Spring Training is right around the corner! Braves pitchers & catchers begin reporting to camp on Monday, February 13, right before the full squad checks in on Thursday, February 16. Their first game is on the road facing off against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, February 25. With those dates in mind, youContinue reading “Braves Spring Training: Burning Questions”
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A closer look at the Braves offseason
It’s been an interesting offseason for the Braves, albeit a somewhat disappointing one. They’ve upgraded in a few areas, but it still feels like we’re a piece or two away from greatness. Honestly, it seems like we’re banking on returns to health from key players like Ronald Acuna, Jr. & Ozzie Albies, as wellContinue reading “A closer look at the Braves offseason”
Braves honored at BBWAA Awards Ceremony
Every year, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) hands out their end of season Major League Baseball awards during a weeklong ceremony live on MLB Network. Players and managers from both the National and American leagues are nominated, and the elite from these nominees are selected to receive various awards for individual andContinue reading “Braves honored at BBWAA Awards Ceremony”
Braves offseason priorities
Welp, the Braves season ended yesterday at the hands of the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. We won the NL East in a great pennant race with the Mets, and won over 100 games too. That said, the Phillies clearly exposed some of our team’s biggest weaknesses in the postseason. Not onlyContinue reading “Braves offseason priorities“
The Atlanta Braves have hit rock bottom
We’ve been here before. Last year, our team didn’t even hit the .500 mark until August. This year, the team was hanging around .500 all season until a scorching hot month of June propelled us to within a half game of catching the Mets in the NL East division race at one point. ThoseContinue reading “The Atlanta Braves have hit rock bottom“
How are the Braves faring at the MLB All Star Break?
The MLB All-Star break provides opportunities for players to be recognized via the All Star Game & Home Run Derby, while also awarding rest for the players who do not participate. This half-way point of the season serves as a time of assessment & reflection for MLB teams too. That’s exactly why I willContinue reading “How are the Braves faring at the MLB All Star Break?“
Braves trade for Matt Olson & extend his contract
There’s been no shortage of Atlanta sports news lately, so I apologize for being a little late on this story. I find that the expression “better late than never” applies well in this scenario. Last week, the Braves made a blockbuster trade to get first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s. The team then doubledContinue reading “Braves trade for Matt Olson & extend his contract”
Atlanta Braves replace Freddie Freeman
For those who haven’t heard, the Atlanta Braves made a blockbuster trade on Monday in acquiring star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland As for a package of four hot prospects. The team later doubled down on the move by extending Olson on an 8-year, $168 million deal. I’m not going to focus onContinue reading “Atlanta Braves replace Freddie Freeman”
How the Atlanta Braves benefitted most from MLB lockout
In case you hadn’t heard, baseball is back after a lengthy owner-imposed lockout by MLB. Spring Training opens this Sunday (3/13) & the season begins on Thursday, April 7th. That’s terrific news for baseball fans & especially Braves fans as our team attempts to defend their title in 2022. The lockout wasn’t ideal for anybody:Continue reading “How the Atlanta Braves benefitted most from MLB lockout”
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