Braves Give Injury Update on Former Clemson Pitcher

Atlanta Braves righthander and former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider is facing a lengthy absence. The Braves provided an injury update on Strider this week, announcing he will be shut down from throwing for four weeks following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister on Monday. One day after Strider had to leave early during his start […]

Former Tiger Suffers Another Setback

Another setback for former Clemson hurler

Strider off to Strong Start in 2026

Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider has gotten off to a strong start through his first four appearances of the 2026 season for the Atlanta Braves – and he delivered another impressive performance in his latest outing. Strider improved his record to 2-0 on the season by earning the win in Thursday’s game against the Miami […]

Strider: ‘I Don’t Want a Participation Trophy’

After a rocky 2026 season debut, Atlanta Braves righthander and former Clemson standout Spencer Strider is slated to make his second start of the season on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Strider made his first appearance of the 2026 campaign last Sunday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Though Strider was glad to […]

Strider Set to Make 2026 Debut

Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider looks ready to return to the Atlanta Braves’ rotation. Strider is expected to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday. Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that Strider is scheduled to start Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Strider has been on the injured list with a […]

Former Tiger to Begin MLB Season on Injured List

Some bad news for former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider and his Atlanta Braves team. Strider will start the 2026 season on the injured list with an oblique strain, Braves manager Walt Weiss said Monday. While the Braves haven’t given a formal return timeline for Strider, Weiss expressed hope that the righthander would only miss a […]

Strider on a Roll, Regaining All-Star Form

Following a 13-strikeout performance in his previous start against the Colorado Rockies, former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider was dominant again in his second win of the 2025 season on Thursday night. The Atlanta Braves righthander allowed just one run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over six innings in an […]

For Strider, First Start Back from Injury ‘Not Acceptable’

It’s safe to say Spencer Strider wasn’t pleased with his first start back from injury. The Atlanta Braves star righthander and former Clemson pitcher returned to the mound on Tuesday for what was his first start since suffering a right hamstring strain, which caused him to hit the injured list back on April 21. In […]

Former Clemson Pitcher Returns to Injured List

After being activated from the injured list (IL) for his 2025 season debut last week, former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider has unfortunately returned to the IL. The Atlanta Braves star was placed on the IL on Monday with a right hamstring strain. Strider injured the hamstring playing catch on Monday, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. […]

Strider Makes Long-Awaited Return – and MLB History

Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider made his long-awaited return to the mound on Wednesday afternoon – and made some MLB history in the process. After undergoing season-ending surgery last year to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, Strider toed the rubber again Wednesday for his first MLB regular season start since […]