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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried was unable to make it through a full inning in his season debut on Saturday, and the left-hander can thank the home plate umpire for that. Fried gave up 2 hits, 3 walks and 3 earned runs in just 2/3 of an …
Less than one week into the regular season, the Atlanta Braves already have a strong case for being the biggest victims of an inexplicable call by an umpire. Home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman essentially cost the Braves three runs in the first inning …
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back a player for a third tour of duty. The Braves announced on Thursday that they have signed outfielder Adam Duvall. They are giving him a one-year major-league contract worth $3 million for the 2024 season. Duvall, …
Eddie Rosario has decided to go from one recent NL East champion to another. Venezuelan baseball reporter Daniel Alvarez-Montes revealed Wednesday that the ex-Atlanta Braves outfielder Rosario is signing with the Washington Nationals. Rosario is …
Atlanta Braves fans can exhale some with Ronald Acuña Jr’s health. The Braves announced Tuesday that the reigning NL MVP Acuña recently saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who confirmed Acuña is dealing with meniscus irritation in his right knee. Acuña is …
At long last, a former Houston Astros champion is getting his lifeline back into the bigs. The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they have signed ex-Astros closer Ken Giles. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that it is a minor-league deal …
2024 may be the last hurrah in Atlanta for one veteran pitcher. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said this week on his “Foul Territory” podcast that he expects Braves lefty Max Fried to leave as a free agent next winter. …
The Atlanta Braves made a rather bold trade to acquire Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox last week, and they wasted little time doubling down on the move. The Braves and Sale agreed to a new contract on Thursday, according to David O’Brien of …
The Boston Red Sox certainly sweetened the pot for the Atlanta Braves to take Chris Sale off their hands. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic shared some interesting details this week about the big trade that just sent Sale from Boston to Atlanta. …
The Atlanta Braves have made a huge move out of the blue to acquire seven-time All-Star Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox. Sale is headed to the Braves in exchange for infield prospect Vaughn Grissom, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Red Sox …
There may be a couple of last men left standing for Dylan Cease. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported in his column Sunday that the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles are now seen as the favorites to acquire Cease. The right-hander continues …
The Los Angeles Angels are keeping busy as they await Shohei Ohtani’s final decision. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Friday that the Angels are acquiring veteran first baseman Evan White in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. Lefty minor-league arm …
The Atlanta Braves are trying their luck with a reclamation project. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that the Braves are acquiring outfielder Jarred Kelenic in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Kelenic will be headed to Atlanta …
Another World Series contender reportedly is showing interest in possibly trading for Dylan Cease. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported via X Monday that the Atlanta Braves are joining the trade pursuit for Cease. Atlanta has joined the Dodgers …
The Atlanta Braves are moving on to their backup plan after their efforts to sign Aaron Nola away from the Philadelphia Phillies fell short. The Braves are now one of the “top suitors” for free agent pitcher Sonny Gray, according to Jon …
Free agent pitcher Aaron Nola is reportedly attracting interest already, including from one of the Philadelphia Phillies’ division rivals. The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are among teams showing early interest in Nola, according to …
