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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of Walker Buehler and his October performance. After a brutal season coming off Tommy John surgery, Buehler struggled in the NLDS against the Padres. By the end of the postseason, he was closing out the clinching game to win the title. As Walker Buehler […]

Free-agent pitcher Charlie Morton, who has played for the Atlanta Braves for the last four seasons, will try to pitch in MLB next season despite just having turned 41 years old. 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the veteran pitcher admitted he may have retired sooner had he had more […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the possibility of losing superb starting pitcher Max Fried in free agency, but they might already have a backup plan in mind. Following a turbulent 2024 season, the organization is expressing interest in another World Series champion. The Braves have their sights on Walker Buehler, per MLB Network’s Jon […]

One of the best starting pitchers is part of the free agency market this offseason in Max Fried. After spending his first eight years with the Atlanta Braves, the lefty could be on the move. Plenty of ace-caliber pitchers are on the market, including Corbin Burnes, but Fried is a special pitcher. Teams from all […]

Deion Sanders has an incredible car collection. Sanders played both in MLB and the NFL as a dual-sport athlete. In the NFL, Sanders won two Super Bowl titles. He also went to one World Series. Nowadays, he coaches Colorado football. Given Sanders’ accomplishments in sports, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? […]

The Los Angeles Angels are responding to the worst season in franchise history with big offseason moves. They made the first significant trade of the offseason, picking up Jorge Soler from the Braves. Now, the Angels have dipped their toe in the free agency pool with former Braves and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be involved in a pursuit of every major free agent this offseason; that long list includes former Atlanta Braves LHP Max Fried, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Max Fried, left-handed starter: He’s exactly the sort of pitcher the Red Sox would like to anchor their rotation as their ascent back to […]

The Atlanta Braves were previously mentioned as a potential landing destination for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in MLB free agency. On Friday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network explained why the fit makes sense. “I love the fit for the Atlanta Braves with Nathan Eovaldi,” Morosi said. “Remember where the Braves are right now. Max Fried, […]

The 2024 season was an overall disappointment for the Atlanta Braves; they weathered a ton of problems on the injury front, and they simply were not able to dominate the way they have done for most of the past decade. In the end, the Braves flamed out in the Wild Card Round against the San […]

The Atlanta Braves had brutal injury luck during the 2024 season. They lost ace Spencer Strider to Tommy John, outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr to an ACL injury, and Ozzie Albies played only 99 games. Atlanta still made the playoffs, putting massive expectations on 2025 assuming those players would come back. General manager Alex Anthopoulos told […]

The Atlanta Braves dealt with an unfamiliar amount of turbulence throughout 2024, needing to win their final game of the regular season to make the playoffs. This age of uncertainty figures to continue, as they face the reality of losing multiple key talents in free agency. Marcell Ozuna will not be one of those players, […]

The Atlanta Braves and manager Brian Snitker are getting an early start on shaping their future roster for the 2025 MLB season. They announced via social media that they had signed LHP Aaron Bummer on a two-year contract worth $13 million. The Braves also signed RHP Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million. […]

Cavan Biggio appeared in just four games as a member of the Atlanta Braves. And for the foreseeable future, that’s exactly where his tenure will end. Biggio has elected to become a free agent, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. After being removed from the 40-man roster, Biggio decided to seek a new opportunity rather […]

Before the Los Angeles Dodgers can even soak in their World Series victory, MLB has seen its first offseason trade. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugger Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Griffin Canning. Both teams underwent very different seasons in 2024. The Braves made the playoffs as a Wild Card […]

The Los Angeles Angels have traded for Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves, per Fansided’s Robert Murray. The former World Series MVP split his season between the San Francisco Giants and Braves last season. His second stint in Atlanta did not end as well as the last, with a Wild Card Series elimination. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Atlanta Braves’ prospect pool appears primed to make significant contributions in 2025, particularly behind the plate, as Drake Baldwin emerges as a standout candidate poised for a major league breakout. Baldwin’s rapid ascent through the minors, highlighted by his impressive performance in the Arizona Fall League, positions him as a critical asset, especially given […]

The Atlanta Braves face a critical decision as the window to retain star pitcher Max Fried rapidly closes with free agency looming. Despite a stellar track record and a deep bond with the team, Fried’s future with the Braves is clouded by the complex dynamics of salary cap considerations and his recent injury history. Max […]

For the Atlanta Braves, this offseason is not necessarily about making sweeping roster changes but rather implementing the necessary adjustments that can allow them to reclaim their offensive mojo in 2025. While injuries to stars like Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II definitely lowered the club’s ceiling, a key tweak […]

In a stunning turn of events, the Atlanta Braves have decided to shake up their coaching staff following an unexpected early playoff exit. The team has dismissed hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes, and catching coach Sal Fasano, despite previous assurances from Braves management that no changes were anticipated. This decision marks […]

