2016 Atlanta Braves season in review: second base
Today we continue to look back at the Atlanta Braves‘ 2016 season position-by-position. Previous Posts: Catcher First Base *** In recent years, the Braves have had a number of exciting options at...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves looking into Chris Archer, other controllable starters
The Atlanta Braves have made no secret about pursuing starting pitching during the offseason. General Manager John Coppolella has gone on record stating that he hopes to acquire at least two starters...
View Article2016 Atlanta Braves season in review: third base
Today we continue to look back at the Atlanta Braves‘ 2016 season position-by-position. Previous Posts: Catcher First Base Second Base *** For almost two decades the Braves had one of the most...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves sign R.A. Dickey to one-year deal
And so it begins! On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves kicked off this year’s free agent market by inking veteran starter R.A. Dickey to a one year/$8 million deal. The contract includes a team option for a...
View Article2016 Atlanta Braves season in review: shortstop
Today we continue to look back at the Atlanta Braves‘ 2016 season position-by-position. Previous Posts: Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base *** Just one year ago, the Braves had a clear future at...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves sign Bartolo Colon to one-year deal
For the second time in two days the Atlanta Braves have signed a right-handed, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher in his forties to a one-year free agent deal. Yesterday saw the team bring 42-year-old...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves sign Jordan Walden to minor-league deal
Thus far this offseason, the Atlanta Braves have, by far, been the most active team on the free agent market. On back-to-back days they added veteran hurlers R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon, both on...
View Article2016 Atlanta Braves season in review: left field
Today we continue to look back at the Atlanta Braves‘ 2016 season position-by-position. Previous Posts: Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop *** Over the past decade or so, left field...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves reportedly interested in Chris Sale, Sonny Gray, others
Thus far this offseason, the Atlanta Braves have been exceptionally busy when it comes to acquiring pitching. Last week, on back-to-back days, they signed veterans R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon to free...
View ArticleDear Atlanta Braves, please don’t sell the farm for an ace
Over the past week, the Atlanta Braves have been connected to some high-profile starting pitchers. Young, affordable, and controllable names like Chris Archer, Sonny Gray, and Chris Sale have been...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves “serious bidders” for free agent catcher Jason Castro
With Tyler Flowers due to hit free agency after 2017 and no catching prospects waiting in the wings, the Atlanta Braves are expected to acquire a longer-term solution behind the plate this offseason....
View ArticleAtlanta Braves add three players to 40-man roster before Rule 5 draft
The Atlanta Braves have added three players to the 40-man roster – pitchers Lucas Sims and Max Fried and shortstop Johan Camargo. The roster moves protect those three players from being selected by...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves to acquire catcher Tuffy Gosewisch
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves claimed catcher Tuffy Gosewisch off waivers. He had previously been with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Gosewisch has recorded major league playing time in parts...
View ArticleEight Texas Rangers prospects involved in sexual hazing scandal
Eight prospects have been questioned by police after video emerges of alleged sexual hazing at Rangers academy in the Dominican Republic. The Texas Rangers have a strong presence in Latin America and...
View ArticleMiami Marlins sign Edinson Volquez to two-year deal
On Monday, the Miami Marlins signed free agent hurler Edinson Volquez to a two-year/$22 million deal. He will earn $9 million in 2017 and $13 million in 2018. The signing will help shore up a Marlins...
View ArticleEddie Perez to manage Team Venezuela in 2017 World Baseball Classic
With the fourth-ever World Baseball Classic just four months away, news has begun to trickle in regarding personnel decisions for the sixteen rosters. Some high-profile players like reigning American...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves acquire Jaime Garcia from St. Louis Cardinals
Well, Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella did say he wanted to acquire at least two starters this offseason. On Thursday night, the club added its third veteran starting pitcher of the young...
View ArticleRome Braves named Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year
Over the past two and a half years, the Atlanta Braves have made a concerted effort to increase the quality and depth of their farm system by any means necessary. This has included a slew of trades,...
View ArticleCould Welington Castillo be a fit for the Atlanta Braves?
The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined salary arbitration with catcher Welington Castillo. The 29-year-old has since elected free agency and the Atlanta Braves are reportedly among the teams interested...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves still seeking ace, Chris Sale trade unlikely?
The Atlanta Braves entered this offseason with a clear-cut desire to add arms. Though they have a plethora of young pitchers, the only hurler from the 2016 staff guaranteed a rotation spot in 2017 is...
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