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Yesterday, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. dropped a scathing take on his former teammate Freddie Freeman. In his Instagram livestream, the outfielder went on a rant against Freeman, saying in his native Spanish language that: “I won’t miss Freddie Freeman. We had friction, he didn’t care when I was plunked. Freddie was overbearing and […]

Atlanta Braves fans will sorely miss their longtime first baseman in Freddie Freeman as he heads west to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. But there may not be as much love lost from his former teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. The Braves right fielder went on Instagram Live and was said to have opened up about […]

Rob Manfred and MLB handed down some disciplinary action against a trio of veteran players on Monday. According to Mark Feinsand, Richard Rodriguez, Jose Rondon, and Danny Santana were all issued 80-game suspensions after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. All three players are currently free agents, and figure to remain that way after the news […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back as World Series champs in 2022, but it appears they’ll be starting the year without their best player. Ronald Acuna Jr., who suffered a torn ACL last season, is still working his way back from the knee injury. The Braves placed the superstar outfielder on the […]

A year after blowing a 3-1 series advantage in the 2020 NLCS, the Atlanta Braves got sweet revenge last season as they eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 NLCS to advance to the World Series. The NLCS defeat for the Dodgers sure had plenty of what-ifs across the board, from questionable managerial decisions […]

The Atlanta Braves did the unthinkable in 2021, capturing their first World Series Championship since 1995. A big reason for the team’s success last season was their pitching. Both starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton were fantastic down the stretch, leaving Braves manager Brian Snitker with a tough decision. Who will start on Opening […]

There is no question that the majority of the Atlanta Braves fan base was shaken up by the news of Freddie Freeman leaving the team and joining the Dodgers in Los Angeles. But it won’t be just the fans who miss Freeman in 2022. Shortstop Dansby Swanson shared a hilarious response when asked if he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have dominated the MLB over the past two seasons. They have also developed quite the rivalry during that time. The Dodgers defeated the Braves during the 2020 NLCS and went on to win the World Series, but the Braves got their revenge last year by beating Los Angeles […]

The Atlanta Braves made the tough decision to move on from Freddie Freeman this offseason, opting against re-signing the franchise legend and instead facilitating a trade for Matt Olson. With Freeman now in LA, having signed a multi-year deal with the Dodgers, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos opened up on the impact the longtime first baseman’s […]

The frantic wheeling-and-dealing continues in the MLB, with pitcher Kenley Jansen joining the Atlanta Braves after a long stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since signing with the Dodgers in 2010, Jansen became one of the more beloved players on the roster. According to a report by Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo, the veteran reliever […]

The Atlanta Braves shored up the bullpen with the acquisition of Kenley Jansen in MLB free agency on Saturday. Jansen will step in as the Braves closer after a successful career with the LA Dodgers in a solid move for the reigning World Series champs. According to reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Braves […]

The Atlanta Braves struck again on Friday! They added a vital pitcher to their bullpen, as the team signed 3-time All-Star and former Dodger Kenley Jansen to a 1-year, $16 million dollar contract. The move comes just days after the Braves saw Freddie Freeman sign in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.  The Braves already feature […]

There were plenty of MLB teams who were hesitant to pursue former MVP Freddie Freeman in free agency this past offseason. But it had nothing to do with his skill level, rather, there was concern over potential decline given that Freeman will be 33 this season. The fact that he was asking for a six-year […]

Freddie Freeman finally got his wish on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers handed him a six-year, $162 million deal, making this team immediate World Series favorites. While it’s no secret that Freeman was keen on returning to the Atlanta Braves, it appears they were just not willing to give him a six-year extension. […]

After the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson and locked him down on an eight-year extension, it’s now a foregone conclusion that Freddie Freeman will be moving on. As his free agency decision looms, the 2021 World Series champion took to social media to thank the Braves organization for all the memories over the last […]

The Atlanta Braves heroically won a World Series title in 2021 and a big reason for their success was Eddie Rosario, who absolutely raked in the playoffs. By no surprise, the Braves are bringing back their postseason hero on a two-year, $18 million deal: The Braves announced signing Eddie Rosario to a 2-year, $18M contract […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the hottest names left in MLB Free Agency and after the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson, that means Freeman will most certainly be signing elsewhere. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox appear to be the last teams in the mix for the 2021 World […]

The Atlanta Braves have been all over the news over the past year. It all began in October of 2021 when they won their first World Series championship since the 1995 campaign. Then, they had the entire city of Atlanta rocking during the World Series parade. And following the recent MLB lockout, the Braves have […]

After an ACL tear a season ago, Ronald Acuña Jr from the Atlanta Braves is predicted to be back for opening day. Acuña Jr. was one of the best players in baseball prior to his injury, and everybody that loves this game is hoping that he will come back being the elite player he was. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly one of the teams at the forefront of Freddie Freeman’s market in MLB free agency. After the Atlanta Braves signaled their decision to move on from Freeman by trading for Matt Olson and subsequently handing him a lucrative extension, Freeman’s market truly began to heat up. The latest rumblings from […]

