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The Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series, but it is the New York Mets who have been ahead in the NL for the majority of the 2022 season. Major changes have propelled New York to an elite level, but they have been sputtering the past few weeks as they have been losing to the […]

It’s easy to forget now, but Kenley Jansen is one of the best closers of his generation. The Atlanta Braves pitcher made a name for himself in Los Angeles as one of the most feared relievers in the game. His trademark wind-up has terrorized the National League for many years as part of two different […]

Fresh off a dominant 10-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Mets just regained their division lead over the Atlanta Braves, with the 87-51 Mets holding a mere 0.5 game advantage over the 86-51 Braves for the NL East lead. During such a pressure-packed situation, it’s always useful for players to have a […]

John Smoltz is a legend, especially in the eyes of Atlanta Braves fans, but the Hall of Famer did not hesitate in saying that the New York Mets are “the team to beat” in the National League during a recent appearance on the FLippin’ Bats Podcast. That is despite the roll the Braves are having […]

Doug Gottlieb released an apology Wednesday following his accusations against Freddie Freeman’s former agent, Casey Close. Gottlieb is being sued by Casey Close following his original Tweet in reference to Freddie Freeman’s negotiations with the Atlanta Braves, per Jeff Passan. Close shared the apology to his Twitter account with a caption that reads “Re: Casey […]

The Atlanta Braves take their talents to the West Coast to face the Oakland Athletics! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Athletics prediction and pick. This interleague matchup should be a good one. This game will be a battle between two elite young starters. Despite both teams heading in opposite directions, […]

The stretch run of the 2022 MLB regular season has finally arrived, and there are a few must-watch division races. Among them, the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves are battling it out for the top spot in the National League East. At one point earlier in the year, it seemed as if the […]

The Miami Marlins will attempt to avoid the sweep as they take on the Atlanta Braves in the finale at Truist Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Braves prediction and pick. The Braves defeated the Marlins 2-1 on a walk-off walk with the bases loaded on Saturday. It was a game that […]

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are locked in a tight division race atop the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to hang on, but their best bet is to play for a Wild Card spot. The Mets lead the division as of story’s publication. Atlanta is still alive and well in the […]

The Atlanta Braves are locked in a tight battle with the New York Mets atop the National League East. Whichever team loses the battle will most likely end up with the top NL wild card spot, which isn’t a bad consolation prize, but still isn’t as good as winning the division. The Braves are just […]

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves will face off in Atlanta on Saturday night, a matchup between division foes. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Marlins-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. Miami has yet to build on their promising 2020 season, going […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to become the first team since the New York Yankees in the late 1990’s to win back-to-back World Series titles. Despite losing Freddie Freeman to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, the Braves are significantly better this season. A lot of that has to do with their rookies, including […]

The Atlanta Braves are serious contenders to defend their World Series crown this season. After a lackluster start to the year, the team has been on a dominant tear in the National League. They trail the Mets by just three games in the division. NL East crown or not, though, this team is looking like […]

In case you missed it, Spencer Strider has been lighting up the competition for the Atlanta Braves. The rookie right-hander has been electric for the team this season. His ability to get batters swinging at air has been one of the key catalysts for Atlanta’s bounce back this season. For most of the season, Strider […]

The Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves will face off in the final game of their three-game series in Atlanta Thursday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Rockies-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. Colorado is in the midst of another lost season, […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the final stretch run towards the postseason. However, superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not at 100%. Acuna Jr. missed the team’s last three games prior to their off day on Monday with a knee issue. And the superstar has opened up about the status of his knee. “It’s […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to become the first team in baseball to win back to back World Series’ since the New York Yankees won three straight in the late 1990’s. They are led by an array of excellent pitching and a deep lineup. Well, that lineup might be about to get even better with […]

As the Atlanta Braves try to chase the New York Mets, one of their key players was surprisingly absent for the last two games. Ronald Acuna Jr, the team’s star leadoff hitter, has been out for the team’s last two games against the St. Louis Cardinals. That is a worrying sign for Atlanta, who sorely […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Check out our MLB odds series for our Braves Cardinals prediction and pick. Jake Odorizzi goes to the bump for the Braves, while Adam Wainwright takes the mound for the Cardinals. Jake Odorizzi has a 3.95 ERA. It’s curious why the Braves added him to their […]

The Atlanta Braves brought Kenley Jansen in during the offseason for one reason: to close out games. Their bullpen has been excellent, but their previous closer, Will Smith, struggled in spots. Because of that, they dealt Smith to the Houston Astros for Jake Odorizzi and promoted Jansen to the full-time closer role. On Saturday night, […]

