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Completing an unlikely series sweep Sunday isn't going to change the Atlanta Braves' 2016 fortunes. The Braves will look to sweep the Mets when the two National League East rivals face each other at Citi Field. Atlanta stormed back from a three-run deficit on Saturday night for a stunning 4-3 win. Continue to Article

June 19, 2016 2:20:am EST

Jose Fernandez didn't want to skip his scheduled start this past Friday, but there might be an added benefit to him now. Fernandez, who will start Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, plans to work the All-Star Game on July 12 in San Diego, assuming he is selected. "Because of this (skipped start), it lets me pitch in the All-Star Game," said Fernandez, who is 9-3 with a 2.57 ERA. Continue to Article

June 18, 2016 10:40:pm EST

As you're probably well aware, things have not been going well for the Atlanta Braves this season.  In you need a refresher course though, or just some visual evidence of their futility, we'll direct your attention to the following video. It features Braves reliever Chris Withrow waging war against the bullpen door at Citi Field as he attempts to enter Friday's game. Spoiler: He doesn't win.   Maybe those things should come with instructions. After all, Withrow went through all the natural motions and emotions usually required to open a door. He pushed. He pulled. When those didn't work, he got annoyed and tried to break it down. Nothing worked though, and eventually he had to be rescued.  [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now ] That's obviously not a good way to start the work day., and things wouldn't get much better from there. Withrow entered with two outs and one runner on, and then allowed a single to James Loney and a walk to Kevin Plawecki to load the bases.   His final line looked something like this: 0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 blown entrance.  Fortunately for Withrow, the Braves did hold on for a 5-1 victory . Unfortunately for all of Atlanta, the Braves still have the NL's worst record at 21-46, and they're still an MLB-worst 21 1/2 games out of first place.  More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports: - - - - - - - Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at bigleaguestew@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Townie813 Continue to Article

June 18, 2016 1:33:pm EST

As you're probably well aware, things have not been going well for the Atlanta Braves this season.  In you need a refresher course though, or just some visual evidence of their futility, we'll direct your attention to the following video. It features Braves reliever Chris Withrow waging war against the bullpen door at Citi Field as he attempts to enter Friday's game. Spoiler: He doesn't win.   Maybe those things should come with instructions. After all, Withrow went through all the natural motions and emotions usually required to open a door. He pushed. He pulled. When those didn't work, he got annoyed and tried to break it down. Nothing worked though, and eventually he had to be rescued.  [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now ] That's obviously not a good way to start the work day., and things wouldn't get much better from there. Withrow entered with two outs and one runner on, and then allowed a single to James Loney and a walk to Kevin Plawecki to load the bases.   His final line looked something like this: 0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 blown entrance.  Fortunately for Withrow, the Braves did hold on for a 5-1 victory . Unfortunately for all of Atlanta, the Braves still have the NL's worst record at 21-46, and they're still an MLB-worst 21 1/2 games out of first place.  More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports: - - - - - - - Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at bigleaguestew@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Townie813 Continue to Article

June 18, 2016 1:33:pm EST