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The Atlanta Braves have an opportunity to make a splash this offseason by addressing their rotation needs through a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Twins. With general manager Alex Anthopoulos prioritizing starting pitching and a shortstop, acquiring elite right-hander Pablo Lopez would significantly strengthen Atlanta’s prospects for contention. The 29-year-old Lopez remains one of the […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Braves are committed to bouncing back come 2026. To do that, the Braves are keen on bringing back one of their free agents. Atlanta signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim after his release from the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping he’d pick up his option. Instead, […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 2018, the Atlanta Braves are entering the offseason looking to turn things around. After their latest injury update, the Braves will be entering hot stove season with some extra momentum. Spencer Schwellenbach is now pain-free, general manager Alex Anthopolous confirmed to Jon Morosi of the MLB […]

The MLB offseason is officially here. Free agency has already kicked off, but few deals have been agreed to thus far, and most of the big-name players on the open market won’t sign until later in the year or even next year. Free agent signings aren’t the only way for teams to add to their […]

The Atlanta Braves have produced their share of rising stars over the years, and catcher Drake Baldwin just became the latest to join that list. After narrowly defeating Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton for the NL Rookie of the Year award, Baldwin’s response to the honor showed the same poise that defined his debut season. […]

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East with a 79-86 record, snapping a string of seven straight playoff appearances. Brian Snitker stepped down as manager following the disappointing campaign, as the Braves look to rebound with Walt Weiss at the helm. Atlanta gave fans little to cheer about in 2025. However, the team […]

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season, and they’d probably tell you the same thing. They came into the year with a lot of expectations, and they had the talent to be among the top teams in the league. Unfortunately, they were not able to live up to those expectations, with injuries and inconsistency being […]

The Atlanta Braves officially named Walt Weiss their new manager on Monday, promoting their longtime bench coach to replace Brian Snitker, who transitioned to a senior advisory role following the 2025 season. The move begins a new era for Atlanta after a disappointing 76-86 finish, their first losing season and missed postseason since 2017. Weiss, […]

For the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Braves missed out on the playoffs in 2025. Perhaps a big splash in free agency is what the Braves need to get back on top. There will be plenty of big names that fit what Atlanta is building. Long-time Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has now […]

The Atlanta Braves are going through plenty of changes as an organization, seeing Walt Weiss replace Brian Snitker as manager. As they prepare to refine their roster for 2026, Atlanta has made a crucial pitching decision. The Braves have declined Pierce Johnson’s $7 million contract option, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Johnson […]

The New York Mets have taken another hit this offseason — and now, it comes from their biggest rival. The Atlanta Braves vs. Mets rivalry flared up again Wednesday when the Braves announced the hiring of former Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and first base coach Antoan Richardson, two respected voices from New York’s staff. […]

The Atlanta Braves are already making moves to help their team next season, and one of the things they did was exercise their club option on a key player, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Braves are picking up future Hall of Famer Chris Sale’s $18M option. No surprise there,” Heyman wrote on X, formerly […]

The Atlanta Braves made headlines across Major League Baseball as Walt Weiss officially took over managerial duties, succeeding longtime manager Brian Snitker. This transition marks a rare moment of mutual admiration and continuity within an MLB organization. The move represents a seamless blend of respect, loyalty, and a shared vision for the Braves next era […]

The Atlanta Braves are hiring former bench coach Walt Weiss as the next manager of the team. Weiss has been with the Braves organization since 2018 and helped coach them to the World Series title in 2021. The Braves and former manager Brian Snitker parted ways as Snitker announced his retirement after the season. He […]

The Atlanta Braves are about to embark on a pivotal free agency period, but they still do not have a manager. More than a month has passed since Brian Snitker announced will no longer occupy the role, leading many people to make predictions about his potential successor. Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann,who just […]

The 2025 World Series concluded in epic fashion, which has many MLB fans considering it one of the greatest World Series matchups ever. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays put on an absolute show, which included multiple extra-inning thrillers, numerous broken records, and a bunch of iconic moments and performances. This was the […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most storied franchises in all of Major League Baseball, making a name for themselves even before they settled in Atlanta. Plenty of big-name players have passed through their roster, and while their recent success certainly has made headlines, 2025’s struggles notwithstanding, so have some of their first seasons […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently in the midst of what could be a foundational offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Shortly after the team’s disastrous 2024 season ended, manager Brian Snitker announced that he would not be returning to the job moving forward, instead taking on an advisory role in the front office. […]

The Atlanta Braves are searching for a new manager after Brian Snitker stepped down as the team’s skipper following the 2025 season. Whoever is hired to helm Atlanta in 2026 will be just the fourth Braves manager in the last 35 years. Walt Weiss, Bruce Bochy, Mark DeRosa, David Ross and Tony Vitello were considered […]

