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, […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreTonight’s dire Atlanta Braves–New York Mets game will be the first time Ronald Acuña Jr. and Luisangel Acuña face off against each other. Before warm-up, the brothers engaged in a jersey swap. Acuña’s take over the league Ronald has earned star status since he debuted with the Braves in 2018. That year he won the […]
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves‘ Opening Day lineup built off the momentum of their stellar 2023 regular season. The Braves lined up with seven different All-Stars on Opening Day on March 29 when they faced the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. From 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. playing in right field, home run leader Matt […]
Read MoreAs Major League Baseball enters the “dog days” of August and title races begin to wrap up, the best hitters across the National League have separated themselves from the pack. The best of the best have dominated all year and will win awards for it. But of the best in the National League, who is […]
Read MoreThree Atlanta Braves players were honored to represent the organization in the All-Star Game this season in Arlington, TX. In 2024, the Braves’ two starting pitchers and one hitter will join the National League team at Globe Life Field. To highlight the class, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will travel down for the Midsummer Classic. The […]
Read MoreBraves superstar and 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a torn ACL on Sunday. The Venezuelan right fielder suffered the injury in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Acuña opened the game with a double, giving the Atlanta Braves early offense. After trying to steal third, he scurried back […]
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