Spencer Strider impressed in his first rehab start, flashing elite velocity and strikeout stuff as he works his way back to the Braves' rotation.

After winning their first two games of the season, the San Diego Padres now have to deliver bad news about Manny Machado during their game against the Atlanta Braves. The San Diego Padres had an almost perfect start to the season with two wins against the Atlanta Braves.

The bats more than made up for it, but the former Atlanta Braves lefty didn't have the best of debuts for the New York Yankees

The Braves have chased both Padres starters before the end of the fifth inning. They have also hit three home runs and drawn 10 walks through the first two games. So, it’s not like they’ve done nothing at the plate while beginning the season 0-2.

My Braves vs Padres best bet: Braves first-five team total Over 2.5 ( +110 at DraftKings) The San Diego Padres have taken the first two games of this series, but it’s come at a cost. The San Diego bullpen arms have been taxed, especially after Opening Day starter Michael King failed to get out of the third inning.

After a pretty quiet offseason, the Braves hope to return to the top of the AL East. Better luck with health will be a major key.

Leonard signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

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