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The Atlanta Braves were at the top of the baseball world in 2021, winning the franchise’s first World Series since 1995 after avenging the 2020 NLCS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the process. With expectations sky high in 2022, the surprise Philadelphia Phillies got the better of the Braves in the NLDS, spoiling […]

The Atlanta Braves are fresh off an NL East division title. They also won the World Series in 2021. Despite losing stars such as Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman over the past couple of years, Atlanta is still a serious contender. However, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are going to challenge the Braves […]

Jacob deGrom is arguably the best pitcher in baseball when healthy. The right-hander signed a 5-year deal with the Texas Rangers this offseason, ultimately leaving the NL East. Atlanta Braves’ star first baseman Matt Olson is likely excited to not have to face the former New York Mets Cy Young winner on a consistent basis. […]

After a long weather delay, the Atlanta Braves tied up their NLDS series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt Olson played the role of hero by breaking up a scoreless tie in the sixth inning and eventually scoring a run in the Braves’ 3-0 win in Game 2. It was a very busy day for the […]

Whit Merrifield has been one of the faces of the Kansas City Royals for a while now. The versatile infielder/outfielder has been a member of the big league club since 2016. Despite not debuting in MLB until age 27, Merrifield has carved out quite the career. And up until Monday, he was the owner of […]

The Atlanta Braves had quite a hectic MLB free agency period, as they watched as first baseman Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a six-year deal. Much has been talked about on where it went wrong in the contract discussions between the Braves and Freeman. Now, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman […]

The Atlanta Braves received some tragic news on Thursday evening. Longtime public address announcer Casey Motter, affectionately known as the ‘Voice of Truist Park’, has passed away suddenly at the age of 53, per Gabriel Burns and Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Casey Motter, the Braves’ public address announcer since 2007, died Wednesday, the […]

The MLB world was bound to react strongly if the Braves did not get off to a hot start in 2022 following their World Series victory. Sure enough, Atlanta has labored out of the gates and Braves fans reacted accordingly. But this is an extremely talented team that is going to be alright in the […]

Matt Olson came into his first season with the Atlanta Braves with some massive shoes to fill. He was acquired to replace franchise star Freddie Freeman right after he helped lead the Braves to the World Series. So far, Olson has been a fantastic addition to the Braves lineup. The 28-year-old has recorded 14 hits, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New York Yankees made a big trade on Sunday night, acquiring Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela. The Yankees are also continuing to look at their options at first base, and Jon Heyman reports it’s looking like an Anthony Rizzo return is […]

The New York Yankees are known for their spending prowess on the free agent market. However, they also might be looking to upgrade via trade. According to MLB Nerds on Twitter, New York has emerged as the favorite to land star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland. Any questions about the future of the A’s […]

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 […]

The end of the MLB lockout has officially signaled the return of offseason buzz, with rumors abound regarding trades and free agency. The New York Yankees were one of the quieter teams when it came to pre-lockout transactions, as fans were clamoring for the team to sign one of the marquee free agents available. Anything […]

The New York Yankees’ swift demise in the playoffs was a fitting ending for a very disappointing season. They have to make a lot of moves to contend now with Aaron Judge’s contract expiration looming. The Evil Empire hasn’t made any serious splashes yet, likey because they aren’t ready to run the risk of surrendering […]

The San Diego Padres made some big moves last offseason and were aiming to make a huge splash during the regular season. Things didn’t go to plan, unfortunately, and the Padres failed to even reach the playoffs, finishing third in their own division at 79-83. In order to compete with the Giants and the Dodgers, […]

Prior to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees had been mulling the idea of a potential blockbuster trade to acquire Oakland Athletics star Matt Olson. The A’s are reported to be willing to part with Olson, due to fears that he’d walk away for nothing in free agency in just a couple of seasons. […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most loved players in Atlanta Braves history and he just helped them win a World Series title in 2021. However, despite the current strike, he’s failed to come to an agreement on an extension with the organization. Not last spring or last summer. That raises the question, could Freeman […]

The Atlanta Braves have yet to re-sign free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman, despite the widespread expectations that the 2020 NL MVP would be back in Atlanta on a long-term deal. With the transaction freeze set to take place when the MLB lockout occurs in just a couple of days, the Braves are running out of time […]

A lot of talent could be on the move this MLB offseason, as contending teams look to shore up their rosters, while others prepare to offload assets they may not be able to hold onto down the line. One team selling during the offseason could be the Oakland Athletics, and they possess a prized asset […]

The New York Yankees have reportedly been in contact with the Oakland Athletics front office regarding a trade around first baseman Matt Olson. According to Jack Curry of YES Network, “The Yankees have made inquiries about Matt Olson with the A’s, but I’m hearing there hasn’t been any detailed conversations about which players would be […]

The New York Yankees had a disappointing year last season. This seems to be the theme with the Yankees the past few seasons as they have not had much success come playoff time. The Yankees could win 120 games but if they don’t win the World Series it would still be a disappointing season for […]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is hitting free agency, and the Yankees have some interest in bringing him back. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he has had conversations with Rizzo’s agent about a return, according to Brendan Kuty of NJ.com, and there’s some support in the organization for re-signing him. However, there […]

The MLB Home Run Derby got off to a thrilling start. Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles and Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics were the first two batters to face off, and Mancini edged out Olson by one home run. What a first-round matchup. Trey Mancini beats Matt Olson, 24-23, with Olson's final swing […]

Thursday was just another day for Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson. Until it wasn’t. Athletics manager Bob Melvin scratched Olson from the team’s lineup ahead of a showdown with the Tampa Bay Rays after fouling a ball off his face in batting practice. He will undergo further testing, per Matt Kawahara of the San […]

Josh Reddick of the Astros and Matt Olson of the Athletics were aware that baseball fans have seen tremendous glove work from a pair of elite defensive outfielders in the last two days. Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger made an unbelievable catch to rob San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of a […]

In the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, 37 of the 75 players that made the American and National League rosters were attending this game for the first time as a player, meaning that 49.3% of all players were making their All-Star debuts. A testament to how certain players are able to put their best seasons together […]

Most known for their big spending and large payrolls, the franchises that make up the American League in the MLB also have solidified really good pipelines for youthful prospects that will eventually take over the game. Even the New York Yankees, who are commonly known for shipping out top prospects in order to acquire yet […]