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Atlanta Braves’ Charlie Morton is a man of the 21st century and firmly believes there is a better, more modern way to clamp down on pitchers using illegal substances. One that would take the pressure off of umpires and the hyper scrutiny away from players’ sweaty hands. “I think it puts everybody in a difficult […]

The Atlanta Braves took game one of the series over the Colorado Rockies. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Braves prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Rockies has a six-game losing streak going, but then won three in a row. Sadly for the Rockies, they have lost the last two, […]

The Atlanta Braves are dominating in the National League East as they have a 4.5 game lead over the Miami Marlin as they approach the 70-game mark on the schedule. The Braves are getting it done largely behind a powerful hitting attack led by MVP candidate Ronald Acuna Jr., and they could get stronger as […]

The Colorado Rockies (29-31) visit the Atlanta Braves (42-46) for the first of a four-game series. First pitch commences Thursday at 7:20 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Braves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Rockies-Braves MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Rockies-Braves Odds Colorado Rockies: […]

The Atlanta Braves have signed free agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar to a minor league contract, according to the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. The 33-year-old player was let go by the Oakland A’s earlier this month, leading to his availability on the market. Aguilar’s performance with the Athletics this season has been lackluster, as […]

The Atlanta Braves are just another MLB team that has been hit with injuries. During Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, they saw veteran reliever Jesse Chavez leave the game after taking a brutal comebacker to his leg. Jesse Chavez is helped off the field after being hit in the leg by a comebacker. (via […]

The Atlanta Braves continue to establish themselves as one of the best teams in all of baseball. With an All-Star roster featuring the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Spencer Strider, it’s no surprise that they hold the second-best record in the National League. The construction of this impressive Atlanta team […]

The NL CY Young race is starting to heat up and it looks like it will be close all season long. While Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was the favorite to take home the award, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen recently jumped him for the best odds in the National League, via FanDuel. Zac Gallen […]

The Atlanta Braves have weathered some highs and lows this season, and fans are hoping that they are not due for another slump. After rattling off six consecutive wins, Atlanta dropped two straight while also seeing one of its hottest hitters have an injury scare. Marcell Ozuna was removed from Monday’s eventual extra-inning road loss […]

The Detroit Tigers ended a nine-game losing streak yesterday, as they hope to win again today against the Atlanta Brave. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Tigers did not announce an official starter until shortly before game time yesterday, instead opting for a […]

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has reportedly left Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers after getting hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of the contest, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Marcell Ozuna left Monday’s game at Detroit after being hit in the right hand by a pitch in the […]

The NL-East leading Atlanta Braves begin an interleague series today with the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to watch. Yesterday the Braves had their seven-game winning streak snapped in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals. Still, the Braves have won eight of their […]

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are often regarded as MLB’s current most popular players. Mookie Betts and Mike Trout are in the conversation as well. However, it is Ronald Acuna Jr who leads 2023 MLB All-Star voting so far with a whopping 1,086,537 votes, per MLB Communications. Ronald Acuña Jr. of the @Braves & Shohei Ohtani […]

Friday was a special day for 20-year-old AJ Smith-Shawver, who made his first big league start just three years after starting to pitch. Yes, you read that right. After becoming the youngest Braves pitcher to be called up to the show since 2011, Smith-Shawver expressed just how excited he was for the moment. Via MLB.com: […]

Is there anything better than weekend baseball? The Washington Nationals will travel to the deep south on Saturday to take on the Atlanta Braves in what should be an epic battle! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Nationals-Braves prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play in the midst of a five-game losing […]

It is an NL East showdown as the Atlanta Braves play hosts to the Washington Nationals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Braves prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Nationals enter the game on a four-game losing skid after their game with the Diamondbacks was postponed yesterday. They are […]

This wasn’t your regular sweep. At first glance, the Atlanta Braves’ trouncing of the New York Mets seems like a standard sweep. The final score would indicate that Atlanta handled New York with relative ease. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In their three losses, the Mets actually held a sizable lead for […]

We’re at the point now that asks — how much more embarrassing can the New York Mets possibly get? On Thursday night, against their rival the Atlanta Braves, the Mets blew a three-run lead, their third of the series, and were swept after Ozzie Albies hit a walk-off three-run home run. The Mets couldn’t have […]

It didn’t take long for the scoring to get started in Thursday’s final game of the New York Mets-Atlanta Braves series, as Brandon Nimmo launched a two-out missile with the bases loaded for his first career grand slam. The internet had a massive collection of excited reactions, with Mets Twitter thrilled to see the center […]

