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Atlanta BravesBraves hand $5 million signing bonus to Venezuelan shortstop Jose Perdomo

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have stolen most of the headlines this offseason, the Atlanta Braves remain the blueprint that major-market sports franchises should probably be following going forward. Their philosophy of locking up young, promising players to long-term contract extensions before their value potentially increases to ungodly amounts allowed them to construct the arguably […]

Atlanta BravesBraves: Ron Washington drops major Alex Anthopoulos endorsement after taking Angels job

Ron Washington is heading into his first season as manager of the Los Angeles Angels in 2024, but he was part of a very successful run in recent years with the Atlanta Braves that includes the 2021 World Series title, and it resulted in general manager Alex Anthopoulos getting a contract extension through the 2031 […]

Atlanta BravesBraves lock up Alex Anthopoulos to extension through 2031

The Atlanta Braves and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos are reportedly in agreement on a contract extension that will keep Anthopoulos in Atlanta through the 2031 season, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Anthopoulos has led Atlanta to no shortage of success in previous seasons. The Braves most recently won the World Series […]

Atlanta BravesBraves' Alex Anthopoulos reveals why Chris Sale is 'perfect' for Atlanta after Red Sox trade

Before the clock struck midnight on 2023, the Braves swung a trade with the Boston Red Sox for Chris Sale. As the Braves make a push for the World Series, Alex Anthopolous revealed exactly why he pursued Sale. Atlanta traded heralded prospect Vaughn Grissom to the Red Sox for Sale. With the left-hander now with […]

Atlanta BravesBraves pursued Aaron Nola before re-signing with Phillies

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos recently did a very honest interview in which he confirmed the team’s pursuit of starting pitcher Aaron Nola, who re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, and confirmed that the team pursued another starting pitcher in a trade, but eventually passed on the deal. “We pursued Aaron Nola,” Alex Anthopoulos said, […]

Atlanta BravesMax Fried's future gets murky update from Braves GM

Max Fried’s future with the Atlanta Braves may be in question. He’s an ace-caliber pitcher set to enter free agency following the 2024 season. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos recently commented on Fried’s outlook with the team. “Same thing I’ve said in the past. We have him for sure in 2024,” Anthopoulos said, via Jeff […]

Atlanta BravesBraves' GM drops intriguing Vaughn Grissom left field proposition before Winter Meetings

As the Atlanta Braves gear up for the Winter Meetings, General Manager Alex Anthopoulos has floated a compelling possibility regarding the team’s outfield configuration. In a statement that has stirred the Braves community, Anthopoulos mentioned that if the season were to start today, prospect Vaughn Grissom would be considered for the left field position. Grissom, […]

Atlanta BravesTrades Braves must consider in 2023-2024 MLB offseason

When the Atlanta Braves walked into the 2023 postseason, they were bringing with them the best record in Major League Baseball, accounting for 104 wins and 58 losses. With that came an array of what seemed like every conceivable offensive record in baseball, either for a single season or in history, that was broken either […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos delivers honest outlook on Orlando Arcia's viral Bryce Harper comments that backfired

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has finally chimed in on the Orlando Arcia-Bryce Harper controversy. Alex Anthopoulos felt the issue between the two players was just noise. He shared his sentiments with the New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos gives his take on “atta boy Harper” here. AA talks […]

Atlanta BravesAlex Anthopoulos breaks silence on Braves' shocking NLDS exit at hands of Phillies again

Another year, another NLDS exit. The Atlanta Braves won an MLB-best 104 games during the regular season but failed to turn up in the postseason for the second year in a row against the Philadelphia Phillies, losing 3-1 in their best-of-5 series. For a team that had serious World Series aspirations, it was a very […]

Atlanta BravesBraves' Alex Anthopoulos reveals biggest postseason concern amid dominant season

The Atlanta Braves are putting their finishing touches on a wildly successful regular season and NL East title. But as the Braves prepare to enter the playoffs, general manager Alex Anthopoulos understands it won’t be an easy road. As the regular season winds down, the Braves have the best record in baseball at 100-56. Still, […]

Atlanta BravesWhy the red hot Braves should stay put at the 2023 MLB trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a rare, albeit exceptional, position that sets them apart from the rest of the league. In the first half of the 2023 season, they have established themselves as the premier team in all of baseball, with a roster lacking weakness. As the All-Star festivities are all now in the […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos hilarious reaction to Carlos Correa spurning Mets, signing with Twins

The Atlanta Braves are looking to get back into the World Series after a premature loss in the postseason. Braves general manager Alex Anthopolous discussed the team’s offseason, which partly included strong offseasons from the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. However, Anthopolous did not hold back his feelings for the Mets’ deal with Carlos […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM's brutally honest take on losing Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson

The Atlanta Braves are figuring out in increasingly heartbreaking ways that the cost of winning is hefty. Over the past two offseasons, they have lost two infield stalwarts in Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson, weakening the core of their 2021 World Series-winning roster. However, such is the reality of economics in professional sports. Even Braves […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM breaks silence on Sean Murphy's $73 million extension

Just weeks after pulling off a trade for star catcher Sean Murphy, the Atlanta Braves have locked him up for six years and $73 million, adding to the list of core players who are going to be around for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, GM Alex Anthopoulos discussed the decision to extend Murphy right away. […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos drops truth bomb on Freddie Freeman's departure

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 […]

MLBMLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark hints at collusion between front offices

The first shot of the MLB offseason has already been fired. MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark issued a response to some recent comments made by Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, in which he hints at potential collusion and obstruction between front offices and GMs around the league: Statement of MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark […]

Atlanta BravesBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos open to re-signing Josh Donaldson

Perhaps one of the best gambles of this past MLB offseason was the Atlanta Braves taking a gamble on former American League MVP Josh Donaldson. Atlanta signed Donaldson to a one-year, $23 million deal in November, and the 33-year-old has not disappointed, slashing .259/.374/.526 with 32 homers and a 3.9 fWAR through his first 131 […]

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