The Atlanta Braves could take a new direction of leadership when it comes to finding their next manager for 2026 and beyond. Atlanta moved from Brian Snitker after 10 seasons. He replaced Freddie Gonzalez midway through the 2016 campaign. Snitker helped the team be active in playoff contention, even winning the World Series in 2021. […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently in the early stages of what could be a highly consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Atlanta recently saw long-time manager Brian Snitker retire and take an advisory role in the front office, but the team also has several roster decisions to make in addition to finding […]

The Atlanta Braves face a pivotal moment in their franchise history as they search for a new manager after Brian Snitker stepped down following the 2025 season. After 10 successful seasons that included seven consecutive playoff appearances and a World Series championship in 2021, the 69-year-old Snitker transitioned into an advisory role, leaving behind a […]

A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves’ tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort […]

Brian Snitker recently made the decision to step down from his role as Atlanta Braves manager. Although he is remaining with the ball club as a senior advisor, Snitker will no longer manage the ball club. It was surely a difficult decision for Snitker. According to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Snitker would have returned […]

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason. However, a wicked combination of injuries, regression, and ineffectiveness doomed Atlanta to a 76-86, fourth-place finish in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker […]

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross recently expressed interest in managing again, and he told the Associated Press that he would relish the opportunity to take over for Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker. “David Ross, the former Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs manager, said Thursday that he’s ready to manage again and said returning to […]

It’s been a busy few days for the Atlanta Braves in the aftermath of their 2025 season coming to an unceremonious end without a playoff appearance to show for it. On Wednesday, manager Brian Snitker announced that he would be stepping down from the role but would be accepting an advisory job with the team, […]

On Wednesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced his retirement following the team’s disastrous 2025 season, which culminated in them not making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Still, Snitker’s announcement drew an outpouring of love from the baseball world for his commitment to the organization, and he will remain on board with […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker would not be returning to the team moving forward. Snitker coached the Braves to seven straight playoff appearances from 2018-2024 and won a World Series with the team in 2021, but ultimately missed out on the postseason this year. Shortly after the news was […]

Brian Snitker is stepping down as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but he is not leaving the organization. The Brian Snitker era brought consistent success in the NL East and unforgettable moments in the MLB postseason, highlighted by the 2021 World Series championship. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Snitker informed the team of his decision […]

The Atlanta Braves, currently playing their final game of the 2025 MLB season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, face uncertainty about the future of longtime manager Brian Snitker, who recently admitted he is still considering retirement. In a post on ESPN.com by the Associated Press, Snitker explained his thought process and the difficulty of making such […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2024 season will go down as one of the most perplexing campaigns in recent franchise history. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in baseball on paper, the Braves fell short of their championship aspirations, missing the playoffs for what many considered the first time in years. While injuries certainly played […]

With only two games left in what has been frustrating 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves made a pair of strategic roster moves focused on long-term development. On Saturday morning, the team announced it had recalled left-hander Hayden Harris and optioned rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett. The team took to its official X, formerly […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II reached a major career milestone on Friday night, launching his 20th home run of the 2025 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete his first-ever 20/20 campaign. The 24-year-old Stockbridge High School alum hit the homer in the bottom of the sixth inning off Pirates reliever Mike Burrows, a […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have the season they expected this year, but they are already making moves to improve their roster for the future. After the Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with Alek Manoah, the Braves decided to claim him off waivers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Braves claimed RHP Alek Manoah […]

The Atlanta Braves recently acquired Charlie Morton after the Tigers released him, but he has not yet appeared for Atlanta. Morton’s 2025 season was so uneven that it saddled him with an unfortunate nickname: “Cy Yuk.” For a respected veteran, the label feels harsh, yet his numbers made it nearly unavoidable. His struggles affected two […]

Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies is dealing with an injury. Albies is headed to the injured list with just a handful of games left in the season, per the team. He is dealing with a fractured left hamate. The hamate is a bone located in the wrist. “He felt something in there that was an […]

The Atlanta Braves are going to miss the playoffs in 2025, snapping their seven-year postseason streak. A lot of their key players have underperformed, and in the end, they weren’t even close to threatening for a playoff spot. But their end to the 2025 season bodes well for their chances at redemption in 2026, as […]

Ozzie Albies suffered an injury during Monday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. Going into the matchup, the Braves are wrapping up the final stretch of the regular season. They are no longer eligible for playoff contention, looking to end the year on a positive note with some victories. However, they sustained an […]