Two NL pennant hopefuls go head-to-head as the Atlanta Braves kick off the weekend by squaring off with the St. Louis Cardinals. Join us for our  MLB odds series, where our Braves-Cardinals prediction and pick will be revealed. Winners in seven of their last eight and currently on a four-game winning streak, the Braves sit only […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Check out our MLB odds series for our Braves Cardinals prediction and pick. Spencer Strider takes the bump for the Braves, while Jose Quintana starts for the Cardinals. Spencer Strider has a 2.95 ERA. He has been everything Atlanta could have hoped for and then some. […]

The Atlanta Braves are working to secure each member of their winning core for the long term. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is next as he continues his breakout season. The Braves have already started discussing a new deal with the 28-year-old. In 126 games this season, he has a slash line of .291/.346/.450 with 143 hits, […]

The Atlanta Braves went on a magical run in 2021. Despite winning just 88 games in the regular season, they managed to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros on their way to their first World Series championship since 1995. What made it truly remarkable was the fact that they accomplished that […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Atlanta Braves at the beautiful PNC Park for game two of this three-game midweek series. The Braves took game one with a 2-1 victory as the Pirates find themselves on a three-game losing streak. With that, it’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Pirates prediction and […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to host the Atlanta Braves today in the first matchup of a three-game set at PNC Park. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Braves-Pirates prediction and pick we have laid out below. This showdown pits two teams against each […]

At 38 years old, Atlanta Braves veteran pitcher Charlie Morton can still churn out gems on the mound. There’s little to argue about that, especially after his scintillating performance on Sunday against the Houston Astros, albeit in a 5-4 loss in this matchup’s three-game series finale. Morton was dealing serious stuff in that contest, as […]

Marcell Ozuna returned to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, two days after he was arrested for driving under the influence. Fans were less than thrilled to see the Braves slot Ozuna back into the lineup so soon after yet another off-field incident, and they let him have it in his return to Truist Park. After […]

Marcell Ozuna is not a popular figure among Atlanta Braves fans right about now. The struggling outfielder found himself in off-field trouble yet again over the weekend as he was arrested for driving under the influence early on Friday. Ozuna was not in the Braves lineup on Friday or Saturday but returned to action on […]

Marcell Ozuna just can’t avoid the spotlight, huh. The Atlanta Braves outfielder was already dealing with a domestic violence case filed against him in 2021. That, coupled with his poor hitting and defense, has made him pretty unlikable amongst fans. Somehow, though, Ozuna has found a way to add to his already bad resume, getting […]

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to complete a three-game sweep over the Houston Astros as the 2021 World Series rivals face off on Sunday in Atlanta. It is time to look at our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Braves prediction and pick. The Braves defeated the Astros 5-4 in an 11-inning thriller on Saturday. Now, they […]

Just like in 2021, the Atlanta Braves are looking to lock up one of their infielders for the long run. With Dansby Swanson set to enter free agency in 2023, the team is looking to negotiate a new deal with the shortstop. However, fans are worried that the situation will end up like Freddie Freeman. […]

The Atlanta Braves have a Marcell Ozuna problem. On the field, the outfielder has struggled immensely on the plate. He has been benched multiple times for his poor performances. However, what’s even worse is Ozuna’s run-ins with the law over the last few years. He was charged last year with domestic violence, causing him to […]

The Atlanta Braves will host the Houston Astros for game two of this three-game weekend series. The Braves took home a win yesterday in game one with a 6-2 victory; can they repeat it again tonight? It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Braves prediction and pick. Here are the Astros-Braves MLB […]

The Houston Astros just began a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday night and their fans will certainly be holding their breath after slugger Yordan Alvarez exited early and didn’t return. Thankfully though, it’s not an injury. Alvarez was feeling extremely ill on the field and ultimately went to the hospital for further […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning for a DUI. It’s the latest legal trouble for Ozuna, who was facing aggravated assault by strangulation charges for choking his wife and slamming her against a wall in May of 2021. The charges were eventually dropped and Ozuna returned to the Braves after […]

Roughly a year after being arrested for domestic violence, Marcell Ozuna was caught driving under the influence. The Atlanta Braves outfielder and designated hitter was booked into Gwinnett County Jail early on Friday and has since been released on bond. Ozuna gave a statement to reporters in the Braves clubhouse following a meeting with general manager […]

On Friday morning, it was revealed that Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for a DUI in the middle of the night. According to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports, Ozuna tried using his status as a baseball player to get out of trouble. “Sorry, sorry, I’m Ozuna from the Braves,” he allegedly […]

Atlanta Braves star slugger Marcell Ozuna is in trouble with the law again. A little over a year after he was arrested on aggravated assault charges against his wife, Ozuna was booked for a DUI early Friday morning. CBS46 has the details. “Norcross Police arrested Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna for DUI and […]