Spencer Strider’s start on Thursday started about as poorly as it could have when he allowed a three-run home run to the A’s Tyler Soderstrom in the first inning. That was the last time they made a ...

ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is emerging as a force for the Atlanta Braves as the rotation gets set to welcome back Spencer Strider, who is ready to come off the injured list.

Strider, though, noticed right away that Smith-Shawver was in pain and alerted the coaches in the dugout. The Phillies' broadcast picked up the entire exchange with video from the Braves' dugout.

The Atlanta Braves will have a new arm in their bullpen after making a roster move with 22-year-old AJ Smith-Shawver ahead of the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.

ATLANTA — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...