raves to 4-3 spring training winAlex Jackson and William Contreras both homered to help the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets. What..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves News: Bullpen a strength Domingo Santana Jersey , Mike Soroka and moreNew,62commentsESTShareTweetShareShareBraves News: Bullpen a strength, Mike Soroka and moreBrett Davis-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta Braves NewsAJax and Contreras power Braves to 4-3 spring training winAlex Jackson and William Contreras both homered to help the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets. What does Mike Soroka’s setback mean for Braves’ Opening Day roster?What does Mike Soroka’s setback with his shoulder mean for the Opening Day roster and the competition for the fifth starter spot?Talking Chop Podcast Episode 153: Hope Springs EternalZach Dillard is our special guest on episode 153 of the Talking Chop Podcast. Brad and Zach discuss the start of spring training, Mike Soroka’s shoulder issue and much more. Braves Q&A: Drew Waters’ rise, the last rotation spot and what’s nextThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Gabe Burns answers fans questions and touches on a variety of topics including Drew Waters’ rise as a prospect and who might fill Atlanta’s last rotation spot. With or without Kimbrel, Braves say they’ll have a strong bullpen, thanks to the lessons of last seasonThe Braves think their bullpen will be a strength in 2019 even if they don’t add any more relievers to the mix. MLB NewsPhillies’ Offer To Harper Reportedly Worth More Than $300 MillionMLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported on Tuesday that the Phillies have offered a deal worth more than $300 million to outfielder Bryce Harper. Rockies, Nolan Arenado Agree To ExtensionThe Colorado Rockies and third baseman Nolan Arenado have reached an agreement on an eight-year contract extension that adds seven years and $234 million to his current deal. Arenado’s new contract also includes an opt-out clause after the 2021 season. Cardinals To Extend Miles MikolasThe St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas have an agreement on a four-year extension that will pay him a guaranteed $68 million. MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Major League Baseball is preparing to abandon the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022. The proposal also includes the three batter minimum for pitchers along with roster size changes for 2020. Atlantic League Expected To Add Robo-Umps, Other Changes From New MLB AgreementThe Atlantic League and Major League Baseball have announced a three-year agreement that will allow MLB to test for rules and equipment changes. The actual rule changes were not announced but ideas such as moving the mound back and using Trackman to call balls and strikes are two things that could be implemented. Dodgers’ Kershaw still not throwing, but no MRIClayton Kershaw is expected to play catch on Thursday and the Dodgers are going to wait and see how it feels before moving forward. Cardinals To Sign Matt WietersVeteran catcher Matt Wieters will join the Cardinals for spring training after agreeing to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Houston Astros (40-20, first in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (25-37 Eric Sogard Jersey , fifth in the AL West)Seattle; Monday, 10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Corbin Martin (1-1, 5.51 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) Mariners: Wade LeBlanc (2-2, 6.99 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)Article continues below ...BOTTOM LINE: Seattle will host Houston in a matchup of division foes.The Mariners are 13-17 against the rest of their division. Seattle has a collective on-base percentage of .317, good for first in the American League. Daniel Vogelbach leads the club with a mark of .368.The Astros are 18-5 in division play. Houston has slugged .480, the highest in the American League. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .553 slugging percentage, including 25 extra-base hits and 17 home runs. This is the first game between these teams in 2019.TOP PERFORMERS: Domingo Santana leads the Mariners with 42 RBIs and is batting .266. Shed Long is 6-for-22 with four doubles and an RBI over the last 10 games for Seattle.Michael Brantley leads the Astros with 74 hits and is batting .329. Bregman is 10-for-39 with two doubles http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey , two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games for Houston.LAST 10 GAMES: Mariners: 2-8, .236 batting average, 6.21 ERA, outscored by 33 runsAstros: 7-3, .231 batting average, 3.00 ERA, outscored opponents by five runsMariners Injuries: Arodys Vizcaino: 60-day IL (shoulder), Sam Tuivailala: 60-day IL (achilles/shoulder), Hunter Strickland: 60-day IL (lat), Felix Hernandez: 10-day IL (shoulder), Gerson Bautista: 60-day IL (pectoral) Zach Davies Jersey , Ryon Healy: 10-day IL (back), Dee Gordon: 10-day IL (wrist), J.P. Crawford: 10-day IL (ankle).Astros Injuries: Joe Smith: 10-day IL (achilles), Collin McHugh: 10-day IL (elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 10-day IL (elbow), George Springer: 10-day IL (hamstring), Aledmys Diaz: 10-day IL (hamstring), Carlos Correa: 10-day IL (rib), Jose Altuve: 10-day IL (hamstring), Max Stassi: 10-day IL (knee).
