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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is trying to get his team prepared for their upcoming NLDS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the Braves enjoyed a historically dominant 2023 regular season, Snitker knows that none of that matters now as the postseason officially gets underway. Recently, Snitker spoke with reporters about the team’s mindset going […]

For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Braves are clear favorites to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. It didn’t help the Braves in the 2022 postseason, and there are concerns that the Phillies will pull off another upset over Atlanta in the 2023 MLB Playoffs. Despite all of the mounting pressure, […]

The 2023 season for the Atlanta Braves has been one that will not soon be forgotten. They’re one of the few teams that has lived up to pre-season hype and brought it through the regular season. In fact, they outdid themselves. What the Braves did this season is, well, historical. You’ve probably heard the numbers […]

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021, just a year after the COVID season kept the vast majority of all fans away from MLB ballparks. The Dodgers won it all the previous season while the state of Georgia’s professional team fell to the eventual champions in a hard-fought 4-3 series win for Los […]

The Atlanta Braves’ historic 2023 MLB season has been one for the ages. Brian Snitker’s Braves rewrote the record books again when they became just the third team in MLB history to hit 300 home runs in a season, per their official X account. The 2023 #Braves are the third team in MLB history to […]

The Atlanta Braves once looked like they would run away with MLB’s best record. Now, after a recent losing skid that features five losses in their last six games, that might not be the case for Brian Snitker’s club. The skid doesn’t suggest that the Braves are due to lose early in the playoffs, of […]

With their impressive 96-50 record and 17-game lead in the division, the Atlanta Braves have officially clinched the NL East. Brian Snitker knows that Ronald Acuna Jr. has been the catalyst for the Braves and is calling his playoff shot. The Braves are no stranger to playing in the World Series, having won in 2021. […]

The Atlanta Braves have taken the first major step in their march toward the World Series by winning the NL East. The last six division titles have gone to Brian Snitker’s squad. This one is perhaps his very best yet. The Braves took three games of a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Citizens […]

The Atlanta Braves secured the league’s first postseason berth after their 5-2 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. It wasn’t surprising considering the Braves (93-49) have been lording it over the standings for the majority of the season. Although they’ve clinched a postseason berth, Braves manager Brian Snitker feels winning the NL East […]

The Atlanta Braves recently came out on top of a heavyweight clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning three out of four against one of the teams that’s most likely to threaten their status as the overlords of the National League. With Ronald Acuna Jr. leading the way for a stacked Braves squad, they were […]

It’s early into his career, but we can safely say that Bobby Miller is going to be one hell of a player. The young Los Angeles Dodgers sling was tapped to start against the white-hot Atlanta Braves. It was a tall task, especially for a rookie. Miller was up for the challenge, though. The righty […]

The 2023 Atlanta Braves have hit more home runs than any team in franchise history when they notched their 250th homer. Also, they have 30 games remaining in their season. This year’s Atlanta team is one of the most potent offenses in baseball history. If you play for this Braves team, you almost certainly hit […]

Marcell Ozuna has been absolutely electric for the Atlanta Braves over the last month of the season, and the show went on on Tuesday night after the slugger came just a triple shy of the cycle. Ozuna was again the focal point of the offense as the Braves edged the New York Mets 3-2 at […]

Bryce Elder was dominant in the Atlanta Braves 5-0 win over the New York Yankees Tuesday night. It was the kind of performance that Braves’ manager Brian Snitker was accustomed to seeing in the first half of the 2023 season. Such outings for Bryce Elder haven’t been as commonplace since the All-Star break, making Tuesday’s […]

Atlanta Braves fans are naturally concerned about Ozzie Albies after the second baseman was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the New York Mets due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, it seems like the issue is not serious. Albies experienced cramping in his left hamstring and was eventually removed from the contest. Without him, the […]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker didn’t hide his concerns after Ronald Acuna Jr. was forced to exit Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch. For those who missed it, Acuna injured his left elbow when reliever Colin Holderman’s 97-mph fastball hit him at the top of the sixth inning. While […]

Manager Brian Snitker and his Atlanta Braves squad have been stacking wins all season, as evidenced by their double-digit lead in the NL East. One thing Snitker isn’t interested in? Moral victories. “I think we expect to win, and we’re not real happy when we don’t,” Snitker told David O’Brien of The Athletic after the […]

The Atlanta Braves are running away with the NL East crown. They entered their Friday night clash against the Chicago Cubs with a 69-37 record — the best in the MLB — and that was with Max Fried having made just five starts on the season (26 innings pitched). Fried has dealt with a forearm […]

MLB relievers do not get as much stability as they would like to. They barely see playing time or even get to pitch in some innings when the stars are around. A common experience would also be that they get outrighted and waived. This is exactly what happened to Rowan Wick and the Chicago Cubs. […]

While the Atlanta Braves still hold a 10 game lead in the AL East, the team has been on a losing skid recently. Manager Brian Snitker has watched the losses pile up, but doesn’t want the Braves to panic just yet. Atlanta has gone just 4-7 in their last 11 games. Snitker understands the rigors […]

