St. Louis jumps on Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz and give starter Jack Flaherty a 10-run lead after one inning of decisive NLDS Game 5. The record will show that Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS lasted a full nine innings, but anyone who remembers this game will know that it was over in the top
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The Atlanta Braves’ 2019 season has unceremoniously come to an end in the NLDS, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the offseason. After jumping out to a 2-1 lead in their NLDS matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals and taking a 4-3 lead into the eighth inning of Game 4, the Atlanta
The St. Louis Cardinals forced Game 5 on a Yadier Molina walk-off sacrifice fly. With the game back in Atlanta, here is what the Atlanta Braves need to do. After the late-inning heroics on Sunday night, the Atlanta Braves didn’t do enough to close out the St. Louis Cardinals on the road in Game 4
The Atlanta Braves put three runs across in the final frame, thanks to Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 to win Game 3. Game 3 of the 2019 NLDS between the visiting Atlanta Braves and the hometown St. Louis Cardinals was almost entirely a pitchers’ duel before the Atlanta
Ronald Acuna’s lack of hustle changed the complexion of an inning for the Atlanta Braves Thursday night, and it’s clearly become a problem internally. There’s no denying Ronald Acuna Jr’s talent level, as a left groin strain is really all that kept him from having a 40-40 season this year at 21 years old as
As the Atlanta Braves try to seize control of the NL East with young stars at the forefront, Josh Donaldson has become a top power hitter again. After a down, injury-shortened season in 2018 split between two teams, the Atlanta Braves took a one-year, $23 million flier on Josh Donaldson. Through his first 62 games
The back of the Braves bullpen has been a glaring weakness but as the pennant race heats up, the bullpen is finally turning into an asset. On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the N.L. East to six games with a 5-1 win over the cellar-dwelling Miami Marlins. Veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel
The Atlanta Braves, already the NL East leaders, only got more dangerous on Wednesday by acquiring dominant closer Shane Greene from Detroit. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna both drove in runs, but the Atlanta Braves biggest concern was still on full display Wednesday. Leading the Washington Nationals 4-2 going into the bottom of the ninth
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 26: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves is looked at by a member of the team’s medical staff along with manager Brian Snitker #43 after getting hit in the hand by a pitch during the sixth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to deliver the pitch during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Prepare yourself, Dutch
The New York Yankees seemed to be the favorite to sign Dallas Keuchel for much of the week, until the Atlanta Braves came calling. It took a little longer than seemed logical once the draft started this week, but Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel have new homes. On Thursday night, David O’Brien of The Athletic
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – MARCH 19: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (74) celebrates after scoring in the third inning of a Major League Baseball spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, FL on March 19. (Photo by Mary Holt/Icon Sportswire via Getty
As we delve into the month of May some teams are starting to gain a little separation. Some of the familiar names are in not so familiar spots too. The year is 2018 and we live in a world where the Miami Marlins are currently closer to first place than the Los Angeles Dodgers. As
As the Atlanta Braves try to stay in the NL East race, these five prospects could help this season. After three 90-plus loss seasons in a row, the Atlanta Braves went 90-72 and won the National League East last year. Hopes are high this year, in what promises to be a four-team race in the
The Atlanta Braves bullpen already wasn’t that good and losing Arodys Vizcaino has to put them back in on signing Craig Kimbrel. After allowing seven runs in three innings to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves carry the seventh-worst bullpen ERA in baseball (5.43). Closer Arodys Vizcaino was placed on the 10-day
The Atlanta Braves and 22-year-old second baseman Ozzie Albies reach deal on a seven-year contract extension The Atlanta Braves are doing everything they can to ensure the club’s young, star players remain in Atlanta for years to come. Their latest move came on Thursday, when the club reached an agreement on a contract extension with
A slow free agent market each of the last two offseasons is bringing a bunch of contract extensions, and now the Braves have locked up Ronald Acuna. The slow MLB free agent market in back-to-back offseasons has created uncertainty for players, and there have been a bunch of contract extensions this spring. Now, according to
Atlanta Braves fans should be both disappointed and happy about the team’s decision to place talented pitcher Mike Soroka on the 60-day disabled list. It would have been tempting for the Atlanta Braves to rush Mike Soroka’s return from the disabled list to help them maintain their place atop the NL East. Fortunately for the
The Atlanta Braves added to their pitching staff on Tuesday, trading for Kevin Gausman and Darren O’Day from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for four prospects. The Atlanta Braves made a major addition to their roster on Tuesday, adding pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O’Day from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange for Gausman and O’Day,
Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to make history by hitting his fifth home run in six games, the fourth youngest player in history to achieve that feat. Ronald Acuna Jr. continues his impressive rookie season by making more history at the hands of the hapless Miami Marlins. During the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 demolition of the Marlins,
The Atlanta Braves have reportedly been in contact with Manny Machado, but it doesn’t seem likely to come to fruition. We’ve almost reached February, and that means spring training for the 2019 Major League Baseball season is right around the corner. But with that being said, the highly anticipated sweepstakes for free agent Manny Machado
The Atlanta Braves look to defend their National League East crown, and the re-signing of outfielder Nick Markakis on Tuesday helps mightily. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Nick Markakis. Rosenthal reports the deal is worth $6 million for one year, which will pay Markakis $4 million in 2019
The Miami Marlins were tired of Ronald Acuna Jr. hitting home runs off of their pitchers, so they found a way to put a stop to it. The Miami Marlins were growing frustrated at being victimized by the bat of Ronald Acuna Jr. The Atlanta Braves superstar-in-the-making had already hit three lead-off home runs off
DENVER, CO – MAY 29: Fans shield the sun from their eyes as starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies delivers to home plate during the fourth inning at Coors Field on May 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Capitals fan skirts workplace ‘no jerseys’ rule with homemade dress
In his first game against Miami since being drilled on the first pitch Aug. 15, 20-year-old Braves phenom Ronald Acuna got his revenge with a 432-foot home run on Thursday. Ronald Acuna didn’t have to wait long to take his revenge on the Miami Marlins. Acuna, the Atlanta Braves’ 20-year-old rookie superstar, sent a hanging
The Braves are ahead of schedule, currently leading the NL East, and now that they are here, they need a way to stay on top. Everybody knew the Braves had an outstanding farm system. Nobody knew it would manifest itself this quickly. They’ve been helped out by a poor start from the Nationals in their
The Braves made one bold move this week by signing Josh Donaldson, but now it’s time for Atlanta to deal for an ace to anchor their rotation. Braves fans are pretty happy with general manager Alex Anthopoulos at the moment. Signing Josh Donaldson was a clear signal from Atlanta’s front office that they have legitimate
The Braves opened free agency with a bang, signing former MVP Josh Donaldson to a one-year deal. No one can accuse the Braves of inactivity in the aftermath of a long Thanksgiving break. Just hours after agreeing to bring Brian McCann back to Atlanta, the Braves agreed to terms with Josh Donaldson on a big-money,
Major League Baseball should’ve sent a stronger message to Jose Urena, but missed a golden opportunity by docking him less than a week. During Wednesday’s game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park, Marlins pitcher Jose Urena committed one of the most heinous actions we’ve seen in baseball. He intentionally threw at