The Braves made one bold move this week by signing Josh Donaldson, but now it’s time for Atlanta to deal for an ace to anchor their rotation. Braves fans are pretty happy with general manager Alex Anthopoulos at the moment. Signing Josh Donaldson was a clear signal from Atlanta’s front office that they have legitimate
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The Braves opened free agency with a bang, signing former MVP Josh Donaldson to a one-year deal. No one can accuse the Braves of inactivity in the aftermath of a long Thanksgiving break. Just hours after agreeing to bring Brian McCann back to Atlanta, the Braves agreed to terms with Josh Donaldson on a big-money,
In his first game against Miami since being drilled on the first pitch Aug. 15, 20-year-old Braves phenom Ronald Acuna got his revenge with a 432-foot home run on Thursday. Ronald Acuna didn’t have to wait long to take his revenge on the Miami Marlins. Acuna, the Atlanta Braves’ 20-year-old rookie superstar, sent a hanging
Major League Baseball should’ve sent a stronger message to Jose Urena, but missed a golden opportunity by docking him less than a week. During Wednesday’s game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park, Marlins pitcher Jose Urena committed one of the most heinous actions we’ve seen in baseball. He intentionally threw at
The Miami Marlins were tired of Ronald Acuna Jr. hitting home runs off of their pitchers, so they found a way to put a stop to it. The Miami Marlins were growing frustrated at being victimized by the bat of Ronald Acuna Jr. The Atlanta Braves superstar-in-the-making had already hit three lead-off home runs off
Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to make history by hitting his fifth home run in six games, the fourth youngest player in history to achieve that feat. Ronald Acuna Jr. continues his impressive rookie season by making more history at the hands of the hapless Miami Marlins. During the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 demolition of the Marlins,
Atlanta Braves fans should be both disappointed and happy about the team’s decision to place talented pitcher Mike Soroka on the 60-day disabled list. It would have been tempting for the Atlanta Braves to rush Mike Soroka’s return from the disabled list to help them maintain their place atop the NL East. Fortunately for the
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 06: Mike Soroka (40) during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants on May 6, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Wait, since when was there a volcano on Isla Nublar? by Nick Tylwalk Sources let
An MLB team will always have the chance to turn impact their season by bringing in a key player at the trade deadline, these teams are candidates to do so. MLB teams that should and need to be buyers via trade always fit one of two prototypes. Type 1 is a team overperforming that has
DENVER, CO – MAY 29: Fans shield the sun from their eyes as starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies delivers to home plate during the fourth inning at Coors Field on May 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Capitals fan skirts workplace ‘no jerseys’ rule with homemade dress
Freddie Freeman is currently leading the MLB in on-base percentage and OPS+, yet we don’t talk about him like the superstar he really is. Don’t get it twisted, Freddie Freeman is a Superstar, capital-S. It’s nothing new, either, as he’s been one basically since he burst onto the scene as a rookie, finishing second in the
The Braves are ahead of schedule, currently leading the NL East, and now that they are here, they need a way to stay on top. Everybody knew the Braves had an outstanding farm system. Nobody knew it would manifest itself this quickly. They’ve been helped out by a poor start from the Nationals in their
After being released by the Atlanta Braves, is it time for Jose Bautista to return to the American League? There was a time not long ago when Jose Bautista was one of the most-feared power hitters in baseball. In 2010 and 2011, Bautista, who is nicknamed “Joey Bats,” led MLB in home runs with 54
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 21: Centerfielder Ender Inciarte Early reactions mostly praise ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ by Brandon Crespo NBA Draft Lottery 2018: Odds and scenarios by Bryan Toporek Right now only a few games separate four teams for the top spot in the NL East. The Braves lead the division, but can they
As we delve into the month of May some teams are starting to gain a little separation. Some of the familiar names are in not so familiar spots too. The year is 2018 and we live in a world where the Miami Marlins are currently closer to first place than the Los Angeles Dodgers. As
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 27: Atlanta Braves CF Ronald Jr. Acuna (82) during the MLB Spring Training baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on March 27, 2018, at SunTrust Field in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Browns fans better hope John Dorsey knows what he’s
Ronald Acuna is slated to make his Major League debut this week, but the Braves are doing it all at the wrong time. If you’re an Atlanta Braves fan anxious about the debut of Ronald Acuna, this week is the one to buckle up for. The team is reportedly adding their top prospect to the
DENVER, CO – APRIL 7: Anibal Sanchez How can the Yankees fix their Giancarlo Stanton problem? by Brad Berreman FanDuel Lineup and Picks for Thursday, April 19th by Adam Strangis The Atlanta Braves are a team in transition, and their starting pitching surprise is now out with a freak injury. The Atlanta Braves are a
Joey Bats is back. The Atlanta Braves have given Jose Bautista a minor league deal. Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and DH Jose Bautista has reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. The catch? He’s supposedly going to play third base. It’s not a position he’s completely unfamiliar with. He’s played
The day many thought Ronald Acuna would get called up has come and gone. Now the question on everyone’s mind is when will the Braves call him up? This past Monday was supposed to be the celebration of the arrival of one of the best prospects baseball has seen the past few years, Ronald Acuna.
Brandon McCarthy’s latest injury doesn’t appear to be serious, but his wife did not hesitate to roast him about it. The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 in 12 innings on Wednesday afternoon. Starter Brandon McCarthy had a solid outing, allowing one run on four hits over five innings, but as he reached back
Despite a monster spring, the Braves are sending top prospect Ronald Acuna to the minors so they can control his future. Acuna is the No.1 ranked prospect according to Baseball Prospectus and everything he did this spring lived up to the hype surrounding him. He was hitting for a .432 batting average and a 1.247
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. (82) of the Braves hustles down to first base during the spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves on February 26, 2018, at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 2018 NFL Scouting
On a team dominated by elite starting pitching, switch-hitting third baseman Chipper Jones adjusted his game and dominated all the way to Cooperstown. Growing up in suburban in Atlanta in the 1990s, it was all about the Atlanta Braves. From worst to first in 1991, to the 1995 World Series Championship, all the way through
How did the prospect rankings stack up? The Atlanta Braves have had one of the best farm systems in MLB. Also, they have eight players on the top 100 prospect list. This team has turned the franchise over in a relatively short amount of time. Furthermore, hitting on high picks in the draft has helped
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 30: Matt Kemp Star Wars: The Last Jed — Is Han Solo dead? by Zoe West MLB Free Agency: CC Sabathia returns to Yankees on 1-year deal by Christopher Novak The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded four players and cash considerations in exchange for outfielder Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves.
ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 01: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves makes his MLB debut as he turns to second base on a two-run homer hit by Johan Camargo #17 during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on August 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty
ATLANTA, GA – JULY 16: Jaime Garcia (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) James Harrison is absurdly strong (Video) by Gabe Henderson The Minnesota Twins continue to hang around the top of the AL Central, and they’re reportedly on the verge of adding Jaime Garcia. As one of the most surprising teams this year, the Minnesota Twins
After a dreadful 13 starts, the Atlanta Braves have designated veteran right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon for assignment. His time in Atlanta is done. Say it isn’t so. Apparently it is so. It is the end of an era in Atlanta Braves baseball, as popular, but struggling right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon has been designated for assignment
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 16: The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) Anthony Rizzo hits a leadoff home run for the second night in a row (Video) by