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Atlanta Braves: A Mix of Young and Old

The Atlanta Braves have the attention of many in Major League Baseball. The Braves made a quick one and out stop at Wrigley Field on Monday beating the Cubs 6-5. The game had originally been scheduled for April 15 but was rained out. Since... More of this article »
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Rumor: Braves Show Interest in Reamluto, Yelich

The Miami Marlins are continuing their sell off of higher priced players that prior to now has included Giancarlo Stanton, Dee Gordon, Marcell Ozuna and could now include another two players. Even though there is an expectation of... More of this article »
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Atlanta Considering Playing Freddie Freeman at Third

As the Atlanta Braves have talked about keeping Freddie Freeman as well as Matt Adams in their lineup at the same time when Freeman returns for his current stint on the disabled list, the team has not ruled out that one of their first... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Hire Brian Snitker as New Manager

The Atlanta Braves would like to forget about the just completed 2016 Major League Baseball regular season. The Braves finished in last place in the National League East 26 ½ games behind first place Washington. The organization took... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Trade Jeff Francoeur to Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have acquired Jeff Francoeur a veteran outfielder from the Atlanta Braves in a deal that involved three teams with the Texas Rangers being the third team. Dylan Moore an infielder in the minor leagues was traded to... More of this article »
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Braves Finalize Roster, Michael Bourn DFA’d

The Atlanta Braves finalized their 25 man roster and the moves left two-time all-star and Gold Glove winner Michael Bourn looking for work. The Braves now have 10 days to either release or trade Bourne.  Emilio Bonifacio was also designated... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Sign Nick Markakis

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a four year deal with free agent oufielder Nick Markakis that is worth $44 million, reports Jeff Passan. It’s yet another move in what has already been a busy offseason for Atlanta. Earlier... More of this article »
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Braves Trade Heyward, Walden To Cardinals for Miller, Jenkins

The St Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves have executed the first major trade of the offseason. Atlanta sent outfielder Jason Heyward and right-handed reliever Jordan Walden to the Cardinals in exchange for starting pitcher Shelby... More of this article »
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MLB Trade Rumors: Can the Braves Find a Suitor for B.J. Upton?

There’s just one week remaining until the July 31st trade deadline. Of course trades can and often do occur after that but players have to clear waivers. The Atlanta Braves would like to deal center fielder B.J. Upton, but... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Sign Ervin Santana

The Atlanta Braves have linked Ervin Santana to a one-year deal that is worth $14.1 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Santana’s deal is worth the exact amount of the qualifying offer he rejected at the beginning of... More of this article »
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Could Atlanta Braves Have Interest in Ervin Santana

Ervine There is no such thing as too much pitching. The Atlanta Braves are the most recent Major League team to discover that old adage’s truth. A day after 23-year-old right-hander Kris Medlen was plagued with elbow tightness... More of this article »
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What Would a Starling Marte Contract Extension Mean to the Pirates?

Unless you consider a fifth-starter reclamation job and a handful of wait-and-see organizational promotions exhilarating, it’s been an awfully quiet offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Not so for the Atlanta Braves, who earlier... More of this article »
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Braves Sign Andrelton Simmons to New Seven-year Deal – $58 Million

The Atlanta Braves continued the signing binge of its own players today, this time signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a seven-year deal worth $58 million. Simmons, 24, joins first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Jason... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Extend Craig Kimbrel

The Atlanta Braves have signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a contract extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Kimbrel’s deal is worth $42 million over four seasons, with a team option for a fifth year. It buys out his three... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Extend Julio Teheran

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with pitcher Julio Teheran, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Teheran’s deal guarantees the 23 year old right-hander $32.4 million over six years. Teheran was already... More of this article »
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MLB News: Seven Extension Candidates Before Season Starts

With Spring Training mercifully around the corner, it’s that time of the year when teams start negotiating contract extensions. Clayton Kershaw started off the extension season with a deal that guarantees him $215 million, and... More of this article »
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Braves Reach Agreement With Freddie Freeman on Extension

Its been a busy day for the Atlanta Braves. Earlier we reported that team had reached an agreement for outfielder Jason Heyward on a two-year extension and now according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Braves have agreed to terms on... More of this article »
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Braves Avoid Arbitration, Sign Jason Heyward to Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a two-year deal with Jason Heyward, buying out his final two arbitration years for $13.3 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier, the two sides had exchanged arbitration figures with Heyward... More of this article »
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Capuano, Maholm, Saunders, Williams, Cheap Pitching Still Available

Right now, the free agent pitching market is all about Masahiro Tanaka. After Tanaka signs, the market for domestic pitchers Matt Garza, Ubaldo Jimenez, and Ervin Santana will finally move forward. All of the above look to be... More of this article »
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Brian McCann Likely Headed to a Big Market