The Atlanta Braves have impressively navigated their way through the 2023 season so far with relative ease despite long-term injuries to several key pitchers. The Braves are potentially losing another arm after starter Kolby Allard left Sunday’s game with left shoulder tightness, the team announced. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Allard had “some tingling in […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made history on Monday night by becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs, 40 stolen bbases and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break, according to ESPN, and Braves manager Brian Snitker has high praise for Acuna Jr. Brian Snitker said that Ronald Acuna Jr. is must-see right […]

If there’s one thing Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker knows about, it’s patience. With almost 50 years of experience within the Braves organization, Snitker has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to his players, particularly during times of struggle. This patient approach has played a crucial role in the success of several key players, including Spencer Strider, […]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia came through for his team Saturday, earning him some major praise from manager Brian Snitker after a 10-2 win at home over the visiting Colorado Rockies. “He’s got a lot, a lot of energy and is a really, really good player, I think he’s just showing what he’s capable of […]

The MLB season is nearly halfway over, and it’s hard to argue that Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. isn’t the best player in baseball — he’s been absolutely sensational over the first 70 games of the season, and his manager Brian Snitker has taken notice. “He’s liable to be doing that the rest of […]

Marcell Ozuna was not able to finish Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker decided to bench him due to a lack of hustle. Ozuna made strong contact on a Zach Gallen pitch in the fourth inning but did not run immediately, resulting in his 415-footer earning him just a […]

Atlanta Braves fans find themselves in a weird spot. One the one hand, they have been up-and-down most of the season, multiple key players are not meeting expectations and starting pitchers Max Fried and Kyle Wright are on the injured list. And yet, the team is in first place with a 33-24 record. So, the […]

The injuries are starting to pile up for the NL East leading Atlanta Braves, especially on the pitching staff with Max Fried and Kyle Wright hitting the injured list and expected to miss at least two months — manager Brian Snitker addressed the ailments on Wednesday. “We’re in a difficult situation here that we have […]

The Atlanta Braves’ shortstop competition was expected to be centered around Vaughn Grissom and Orlando Arcia. There is still a position battle to be had, albeit, with a major twist. Brian Snitker revealed the new plan for Atlanta moving forward, per David O’Brien. “Snitker said what’s become apparent in past week or so: Grissom or […]

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox Spring Training game on Saturday finished in a 6-6 tie after a batter was called out for a pitch clock violation. The call was made during a 3-2 count with the bases loaded in the 9th inning. Fans were left stunned by the ruling, while Braves’ manager Brian […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to keep the winning core they have for the future. That isn’t just the many young stars and top prospects but also manager Brian Snitker. Snitker signed a contract extension with the Braves that takes his deal through 2025. The 67-year-old said that he is grateful to continue managing but […]

Brian Snitker and the Atlanta Braves will be one of the favorites to win the World Series this upcoming season. In chase of a title, would Snitker approve the Braves signing former CY Young winner Trevor Bauer? When asked that question, the Braves’ manager had an adamant response. Snitker immediately said no, while making his […]

Brian Snitker has seen massive success since becoming the Atlanta Braves’ manager. Now, the Braves have rewarded Snitker for his efforts, signing him to a long-term contract extension. Snitker signed a contract extension with the Braves through 2025, the team announced. In their press release announcing Snitker’s signing, Atlanta highlighted much of the success the […]

Brian Snitker said Vaughn Grissom will compete solely for the Atlanta Braves’ shortstop job, per David O’Brien. There were rumors previously surfacing stating that Grissom may see outfield repetitions during Spring Training. But according to Snitker, the potential Dansby Swanson replacement will only be seen in the infield. Grissom is expected to compete for the shortstop […]

The Atlanta Braves remained one of baseball’s best teams despite the departure of Freddie Freeman in last year’s free agency (to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a playoff rival, no less). Buoyed by the leadership of manager Brian Snitker and the continued elite play of Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley (among others), the Braves won the […]

The Atlanta Braves quest to repeat as World Series champions came to a screeching halt in the NLDS, as they ended up being upset by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves seemed to be in a great spot entering the playoffs after they edged out the New York Mets for the division crown in the National […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2022 campaign came to a crashing end on Saturday, as the Philadelphia Phillies sent them home in Game 4 of their NLDS clash. The Braves struggled to get much going on offense in their 8-3 loss to the Phillies in Game 4. All of their three runs came via solo home runs, […]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker explained his decision to remove Charlie Morton from NLDS Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies, per Fox Sports: MLB on Twitter. “Talked to him down there, we did X-Rays, there wasn’t anything structural,” Snitker said. “He wanted to try it. I just put the eye test to it and I […]

Spencer Strider is set to remain in Atlanta with the Braves for the long-term after inking an extension ahead of the NLDS. But will Strider, who’s battling an oblique injury, be ready to help the Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB playoffs? Manager Brian Snitker recently revealed that Strider threw over the weekend […]