{"id":656649,"date":"2026-04-01T13:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/656649\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:27:16","slug":"braves-news-jose-suarez-struggles-city-connect-uniforms-unveiled-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/656649\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves News: Jos\u00e9 Suarez struggles, City Connect uniforms unveiled, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">The Atlanta Braves suffered their second loss of the season during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterypower.com\/atlanta-braves-scores\/128399\/atlanta-braves-vs-athletics-final-score-recap-offense-cant-pick-up-jose-suarez-in-5-2-loss\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tuesday night\u2019s matchup;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tuesday night\u2019s matchup&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Tuesday night\u2019s matchup<\/a> with the A\u2019s. The Braves fell 5-2, and though they had an early lead, it was squandered by the starting pitching. Jos\u00e9 Suarez got the nod, and in 3.2 innings, he gave up four runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out six.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Suarez\u2019s struggles in spring training carried over into Tuesday night. He allowed six runs and 11 hits across two appearances this spring.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Atlanta offense was also lackluster, tallying just six hits on the night. The Braves have yet another chance to turn things around and win the series Wednesday afternoon at 12:15 ET.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">More Braves News:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">New <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterypower.com\/atlanta-braves-news\/128373\/city-connect-uniforms-unveiled-1980s-dale-murphy-tbs-superstation-powder-blue\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:City Connect uniforms;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;City Connect uniforms&quot;}\" class=\"link \">City Connect uniforms<\/a> have been unveiled, mirroring the 1980s threads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">MLB News:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Seattle Mariners signed their top shortstop prospect, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/48356489\/report-mariners-minor-leaguer-colt-emerson-reach-95m-extension\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Colt Emerson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Colt Emerson&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Colt Emerson<\/a>, to an eight-year extension. He is guaranteed $95M.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Baltimore Orioles right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/zach-eflin-exits-2026-debut-injury\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Zach Eflin is likely headed to the injured list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Zach Eflin is likely headed to the injured list&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Zach Eflin is likely headed to the injured list<\/a> after exiting his start early. He was dealing with elbow discomfort and will undergo further imaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Toronto Blue Jays have placed righty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/cody-ponce-acl-sprain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cody Ponce on the 15-day injured list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cody Ponce on the 15-day injured list&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Cody Ponce on the 15-day injured list<\/a> with an ACL sprain. Fortunately, there is still a chance he returns this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The New York Mets have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/48359398\/source-mets-hire-6-all-star-jd-martinez-special-adviser\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:hired J.D. Martinez;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;hired J.D. Martinez&quot;}\" class=\"link \">hired J.D. Martinez<\/a> as a special advisor to baseball operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Atlanta Braves suffered their second loss of the season during Tuesday night\u2019s matchup with the A\u2019s. 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