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As a up and coming writer, Brooks has been born and raised as an Atlanta Braves fan. Going through the years of Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, and Brian McCann as a kid, to Freddie Freeman, and Acuña, Brooks has seen Braves stars come and go. However, his fandom always remains with Braves Country.

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Four Braves Prospects to Watch in 2025

In 2016, the Atlanta Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, brought in triple-A manager Brian Snitker and finished with a mealy 68–93 record, the worst in the NL East. The team, led by first baseman Freddie Freeman, who finished sixth in MVP voting, did not have much on their roster. Pitcher Julio Teheran was an All-Star, […]

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Jarred Kelenic, Braves Agree to One-Year Contract

The Atlanta Braves and outfielder Jarred Kelenic agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday. The 25-year-old was flipped from the Seattle Mariners to the Braves last off-season, looking to build a good platform. After struggling in Seattle, general manager Alex Anthopoulos pulled the deal off to solidify left field. The left-handed hitter […]

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Braves Free Agent Targets After Prolonged Drought

The Atlanta Braves have not created a move on any targets that would excite the fans for the upcoming season. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos’ patience is a virtue in most situations. Unfortunately, this free agency period is an antithesis of his philosophy. With the Braves losing key pieces such as Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Travis […]

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Max Fried, Yankees Agree to Eight-Year Contract

The New York Yankees have made a significant splash in the offseason by signing star pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. This deal solidifies the Yankees’ rotation and marks one of the most notable free-agent acquisitions in recent memory. The contract solidifies the fourth biggest contract in major league history for a […]

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Juan Soto Signs Record Breaking Deal with Mets

In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the baseball world, Juan Soto, one of the game’s brightest young stars, has signed a monumental 15-year contract worth $765 million with the New York Mets. This deal sets a new benchmark for financial commitments in Major League Baseball. The Mets’ determination built their championship-contending team […]

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Blake Snell Joins Dodgers with Five-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant move to bolster their starting rotation by signing left-hander Blake Snell to a lucrative five-year, $182 million contract. This high-profile acquisition starts the “anticipated” high-spending spree for the defending champions. With the rotation being a significant question mark, Dave Roberts‘ team gets a two-time Cy Young winner. Blake […]

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Four Braves Questions this Off-Season

The Atlanta Braves go into the 2024 offseason with questions after missing out on the NL East crown and a playoff run. The injury bug bit the Braves massively. Star players such as Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, and Sean Murphy went down with month-to-season-ending injuries. Now, with […]

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Jorge Soler Traded to Los Angeles Angels

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels have agreed on a deal to send OF Jorge Soler to the West Coast. The Braves had a dilemma, after trading for Soler midway through the season, to find him a spot in 2025. The Angels have shipped Griffin Canning back to the Braves in exchange. The Angels […]

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