LIV Golf, Anirban Lahiri of India played a bogey-free second round at 7-under 64 on Saturday and holds a two-shot lead at LIV Golf Virginia on Saturday in Gainesville, Va. A runner-up four times with LIV Golf, Lahiri sank seven birdies and made a 39-foot par putt on No. 16, then finished strong with a par on No. 18 after landing in the rough. On the 18th, he had to get up and down from a distance of more than 100 yards. "Yeah, those felt like birdies as well," Lahiri said of […]
2025 U.S. Open picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that nailed 15 majors
The 2025 U.S. Open will be contested at Oakmont Country Club just outside Pittsburgh starting on Thursday, June 12. The last six U.S. Open winners have finished at six-under or better, but there were only four players under par the last time the tournament was held at Oakmont in 2016. The winning score was five-over when the course hosted in 2007. Scottie Scheffler is the +320 favorite in the 2025 U.S. Open odds coming off his win at the PGA Championship and Masters champion Rory McIlroy is next at +550. Other top 2025 U.S. Open contenders include Bryson DeChambeau (+900), Jon Rahm (+1200), Xander Schauffele (+1700) and Ludvig Aberg (+1800). Before locking in your 2025 U.S. Open picks, be sure to see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.SportsLine's proprietary model, built by DFS […]
MLB-backed pro softball league opens play with a bang
May 11, 2023; Fayetteville, AK, USA; Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) makes a catch during the rain delayed first round game against the Florida Gators in the SEC Softball Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn ImagesMandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images Erin Coffel delivered a two-run triple in the third inning to help the Bandits post a 3-1 victory over the Talons on Saturday in the inaugural day of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Sierra Sacco of the Talons belted the first homer in league history in the contest played in Rosemont, Ill. Major League Baseball recently announced a partnership with the AUSL and committed to support all levels of softball. Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng is the commissioner of the league. Four traveling teams are each playing a 24-game season in June and July. The league will end […]
2025 NCAA Baseball super regional scores, results, schedule as teams battle for spot in College World Series
It's Super Regional Saturday across college baseball with four teams hoping to punch their tickets to the College World Series after Game 1 wins in various series on Friday. Four other series begin play on Saturday, including the mammoth all-SEC showdown pitting Arkansas and defending national champion Tennessee. There's already at least two winner-take-all Game 3s set for Sunday following Miami's win at Louisville and Arizona's victory against North Carolina. The Hurricanes' bats came alive after being stifled in the opener with a couple big-time home runs to escape.Let's take a look at each super regional with the latest scores and schedule below.Louisville RegionalGame 1 (Friday): Louisville 8, Miami 1Game 2 (Saturday): Miami 9, Louisville 6Game 3 (Sunday): Miami vs. Louisville The Hurricanes forced a decisive Game 3 on Sunday thanks to an early three-run homer from Jake Ogden and Renzo Gonzalez's go-ahead […]
2025 Belmont Stakes: Terry Bradshaw, Jayson Werth headline celebs in attendance
<!--> The 2025 Belmont Stakes, like every major horse racing event, brings out some of the biggest stars and boldest fashion looks.On Saturday, some familiar faces were in attendance for Sovereignty's big win at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Among them were some of FOX Sports' own personalities and other former athletes. Here are the celebrities who made an appearance at Saratoga Springs!Terry BradshawThe FOX Sports NFL analyst and Pittsburgh Steelers icon made an appearance on the pre-race show. Bradshaw's interview with famed horse trainer Bob Baffert was also revealed. Jayson WerthFormer MLB outfielder Werth, the co-owner of last year's Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch, was interviewed on the pre-race show. ADVERTISEMENT -->Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized […]
Related
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony hits 497-foot grand slam, longer than any HR in MLB this season
Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Roman Anthony is the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball according to both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. He provided a very good explanation why on Saturday in Triple-A.In the eighth inning of the Worcester Red Sox's game against the Rochester Red Wings, Anthony crushed a ball farther than any player in affiliated baseball has hit all season. The projected distance: 497 feet. The exit velocity: 115.6 mph.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd it was a go-ahead grand slam.The WooSox went on to win 10-4.That homer didn't just surpass the longest homer in both the majors and minors this season (Mike Trout and Aramis Garcis held the high mark in each at 484 feet). That 497 feet would have been the fifth-longest homer recorded in the majors since Statcast started tracking fly balls in 2015.Aaron Judge has never hit a […]
