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Which teams will unexpectedly sell at the Trade Deadline?
We’ve seen a few things occur as a result of the current, highly-diluted playoff format. One, which Alex Anthopoulos alluded to in remarks aired on a recent broadcast, was that the low barrier for entry (and though he didn’t say it, the implicit idea that said low barrier for entry has resulted in a lot […]
Braves News: July reflections, draft pick signings, more
It’s the “break” part of the All-Star break now, as the festivities are complete and the team doesn’t return to action until Friday. There are still select minor league games, transactions, and draft pick signings left to track, however. Braves News Ivan took a look at the Braves’ performance in the first half of July. […]
Braves All-Star break off day chat and discussion: July 15
How y’all doing? I, personally, am ready for this break to be over. The All-Star Game and related festivities came to a close last night – Sam’s got a recap on how our Braves represented us in the Midsummer Classic. Was it weirder than normal, or was it just me? Anyways. The Braves will return […]
Braves Biweekly: Fake it and maybe make it?
Past summaries: How did the Braves do recently? The Braves went 6-6 in July before the All-Star Break. 6-6 is… okay. The Braves went 6-5 in the first half of June, well before any alarm bells sounded. Lots of teams go .500ish in a short stretch. The Dodgers were 5-6! The Brewers were 7-6! The […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes Hitless
There isn’t much action to speak of at the minor league level due to the all-star break, but there is some important rehab action going on down in Northport with the FCL Braves. The biggest is, of course, Ronald Acuna Jr. making his second appearance during his recovery from his hamstring strain. Ha-Seong Kim and […]
What if MLB moved to a hard slot system?
No polemic or argument here — just a what if. You fill in the blanks. The Rule 4 MLB Draft is weird. On its face, without any historical context, it’s just a way of adding younger players to organizations in a structured way. Worse teams pick before better teams, and it loops around until there […]
Braves News: All-Star Game, draft pick signing tracker, and more
The 2026 All-Star Game has come and gone, and the American League defeated the National League 4-0. Though the final score was not ideal, the Atlanta Braves had five All-Stars, four of which played. Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson, and Raisel Iglesias each made an appearance. Albies and Baldwin earned the starts for the […]
American League pitching dominates NL in 4-0 win
The American League and The National League took the field at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the ninety-sixth All-Star Game. This is the fifth All-Star Game in history hosted in Philadelphia, and the first since 1996. Speaking of the number five, the Atlanta Braves had five representatives on the NL All-Star roster. Drake Baldwin […]
2026 MLB All Star Game chat and discussion
Alright, folks. It’s finally here: Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin are in the starting lineup for the National League and will rep the Atlanta Braves to begin this season’s MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. They’ll be joined by Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias, making it five Braves representatives for this season’s Midsummer Classic. […]
Atlanta Braves 2026 MLB Draft Pick Signing Tracker
The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books and the Atlanta Braves had a huge year with a lot of interesting players to follow. The Braves held their highest pick since 2019 and with that and their extra pick due to the Prospect Promotion Incentive, they had a massive bonus pool to work with that […]
Braves fans sound off on their ideal All-Star Game
Somehow, the 2026 All-Star break is here. What a first half for the Atlanta Braves. We’ve run the emotional gamut in this 55-40 record – delirious joy, abysmal lows, and all the in-between. Much like the summer temperatures, a certain divisional race is heating up. But a two-game lead, no matter how tenuous, is still […]
All-Star Conversation: Chris Sale cherishes his 10th-career Midsummer Classic
The Atlanta Braves will be well represented at the 2026 All-Star Game. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale is part of a five-player contingent set to suit up when the National League battles the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Sale will be flanked by second baseman Ozzie Albies, catcher Drake Baldwin, […]
Who’s your favorite 2026 MLB Draft pick?
