Brian McCann
C FA
Wed 6/12/19 2:49 AM

McCann went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and two runs in a 7-5 rain-shortened game against the Pirates on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran catcher hit the third of four Braves solo homers in the second inning, and then he smashed a three-run blast to help the Braves retake the lead in the sixth. It was his first multi-homer game since Sept. 8, 2016. McCann is batting .282 with 10 extra-base hits, including five homers, 24 RBI and 12 runs in 110 at-bats this season.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sun 6/9/19 11:26 AM

McCann remains on the bench for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
McCann sits for the second straight game despite both games coming against righties. It's possible the days off are performance-related, as he owns a .562 OPS over his last nine contests. Tyler Flowers remains the starter behind the plate.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sat 6/8/19 12:43 PM

McCann is not in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Typically McCann gets his days off against southpaws, but he will sit against righty Trevor Richards in this one. Tyler Flowers will start behind the dish and will hit eighth.

Brian McCann
C FA
Tue 6/4/19 3:01 PM

McCann sits for the third straight game Tuesday as the Braves face a third straight lefty in Steven Brault and the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
McCann hasn't been trusted to start against a lefty all season, but that protection has helped him to a .765 OPS, his best mark since 2013. Tyler Flowers remains the starter behind the plate.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sun 6/2/19 10:24 AM

McCann is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
McCann finds himself on the bench for the second straight game after going 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in Friday's series opener. The 35-year-old may be out of Sunday's lineup since left-hander Matthew Boyd is taking the mound for Detroit. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sat 6/1/19 12:46 PM

McCann is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
He will sit in the day game following Friday night's contest. Tyler Flowers is starting behind the dish, hitting eighth.

Brian McCann
C FA
Wed 5/29/19 2:35 PM

McCann will sit Wednesday against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
McCann has gone hitless in four of his last five games. Tyler Flowers will get the start behind the plate.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sat 5/25/19 4:05 PM

McCann is not starting Saturday against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
After posting an excellent .867 OPS in April, McCann has recorded a still-strong .757 OPS in May. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate Saturday.

Brian McCann
C FA
Thu 5/23/19 1:32 PM

McCann is not in Thursday's lineup against the Giants, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
EDGE Analysis
With a lefty on the mound (Madison Bumgarner) for San Francisco, McCann will take his customary spot on the bench. Tyler Flowers starts behind the dish, hitting eighth.

Brian McCann
C FA
Mon 5/20/19 6:48 PM

McCann isn't starting Monday's game against the Giants, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCann is set for another day off, his third in the last four days. Tyler Flowers will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth in McCann's stead.