Offseason open thread: December 30
Welcome to the open thread, folks. We’re one day closer to the New Year? Excited yet? Here’s a random clip:
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Where will the Braves rank in steals in 2026?
As an initial stab, you might have guessed that since adopting the power-oriented offensive approach in 2019, the Braves have not been much for accumulating stolen bases. That’s fairly intuitive, but unfortunately, it gets somewhat upended by reality. The Braves finished just inside the top ten in team stolen bases in 2018, and then again […]
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This Day in MLB History: Roger Clemens signs a one-year, $10.1 million deal with Yankees
MLB History 1926 – The Chicago Tribune releases a story stating that the Detroit Tigers threw a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis responds by holding a hearing on the matter, but dismisses all charges as he can find no witnesses to […]
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Braves News: Michael Harris, NL East, More
With 2026 literally two days a way, the hope of better fortune for the Braves next year and beyond compared to 2025 certainly comes into focus. And while the Braves have made plenty of moves this off-season that rightfully make them a better team for next year, it is hard to deny the biggest need […]
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Offseason open thread: December 29
Hopefully this evening is treating you well. Here’s a random clip:
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What was your holiday haul?
This question is potentially premature for some of you (I spent the first couple of decades of my life celebrating New Year’s with basically the same trappings as U.S.-based commercialized Christmas), but we’re going with it anyway. I’m not much of a fan of receiving gifts, but in a much-appreciated attempt to declutter, my holiday […]
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Braves News: Free Agents, 2026 draws near, More
With Christmas in the rear view mirror and start of a new week here, it could make sense for some more free agents to find new homes in the coming days. While still in the midst of the holiday season, recent years have shown activity can still be fast and furious. Perhaps the Braves can […]
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This Day in Braves History: December 29th
Braves Franchise History 1932 – Shanty Hogan, who started his career with the Boston Braves, is purchased by the Braves after five years as the regular catcher for the New York Giants. Boston pays $25,000 for Hogan, who will finish his career with a .295 batting average. 1938 – The Boston Bees acquire Al Simmons […]
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Offseason open thread: December 28
Hope this Sunday is a super-relaxing one for everybody out there reading this. Here’s the random clip:
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Can Braves Country do better than just getting by this year?
I don’t have to tell you that the Braves had a tough year in 2025. The season started with an 0-7 road trip and really never got off the ground. They had 3 starting pitchers go down in the space of five days. Their collective hitting approach was, eh let’s go with interesting. I think […]
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This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee Braves acquire Danny O’Connell
Braves Franchise History 1953 – The Milwaukee Braves acquire second baseman Danny O’Connell from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Sid Gordon, outfielder Sam Jethroe, pitcher Max Surkont and four minor league pitchers. PIttsburgh also receives $100,000. MLB History 1926 – National League MVP Bob O’Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as […]
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Braves News: Holiday doldrums, potential targets, more
Well we’re mostly still waiting for things of significance to resume happening after the Christmas holiday, with a few minor transactions and the Tyler Soderstrom extension standing aside as exceptions. Tatsuya Imai has to sign in the next six days (and he would be a great signing for the Braves’ starting pitching need, even though […]
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Offseason open thread: December 27
I hope this weird part of the year between Christmas and New Year’s is treating you well. Here’s the random clip:
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Why are Christmas Tree Cakes your favorite snack cakes?
I’m not sure it’s even close.
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This Day in Braves History: December 27
Braves Franchise History Here’s a random clip for you: MLB History 1919 – One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season. […]
4 days ago | 1 read
Braves News: Joel Payamps analysis, Ronald Acuña Jr. homers, and more
There was no action from the Atlanta Braves following Christmas Day, so there was plenty of time to analyze the boost that right-hander Joel Payamps could bring to the bullpen. Despite his off-putting 2025, 31-year-old Payamps could turn out to be one of the Braves’ most underrated signings this offseason. Let’s dig into his contract […]
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Boxing Day open thread
I don’t know if any of y’all actually celebrate Boxing Day but I suppose if you watch the English Premier League, this is a big day (even though there’s only one game on Boxing Day this year). Anyways, I hope everybody is continuing to take it easy out there. Here’s a random clip:
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The case for Joel Payamps boosting the Braves bullpen
The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most active teams this offseason, and some could argue they have been the most improved team thus far. It could have been assumed that the Braves would go after bullpen help after not retaining Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley, not to mention Raisel Iglesias reaching free agency. […]
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Christmas Day open thread
Merry Christmas, everybody. If you’ve moseyed on over here during the day, I wish you the best on this lovely holiday and that you’re having as nice of a day as possible. Here’s a random clip:
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Braves News: Merry Christmas, Offseason dam break coming, more
Let’s start with a Merry Christmas from everyone at Battery Power. We hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones whether and/or however you celebrate! Well the dam hasn’t quite broken yet on the bulk of the offseason free agent and trade markets, as this has been a uniquely slow year so far. […]
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Christmas Eve Open Thread
I truly hope you’re in the holiday spirit or just simply having a good evening out there. Happy Holidays, y’all. Here’s a random clip:
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Braves News: Matt Olson season review, Framber Valdez, and more
Tuesday marked another slow day on the news front for the Atlanta Braves, who, surprisingly, have already made some notable moves this offseason. As we wait for the next move, our player review series rolls on and next up, we profile first baseman Matt Olson. Braves News: Framber Valdez might be the answer to the […]
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This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic
Braves Franchise History 1959 – The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic. MLB History 1967 – Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg suffers torn ligaments in his left knee while skiing at Lake Tahoe. Lonborg won the Cy Young Award with a 22-9 record, 3.49 ERA and 246 strikeouts in […]
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Offseason open thread: December 23
Merry Christmas Eve “Eve,” everybody. I hope everything’s going well for you wherever you are. Here’s the random clip:
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Familiarity, Foundation, and Framber Valdez
This offseason needed to be different for the Atlanta Braves. Especially compared to a year ago, the Braves not only had needs to fill but they needed to be aggressive in filling them. This is not just based on how disappointing of a year 2025 was overall. It is based on four straight years of […]
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