For some reason, the MLB Draft was over the weekend. But, it’s over now. Lots of teams made lots of picks. Who was your favorite? I like to scan the draft tracker for things with even a vague personal connection, but there weren’t many of those this year, and those are harder to come by […]
Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Begins Rehab Stint, Home Run Derby, More
With the All-Star Break here, much of the baseball world has a bit of time away from the diamond. However, there are still some games going on in the minors. And for the Braves, that meant the return to action for Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim. Both Kim and Acuna Jr. had multiple at-bats […]
2026 MLB Home Run Derby chat and discussion
The All-Star break is here, which means that it’s time for the actual big leaguers to take center stage for the next couple of days. Tonight, we’re going to see eight of baseball’s biggest sluggers take to the plate and swing for the fences in this year’s edition of the Home Run Derby. What channel […]
Ozzie Albies batting sixth, Drake Baldwin ninth in 2026 All-Star Game starting lineup
The managers for the 2026 All-Star Game have officially announced their starting pitchers and lineups for tomorrow night’s Midsummer Classic. Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin earned their places as starters during the All-Star fan voting and will bat sixth and ninth, respectively. The National League starting lineup, managed by LA’s Dave Roberts, is as follows: […]
Atlanta Braves 2026 MLB Draft Recap: AJ Gracia, Carter Beck, Kaiden McCarthy and more
The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books and the Atlanta Braves have 21 new prospects to add into the organization. This is going to cover who the Braves drafted and where, guesses on if they are over/under slot value, and some general thoughts on each pick. 1.AJ Gracia, OF, Virginia Over/under slot? Underslot I’m […]
Ozzie Albies is thankful for returning to All-Star status
When the Atlanta Braves’ 2026 All-Stars were revealed just over a week ago, Ozzie Albies earned the distinction for the fourth time in his career. Though it might seem rote for a veteran player by that point, Albies believes this may be his most meaningful trip to the midsummer classic yet. Beginning with a key […]
A Closer Look at Braves 11th Round Pick Ryne Barker
With their 11th round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Arizona prep infielder Ryne Barker. Barker is an older for the prep class prep infielder with a very interesting mix of tools who probably would have ranked higher if not for both age and a more limited track record in […]
A Closer Look at Braves 7th Round Pick Jack Brenner
With their 7th round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Wisconsin prep catcher Jack Brenner. Brenner is a sleeper catcher with a promising bat for the position and a chance to develop further as a cold weather prep. Bio Name: Jack Brenner Position: Catcher Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI (Fond […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Tate Southisene breaks out, Rowdy Tellez continues homer streak
(54-39) Memphis Redbirds 2, (46-45) Gwinnett Stripers 7 Box Score The Stripers extended their winning streak to four games after a well fought game featuring strong pitching and the long ball. Let’s take a look at how the Stripers got it done. Drue Hackenberg got the start and was extremely strong – allowing just a […]
Ronald Acuña Jr., Ha-Seong Kim begin rehab today in Florida
Happy All-Star break to all who celebrate. May we all come away from this refreshed and ready for what awaits us in the next half, which kicks off Friday at home versus the Rangers. This week is for rest and recovery, but also a secret third R: rehab. The Braves (55-40) have announced that Ronald […]
Will the Braves be better in the “second half?”
This is kind of a weird question, but hear me out. As it stands right now, the Braves are on pace for a 94-win season. That’s pretty good! Of course, you all know about how June (especially June 9-30) was a nightmare, and the best the Braves have managed since is .500 ball. So, at […]
Braves News: First Half Ends With Win, MLB Draft, more
With the All-Star Break now here, it was a busy weekend on and off the field for every MLB team. For the Braves, they were able to end the first half of the season on a positive note with a win over the Cardinals. Though they lost the series, the Braves now get a chance […]
Braves at Cardinals series recap: Time to retreat, regroup and recover
Remember when I asked in the headline of the Pirates series recap if the Atlanta Braves had finally found that spark at the plate that they’d been looking for? As it turned out, they probably haven’t found that spark because we ended up watching them fall into yet another extended period of struggling as the […]
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