On Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves had a big win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Braves overcame a six-run deficit to win 8-6.
Michael Harris hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning.
The Braves come all the way back from a 6-0 deficit. This team doesn’t quit!!!
After missing the 2025 MLB playoffs, the Braves are off to an incredible start to the season.
They are at the top of the National League East with a 23-10 record in 33 games.
So far, the Braves look like they will have a chance to win their second World Series in the last five years.
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GettyAroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees (not pictured) to end game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
In the playoffs, having the right pitchers in the bullpen can make the difference in winning a series.
Aroldis Chapman (of the Boston Red Sox) is off to an incredible start to the 2026 season with a 1.04 ERA and five saves in nine games.
@TalkinBaseball_ wrote (on April 26): “Aroldis Chapman now has 1,341 career strikeouts, passing Goose Gossage for the second most in MLB history among relievers. Hoyt Wilhelm holds the all-time record with 1,363”
Hoyt Wilhelm holds the all-time record with 1,363
Chapman has been one of the best relievers in the MLB for well over a decade.
At 38, he has proven to still be pitching at an elite level.
That said, the Red Sox are at the bottom of the American League East with a 13-19 record in 32 games.
12: Papelbon: 368 11: Chapman: 369 10: Joe Nathan: 377 9: Dennis Eckersley: 390 8: Billy Wagner: 422
38 years old and still in his prime. Active Hall of Famer.
If they continue to struggle (and end up sellers at the trade deadline), Chapman would be an incredible addition to the Braves.
The Red Sox could get value out of a player who will not be part of their long-term future, while the Braves would be able to acquire a two-time World Series Champion for their playoff run.
GettyAroldis Chapman #44 and Carlos Narvaez #75 of the Boston Red Sox share a hug after the final out of the 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park on March 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chapman’s MLB Career
GettyAroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park on August 24, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Tigers 12-5.
Chapman spent the first six years of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.
He then had stints with the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates over 17 seasons.
His titles came with the Cubs (2016) and Rangers (2023).
Over 872 games, Chapman has gone 60-49 with a 2.50 ERA (and 372 saves).
GettyAroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees takes the field prior to game one of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on October 04, 2019 in New York City.
How the Red Sox perform over the next few months will be worth watching, as Chapman (and other veterans) could become available.
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