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Is Jesse Chavez on the Braves the best reliever ever?

The entire Braves pitching staff has been excellent to begin the season. The starters have picked up the slack with Spencer Strider down for the season, and Brian Snitker couldn’t ask for much more out of his bullpen.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 7

What we learned after the Braves' sweep of the Diamondbacks

With a relatively calm 5-2 victory on Sunday, the Braves closed out a sweep of the reigning National League champions. Here's what we learned after a wild weekend in Atlanta.

Astros' Ronel Blanco sees his hitless streak end after 15 innings

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Struggling umpire has another brutal performance in Blue Jays-Yankees game

Alek Manoah takes another step back with disastrous outing in minors

Watch: Orioles' costly error leads to a disastrous loss to the Pirates

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 30

Fried falters, Chavez is a mensch, and bats remain indomitable in 12-4 win over Phillies

Max Fried had his worst outing ever, assisted by an egregiously bad umpiring call, but the Braves cruised to a blowout anyway thanks to the bats, the gloves, and the bullpen In the preview for this game, I noted that Max Fried and Aaron Nola were: (1) pretty similar to one another in many respects; and, more importantly, (2) really good.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28

Braves select contract of Jesse Chavez, place Angel Perdomo on injured list

The addition of Jesse Chavez sets the Braves’ 26-man roster for Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves finalized their Opening Day roster with a pair of moves Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28

Battery Power TV: Spencer Strider ready to roll, Jesse Chavez returns as Atlanta Braves open 2024

Grant McAuley and Kris Willis catch up on all of the latest Atlanta Braves news in advance of Opening Day. The 2024 season is upon us and the Atlanta Braves get things started where last season ended, opening up with a rematch against the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 27

Braves veteran elects free agency

When the Braves signed Jesse Chavez late last week, it likely meant bad news for somebody currently on the roster. That person was Jackson Stephens, who was outrighted to Gwinnett in favor of Chavez yesterday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 27

Jackson Stephens outrighted, Jesse Chavez makes Opening Day roster, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves are making their final roster decisions as the season is set to begin on Thursday in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 26

Braves make room for Jesse Chavez on the 26-man roster

Ahead of Opening Day on Thursday against the Phillies, the Braves made one final tweak to their roster, optioning Jackson Stephens to Gwinnett in favor of Jesse Chavez.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 26

Jesse Chavez Back in Organization, Braves Good Day on Diamond, More

A feel-good story for the Braves on and off the field on Monday. Uncle Jesse is back! The Braves signed the experienced and well-traveled Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 25

Braves bring back an old friend for a fifth stint

The Braves did the most predictable thing ever on Monday, inking Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Chavez was recently released by the White Sox after he agreed to a minor league contract with Chicago last month.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 24

Twins Sign Jesse Chavez to Major League Deal, Justin Topa to Start Season on IL

The veteran reliever makes his way to the Twins Cities. The Twins reportedly reached an agreement with veteran reliever Jesse Chavez early this morning.

MLB News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 24

Twins Sign 40-Year-Old Ageless RHP Jesse Chavez to Bolster Depleted Bullpen

The Minnesota Twins have no money left in their shrunken budget for the 2024 baseball season. That much has become clear, given the holes they still have, along with their refusal to fill said holes, no matter how big of a bargain the price-tag might be.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

White Sox release 40-year-old journeyman reliever

The White Sox announced that veteran reliever Jesse Chavez has been released.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 8

Jesse Chavez finds a new home

Following a plethora of additions to the bullpen, it felt like the Braves decided to move on from fan favorite Jesse Chavez. Today, that reality became official as he inked a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 5

Jesse Chavez hints that 2024 will be his last season

To say Jesse Chavez has revived his career in Atlanta would be an understatement. The 40-year-old journeyman has played for nine different teams over his career, and his best work has come over the last few years in several different stints with the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3