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There’s something poetic about an unlikely hero making a name for themselves on one of his or her sport’s biggest stages. On a team filled with Atlanta Braves stars and a pair of MVPs, it was a first-time All-Star who won the 2023 MLB All-Star Game for the National League, its first triumph since 2012. […]

The MLB All-Star Game is filled with the best players in the sport and always brings out interesting takes. One of the top players in the league is Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. With each passing day, Acuna opens their eyeballs and drops jaws with his unbelievable play all around the diamond. Ahead of […]

Former Atlanta Braves and current Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman recently discussed his ex-teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. Freeman, who was speaking with the media prior to Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, said he remembers Acuna Jr’s MLB debut, per Bally Sports South on Twitter. "It felt like he was ready for it. I think that's […]

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen had a very strong first half of the MLB season. His numbers are good enough that he has beaten out Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider for the nod as the NL starter for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Gallen certainly earns the nod, as his numbers […]

The first half of the MLB season has come to an end as the All-Star break is officially underway. Heading into the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr and Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani lead the MLB in jersey sales, via MLB Communications. The top two @MLB All-Star vote […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves hold the best record in baseball at 60-28. For the Braves to be as good as they are, Atlanta has relied on their consistency. In terms of the long ball, the Braves have been on a torrid pace. With Travis d’Arnaud going yard against the Tampa Bay […]

Being a catcher is hard work. The catcher is arguably the hardest defensive position in baseball. You’re tasked with calling pitches against at least nine different batters, all with different styles. You are also responsible for preventing players from scoring runs and stealing bases. A catcher who is great defensively and is a monster at […]

The Atlanta Braves added another win to their record with a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday night at Tropicana Field. However, it hasn’t been a 100 percent rosy night for the MLB-leading Braves, with reliever AJ Minter leaving the game with an apparent injury. Via David O’Brien of The Athletic: “A.J. Minter […]

Spencer Strider continues to make big strides for the Atlanta Braves. The star righty had a stellar rookie season in 2022, and yet he’s been better this year. Strider, a serious candidate for the Cy Young award, was asked about the improvements he made this year. The ace pitcher noted three particular changes that fueled […]

It is a possible World Series preview as the Atlanta Braves will meet the Tampa Bay for the second of a three-game series. We are at Tropicana Field sharing our MLB odds series, making a Braves-Rays prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Braves defeated the Rays 2-1 on Friday to take […]

The beatdown of Major League pitchers by the Atlanta Braves lineup continued Friday night as catcher Sean Murphy launched a 2-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving the National League East team its 167th home run of the season. That blast allowed them to pass the 2019 Minnesota Twins for most home runs […]

Who’s going to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League? Atlanta Braves pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder both would have strong chances. However, Elder will not pitch in the game since he’s scheduled start Sunday’s Braves contest. Strider is starting Saturday, and likely won’t pitch in the game as a result, per […]

The two best teams in baseball face as the Atlanta Braves visit the Tampa Bay Rays. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Braves enter the match-up after taking two of three from the Guardians and winning ten of their last 11 games. In […]

The Atlanta Braves got a positive boost with the news that ace Max Fried will continue his rehab with a minor league assignment this weekend. The left-handed star pitcher has been out for nearly two months with a forearm strain, and was dominating with a 2.08 ERA through his first five starts. He had first […]

The Atlanta Braves’ three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians might’ve meant more to Spencer Strider than any player. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Strider had dreams of being part of a major-league game in the Guardinas’ home stadium when he was growing. Although his turn in the rotation didn’t come up in Cleveland, the Braves’ […]

July is always an important month in the MLB world. It features the MLB All-Star Game, MLB Draft, and it is the month when most trades happen ahead of August 1st’s deadline. The Atlanta Braves are making a different kind of July move though. The Braves are expected to depart from Liberty Media and become […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. just keeps making history. At this point, it’s not wrong to expect that the Atlanta Braves star would break a record or set a new feat in every game that he plays. On Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, that’s exactly what he did. With a stolen base in the third inning, Acuna […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking incredibly dominant once again. Last season, Atlanta was in an dead heat with the Mets for control of the NL East. This season, they’re the ones with sole possession of first place, and they’re on pace to win 100 games again. What’s powered the team’s success to start the season? […]

The Atlanta Braves put their nine game win streak on the line against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Guardians prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Braves won game one of the series 4-2 to push their […]

