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Mike Soroka Injury Update: Braves Pitcher Suffered What Could Be Devastating Achilles Tear

Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka was forced to leave Monday’s game against the New York Mets with a leg injury, with fears that it could be a potentially season-ending Achilles tear. Soroka stumbled awkwardly while trying to cover first base on a ground ball, falling to the ground in pain and later limping back toward […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Chicago Cubs Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Are The Latest Surprise Kris Bryant Suitor

The Chicago Cubs still haven’t dealt Kris Bryant. If new reports are to be believed, it’s not because the team hasn’t had plenty of suitors come calling. As many as five other franchises are reportedly still interested in acquiring the star third baseman. It’s all about what the Cubs are asking and what those teams […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Nationals Preparing For Life After Anthony Rendon, Eyeing 2015 MVP Josh Donaldson, MLB.com Reports

Despite rumors that he will end up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals say that they will open talks to re-sign Anthony Rendon — their third-baseman since 2013. But Rendon had his best career season and appears likely to win the National League MVP Award this year — perfect […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Rangers Have ‘Shown Interest’ In Braves Third Baseman Josh Donaldson, Per Jeff Passan

The Texas Rangers are reportedly hoping to address their weakness at third base by signing erstwhile Atlanta Braves star Josh Donaldson, provided he rejects his current team’s qualifying offer. In a Twitter post shared on Friday and cited by Bleacher Report, ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote that the Rangers have “expressed interest” in Donaldson, given that […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Madison Bumgarner May Be Backup Plan If Stephen Strasburg Leaves Nationals, Braves Also In Hunt

Washington Nationals ace righty Stephen Strasburg is now a free agent, after spending the first 10 years of his career with the team. But while the team is reportedly interested in bringing the 31-year-old back into the fold, they are also eyeing contingency plans in case Strasburg — the 2019 World Series MVP — signs […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

Atlanta Braves Vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB National League Divisional Round Game 5 Preview

It’s all to play for tonight as the Braves and Cardinals meet in a decisive Game 5 that will determine whose World Series dreams will continue into the National League Championship, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The Braves will look to gather themselves after a disappointing Game 4 loss as they return to SunTrust Park […]

By Terrence Smith | 4y ago

Watch Atlanta Braves Vs. St. Louis Cardinals Stream Live: Start Time, Game 3, National League Division Series

The Atlanta Braves won 97 games in the 2019 season, their highest win total since they won 101 in 2003. Their highest season-win total came in the midst of a run where they won 14 straight divisional titles (excluding the strike-shortened 1994 season). Now, the Braves have secured two consecutive National League East wins, but […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Watch Atlanta Braves Vs. Colorado Rockies Stream Live: MLB On YouTube, Start Time, Preview Of Monday Makeup

In an indication of how the National League East leading Atlanta Braves’ season is going, on Friday the Braves struck out an NL record 26 times against New York Mets pitching — but won the game anyway, 2-1 in 14 innings, as Yahoo! Sports reported. Now, the day after anther 2-1 victory over their divisional […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Watch Los Angeles Dodgers Vs. Atlanta Braves Stream Live: Start Time, Division Leaders Meet In Series Decider

The two best teams in the National League, as determined by their win-loss records, square off in the deciding game of a three-game series when NL West leaders the Los Angeles Dodgers face the East-leading Atlanta Braves in what is both a likely preview of the upcoming NL playoffs, and a rematch of last season’s […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Braves’ Ozzie Albies Signs Shockingly Team-Friendly Contract

After a winter in which baseball’s free agent market appeared frozen, with the exception of mega-deals agreed to by star players like Bryce Harper, the opening weeks of the season have numerous young players opting to avoid free agency altogether by signing long-term contracts with their current teams. The latest player to do so is […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Booing Controversy In Bryce Harper’s First Game With Phillies

Philadelphia sports fans, whether fair or not, have a reputation for booing. Whether this reputation is fair has been the cause of a long series of controversies over the years. And now there’s one related to the city’s newest superstar athlete. Bryce Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in February […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: There’s A New Team In On Craig Kimbrel, Now Battling Braves To Strike Deal For 7-Time All-Star

Free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel, the career leader in saves among active pitchers with 333, per Baseball Reference, remains unsigned with less than a week to go before Opening Day of 2019 Major League Baseball season. But though Kimbrel has been linked to several clubs, nothing has materialized for the 30-year-old righty. As of Saturday, […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: As Braves Admit Bullpen Will Be Shorthanded Opening Day, Craig Kimbrel May Find A Home In Atlanta

As of March 17, with this year’s Opening Day just 11 days away, three major free agents remain on the market. One of them, former Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel, has attracted no real interest from teams despite his glowing credentials. Kimbrel leads all active relievers in career saves with 333, and according to […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Cubs, Braves ‘Checked In’ On Bryce Harper But Remain ‘Long Shots,’ Per Jon Heyman

While it might not amount to much at the end of the day, a recent update on the still-ongoing Bryce Harper sweepstakes suggests that there might be a few other teams who previously threw their names in the hat in hopes of signing the 26-year-old slugger. These teams, however, are still considered “long shots” and […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Craig Kimbrel ‘Guy That’s Going To Get Hurt The Most’ In 2019 Free Agent Market, Jim Bowden Says

