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Atlanta Braves players celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves singles in a run in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on July 17, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Matt Olson Is Living Up The Hype In Atlanta

In the 2021-22 offseason, the Atlanta Braves basically chose Matt Olson to be their first baseman of the future instead of franchise icon Freddie Freeman. Freeman was fresh off winning the 2021 World Series and the 2020 NL MVP, so he was still very much a star even if he was older t

Andres Chavez • 18 hours ago

Eddie Rosario #8 of the Atlanta Braves tosses his batt after flying out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Braves Insider Shares Intriguing Eddie Rosario Prediction

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario played just 80 games last season. The results weren't pretty: a .212/.259/.328 line with a lousy .587 OPS. His vision was reportedly a problem. However, he recently told MLB.com's Mark Bowman that is no longer an issue. The left-hande

Andres Chavez • 22 hours ago

Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases following a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning in game four of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Matt Olson Continues To Absolutely Rake This Spring

Freddie Freeman will always have a place in Atlanta Braves fans' hearts. He went through a lot with the team and helped make it competitive for over 10 years he stayed there. He won an MVP award in 2020 and the World Series in 2021, his last season with the organization before le

Andres Chavez • 4 days ago

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Braves Star Eager To Join The 40-40 Club

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.

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago The 40-40 club is one of the most exclusive in MLB and professional sports. It is one of the hardest things to achieve in baseball: hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases in a single season. The 40-homer threshold is reserved to the strongest sluggers, while the 40-steal club

Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after a home run against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Truist Park on July 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Austin Riley Discusses His Offseason Adjustments

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting an eighth inning solo home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 5, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

MLB Analysts Discuss The Importance Of Ronald Acuna Jr.

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves at bat during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Michael Harris II Truly Had A Dominant Rookie Season

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI single to score the go-ahead run by Vaughn Grissom #18 against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Truist Park on August 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Michael Harris II Receives The Ultimate Endorsement

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Atlanta Braves reacts to being tagged out by LaMonte Wade Jr. of the San Francisco Giants after rounding first base on a single in the top of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on September 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Michael Harris II Finds Himself In Elite Company

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Michael Harris II Finds Himself In Elite Company

Atlanta Braves reacts to being tagged out by LaMonte Wade Jr. of the San Francisco Giants after rounding first base on a single in the top of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on September 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II took the league by storm when he was called up to the Majors by the Atlanta Braves. Along with Spencer Strider, Harris helped carry the Braves to a 101-win season and their fifth consecutive NL East division title. Atlanta lost

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases before scoring a run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Dominates An Early 2023 Projection

Andres Chavez • 1 month 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 Accomplished An Impressive Feat In WBC Play

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves leaps for a catch during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Show Off Michael Harris II With His Newest Award

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on August 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marcus Stroman Applauds Ronald Acuna Jr. For A Celebration

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Marcus Stroman Applauds Ronald Acuna Jr. For A Celebration

Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on August 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. effusively celebrated a home run in the final series of the Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional (LVBP). He was so emphatic that the video of the celebration quickly reached Twitter and was shared, retweeted, liked and commented on by thousand

Video Shows A Must-See Ronald Acuna Jr. Home Run Celebration

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting an eighth inning solo home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 5, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago It has been an eventful 24-48 hours from Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. He is playing in the Venezuelan Winter League's (Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional, or LVBP) final series with his hometown team, Tiburones de La Guaira. After losing Game 1 on Monday and hearing e

Eddie Perez and former Atlanta Braves player Andruw Jones laugh after throwing out the first pitch prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on October 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andruw Jones Reflects On Playing Under Bobby Cox

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Updates His 2023 Health Status

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 07, 2022 in New York City.

Spencer Strider Channels A Famous Character

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the fifth inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on October 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

The Braves Own A Shocking Mark In The NL East

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

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.

Andruw Jones Discusses His HOF Case

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Andruw Jones Discusses His HOF Case

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.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago Andruw Jones was certainly an entertaining player. The Atlanta Braves legend is on the ballot for the Hall of Fame and may get his chance to be enshrined in Cooperstown this summer. The results of the Hall of Fame voting will be revealed on Tuesday. Jones could potentially get

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 Insider Details The Upcoming Roster Competitions

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Vaughn Grissom #18 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on August 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Vaughn Grissom Reflects On His Journey To The Majors

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

A detailed view of the hat worn by Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves following Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to advance to the 2021 World Series.

Photo Reminds Braves Fans Of Their Golden Era

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Trey Mancini #26 of the Houston Astros looks on before batting against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 22, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Braves Fan Poses Interesting Free Agency Question

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Braves Fan Poses Interesting Free Agency Question

Trey Mancini #26 of the Houston Astros looks on before batting against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 22, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2023 season looking mostly the same as they did in 2022. Outside of adding Sean Murphy in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, the team has been relatively quiet. However, there are still a few key free agents that remain. One such free a

Braves Fan Comments On Luke Jackson's Departure

The Atlanta Braves talk on the mound during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago Luke Jackson, a longtime piece of the Atlanta Braves bullpen, has found a new home. This afternoon, Jackson agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. The 31-year-old missed all of the 2022 season while he recovered from Tommy John surgery. The

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.

Banned Former Braves GM Reinstated By MLB

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a solo home run off Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of Game One of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Austin Riley Finds Himself In Elite Company

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park on June 8, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Graphic Shows Another Massive Braves Bargain Deal

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

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.

The Braves Ignore Free Agency In A Good Way

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

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.

Monday Marked A Unique Anniversary In MLB Free Agency

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Monday Marked A Unique Anniversary In MLB Free Agency

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.

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago MLB free agency isn't quite what it used to be. Way back when, players weren't exactly signing megadeals. Since the early days of free agency, the cost of contention has risen significantly, and players have been signing more lucrative long-term deals with their respective teams.

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Braves Prolonged Their Dynasty Over The Holidays

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Two of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

MLB Insider Shuts Down A Braves Trade Rumor

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves rounds second after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on August 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hilarious Braves Photoshop Trolls The A's

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

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.

List Shows Just How Young The Braves' Core Is In 2023

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

List Shows Just How Young The Braves' Core Is In 2023

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.

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago The Atlanta Braves have been very active as of late, signing several of their young stars to club-friendly contract extensions in order to keep their core intact. But even with all of the money invested in stars such as Ozzie Albies, Spencer Strider, Matt Olson, Austin Riley, Michae