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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 31: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves reacts during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on March 31, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Chris Sale Could Make MLB History In 2025

The Atlanta Braves made the postseason for a seventh straight season after getting into the playoffs through a wild-card spot with a record of 89-73. Although the Braves made the postseason, they were swept by the San Diego Padres in the wild-card series. The Braves dealt with multiple injuri...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Braves Signed Free Agent First-Baseman On Sunday

The Atlanta Braves made the postseason for the seventh consecutive season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 89-73 and coming in second place in the National League East. Although the Braves snuck into the playoffs with a wild-card spot, they were swept in the wild-card series by the Sa...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Atlanta Braves hall of famer Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Three of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on October 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chipper Jones Reveals Why He Took Less Money To Stay With Braves

This Major League Baseball offseason has been one for the books thus far as plenty of talented players have switched teams for a large amount of money. Top free agent Juan Soto from the New York Yankees broke the MLB record contract by signing a deal with the New York Mets worth $765 million...

James Merling • 1 year ago

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Braves Signed A New Outfielder On Sunday

The Atlanta Braves made the postseason for the seventh straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 89-73. Even after battling multiple injuries to key players throughout the season, the Braves still managed to clinch a spot in October. Although the season ended with the team bein...

James Merling • 2 years ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 14: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park on June 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stats Show How Chris Sale Dominated With 1 Pitch In 2024

The Major League Baseball awards have now been completed after the winners of the National and American League Most Valuable Players were announced on Thursday. Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves took home the NL Cy Young Award while Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award. According to MLB Netw...

James Merling • 2 years ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 8: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on September 8, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chris Sale Reveals What Plans Were Prior To Trade To Braves

The Atlanta Braves reached the NL playoffs in 2024 to make their seventh straight trip to the postseason. Although the Braves lost to the San Diego Padres in the wild-card series, just making the postseason could be viewed as a success due to the amount of injuries the team had. After the los...

James Merling • 2 years ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the ninth inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Insider Names 1 Team Showing Interest In Walker Buehler

James Merling • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their eighth World Series title in franchise history. After the Dodgers suffered injuries to multiple starting pitchers during the regular season, they needed someone to step up. Walker Buehler was that guy, as he appeared in two ga...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: A general view of the game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Braves Outfielder Had Embarrassing Moment At Yankee Stadium

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago MLB players make routine plays look easy on a nightly basis and give fans a false sense of how difficult it is to complete even the most basic tasks on a baseball field, such as scooping up a grounder, or in this particular case, catching a fly ball. Atlanta Braves center fielder Jarred Kelen...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 14: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park on June 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chris Sale Is Leading MLB In Impressive Category This Season

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago Since finishing off the 2018 World Series for the Boston Red Sox, Chris Sale's career has been crushed by injuries year after year, and his bounce-back campaign after an offseason trade to the Atlanta Braves has been remarkable so far. After five years of near-constant injury issues, Sale is...

Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves at bat against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

The Braves Finally Ended A Mighty Streak

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The 2024 Atlanta Braves aren't as good as their 2023 edition. There is no shame in that: not every team is capable of winning 104 games with ease. However, the situation is starting to become worrisome in Atlanta, as they lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They dropped three straigh...

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Ace Takes Impressive Streak Of Dominance Into Key Start

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves are already nine games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead. They could, however, start erasing some of that huge deficit if they are competitive against one of the best teams in the American League, the Baltimore Orioles, in an upcoming series. Fortunately...

Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 06, 2024 in Washington, DC.

The Braves Are Dealing With A Shocking Problem Since April

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago We don't have to go back too far to identify the last truly great Atlanta Braves collection of offensive talent. In 2023, they tied the 2019 Minnesota Twins for the single-season home run record, with 307 long balls. They had Ronald Acuna Jr. with 41 dingers, Matt Olson with 54, and three oth...

Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park on June 01, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chris Sale Proves He's Back With Elite Honor

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago When the Atlanta Braves traded for starting pitcher Chris Sale, they were risking part of their future. It was always a worthwhile risk, though: Vaughn Grissom, who was traded away, is an infielder, and there are multiple talented, even All-Star-caliber infielders in Atlanta. There aren't man...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 31: Matt Olson #28 and Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves react after the final out of their 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park on May 31, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Matt Olson's Bizarre Handshake With Teammate Is Going Viral

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago One of the most impressive aspects of some professional baseball players is their ability to memorize unique, elaborate handshakes with their entire roster, as even one secret handshake is difficult enough to master, let alone 25 or more simultaneously. After centuries of secret handshakes, i...

Fans enter Truist Park prior to opening day between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres on April 06, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Decide To Promote A Top Prospect

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves haven't been bad by any means. Their 30-21 record would even lead multiple divisions in baseball this year. However, they share the NL East with the best team in MLB so far, the Philadelphia Phillies, and are six games behind in the divisional standings. They also lost thei...

Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves walks off the field with trainers after an apparent injury in the first inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Continues Heartbreaking Start To MLB Career

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago In July 2021, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a torn ACL in his right knee. He missed his team's World Series run and was limited in the 2022 campaign. He then recovered and won the NL MVP award in 2023. Unfortunately, his 2024 season will now be marked by another long-ter...

