The Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a deal that will send Cole Irvin and Kyle Virbitski in exchange for Darrell Hernaiz. Irvin has been a fairly consistent pitcher over the years, and the Athletics seem to be stripping their roster down. In the last year, they have aggressively been on the trade …
Atlanta’s Youth Helped Braves Clinch NL East The team that Atlanta takes into the postseason is very different from last year’s World Series champions. Michael Harris, Vaughn Grissom, Spencer Strider, and Kyle Wright all played key roles in helping the Braves clinch their fifth consecutive NL East title. Harris is considered the front runner for …
Braves Sweep Mets Behind Bullpen’s Strong Showing Ummm…yeah, this article missed the mark. Kenley Jansen, and the rest of Atlanta’s bullpen, proved a key part of the Braves sweep of the New York Mets this weekend. Brian Snitker‘s job of managing the in playoffs has to feel easier seeing Jansen regain his form. He struggled …
Wednesday was a wild day for the NL East as the Braves and Mets were both involved in a classic late season 10th inning walk-off.
Atlanta-St Louis Battle Of Two Hottest Teams In NL Two of the hottest teams in baseball meet this weekend. The Atlanta-St Louis series could be a postseason preview. The Cardinals hold a six game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Braves are looking to keep pace with the New York Mets. St Louis appears …
Braves Starters Reason For Success In Biggest Home Stand The Braves home stand against the New York Mets and Houston Astros was the best stretch for Atlanta’s startingpitchers facing quality opponents. In six of the teams seven starts pitchers gave up two runs or fewer. All but two, Spencer Strider and Jake Odorizzi against the …
Acquiring Odirizzi, Iglesias Best Of Braves Moves The Atlanta Braves moves at the trade deadline were not big, splashy ones that get fans excited. GM Alex Anthopoulos traded away four prospects to acquire Matt Olson before this season. Because of that trade he had to find deals for players below the level of Andrew Benintendi …
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Riley Signed To Extension During His Best Season Austin Riley signed a ten year, $212 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves yesterday. It’s the largest contract in team history, and it comes as Riley is having his best season. Riley leads Atlanta in every major offensive category, and he is a leading MVP candidate …
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Biggest Dodgers-Braves Story: Freeman Returns There is great importance on the Dodgers-Braves series this weekend, but the biggest story is the return of Freddie Freeman to Atlanta. Freeman leaving for Los Angeles was something no Braves fan wanted. Matt Olson, a cheaper replacement who Atlanta could sign long term, has been fine at 1B. The …
Ozzie Albies Injury Means Other IFs Must Stay Healthy Ozzie Albies injury Monday night tests the Atlanta Braves health and depth on the infield. Albies fractured his foot on a swing, and he could not get out of the box, against the Washington Nationals. The Atlanta Braves 2B, and the teams entire infield, proved very …
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After a disappointing finish to the 2021 season that kept them out of the playoffs, the Oakland A’s could look very different headed into next year. Long time manager Bob Melvin is now with the San Diego Padres, Trade deadline acquisitions Starling Marte and Josh Harrison will likely hit the market, along with team staples …
The 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists were announced Thursday. The Gold Glove is awarded to the player at each position who exhibited the most exceptional fielding ability that season; there are separate awards given for each League. Coaches and managers make up 75% of the vote. The other 25% is decided by the metrics …