Brian McCann is going to have his share of suitors as the top catcher in Free Agency and the baseball purist certainly chose a great off season to capitalize. Big market teams such as: Toronto, Boston, New York and Texas would seem... More of this article »
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Dan Uggla Left Off Atlanta Braves NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez announced Wednesday that second baseman Dan Uggla would not be joining the team for the division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Uggla, playing in the third year of a 4 year/48 million... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson Leaves Game After Ankle Injury

Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson was carted off the field after being stepped on by New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on his right ankle/foot at first base. Young stepped on the back of Hudson’s ankle... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Call Up Prospect Joey Terdoslavich

The Atlanta Braves have called up prospect Joey Terdoslavich from Triple-A Gwinnett after placing Jordan Schafer on the disabled list with a right ankle contusion. Terdoslavich was hitting .318 with 18 home runs and a.926 OPS in... More of this article »
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Freeman, Maholm Lead Braves Past Diamondbacks in 6-2 Win

The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon with a 6-2 victory at Turner Field. Braves’ first baseman Freddie Freeman led the offensive charge with a three-run bomb to deep... More of this article »
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Braves Dan Uggla Homers Twice in 8-1 Rout of Dodgers

A dreary season for Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla became a bit brighter on Sunday afternoon, as he led the charge with two home runs in Atlanta’s 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Uggla came... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Considering Minor League Assignment For B.J. Upton

Mired in a season-long slump the Atlanta Braves have considered asking center fielder B.J. Upton about working out his issues in the minor leagues. Upton signed  a free agent deal for  five years and $75 million with the Braves this... More of this article »
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Brian McCann Lifts Braves with 2 Homers

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann was the hero on Tuesday afternoon, slugging two home runs in the Braves’ 7-6 win in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. McCann would go 2-for-5 with two solo home runs and two RBI, the... More of this article »
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Evan Gattis Homer Leads Braves in 5-4 Victory

Approaching the plate in the bottom of the ninth-inning with the Atlanta Braves losing 3-4, pinch-hitter Evan Gattis would slug a go-ahead solo home-run to left field, evening the score 4-4 and sending the game to extra-innings. The... More of this article »
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Julio Teheran Baffles Twins, Leads Braves to 5-1 Victory

Atlanta Braves young starter Julio Teheran baffled Minnesota Twins bats on Monday night, leading the NL East division leading Braves to a 5-1 victory. Entering the game with a 2-1 record and 4.57 ERA, Teheran would almost go the distance,... More of this article »
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Craig Kimbrel Rebounds in Braves Win

Craig Kimbrel appears to have righted the ship. With his first appearance since May 9, Kimbrel garnered his twelfth save of the season in an 8-5 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. During a five-game period between... More of this article »
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Jason Heyward Activated from DL, Jordan Walden Out

The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Jason Heyward who has been out since late April recovering following an appendectomy. Hayward missed nearly 4 weeks. He was hitting .121/.261/.259  when he went on the DL,  but Heyward is... More of this article »
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Dan Haren and Nationals Get Past Braves

Dan Haren gave the Washington Nationals  the kind of performance they were expecting when they signed the veteran right-hander to a free-agent deal this off-season. Haren  tossed eight solid innings and Denard Span  had a two run... More of this article »
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Baltimore Orioles Reach Agreement with Jair Jurrjens

The Baltimore Orioles reached into the bargain bin for starting pitching and agreed to a deal with free-agent right-hander Jair Jurrjens. The deal will be worth $1.5 million and incentives to bring the total to $4 million. Jurrjens... More of this article »
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Arizona Diamondbacks Expect to Sign Martin Prado to an Extension

Now that Justin Upton has finally been traded, we now learn that Martin Prado was a very significant part of the deal. Prado is due to become a free agent at the end of 2013, and at first glance might have raised some eyebrows about... More of this article »
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Justin Upton: Braves and Diamondbacks Trade Analysis

Now that the long-speculated trade of Justin Upton is complete (pending physicals), the landscape of the National League East and the National League West has changed. The Atlanta Braves acquired Upton, a 25-year-old outfielder, along... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves: Top 10 Prospects for 2013

In recent years, the Atlanta Braves farm system has produced a myriad of names who have helped the club at the Major League level. Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Kris Medlen, Mike Minor, Randall Delgado, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel... More of this article »
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Could the Atlanta Braves Sign B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn?

Is it possible the Braves could re-sign Michael Bourn? Going into the off-season there were nine players who declined their qualifying offers–thus forcing any prospective team without a protected first-round pick to surrender... More of this article »