All the Atlanta Braves do these days is win games. After beating the Cleveland Guardians in a series opener on Monday on the road, 4-2, the Braves have managed to extend their unbeaten streak to nine games. They have also won 17 of their last 18 games. If Atlanta feels unstoppable, it is because that’s […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made history on Monday night by becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs, 40 stolen bbases and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break, according to ESPN, and Braves manager Brian Snitker has high praise for Acuna Jr. Brian Snitker said that Ronald Acuna Jr. is must-see right […]

Atlanta Braves’ superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered an apparent injury sliding into second base but remained in Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Acuña was safe on the play, which marked his 40th stolen base of the season. He came up holding his right shoulder, and Braves coaches came out to check on him. Acuña […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is having an incredible 2023 MLB season — and that’s putting it lightly. During Monday night’s series opener in the road against the Cleveland Guardians, Acuna added to his magnificent year by becoming just the first player in the history of either the American League or the National League […]

As the 2023 MLB season had reached its midway point, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the hottest teams in all of baseball. With an impressive lineup, dominant pitching rotation, and solid bullpen, the Braves currently hold the best record in the National League (56-27). However, as the All-Star Game and the trade […]

The Atlanta Braves head on the road to take on division rivals the Cleveland Guardians in game one of a three-game series Monday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Braves-Guardians prediction and pick. Atlanta (56-27) is arguably the best team in the majors […]

On Monday, July 3rd, we have a full slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 19-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, July 3rd. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

We are already in July! The 2023 MLB season has flown by quickly, but it has featured plenty of excitement and no shortage of surprises. That said, a number of teams have performed well below expectations. The ’23 campaign has been an outlier in a sense, with many preseason predictions already falling by the wayside. […]

For the Atlanta Braves, the magic number is currently eight. They have the best record in all of MLB right now after increasing their winning streak to eight. Led by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic production, Atlanta is dominating right now and looks poised to compete for another World Series. The Braves will also be sending […]

The Atlanta Braves are continuing their insane streak of dominance in the National League. With a devastating hitting core coupled by solid pitching, Atlanta is quite easily the favorites to come out of the NL for now. However, like most teams, Altanta is dealing with injuries of thier own. One of the injuries they are […]

The Miami Marlins will run it back against the Atlanta Braves with the hope of bouncing back. We are at Truist Park, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Marlins-Braves prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Braves destroyed the Marlins 16-4 on Friday night. Now, they look to keep the momentum […]

The Atlanta Braves have broken the National League record for home runs in a month, with 61. In the month of June, the Braves played 27 games in 28 days – a reminder of how grueling the mid-season MLB schedule can be. Hitting 61 home runs in 27 games on the other hand is a […]

A dominant team almost two seasons removed from a World Series championship might soon be whole again. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried threw against hitters for the first time since being placed on the injured list with a forearm strain in early May, per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Although it is a […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby will be rife with star power and have some hometown cooking, but it will be without arguably the best player in the National League this season. Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. ended the suspense Friday afternoon about his potential participation in the annual power extravaganza. “I think this year, I’m […]

The Miami Marlins head on the road to take on division rivals Atlanta Braves in game one of a pivotal divisional series Friday night at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Marlins-Braves prediction and pick. Miami (48-34) is arguably the most surprising team during the […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place from the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park. With the All-Star Game starters being announced, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves led the way on the National League side. For the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman is starting at first base while Mookie Betts is in the outfield […]

Kolby Allard of the Atlanta Braves got a spot start against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, and Allard provided about as much as the Braves could have hoped for in the game, pitching 4.2 shutout innings and striking out eight. “This is a very good ballclub and you know, they’re rolling,” Kolby Allard said, […]

The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, marking his first time on a major league roster this season. Allard, who had been out since the start of the season with a strained right oblique muscle, will join the team in Atlanta and start on the mound in […]

The Atlanta Braves have been on fire to start the 2023 MLB season, and their dominance was once again on full display in their 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. The Braves chased Twins pitcher Joe Ryan from the game after just three innings of work, and Atlanta’s lineup, led by Austin […]

Can the Atlanta Braves finish the sweep of the Minnesota Twins? It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Braves prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Monday was about pitching domination by Spencer Strider for the Braves’ first win of the series. Yesterday was all about the long ball. The Twins took an early 1-0 […]