Coming in at number 10 on the Atlanta Braves' prospect list, Owen Murphy has already had his cup of coffee in the big leagues in 2026. Drafted 20th overall
In the TBS days, Atlanta Braves Baseball was the most memorable programming on the network. Right behind that was the vast movie library that Ted Turner had amassed plus Tom Emanski and Time-Life Books commercials.
A lot of guys got cups of coffee with the Braves this year, including some true cups of coffee (just one appearance). Hunter Stratton added some nuance: not only did he get a true Braves cup of coffee, but he was part of two trades following that.
The Atlanta Braves bullpen is starting to take shape. With the addition of Evan Phillips, one more bullpen spot was filled before even reaching spring training. Looking ahead, there are eight spots in the bullpen to complement a five-man rotation.
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
The clock keeps ticking on the impending lockout, as we are starting to see a few notable moves (including Atlanta’s acquisition of Evan Phillips), with a free agent frenzy expected before the lockout.
Lucas Herbert wanted something “steady, consistent and reliable” when he decided against joining LIV 2.0. And it appears the Australian is looking to support the same stability for local businesses back home.
With the Atlanta Braves looking ahead to the 2027 season, the team has addressed its bullpen with a recent signing of a Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher from this past season.
The Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Tyler Freeman to a minor league contract, according to the MLB transaction log. The 27-year-old will report to big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee ahead of the 2027 season.
The Atlanta Braves recently signed former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35 million contract. The idea of letting Raisel Iglesias walk in MLB free agency and having Phillips become the set-up man while moving Robert Suarez to the closer has been rumored to happen.
The Atlanta Braves signed Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35 million contract, bolstering one of the best bullpens in MLB. Phillips will become a high-leverage arm for the Braves in the back end of the bullpen.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
The MVP award was officially handed to Pete Crow-Armstrong last night in what was nothing more than a formality. The Cubs centerfielder was the best all-around player in the sport this past season, but there was one shocking aspect of the voting making its rounds this morning.
The Atlanta Braves have strengthened their bullpen by bringing back right-handed reliever Evan Phillips on a three-year, $35 million contract, giving the team another experienced option in high-leverage situations.
It’s a bit ironic, given Alex Anthopoulos’ typically shrewd spending practices in free agency, but one area he’s never been afraid to go expensive is the bullpen, signing guys like Will Smith, Kenley Jansen, Raisel Iglesias, and now Evan Phillips to lucrative contracts.
The Atlanta Braves strengthened their bullpen Thursday by signing Evan Phillips, but their next move should address the innings that come before him. Re-signing Tyler Mahle offers the most practical way to reinforce an Atlanta rotation that still needs established help.
The Atlanta Braves have reached a minor-league agreement with 27-year-old utility player Tyler Freeman and extended him a non-roster invitation to spring training.
Atlanta got back on track last year, as the Braves won the NL East and looked more like the team we’ve been accustomed to seeing over the last decade. Still, there are holes to fill out for 2027, including who will play shortstop next season.
I have not been shy about where I stand on the Jurickson Profar situation. He screwed the organization over not once but twice, cheated the sport, and robbed the Braves of $40 million.
With the MLB offseason underway, teams are looking to not only sign players but make trades that can put them over the top. The Texas Rangers have reportedly been listening to offers for Corey Seager, Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom.
Chris Martin has announced his retirement after 11 MLB seasons, which marks the close of a long, improbable climb that reached its highest point in a Atlanta Braves uniform.
The Atlanta Braves went on to already pick up Ronald Acuna Jr.’s option for 2027, and while his name has already been brought up in trade discussions again, Alex Anthopoulos has made it clear where the team stands with him.