Atlanta Braves News: Yankees on deck, Sean Murphy warms up and more

After a successful home game, the Atlanta Braves head to New York for a three-game set with the Yankees. The Braves enter play with a 41-31 record and are seven games out of the division lead. The Yankees boast an impressive 51-26 record and sit atop the American League East.

Chris Sale, Charlie Morton and Max Fried should each take the mound. The Yankees send Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman and Nester Cortes.

The Braves aim to continue their momentum in New York and maintain the offensive spark that appeared in the home game.

More Braves news:

After a difficult period offensively, Sean Murphy is coming back to life. The Athletic’s David O’Brien discusses Murphy’s latest offensive push.

It’s officially a mock draft season, and Keith Law’s latest draft projects RHP Braylon Doughty to the Braves. ESPN has pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje in Atlanta.

Didier Fuentes had an impressive outing Wednesday at Augusta, striking out seven in six innings. More information in the minor league recap.

Fan favorite Jesse Chavez might just have an All-Star season.

David O’Brien discusses Hurston Waldrep’s future, mock drafts and more.

Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution analyzes Spencer Schwellenbach’s major league debut and discusses his future in Atlanta.

MLB News:

The legendary Willie Mays was once again honored at Rickwood Field.

The Kansas City Royals are now one of the teams tracking Tommy Pham, who will likely be traded soon.

The Los Angeles Angels have placed starter Jose Soriano on the 15-day injured list with an abdominal infection. This decision is retroactive to June 17.

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Robert Gasser is expected to undergo UCL surgery. He will probably be out for 12 months.

The Washington Nationals released right-hander Robert Gsellman after a disastrous run for Triple-A Rochester.

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is expected to miss eight weeks with an oblique strain. Captain Aaron Boone called the injury “pretty significant.”

Reliever Tim Hill agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Yankees and, in a corresponding move, the club designated left-hander Clayton Andrews for assignment.