Anirban Lahiri up 2 entering final round at LIV Golf Virginia
Jun 7, 2025; Gainesville, Virginia, USA; Anirban Lahiri of team Crushers GC hits a tee shot on the fifteenth hole during the second round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Pursuing his first individual win with LIV Golf, Anirban Lahiri of India played a bogey-free second round at 7-under 64 on Saturday and holds a two-shot lead at LIV Golf Virginia on Saturday in Gainesville, Va. A runner-up four times with LIV Golf, Lahiri sank seven birdies and made a 39-foot par putt on No. 16, then finished strong with a par on No. 18 after landing in the rough. On the 18th, he had to get up and down from a distance of more than 100 yards. "Yeah, those felt like birdies as well," Lahiri said of […]
2025 U.S. Open picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that nailed 15 majors
The 2025 U.S. Open will be contested at Oakmont Country Club just outside Pittsburgh starting on Thursday, June 12. The last six U.S. Open winners have finished at six-under or better, but there were only four players under par the last time the tournament was held at Oakmont in 2016. The winning score was five-over when the course hosted in 2007. Scottie Scheffler is the +320 favorite in the 2025 U.S. Open odds coming off his win at the PGA Championship and Masters champion Rory McIlroy is next at +550. Other top 2025 U.S. Open contenders include Bryson DeChambeau (+900), Jon Rahm (+1200), Xander Schauffele (+1700) and Ludvig Aberg (+1800). Before locking in your 2025 U.S. Open picks, be sure to see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.SportsLine's proprietary model, built by DFS […]
MLB-backed pro softball league opens play with a bang
May 11, 2023; Fayetteville, AK, USA; Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) makes a catch during the rain delayed first round game against the Florida Gators in the SEC Softball Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn ImagesMandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images Erin Coffel delivered a two-run triple in the third inning to help the Bandits post a 3-1 victory over the Talons on Saturday in the inaugural day of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Sierra Sacco of the Talons belted the first homer in league history in the contest played in Rosemont, Ill. Major League Baseball recently announced a partnership with the AUSL and committed to support all levels of softball. Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng is the commissioner of the league. Four traveling teams are each playing a 24-game season in June and July. The league will end […]
2025 NCAA Baseball super regional scores, results, schedule as teams battle for spot in College World Series
It's Super Regional Saturday across college baseball with four teams hoping to punch their tickets to the College World Series after Game 1 wins in various series on Friday. Four other series begin play on Saturday, including the mammoth all-SEC showdown pitting Arkansas and defending national champion Tennessee. There's already at least two winner-take-all Game 3s set for Sunday following Miami's win at Louisville and Arizona's victory against North Carolina. The Hurricanes' bats came alive after being stifled in the opener with a couple big-time home runs to escape.Let's take a look at each super regional with the latest scores and schedule below.Louisville RegionalGame 1 (Friday): Louisville 8, Miami 1Game 2 (Saturday): Miami 9, Louisville 6Game 3 (Sunday): Miami vs. Louisville The Hurricanes forced a decisive Game 3 on Sunday thanks to an early three-run homer from Jake Ogden and Renzo Gonzalez's go-ahead […]
2025 Belmont Stakes: Terry Bradshaw, Jayson Werth headline celebs in attendance
<!--> The 2025 Belmont Stakes, like every major horse racing event, brings out some of the biggest stars and boldest fashion looks.On Saturday, some familiar faces were in attendance for Sovereignty's big win at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Among them were some of FOX Sports' own personalities and other former athletes. Here are the celebrities who made an appearance at Saratoga Springs!Terry BradshawThe FOX Sports NFL analyst and Pittsburgh Steelers icon made an appearance on the pre-race show. Bradshaw's interview with famed horse trainer Bob Baffert was also revealed. Jayson WerthFormer MLB outfielder Werth, the co-owner of last year's Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch, was interviewed on the pre-race show. ADVERTISEMENT -->Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized […]
Be the first to leave a comment