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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 2
Latest on the Braves pursuit of another starting pitcher
We’ve reached the point in the MLB offseason where things are moving painfully slow, but one significant domino did fall over the holiday break with Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai inking a deal with the Houston Astros.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 19
Which free agent starting pitcher makes the most sense for the Braves?
With most of the Braves’ holes filled, all eyes in Atlanta are now on the starting pitching market. “It would be great if we could add someone that maybe slots everybody down a peg in our rotation,” Alex Anthopoulos said recently.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 17
Alex Anthopoulos: Braves looking to land impact starting pitcher
The Braves have checked a lot of boxes already this offseason, and we’re still a week away from Christmas. The bullpen now features not one, but two All-Star caliber closers.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 16
Top trade targets who fit the Braves' remaining needs
The Braves could still use another middle reliever capable of handling high-leverage situations, and adding a proven starter is not something they should overlook.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 16
Anthopoulos Hopeful Kim Brings Long-Term Edge to Braves
The Atlanta Braves pulled off a major addition, or in this case, a re-addition, of a key position player for next season. Ha-Seong Kim is sticking around on a one-year contract.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 15
Are the Braves going to make this same mistake again?
Based on a recent interview on MLB Network Radio, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos appears to be placing a heavier emphasis on upgrading the shortstop position than adding a proven starting pitcher to the rotation.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 8
Anthopoulos: Braves prefer to keep DH spot open moving forward
It always felt unlikely that the Braves would re-sign Marcell Ozuna this offseason, and Alex Anthopoulos all but confirmed that with his recent comments at the MLB Winter Meetings.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 8
Anthopoulos: Braves open to parting ways with first-round draft pick for right free agent
Thanks to Drake Baldwin, who was recently named the National League Rookie of the Year, the Braves were awarded an extra first-round pick — slotted at 26th overall.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 5
MLB insider predicts Braves next splash could come very soon
The MLB offseason is crawling along at its usual snail’s pace, but the hope is that the upcoming Winter Meetings — running from December 7th–10th — will finally jolt things to life in both free agency and the trade market.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 2
Examining the Braves’ Push for a Top-Five Payroll
We’ve officially entered the most pivotal offseason of the Alex Anthopoulos era. It’s clear the Atlanta Braves’ front office understands exactly how much pressure is on them.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21
Braves view Mauricio Dubon as a potential starting SS
Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with reporters on Wednesday after the team acquired Mauricio Dubón from the Astros for Nick Allen.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19
Braves reliever Joe Jimenez recently underwent 'cleanup' knee procedure
Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jiménez underwent a “cleanup” surgery on his left knee.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 19
Braves Trade Rumors: Atlanta Checking In on Mauricio Dubón
Alex Anthopoulos has acknowledged the Braves absolutely must upgrade the shortstop position this offseason. As good as Nick Allen was defensively, he might be the worst offensive player in baseball.
Athletics News / SportsTalkATL / November 17
4 Buy Low Trade Targets For The Braves
Nobody loves a good buy-low situation more than Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. We’ve seen it time and time again this time of year — mostly in free agency but also through trades.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 14
Braves fans will love this Ronald Acuña Jr. response on social media
Thursday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a second torn ACL surgery and hitting .290 with 21 homers and a .935 OPS over just 95 games.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 13
2025-2026 Atlanta Braves Offseason Predictions
This offseason is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory for the Braves. At the GM Meetings this week, Alex Anthopoulos confirmed that the team’s priorities include starting pitching, a shortstop, and multiple relievers — but the needs don’t stop there.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 12
Alex Anthopoulos provides ominous update on Joe Jiménez
At the GM meetings in Las Vegas, Alex Anthopoulos provided a couple of updates on some injured Braves. On the positive side of things, Spencer Schwellenbach — who missed the final few months of the season with a fractured elbow — is pain free.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 12
Alex Anthopoulos talks Braves’ primary focus at GM meetings
The MLB GM Meetings are taking place this week in Las Vegas, and Alex Anthopoulos sat down with several media members to discuss the Braves’ offseason priorities.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12
Braves focused on shortstop, rotation early in offseason
President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said on Tuesday that starting pitching and shortstop will take precedence early in the offseason.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 10
MLB insider makes three bold predictions for the Braves
Once again, Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk is spouting off about the team’s desire to boast a top-five payroll in baseball, hinting at a potentially aggressive offseason.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 7
Braves predicted to land several intriguing free agents
With free agency underway, the Braves really don’t have much of a choice but to be incredibly active, especially after Thursday’s moves in which they declined the options on both Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5
Braves' Alex Anthopoulos discusses managerial vacancy, offseason plans
Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos spoke to reporters (including David O’Brien of The Athletic) yesterday in an end-of-season press conference and covered a variety of topics.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 4
Braves Anthopoulos Insists No List of Manager Candidates Yet
The speculation for who could be the next Atlanta Braves manager has begun, but there is no confirmation for who could be a more realistic candidate than others.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3
Potential Braves Manager Candidate Connected to Anthopoulos Now Available
Another potential manager candidate for the Atlanta Braves has hit the market. According to multiple notable sources, the New York Mets have parted ways
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Braves GM: Rotation to be offseason 'point of emphasis'
The Braves didn’t make any rotation moves of note last winter.
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