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The Atlanta Braves are primed and ready to defend their World Series crown in the postseason. After dropping Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies, they tied it up to even the NLDS at 1-1. Now, as the series shifts to Philadelphia, Atlanta needs their best arms and bats to be ready. That includes one Spencer […]

The Atlanta Braves have locked in veteran pitcher Charlie Morton for the 2023 season. Morton and the Braves agreed to a one-year, $20 million deal for next season. It also includes a club option for 2024. The Atlanta #Braves today signed RHP Charlie Morton to a one-year contract worth $20 million for the 2023 season, […]

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 […]

Atlanta Braves ace Charlie Morton is done for the 2021 World Series against the Houston Astros after breaking his right fibula during Game 1 on Tuesday night. However, Morton actually threw 16 pitches on the broken leg after getting hit with a comebacker off the bat of Yuli Gurriel in the second inning. The Braves […]

The Atlanta Braves are one win away from advancing to the NLCS against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants. First, they must close out the Milwaukee Brewers. In a potential close-out game on Tuesday, the Braves will go to their ace, Charlie Morton, who will be on short rest. Per ESPN, the […]

Charlie Morton isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Atlanta Braves have awarded the hard-throwing veteran with a new one-year deal, per Robert Murray of Fansided: Charlie Morton has signed a one-year, $20 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves that includes a $20 million club option for 2023. — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) September 6, 2021 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off of a World Series victory. However, the Dodgers are currently in some serious trouble as far as their pitching is concerned. Dustin May is out for the year, and Clayton Kershaw was placed on the IL and is expected to be out a bit longer. It is no […]

Free agent right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton has agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. The deal was first reported by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. As he notes, it’s the largest contract handed out since baseball’s free agency period began. BREAKING: Charlie Morton has agreed to terms on a one-year, $15 million […]

The American League Divisional Series kicks off on Friday afternoon, as the top-seeded Houston Astros square off against the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston steamrolled teams in the second half to clinch their third consecutive AL West title, winning an MLB-best 107 games. The Rays had to battle practically up until the last weekend just to […]

The 2019 MLB playoffs officially began last night with a thrilling National League Wild Card showdown between the Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers. Fans are in store for another excellent matchup on Wednesday night, as the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays will do battle in the AL Wild Card game for a chance […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: As the playoffs draw closer, teams look to their less-heralded players to step up into the limelight and help them make that final push to the postseason. The Nationals, Brewers, Rays, Twins, and Athletics all have that guy who is primed to fill those shoes this season. Victor Robles and Lorenzo Cain, both […]

The All-Star game has come and gone, and with the 2019 MLB season over 50 percent complete, it is time to hand out midseason awards to some of the best and brightest in baseball. From breakout stars to rookie sensations and the most consistent superstars in the game continuing to perform at the highest level, […]

Recently signed to a super club-friendly deal that covers the next five seasons for only $50 million, Blake Snell and the Tampa Bay Rays are built for each other. Effervescently invested and adapted to MLB play, both Snell and the Rays are a match that will excite baseball fans for many years to come. For […]

The current standings for the American League East have a surprising team leading the charge: the Tampa Bay Rays. A surprise to most, but not necessarily a shock to those on the team or directly involved with the rebuilding franchise. Last season, the Rays put up a staggering amount of victories in the AL with […]