Atlanta Braves News: Chipper Jones on coaching changes, NLCS set, more - Battery Power

Oct 14, 2024

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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

The Atlanta Braves made some big changes to the coaching staff this week, including the firing of hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and two others. Chipper Jones had criticized the Braves’ offense during the season, and after the news of coaching staff changes, he took to social media that his earlier comments were not intended to undermine the hitting coaches.

What i said on this podcast, in no way was meant to smear or undercut the job that Seitz or Maggy are/were doing. I know what they are preaching and it was the same stuff that i mention. Sometimes it gets thru, sometimes it gets ignored. There’s no bullying involved here. I love… https://t.co/5IBYr19jXf

More Braves News:

A recent poll showed that it’s likely time for the Braves to make an upgrade at shortstop.

MLB News:

A wild NLDS came to a close Friday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers will move on to the Championship Series after their 2-0 win.

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett has been diagnosed with an elbow impingement and is going through a throwing program.

The Chicago Cubs have parted ways with third base coach Willie Harris. The Cubs hired him going into the 2021 season.

The Baltimore Orioles made several changes to their coaching staff.

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung underwent wrist surgery and will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks.

San Diego Padres players Ha-Seong Kim and Joe Musgrove each underwent surgery. Kim’s surgery repaired a torn labrum and Musgrove underwent Tommy John.