3 Braves on thin ice with team’s cold start to August
The Atlanta Braves have looked far from the juggernaut they were through the first four months so far in August, and these players deserve some blame.In the grand scheme of things, the Atlanta Braves are fine. Sitting at 72-41, they have the best record in baseball and a 10-game lead over the Ph...
2023-08-11 08:54
Braves rumors: Matt Olson talks Freddie Freeman, Max Fried concerns, roster move looming
Braves rumors: Matt Olson discusses replacing Freddie FreemanThere are very few situations in MLB history where a franchise loses a talent like Freddie Freeman and is able to replace him with an equal talent. That was the case when the Braves replaced their franchise first baseman with Matt Olson ...
2023-08-11 04:22
Wash knows all: Braves coach looked insulted replay was needed on game-winning play
The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Wednesday, but their game-winning run was nearly taken off the board. Thankfully, Ron Washington was there to save the day.Top of the eighth inning, tie ball game. Austin Riley at the plate, runners on the corners for the Atlanta Braves. The ...
2023-08-10 22:27
MLB rumors: Cody Bellinger suitors, Braves offseason target, Astros priority
MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger has a ton of potential suitors this offseasonCody Bellinger is in the middle of a career revitalizing season with the Chicago Cubs which couldn't have come at a better time. He finds himself in a contract year, with a mutual option for the 2024 season that will abso...
2023-08-10 09:59
Braves Rumors: 3 prospects Atlanta should call up before Sept. 1
The Atlanta Braves were relatively quiet at the trade deadline, but as rosters expand at the beginning of September, they should consider some minor-league additions.With Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos holding onto the majority of his MLB-ready prospects at the MLB trade deadline, it w...
2023-08-09 01:20
NL MVP race is latest chapter in Ronald Acuña-Freddie Freeman friendly rivalry
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and Dodgers' Freddie Freeman are going head to head in the NL MVP race in 2023. Who's coming out on top?As the NL MVP race heats up this season, one current Braves player and one former Braves player could wrestle for the coveted award. The rumored favorit...
2023-08-08 23:58
MLB trade deadline Q&A: Trades that almost happened, Red Sox inactivity, Mets blow up and more
We're one week removed from the trade deadline, and FanSided's MLB Insider Robert Murray is tackling questions from around the game.We are officially a week removed from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and there have been some early takeaways and reactions.Here's Fan...
2023-08-08 08:45
MLB Rumors: Mets misery, Braves fit former Yankee, Red Sox huge return
MLB Rumors: Trevor Story returning Tuesday for Red Sox, more on the wayFor as much as Boston Red Sox fans can rightfully criticize Chaim Bloom for his lack of action at the trade deadline and, even before, in the offseason, the club hasn't been done any favors when it comes to injuries this s...
2023-08-08 07:52
MLB Power Rankings: From the best to the worst after the MLB trade deadline
With the MLB trade deadline squarely in the rearview mirror, which teams went up or down in this week's MLB Power Rankings?It's been nearly a week since all of the dust from the MLB trade deadline settled, and we now know which teams strengthened their rosters for a postseason run in 2...
2023-08-07 21:55
Austin Riley home run pace: Can hot bat catch Andruw Jones?
Austin Riley is well ahead of pace to surpass Andruw Jones in the Atlanta Braves' record books, alongside bash brother teammate Matt Olson.What Austin Riley has done at the plate since the All-Star Break for the Atlanta Braves is absolutely mind-boggling.In Atlanta's 8-0 shutout vi...
2023-08-06 02:52
MLB Rumors: Braves reunion signing, Padres big mistake, Royals shock
MLB Rumors: Royals roll to seventh straight win, continue to shock baseballHere's a list of every MLB team that has an active win streak over five games: Kansas City Royals (seven games)End of list.The hottest team in the MLB is the Kansas City Royals. The same club that finds th...
2023-08-05 23:46
Braves fans should take Max Fried's debut with grain of salt
Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried will make his long-awaited return to action on Friday, but keep expectations in check.The Atlanta Braves will welcome Max Fried back to the mound for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs. It's a long-awaited moment for Fried and the Atlanta faith...
2023-08-05 01:29