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Rick Kranitz named Braves new pitching coach

Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Rick Kranitz #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies photo day on February 20, 2017 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Braves have named Rick Kranitz as their new pitching coach. Krantiz was recently let go as the pitching coach of the Phillies in an oddly-timed move that raised some eyebrows. The Braves, meanwhile, fired their pitching coach, Chuck Hernandez, just after the season ended.

Atlanta has a number of near-ready starting pitchers who are likely to break into the majors in 2019. It’s always hard to determine what, exactly, makes a good pitching coach, but Krantiz was given a good degree of credit for the emergence Aaron Nola and Zach Eflin in Philly, and the Braves no doubt hope he can help matters in Atlanta.

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