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Atlanta Braves have built a team to challenge the Dodgers for years to come

October 12, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Atlanta Braves nailed their rebuild. If it wasn’t for the Dodgers, Atlanta would be the perennial National League favourites. They have offensive star power, and they have an embarrassment of pitching riches.

Five things we learned from the MLB trade deadline

September 1, 2020 Sam Cox 1

The MLB trade deadline was one of the busiest in recent years. Teams were moving pieces constantly. While the uncertainty over finances made some front offices more cautious, it was certainly eventful with teams either pushing for a postseason berth or quickly retooling to bolster the farm.

Atlanta Braves are comfortably the best team in the NL East

February 20, 2020 Craig Singleton 1

After successive division titles, the Atlanta Braves return for 2020 with most of their core still in place. Despite losing Josh Donaldson, they still have two of the National League’s finest hitters in Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuña.

Five prospects to watch out for in the 2020 MLB season

January 24, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Each Major League Baseball season brings a new group of prospects ready to explode onto the big league scene. Sometimes service time nonsense deprives us of a few weeks, sometimes new contracts mean they are with us from Opening Day onwards.

Three moves Atlanta Braves should consider after missing out on Donaldson

January 15, 2020 Sam Cox 1

The Atlanta Braves were in the running for Josh Donaldson right until the end. On Tuesday, however, the former MVP signed a four-year pact with the Minnesota Twins, leaving the Braves without a cleanup hitter.

Five potential suitors for free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson

November 19, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Braves won their second straight NL East title, and offseason acquisition Josh Donaldson had his fair share of contributions on his way to hitting 37 home runs and leading the Braves into the postseason.

Will Smith signing the latest in a string of smart Braves moves

November 16, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Atlanta Braves made the first big move of the MLB offseason, landing former San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith on a three-year, $39 million deal. There is a $13 million club option attached for the 2023 campaign.

Three most likely destinations for free agent Madison Bumgarner

November 15, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Perhaps in the shadow of Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, Madison Bumgarner is still a very hot property on the MLB free agent market. The San Francisco Giants legend has already been linked to a number of teams that desperately need starting pitching to solidify their rotation.

Three perfect landing spots for Yasmani Grandal in free agency

November 7, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Yasmani Grandal declined a $16 million mutual option with the Milwaukee Brewers to re-enter free agency after a frustrating offseason in 2018/19.

Carlos Martinez’s criticism of Ronald Acuna is laughable

October 4, 2019 Sam Cox 0

St Louis Cardinals ace-turned-closer Carlos Martinez took a dislike to Ronald Acuna's home run celebrations in the ninth inning of Thursday night's Division Series opener.

Is the Atlanta Braves’ plan working against them?

August 13, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Atlanta Braves looked like one of the most complete teams in the National League after the MLB Trade Deadline. That was thanks to the addition of a trio of star relievers in Chris Martin, Mark Melancon and Shane Greene. But once they stepped foot on the mound, it went horribly wrong for the Braves.

MLB post-trade deadline power rankings: Astros lead the way

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 0

With 50 or so regular season games to play, here are our post-trade-deadline power rankings…

Acquisition of Shane Greene and Mark Melancon put the Atlanta Braves firmly in world series contention

July 31, 2019 Joe Cox 0

The Atlanta Braves traded for Shane Greene and Mark Melancon in the last hour of the trade deadline.

Chris Martin trade shows why the relief pitching market has been so quiet

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Atlanta Braves acquired reliever Chris Martin in a trade with the Texas Rangers, sending pitching prospect Kolby Allard the other way, as reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.

Should the Atlanta Braves trade for Toronto Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman?

July 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Atlanta Braves have been linked with Marcus Stroman for several weeks now. Some thought Stroman’s start at Rogers Center on Wednesday was his last for the Toronto Blue Jays, but with a year left of club control, it is far from certain than the right-hander will be dealt before the 31st July trade deadline.