Chase Irle

Chase Irle

Founder and writer for SportsTalkATL.com. Graduate from LSU with an addiction to sports. If you are interested in writing, contributing in any way, or have any questions or comments email me at [email protected]
MLB: OCT 03 AL Wild Card Rangers at Rays

Report: Rays want MLB ready talent for Tyler Glasnow

One of the most intriguing names on the trade block now is Rays ace Tyler Glasnow. He’s set to enter the final year of his contract and is owed $25 million, which would be the most money ever paid to a player in Tampa Bay history. Several reports have suggested he will be moved this

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MLB: AUG 28 Padres at Cardinals

Ranking the top 5 remaining MLB free agent starting pitchers

When I initially did my ranking of MLB free agent starting pitchers, Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray were at the top of my list. Apparently, the Braves felt the same way, as several reports linked Atlanta to both Nola and Gray; however, neither came to fruition. Nola is back in Philadelphia on a seven-year contract,

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MLB: MAY 23 Dodgers at Braves

Former Braves fan favorite set to return to Los Angeles

With Thanksgiving behind us, MLB free agency begins to really pick up. We’ve already seen the first couple of dominos fall in the starting pitching market, with Aaron Nola returning to Philadelphia and Sonny Gray set to sign with the Cardinals. Both pitchers were reportedly on the Braves’ radar, and with Gray’s deal expected to

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MLB: AUG 03 Twins at Cardinals

Should Braves have matched Cardinals offer for Sonny Gray?

From the beginning of the offseason, there have been two free agent pitchers most associated with the Braves — Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray. Last week, Nola inked a seven-year deal worth $172 million to return to the Phillies despite the Braves’ best efforts to pry him away from their division rival. Atlanta then reportedly

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MLB: MAY 17 Twins at Dodgers

Braves expected to lose out on Sonny Gray

There have been numerous reports surrounding the Braves interest in both Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray. Atlanta reportedly had a deal on the table that was set to pay Aaron Nola six years, $162 million. However, that forced the Phillies to up the ante on their offer, and the two sides settled on seven years,

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Braves roster moves

Braves sign two players to minor-league deals

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Braves have inked two players to minor league contracts — Andrew Velazquez and Ben Bowden. Braves Sign Andrew Velazquez, Ben Bowden To Minors Contracts https://t.co/5a0hdYlQtX pic.twitter.com/KKvA5n4QK1 — MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) November 26, 2023 Velazquez appeared in 54 games for the Angels before being waived and claimed by the

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Was payroll the reason the Braves traded Kyle Wright?

To this point, the most shocking move of the offseason was the Braves decision to trade Kyle Wright to the Royals. A 21-game winner in 2022 that also delivered one of the most memorable postseason starts for the Braves in recent memory, Wright battled shoulder injuries in 2023 and was eventually shut down for the

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MLB: JUL 19 Padres at Blue Jays

Bleacher Report names Braves top landing spot for Josh Hader

MLB Free Agency is really heating up as Thanksgiving approaches. The Braves are still in search for a starting pitcher after missing out on Aaron Nola, but they have already made several moves to bolster their pitching staff. Before free agency even opened, Alex Anthopoulos signed two of his own relievers, inking Pierce Johnson and

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Braves trade hypothetical for Dylan Cease

The Braves have already completed a pretty significant trade with the White Sox, sending five players — including Michael Soroka, Nicky Lopez, and Jared Shuster — to Chicago for lefty relief pitcher Aaron Bummer. That’s notable because the White Sox are reportedly open for business on all of their players, and having an established working relationship

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MLB: SEP 05 Twins at Guardians

Will the Braves actually use Reynaldo Lopez as a starter?

The Braves made a pretty substantial splash in free agency yesterday, signing Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million. The 29-year-old right-hander has been an elite reliever over the last two seasons and gives the Braves bullpen the high-powered arm they’ve been missing. Lopez has a heater that can eclipse 100 MPH. He

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