The trade deadline has passed and the rosters are set. Normally, I wouldn’t start this series so early, but with the Braves so far up in the division, it’s a foregone conclusion that they will make the playoffs. So, consider this my way-too-early guess at how the postseason roster will shake out. Over the next
The Braves didn’t make any significant moves at the trade deadline, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Alex Anthopoulos left no stone unturned, even contacting the rival Mets about Justin Verlander‘s availability. Unfortunately, nothing came to fruition, and one of my main takeaways is the value the Braves have placed on two of
Being an NFL coach is one of the most grueling jobs in the world. It may seem glamorous because of the attention, money and fame that come with it if you succeed, but most of these guys live around the facilities, working around the clock and taking time away from their families. The best coaches
Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently handed grades out to all 30 MLB teams for their performance at the trade deadline. Here’s what he had to say about the Braves. Atlanta Braves Grade: B Key takeaways: The Braves have the best team in baseball and didn’t want to disrupt their clubhouse at the deadline, especially
Michael Harris II began the year slower than a tortoise attempting to climb Mt. Everest. A couple of injuries played a significant factor, but in the middle of June, he was still hitting below the Mendoza Line. There was understandable concern. Some even called for him to spend some time in AAA to figure things
For all the flack the Braves farm system gets, and it’s deserved after all the graduations and recent trades, they sure seem to continuously produce MLB level talent. Just this year, we’ve seen 20-year-old AJ Smith-Shawver go from High-A ball to the majors and have success. From a national perspective, he wasn’t on anyone’s radar.
The Braves didn’t make the high profile move for a starter at the trade deadline like most hoped, but if you watched today’s game, it may be a blessing in disguise. Lucas Giolito was one of the better starters available, garnering two top prospects for his services over the next two months. In his second
The Braves made another couple of roster moves following Wednesday afternoon’s shellacking of the Angels. Most notably, Ben Heller has been optioned to AAA Gwinnett. Charlie Culberson also cleared waivers and has been outrighted to the Stripers. The #Braves today optioned RHP Ben Heller to Triple-A Gwinnett following this afternoon’s game, and also outrighted INF
The Braves disappointed many fans at the trade deadline by neglecting their rotation. It’s been a question mark all season due to injury, and it’s also a primary reason why the team was bounced in the NLDS at the hands of their division rival in 2022. Another high quality starting pitcher would have eased a
For much of the last five years, the Falcons haven’t exactly been a destination for desirable free agents. The team hasn’t been good, there hasn’t been much money to go around, and their home stadium has become a graveyard. Nothing about the Atlanta Falcons has been attractive for free agents, but that started to change
