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Tight races, Dansby’s debut in MLB.TV spotlight
- Updated: August 17, 2016
With playoff races heating up around the Majors, today’s slate of action includes two crucial matchups in a bunched-up American League East, as well as a battle out West between clubs in the thick of division and Wild Card chases. And in Atlanta, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Draft is set to make his Major League debut just a few miles from his hometown.
The best place to catch all of the action is MLB.TV.
MLB.TV Premium has the same features as last year, and is only $49.99 for the rest of the season. This package has the best value and provides access to more than 400 devices and a free subscription to the MLB.com At Bat Premium app (a $19.99 value). It offers the best picture quality ever — a new 60 frames per second — for supported devices. Monthly signups for MLB.TV Premium are $24.99.
The new MLB.TV Single Team package is also available as a $39.99 yearly subscription. You can watch a single team’s live out-of-market games in full HD.
Here’s what to watch for on Wednesday (all times ET):
Dansby’s debut: MIN@ATL, 7:10 p.m.
The much-anticipated Major League debut of Dansby Swanson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Draft, is set to take place as the Braves host the Twins at Turner Field.
• Braves call up Swanson for debut
Atlanta acquired Swanson in the blockbuster trade that sent right-hander Shelby Miller to the D-backs last December. His spot on the roster was created when the Braves traded shortstop Erick Aybar to the Tigers on Tuesday.
• Swanson brings on-base ability, defense to Braves
Swanson is the No. 5 prospect in baseball, according to MLBPipeline.com. The 22-year-old shortstop hit .261/.342/.402 with 13 doubles, five triples, eight home runs and 45 RBIs in 84 games for Double-A Mississippi after beginning the season at Class A Advanced Carolina.
Swanson was born in the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Ga., and attended nearby Marietta High School, so he’ll be making his big league debut close to home.
Stat that matters:
With his MLB debut, Swanson will join Alex Bregman of the …
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