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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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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 Fan Laments An Old Trade Years Later

The trade that sent Adam Wainwright to the St. Louis Cardinals in December of 2003 is remembered as one of the most one-sided trades in recent memory. The Atlanta Braves were the team that ultimately sent Wainwright to St. Louis, where he would go on to win two World Series titles a

Curt Bishop • 3 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.

Braves Shared A Hilarious Clip To Honor 2 Star Rookies

The Atlanta Braves pride themselves on being a functional MLB franchise with particular success in identifying young talent, coaching it, and putting it in a position to succeed in the league. That sounds simple, but it's really not. You need to have the right people in place: gr

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.

The Braves Have Already Shut Down A Major Trade Rumor

Ronald Acuna Jr. played through much pain during the 2022 season. The 24-year-old was coming off of a torn ACL that knocked him out for the back half of the 2021 season and caused him to miss the Atlanta Braves' World Series run. Acuna hit .266 with 15 home runs and 50 RBI. He

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

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Spencer Strider Had A Historically Elite Mark In 2022

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago ERA, or earned run average, is the universal run-prevention stat used to evaluate pitching. However, analytics have shown us that there is more than one way to do that. The concept of FIP, or Fielding Independent Pitching, has been around for some time and may even paint a more a

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Spencer Strider Takes Home A Fun Social Media Award

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Michael Harris II #23 of the 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 Joins An Elite Club In Braves History

Andres Chavez • 3 months 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 Bench Coach Praises Team's Pair Of Star Rookies

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves throws a ball to fans 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.

Braves Rookie Takes Home An Early Offseason Award

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Braves Fans Recall A Legendary Moment In World Series History

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Braves Fans Recall A Legendary Moment In World Series History

Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago The Atlanta Braves won the NL East division in 2022, but fell in the first round of the playoffs (the Division Series) to the Philadelphia Phillies. The situation was very different last year: they entered the playoffs through a small window, having won the East with "just" 88 wins,

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates toward the dugout after stealing second base during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 13, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Young Braves Star Fires Back At Foolish Criticism

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

A fan celebrates after catching a foul ball during the fourth inning in game two of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Fans Will Be Thrilled With Ownership's New Goal

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

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.

2 Moves The Braves Should Make This Offseason

Jarrett Prendergast • 4 months ago

Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Insider Declares The Importance Of Charlie Morton

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Braves Insider Declares The Importance Of Charlie Morton

Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Atlanta Braves officially set the rest of their NLDS rotation this morning. Spencer Strider will get the start for the defending World Series champions this afternoon in Game 3 of the series in Philadelphia. Game 4 will be started by veteran right-hander and postseason stando

Braves Insider Details The Spencer Strider Plan

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.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago Spencer Strider is back and will be getting the start in Game 3 of the NLDS for the Atlanta Braves tonight as they look to gain a 2-1 series edge over the underdog Philadelphia Phillies. The National League Rookie of the Year candidate had been out for the last week of the regular s

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Travis d'Arnaud #16 after his 16th strikeout to end the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on September 01, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Confirm Their Full NLDS Rotation

Curt Bishop • 4 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.

Braves Manager Comments On What Awaits In Philadelphia

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

The Atlanta Braves 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.

MLB Releases A Magical Video Following Braves Game 2 Win

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

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.

Graphic Shows How The Braves Love Extra Pressure On Offense

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves scores 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. Comments On His Serious Elbow Pain

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. Comments On His Serious Elbow Pain

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves scores 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.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Atlanta Braves had a little bit of a scare late in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit on the elbow with a 96-mph fastball from Phillies starter Zack Wheeler. After trainers came out t

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves walks to first base after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Was Never Going To Leave Game 2

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper is seen on the sidelines prior to the game between the Missouri Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia.

Braves Mascot Takes Time To Roast The Mets

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Tyler Matzek #68 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Insider Shares Tyler Matzek Surgery Update

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

The tarp covers the field during a rain delay prior to game two of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Share A Potential Game 2 Start Time

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Braves Share A Potential Game 2 Start Time

The tarp covers the field during a rain delay prior to game two of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies was supposed to start in the afternoon. However, the weather forecast in Atlanta wasn't particularly encouraging, and the start of the game was delayed. It is obviously a fluid

Braves Manager Shares The Latest On Spencer Strider

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.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have been without one of their two aces in Spencer Strider for the past week. Strider was out with an oblique issue that caused him to land on the 15-Day Injured List ahead of a key series against the New York Mets. Strider has b

Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Truist Park on July 6, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Braves Catcher Comments On The Game 1 Starter

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

The Atlanta Braves pose for a group picture after clinching the division against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on October 04, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

The Braves Have A Fun New Tradition In Place

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC.

The Braves Have An Unrivaled Core Of Stars

Curt Bishop • 4 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 Comments On His Exciting New Deal

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

The Braves Release A Massive Spencer Strider Update

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

The Braves Release A Massive Spencer Strider Update

Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago Spencer Strider is staying with the Atlanta Braves for the foreseeable future. This morning, the defending World Series champs announced that they had reached a massive contract extension with their Rookie of the Year candidate. The two sides agreed upon a six-year deal worth $75

Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after the final out for the 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dansby Swanson Sets A Special 2022 MLB Mark

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Kenley Jansen #74 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after saving the game during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 2, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Braves Made A Late Run Up A Special All-Time List

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

The Atlanta Braves pose for a group picture after clinching the division against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on October 04, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

The Braves Made MLB History In Several Dominant Ways

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 09, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Braves Manager Gives The Fans A Huge Shoutout

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Braves Manager Gives The Fans A Huge Shoutout

Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 09, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Atlanta Braves have come to within one win of clinching their fifth consecutive National League East division title. After trailing the New York Mets in the division for the vast majority of the season, the defending World Series champions pulled off a sweep over their hated riv