There was a lot to like on Monday despite the Braves falling to the Astros.

WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves fall to split-squad Astros 4-3 despite Acuna homerNew Matt Kemp Jersey ,87commentsThere was a lot to like on Monday despite the Braves falling to the Astros.ESTShareTweetShareShareBraves fall to split-squad Astros 4-3 despite Acuna homerReinhold Matay-USA TODAY SportsRonald Acuna Jr. connected for his first home run of the spring, but Julio Teheran struggled in his first start of the spring as the Braves fell to the split squad Astros by the score of 4-3.Julio had a weird first inning of the season. He struck out three batters, but he also gave up a double and then a home run to Derek Fisher which gave the Astros a quick 2-0 lead. The Astros would score another run in the third inning on a throwing error from Freddie Freeman on a play at the plate to make it 3-0. Once Teheran left after the third inning, Kolby Allard came in and pitched two innings. He did not strike out a batter and gave up a pair of walks as well as a solo shot to Nick Tanielu which would give the Astros their final run of the game. Grant Dayton, Sam Freeman, and Michael Mader would close out the game for the Braves with four scoreless innings of relief.The Braves did mount a comeback which was started with Ronald Acuna Jr. connecting for his first home run of the spring to dead center field.The Braves offense was quiet again until the 8th inning when long time Braves farmhand Sean Kazmar connected on a two-run home run to bring the Braves within one. In the ninth inning Hank Aaron Jersey , Drew Lugbauer did connect for a single to bring the winning run to the plate, but unfortunately Greyson Jenista and Jonathan Morales were both retired to end the game. Morning news and notes for Friday, February 8, 2019"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsAnalysis & EditorialsCleveland Indians prospects & minor leaguesGame RecapsTransactionsMorning news and notesBaseball mourns the loss of Frank RobinsonNew,22commentsMorning news and notes for Friday, February 8 http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , 2019ESTShareTweetShareShareBaseball mourns the loss of Frank RobinsonHappy Friday, everyone!Tribe newsTribe signs Flaherty, Navarro to Minors deals | MLBRyan Flaherty has spent his career as a utility man, playing all infield positions as well as the corner outfield spots. Dioner Navarro has been behind the dish since 2004 (with the exception of 2017 when he stepped away from baseball due to a family medical emergency). Both will be in camp with the Indians to compete for a spot on the major league roster.Inbox: Why wasn’t Tribe able to trade Kluber? | MLBThe Indians held a lot of leverage in potential Kluber and/or Bauer trades, and it seems that no team offered what the Indians were looking for. So Kluber and Bauer will suit up for another season with the Tribe. There are worse things in the world than this.Former Cleveland Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin signs minor league deal with Brewers: Report | Cleveland.comThe Little Cowboy may ride again in a different uniform. Best of luck, Josh.Around the leagueThe Yankees aren’t being cheap Julio Teheran Jersey , according to Hal Steinbrenner. Wait...someone thought the Yankees are being cheap?No more Disabled List in MLB as of this season. It will now be the Injured List.Hunter Pence is heading to Texas on a minor league deal.J.T. Realmuto has been traded to the Phillies from the Marlins.The artist formerly known as Zach Britton will now be referred to as Zack Britton.Kyle Barraclough and the Nationals are heading to salary arbitration. Barraclough wants 2 million, the Nationals only want to pay 1.725 million.MORE TEAMS ARE MEETING WITH AND NOT SIGNING BRYCE HARPER. NEWS AT 11.Rest in Peace, Frank RobinsonFrank Robinson, legend and pioneer, dies | MLBFrank Robinson, MLB’s first black manager with the Cleveland Indians http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , dead at 83 | Cleveland.comBaseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson dead at age 83: see social media reaction | Cleveland.comFrank Robinson knew how to seize the moment and never gave up the fight: Paul Hoynes | Cleveland.comCourageous Frank Robinson was one of the toughest players who ever lived | YahooIndians’ statement on passing of Frank Robinson | MLBTop 10 moments in Frank Robinson’s career | MLBThe baseball world lost one of the all-time greats yesterday with the passing of Frank Robinson at the age of 83. Read up on his impact here. Rest in peace, Frank.