Coming off an early elimination in the 2024 MLB playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers must now turn their attention to the 2025 season and beyond. Unfortunately, there is a good possibility that they lose shortstop Willy Adames in free agency. Rival NL teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves have been interested in […]

The Atlanta Braves’ postseason run ended earlier than expected this week, getting swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. That means it’s back to the drawing board as this organization looks ahead to the offseason. The Braves have already decided they will exercise the 2025 options for two key players […]

The Atlanta Braves got swept 2-0 by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round of the postseason. One of the biggest reasons why: star pitcher Chris Sale’s back injury. Sale was last-second scratch from the must-win second game of the doubleheader on Monday due to back spasms. Then, Sale was left off of […]

The Atlanta Braves endured a tough 2024 season marred by injuries to several key players. Atlanta still found a way into the postseason but the Braves were unable to win a playoff game as their season ended with a sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. The Braves now look ahead to 2025, […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2024 season did not exactly go according to plan. Atlanta entered the season with legitimate World Series aspirations but ended up narrowly reaching the postseason as a National League Wild Card team. Reaching the postseason was an impressive feat considering all of the injuries Atlanta dealt with as Ronald Acuna Jr. and […]

The Atlanta Braves were swept in the National League Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres. Their 2024 season ended with a dud after they won Game 162 to qualify for the postseason. They lost Game 1 3-0 and Game 2 5-4 to end their season without a playoff win. Manager Brian Snitker spoke […]

The San Diego Padres are one win away from advancing to the National League Division Series after taking Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Atlanta Braves, 4-0. Winning the series would send the Padres against long-time rivals Los Angeles Dodgers, NL West champions. For now, the Padres have to thank pitcher Michael […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt had a decision to make. He could have started his ace Dylan Cease in Game One of the Padres Wild Card series against the Atlanta Braves. Joe Musgrove or Yu Darvish would also have been solid options. But Shildt went with the lesser known Michael King, who had two […]

The Atlanta Braves travel to SoCal to take on the San Diego Padres for game two of the NL Wild Card series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Braves-Padres Game 2 Projected Starters  […]

The biggest story going forward for the Atlanta Braves as they prepare for their Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres is Chris Sale’s health. Sale was a last-second scratch from the win or go home Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader and is not on the Braves’ Wild Card round roster as he continues […]

The Atlanta Braves will take on the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round, beginning Tuesday at 8:30pm est. Both teams enter the postseason red hot, earning the top two National League Wild Card berths. With plenty of storylines to delve into, we offer our Padres-Braves Wild Card series predictions. The Padres finished an […]

There’s not much that can dampen the mood for a Major League Baseball team when they clinch the playoffs, but the injury update the Atlanta Braves got on Chris Sale just might do it. Hours after the Braves scratched Sale from their must-win Game 162 on Monday, manager Brian Snitker told reporters that he “does […]

The Atlanta Braves will face the San Diego Padres for Game 1 of the Best-of-3 NL Wildcard showdown on Tuesday in Southern California. It’s time for the playoffs as we share our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Padres NL Wild Card Game 1 prediction and pick. Braves-Padres NL Wild Card Game 1 Projected Starters  […]

The New York Mets clinched a spot in the playoffs after scoring eight runs in the last two innings to surge to the win against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta must win the second of today’s double-header to secure passage to the postseason. After allowing four runs, two earned, to give the lead back to the […]

A whirlwind Monday for the Atlanta Braves has taken a serious turn for the worse. Just minutes after losing the first game of a season-defining doubleheader to the New York Mets on Monday, the team has scratched Cy Young favorite Chris Sale from Game 2 due to back spasms, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. […]

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are facing off in a Monday doubleheader to determine their playoff lives. Game 1 seen the highest of highest and lowest of lows from both teams. The Braves got out to a 3-0 lead through the six inning. However, in the eighth, the Mets came storming back. Highlighted […]

The New York Mets will meet the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a doubleheader to determine the final wildcard spots. One team will go home as we share our MLB odds series and make a Mets-Braves Game 2 prediction and pick. Mets-Braves Game 2 Projected Starters  Luis Severino or TBA vs. Chris Sale […]

San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez is virtually assured of the National League batting title for the 2024 MLB season. Virtually because there is still a microscopic chance that Atlanta Braves designated hitter/outfielder Marcell Ozuna steals the award from Arraez. Still, Arraez can go ahead and host a party, considering what Ozuna had to pull […]

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader on Monday for playoff positioning. Their original games were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this past week but were postponed because of Hurricane Helene. Each team just needs one win to lock up their spot. Mets designated hitter JD Martinez told Rich Rovito […]