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Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 13

Braves Trot out usual suspects in series finale

Meanwhile, the Rays stack the deck to try to out Sale. Heading into the final game of a three-game set, here are today’s lineups. The Braves run out a fairly standard lineup, with Eli White out in left instead of Bryan de la Cruz.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 12

Sean Murphy and Nick Allen return to lineup

After getting the day off on Friday, Sean Murphy is right back in there for today’s contest. The lineups for both teams have officially been released and the Atlanta Braves will be heading into the middle game with the Tampa Bay Rays with a couple of changes as far as their lineup goes.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 8

Braves Welcome Phillies to Atlanta, Nick Allen, More

Braves kick off week with a big series against rival Phillies. As Tuesday arrives, a big early season series does as well for the Braves. The Phillies arrive to town, holding up to expectations as one of the best teams in baseball as the season starts.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 5

Braves Nick Allen Quickly Establishing Himself at Shortstop

A minor addition over the offseason is making his presence known on the Atlanta Braves early in the regular season. He wears sports goggles, has a slick glove and a solid contact bat. That addition is shortstop Nick Allen.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 5

Nick Allen starts again, as Drake Baldwin catches AJ Smith-Shawver

Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position. Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop for the Atlanta Braves, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 4

Michael Harris II leads off and Nick Allen stays in lineup for Braves in home opener

After starting the series finale in Los Angeles on the bench, Money Mike returns to the starting lineup against Miami The lineups have been released for tonight’s home opener for the Atlanta Braves as they look to hopefully (and finally) pick up their first win of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 4

Nick Allen is back in the lineup for Braves home opener

One of the underlying storylines of what has been a wild start to the season for the Braves is the development going on at shortstop. Orlando Arcia has

Athletics News / Talking Chop / April 3

Astonishing losing streak ,Nick Allen, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The beginning of this season has been a legitimately historic exercise in futility for the Braves. They now have quite the hole to dig themselves out of, as no team has ever made the playoffs after starting 0-7, with the caveat that the playoffs have recently expanded.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 1

Nick Allen gets another start, Freddie Freeman still absent for the Dodgers

Orlando Arcia bears the brunt of the team’s attempt to make something happen It’s lineup time, and that means that the Braves are giving Nick Allen another start as though Orlando Arcia were a specific problem at the top of the priority list right now.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Braves Offseason Shortstop Acquisition Getting Start Against Padres

The Atlanta Braves are giving another shortstop a try just one game into the season. Manager Brian Snitker has penciled in Nick Allen as the starter over Orlando Arcia.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Braves assert offensive dominance with 13-5 victory over Orioles

The Atlanta Braves have played a dominant offensive game during this season’s Spring Training. From the outside it is difficult to tell that they were a team on the mend, recovering still from countless injuries that plagued their organization last season.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 12

Braves SS Continues Dominant Spring Training Run in Return to Lineup

We’re reaching a point where a serious conversation needs to be had. Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen continued his run of dominance at the plate after being out of the lineup for over a week. Allen went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

Braves Offseason Shortstop Acquisition Trending Upward Early in Spring

Offseason shortstop acquisition Nick Allen continues to trend upward at the plate. In the Atlanta Braves matchup with the Miami Marlins, he went 2-for-3

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Braves Roster Battles Heat Up as Orlando Arcia Faces Shortstop Challenge in Spring Training

Braves Roster Battles Heating Up as Key Position Fights Take Center Stage in Spring Training As spring training unfolds, the Atlanta Braves are facing some tough decisions when it comes to finalizing their roster for the upcoming season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 1

How the Braves Can Best Utilize Shortstop Nick Allen

Early on in the offseason, the Atlanta Braves took on a former shortstop prospect, Nick Allen, in a trade. His numbers in the Majors don’t exactly stand out.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / December 3

Athletics 2024 Season in Review: Nick Allen

The three-year Nick Allen experience is officially over and it still never took off offensively Not much more can be said about Nick Allen that already hasn’t been ranted in an AN thread.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 12

Could the Athletics move on from Dany Jiménez?

The A's recently traded former third-round pick Nick Allen to the Atlanta Braves for an intriguing arm at the High-A level, Jared Johnson. Could the A's be looking to trade other players that may not necessarily have a role with the club moving forward for intriguing prospects, and who may the A's trade away?

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 12

Chris Sale Named NL Cy Young Finalist, Atlanta Acquires Nick Allen, More

Another busy Monday for the Braves. Monday brought some expected and unexpected news for the Braves. The major but expected news of the day for Atlanta was that Chris Sale was named a finalist for the 2024 NL Cy Young Award.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 11

Braves swing annual trade with the Athletics

In what has become an annual tradition for the Braves, they’ve swung a trade with the Athletics, sending minor league right-hander Jared Johnson to Oakland in exchange for infielder Nick Allen, per the club’s announcement.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Braves acquire shortstop Nick Allen from Athletics

The Braves added infield depth on Monday night, acquiring shortstop Nick Allen from the Athletics. Atlanta sent minor league reliever Jared Johnson back in a one-for-one swap.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 17, 2023

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Nick Allen

Since 2021, Nick Allen has been labeled as a defensive god at shortstop whose bat may struggle to adapt at the MLB level, and 2023 was still no different.