Orlando Arcia #11, Marcell Ozuna #20 and Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves observe the playing of the national anthem prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Braves Are Faced With Tough Question Early In The Season

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago It's still very, very early in the 2024 MLB season, but we are already starting to see some trends. Take, for example, the NL East. The Atlanta Braves have dominated the division for several years now, winning it every season since 2018. That impressive streak is now in jeopardy. Why? Because...

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Decide To Add Notable Veteran Player

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The New York Mets needed a roster spot a few days ago and released backup infielder Joey Wendle. Life, however, is full of second opportunities. The Atlanta Braves are willing to give him an MLB roster spot and have him as part of their team, according to an official announcement on Friday. "...

Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI single in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Matt Olson Is Chasing MLB Legends On Impressive All-Time List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson might not be having a great season like he did the year before, but he is leaving his mark in another way. MLB stars are getting injured at a higher rate than ever before, but Olson is the closest thing to an "ironman" there is in baseball right now. Th...

Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves at bat against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Matt Olson Is Riding A Historic Streak

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago In the era of load management, platoons, and a higher number of injuries, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is a unicorn. Olson is known as a modern day "ironman," a player who just doesn't miss games. Of course, staying healthy for the 162 games of a season requires training, excellent...

Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on April 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Continue To Pace MLB On Notable List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Every week, MLB posts its power rankings: the exercise allows fans to get a better idea of who is hot and who is, well, not. People love rankings, and they are always an excellent way to spark a debate. In this week's edition, the Atlanta Braves are ranked number one over the New York Yankees...

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally Ended A Serious Drought

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The 2023 campaign was extremely productive for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. He was the founding member of the 40-70 club by virtue of finishing with 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases, he hit .337, and he won his first MVP award. Things haven't been as quick and easy this year, though....

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Lose Star Pitcher For The Season After Elbow Surgery

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago After struggling in his last start on April 5 and showing diminished velocity, Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider complained about elbow discomfort. He was sent for an MRI that later revealed damage to the UCL, a ligament in his right elbow. On Saturday, the Braves announced that Strider...

Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on April 05, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Fans Await Update On Spencer Strider

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves and their fans are collectively holding their breath. This weekend, they could get some news that will impact the entire landscape of their season. After diminished velocity and conceding five runs in four innings on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, it was clear som...

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after stealing second base against Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning at Truist Park on September 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. It was Acuna Jr.'s second steal of the night and his 70th steal of the season to make him the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Wastes No Time Piling Up Stats

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves are playing the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. It's an exciting matchup with a lot of recent history: the Braves won the 2021 World Series, but the Phillies eliminated them from the 2022 and 2023 postseasons. Ronald Acuna Jr., the reigning NL MVP, is one of Atlanta's...

Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves reacts in the seventh inning after Jazz Chisholm Jr. #2 of the Miami Marlins advanced to first base on a fielding error by Matt Olson #28 at Truist Park on April 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Spencer Strider Finally Receives A Well-Deserved Honor

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago With a 3.37 ERA and 483 strikeouts in just 320.2 career innings, Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider has been dominating hitters ever since he made his MLB debut in 2021. The Braves, however, have continually gone with the more experienced Max Fried to be their Opening Day starter in the l...

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Officially Announce 2024 Opening Day Starter

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves are hoping for another year of regular-season dominance. That is always the first step to chasing a World Championship. Atlanta has been one of the best regular-season teams in the sport over the past six seasons. They have won the NL East for six consecutive years and are...

The Atlanta Braves pose for a team photo after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies to clinch the NL East at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Braves Top Initial Set Of 2024 Rankings

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago MLB Opening Day is right around the corner. The first series begins on Wednesday in South Korea with the San Diego Padres taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be our first taste of regular-season baseball and the first chance to see the new-look Dodgers. No team spent more money during...

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Sign Veteran Outfielder Ahead Of Opening Day

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Dodgers were identified as the biggest offseason winners in MLB. They took a 100-win team and added Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Teoscar Hernandez, and many other useful players to the mix. However, people often forget about the Atlanta Braves. They were t...

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves removes second base after stealing it against Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning at Truist Park on September 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. It was Acuna Jr.'s second steal of the night and his 70th steal of the season to make him the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season.

Analyst Reminds Fans Of Historic Ronald Acuna Jr. Achievement

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago There have been many great players that have put on an MLB uniform over the years. But, not all of them have a chance to achieve greatness. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has done it. He is coming off one of the most incredible seasons in MLB history. Acuna hit 41 home runs and ha...

Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves pitches en route to setting the franchise record for strike outs during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Spencer Strider Is Posting Must-See Spring Stats

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Atlanta Braves have one of the top pitchers in baseball heading into the 2024 season. The early favorite to win the NL Cy Young is Spencer Strider. The Braves have done a great job developing many of their pitching prospects. Over the past few seasons, Strider has emerged as one of the be...

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after their 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on September 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Share Crucial Ronald Acuna Jr. Update Amid Injury Scare

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Ever since it was made public that Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. had soreness in his right knee, fans hit the panic button. In July of 2021, he tore the ACL in his right knee, missing the rest of the season and limiting him in 2022. That's why people were so scared: the soreness is in...

The Atlanta Braves new carbon fiber pattern helmet is on display before the game against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Ace Shows Off Exciting New Pitch

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider is already one of the best pitchers in MLB. He didn't have the lowest ERA in 2023, at 3.86, but no one misses bats quite like him among starters. He punched out 281 hitters last year, in 186.2 innings. The ace throws a fastball which is his bread and butter,...