The Atlanta Braves have already had a busy offseason. They have been one of the most popular teams when it comes to free agent rumors and marquee trades, but on Tuesday it was announced that the team signed a player who will not steal many headlines. However, this player could end being an underrated pickup […]

The Atlanta Braves opted to roll with Matt Olson instead of re-signing Freddie Freeman in free agency, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Athletics to land the first baseman on Monday. Now, they’ve committed to Olson for the long haul, having signed him to a massive eight-year contract extension on Tuesday. The Braves released […]

As the Atlanta Braves head into the 2022 MLB season, the defending World Series champions will aim to duplicate last season’s success. Atlanta finished the year at 88-73, but was able to walk away with a World Series title after beating the Houston Astros in six games. The craziest part about Atlanta winning the World […]

Freddie Freeman’s future in Atlanta is in doubt after the Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s on Monday. Although there had been speculation about this becoming a reality in recent days, this trade was not expected to happen until Freeman made his final decision on the free agent market. But the Braves […]

Many people in the baseball world expected the Atlanta Braves to prioritize signing their longtime franchise superstar, Freddie Freeman, this offseason. After all, he has been the face of the organization for multiple seasons and helped lead Atlanta to a World Series championship in 2021. But the Braves recently traded for Matt Olson which likely […]

The Atlanta Braves shockingly completed a trade for Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson earlier Monday after months of rumors surrounding the All-Star. Not only did the Braves have to part ways with some of the most talented prospects in their farm system to acquire Olson, but the deal for the Athletics star represents […]

After months of being locked out, MLB is back. And baseball is coming back with quite the bang, kicking off free agency with some big-money deals and even bigger trades. Once the lockout was lifted over the weekend, the flood gates opened, and news of transactions began pouring in. The rumors fans had been speculating […]

The Atlanta Braves made a blockbuster MLB trade on Monday to bring first baseman Matt Olson to the organization, offloading a haul of top prospects to the Oakland Athletics. After the news of the trade broke, Olson spoke to reporters and broke down his emotions about leaving Oakland and joining a World Series contender. Instant […]

The Atlanta Braves were seemingly unwilling to re-sign longtime first baseman Freddie Freeman, with their rumored trade interest in Oakland Athletics All-Star Matt Olson indicating that perhaps a reunion between the two parties may not be in the cards. Monday officially confirmed that fact. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Braves and Athletics are […]

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s ACL tear in June almost derailed the Atlanta Braves season. Fortunately, the team rallied and ended up winning it all while their franchise star recovered. Although he didn’t contribute to the World Series run in the postseason, he plays a huge role for the Braves. In 82 games this past season, Acuña […]

At 41 years of age, Nelson Cruz has still proven that he could be lethal threat the middle of the batting order. Over the past seasons, Cruz has been utilized at the DH position for the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays, thus the new rule of having a universal DH in the MLB enhances […]

2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler, who came over to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, is one of the more intriguing bats left on the free-agent market. After his impressive postseason, the slugger is garnering a ton of interest, with the Los Angeles Dodgers considered one of his potential suitors. Via Fox Sports […]

When Dansby Swanson took the microphone at the Atlanta Braves World Series parade and shouted, “re-sign Freddie,” it seemed all but certain that Freddie Freeman and the Braves would workout a deal. But it now appears that Freeman could be in line to leave Atlanta in the near future. But the Braves might have a more […]

Now that Major League Baseball is back in business following the end of the lockout, free agency is in full swing. One of the hottest names on the market is 2021 World Series champion Freddie Freeman, who is likely to leave the Atlanta Braves after an illustrious career with the organization. While many teams have […]

Although the Atlanta Braves achieved their dream of winning the World Series, the offseason has been borderline nightmarish for them. They have yet to re-sign franchise star Freddie Freeman. Now that the lockout is officially over and spring training is underway, they need to stop beating around the bush and bring their star first baseman back. […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back in 2022 and win themselves another World Series. In order to do so, they’ll need to make a splash in free agency. Now that the MLB lockout is officially over, the Braves have yet to lock down Freddie Freeman for the future, so the possibility that […]

Baseball is back. After months of negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB, the two sides finally reached terms on an agreement for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, paving the way for the Opening Day on April 7. Free agency could be opened up as soon as Thursday night, once the deal gets finalized, and there […]

MLB insider John Heyman recently reported that the low payroll Tampa Bay Rays made former Atlanta Braves superstar free agent Freddie Freeman a pre-lockout offer. This is surprising since Tampa Bay rarely reaches out in the free agent market for high-profile stars. They typically prefer to build up their roster with low salary in-house players. […]

The Atlanta Braves failed to sign superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman to a new contract prior to the MLB lockout shutting the door on all transactions. Their inability to do so could potentially hurt them once the league resumes activity, as rumors have linked various teams to the former NL MVP. Now, a surprise team […]