The New York Mets continue to struggle against their great white whale, the Atlanta Braves. Entering their three game-set from Junes 6 to 8, the Mets have lost three and won just one against the Braves this season. This is indicative of a greater struggle for the Mets in 2023, as they haven’t been able […]

Atlanta Braves All-Star Ozzie Albies called game Thursday night with a dramatic walk-off dinger to close out the three-game sweep over the New York Mets. Albies’ 10th-inning 3-run shot left the bat at 110.7 mph and traveled 408 feet: a true no-doubter. 🚨 PSA 🚨OZZIE 3-RUN WALK-OFF HOMER@ozzie | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/L2FLCOyQ8f — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) […]

The New York Mets (30-32) visit the Atlanta Braves (37-24) for their series finale. First pitch commences Thursday at 7:20 p.m. ET. Atlanta secured a series win thanks to 6-4 and 7-5 wins in the first two games. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Braves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most talented teams in the MLB. They also seem to be one of the most tight-knit groups in the league which has led to plenty of success in recent years. This season is no different, with the Braves out to the best record in the National League as […]

In the first inning of Wednesday’s Braves vs. Mets matchup, tensions flared as Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch and left the game. Braves fans took the opportunity to roar in approval despite an opposing player leaving injured, a completely disrespectful act. There are many intense rivalries like this one throughout sports, but cheering […]

The New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three game set Wednesday night! Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Braves prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. The Braves came back to win game one of the series 6-4. […]

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets battled it out for the NL East title last season, with the Braves earning the division crown via tiebreaker after the teams finished with identical records. That brings the 2023 matchups between both teams into the spotlight, including the latest thrilling installment on Tuesday. During the 6-4 Braves win, […]

Even with the best record in the National League, the Atlanta Braves are still looking for ways to maximize their pitching rotation. In doing so, the Braves have made a major decision on one of their best young pitchers. Rookie AJ Smith-Shawver will make his first MLB start on Friday or Saturday against the Washington […]

The New York Mets (30-30) visit the Atlanta Braves (35-24) for the first of a three-game series between the NL East rivals. First pitch commences Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. ET. Atlanta leads the season series 2-1 thanks to their series win last month. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Braves prediction, pick, […]

The Atlanta Braves have gotten out to a hot start this season and have the makings of a true playoff contender. However, in their never ending quest to improve, the Braves have turned to their farm system for some extra bullpen help. Atlanta is calling up reliever Roddery Munoz, via Moises Fabian of Mega 97.9. […]

It’s only the first part of June but make no mistake, teams are eagerly awaiting the MLB trade deadline, including the Atlanta Braves. The Braves just recently concluded their first test of what is still a young 2023 season. They’re coming off a month of May where they finished just one game above .500, losing […]

Michael Soroka’s comeback story is one that many baseball fans followed this season. However, the Atlanta Braves pitcher’s time in the big leagues was short-lived, as the team announced it optioned Soroka to Triple-A Gwinnett. Soroka made two starts for the Braves, returning from a nearly three-year absence following two torn Achilles tendons. He allowed […]

At 35-24, the Atlanta Braves hold the best record in the entire National League. Still, the Braves are always looking for shrewd moves to improve. Their latest maneuver saw the Braves take a page out of the Los Angeles Dodgers playbook. Atlanta has claimed Luke Williams off waivers from the Dodgers, via J.P Hoornstra of […]

Marcell Ozuna was not able to finish Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker decided to bench him due to a lack of hustle. Ozuna made strong contact on a Zach Gallen pitch in the fourth inning but did not run immediately, resulting in his 415-footer earning him just a […]

The dream of AJ Smith-Shawver to see action in the big leagues finally happened on Sunday when Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker sent him to the mound in a relief job against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And judging from Snitker’s reaction, it i fario to expect that Atlanta’s top prospect is going places. “It’s so hard […]

The Atlanta Braves (34-24) travel to the desert to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (35-24) Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Diamondbacks prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. The Braves are batting .273 this weekend in Arizona. Eddie Rosario has […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is so close to making history with the Atlanta Braves. After his latest home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the star outfielder is now just six home runs away from breaking a record set by Giancarlo Stanton over the past eight years. At the top of the sixth inning on Sunday, Acuna […]

Atlanta Braves fans find themselves in a weird spot. One the one hand, they have been up-and-down most of the season, multiple key players are not meeting expectations and starting pitchers Max Fried and Kyle Wright are on the injured list. And yet, the team is in first place with a 33-24 record. So, the […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Braves Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t slowing down. A lot of people (and we are included here — we thought so, too) favored the Atlanta Braves over Arizona on Friday night […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Braves Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to show that they’re for real. When the Major League Baseball season reaches Memorial Day — roughly the one-third mark of the whole campaign — […]