Don’t look now, but the Atlanta Braves are starting to look like the team nobody wants to see in October. Atlanta has won six consecutive games, improving to 68-45 and climbing to within two games of the best record in Major League Baseball.
Over at The Athletic, Jim Bowden handed out his superlatives for the MLB trade deadline, highlighting some of the best and worst moves. The Braves, given their lack of action, weren’t mentioned much, but they were handed one award — best job of blocking another team from getting players.
The Atlanta Braves will be facing the Miami Marlins this evening in a matchup that brings two offenses on the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of runs scored.
When rosters expand in September to 28 players, it’s possible we see a prospect or two who haven’t made an appearance in Atlanta yet. Perhaps one of them is Eric Hartman.
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Income from ticket sales and The Battery are really growing. The Braves reportedly raised prices on season tickets, and are reaping financial benefits.
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
The Atlanta Braves are looking for lucky number seven tonight as they face the Miami Marlins. They are currently on a six-game win streak with Bryce Elder taking the mound to face current Marlins’ staff ace Eury Pérez.
How many of the MLB players to win a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in the same season since 2005 can you name in eight minutes?
It appeared to be a typical trade deadline for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves. The deadline provides teams with the opportunity to address any roster gaps.
In the past couple of days, two familiar faces that had the best moments of their respective careers with the Braves have been released. Yesterday, it was Jorge Soler.
Like many people, I’ve had no problem calling the Braves out for their lack of action at the trade deadline. This is a really good baseball team, one that’s 23 games over .500 and a near lock to make the postseason.
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
The Atlanta Braves will look to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games on Wednesday when they host the Miami Marlins in the second contest of their three-game series.
The Atlanta Braves entered this year's trade deadline with a clear hole at the top of the starting rotation, lacking a reliable No. 2 arm behind left-handed ace Chris Sale.
The Braves beat the Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday for their sixth straight win behind a marvelous performance from Grant Holmes, who might have been sending a message to the many complaining about an underwhelming trade deadline.
Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley each hit a home run and Grant Holmes threw six scoreless innings to help the Atlanta Braves win their sixth straight game, a 4-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves have parted ways with a young outfielder who failed to gain traction in their minor league system, according to the latest minor league transaction records.
The Braves’ trade deadline was a massive disappointment, and while the discussion around it will carry on until the end of the season, it’s time to look ahead and dissect how this team could piece together 27 outs when October baseball arrives.
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
The Braves released a trio of veterans from their Triple-A affiliate yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com: outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen, left-hander Austin Gomber and outfielder Ben Gamel.
Was the Detroit Tigers' deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tarik Skubal the only one truly considered?
The Texas Rangers were open for business heading into Monday’s trade deadline, but that didn’t necessarily mean they could do whatever they wanted. Several
The Braves are designating shortstop Jorge Mateo for assignment, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That’ll open a roster spot for Ha-Seong Kim, who’ll be on the active roster tomorrow as a utility player.
The Atlanta Braves acquired Joey Bart just over a month ago when Sean Murphy went down with an injury. Now, with Murphy healthy and ready to return, Bart has been traded for the second time this season and goes from one first-place team to another.
The Atlanta Braves entered Monday with a 6 1/2 game lead in the National League East. Despite the comfortable lead, Atlanta has area of needs, and it met one of those on Monday in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.
To bolster their pitching staff for the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves are bringing in a veteran reliever and shipping out a project to do so.
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.
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