Free agent closer Craig Kimbrel, 30, remains unsigned this offseason, with baseball writer Jon Heyman saying via Twitter that the Philadelphia Phillies may be interested in inking Kimbrel to a deal. This won’t happen until they know the fate of Bryce Harper, the most high-profile free agent still on the market, who is also being […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Craig Kimbrel Rumors: Red Sox Out On Keeping 7-Time All Star Closer, Atlanta Braves ‘Lying In The Weeds’

Based on statements made to the Boston media on Wednesday morning by president of baseball operations for the Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski, the defending World Series champions appear to be moving on from free agent — and seven-time All Star — Craig Kimbrel, who compiled 42 saves for the club in 2018, per Baseball Reference. […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Atlanta Braves Sign Josh Donaldson To A One-Year $23 Million Deal

The Atlanta Braves just made a couple of moves to help improve their chances of returning to the postseason in 2019, with their biggest deal landing them former American League MVP Josh Donaldson. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Braves followed up their early signing of catcher Brian McCann by announcing on Monday […]

By Tony Rivera | 4y ago

2018 Gold Glove Award Winners Announced

Major league baseball’s top defensive players were honored tonight as the 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were unveiled, and the Atlanta Braves and champion Boston Red Sox were well-represented, according to Major League Baseball. The Gold Glove Award winners are determined by a combination of votes from Major League managers and coaches and a sabermetric […]

By Andrew Denny | 4y ago

Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS Game One Live Stream: Start Time, Preview, Watch Live Online

The Atlanta Braves, riding only their second National League East Division championship since 2005, per Baseball Reference, head to southern California to face the team that has won the NL West for the last six straight seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the second NL Division series gets underway with a Game One that will […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 5y ago

Hall Of Fame Pitchers Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage And Don Sutton Think Baseball Is In Trouble

Baseball is a constantly evolving sport, even if the changes are often seen as small and incremental. The days of the legal spitball and shine ball are gone. Designated hitters aren’t an experiment anymore, and the strategy used to win games has changed as well. Until Babe Ruth came along, games were ruled and won […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Braves Announcer Joe Simpson In Hot Water Again, This Time For Alleging Juan Soto Lied About His Age

Braves announcer Joe Simpson has had some problems in the booth this year regarding some of the topics he has chosen to broach on air. While he made a quip or two early in the season that induced a small cringe, they were negligible enough to be forgotten before the game was over. His rant […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Braves Agree To Deal With Orioles’ Kevin Gausman In Final Hour

As the final hour of Tuesday’s nonwaiver trade deadline creeped in, the Baltimore Orioles are sending Kevin Gausman to the Atlanta Braves according to MLB insider, Jon Heyman. Heyman sent out a Tweet Tuesday afternoon saying “Braves have deal for Gausman.” Gausman, 27, has a 4.43 ERA for the Orioles this season. sources: braves have […]

By Mariah Cross | 5y ago

Former Pitcher And New York Yankees Coach Tony Cloninger Dies At 77

Former pitcher and Yankee coach, Tony Cloninger, has passed away at the age of 77. Born in 1940, he was signed by the Milwaukee Braves in 1958, making his debut with them in 1961. He remained with the Braves as they moved to Atlanta, playing alongside greats such as Hank Aaron, Eddie Matthews, and Phil […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Rays Seeing Significant Interest In Chris Archer

Sitting at 19 games back in the AL East, the Rays are in a position to sell, and Chris Archer has the potential to be the most lucrative chip they have to throw in the pot. After the Rays fire sale last off-season that shipped off three former All-Stars, including Evan Longoria, the Rays are […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Body Of A Third-Party Contract Worker Is Found In Beer Cooler At Atlanta Braves’ Ballpark

On Tuesday, a body was found inside a walk-in beer cooler at SunTrust Park, in Cobb County, Georgia, which is the home of the Atlanta Braves. According to officials, the body belongs to a third-party contractor who does not have any ties to the team. The New York Post reports that police officers responded to […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 5y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Atlanta Braves Viewed As A Suitor For Manny Machado, Per ‘Baltimore Sun’

Could the Baltimore Orioles trade Manny Machado to the Atlanta Braves? Any possibility of the Atlanta Braves acquiring the All-Star third baseman would give them a leg up on the competition in the National League East. It is a crowded field thus far with at least three viable playoff contenders. The Baltimore Sun is suggesting […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

Jose Bautista Makes His Atlanta Braves’ Debut — Doubles In His First At Bat

A lack of MLB free agency options is what led slugger Jose Bautista to the Atlanta Braves. The perennial MLB all-star’s first at-bat with the Braves left a good impression. Jose Bautista hit a double (courtesy of MLB.com) his first time up with the Atlanta Braves. Bautista made his Braves debut on Saturday, just two […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

MLB Rumors: Dodgers, Giants, Braves, Yankees Among Favorites To Land Bryce Harper, Reports ‘FanRag Sports’

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper is expected to be one of the most coveted free agents after the 2018 MLB season. While we are still several months away from free agency, a number of teams are already being linked to the 25-year-old veteran. Returning to the Nationals is still not out of the picture, […]

By Paul John Rivera | 5y ago

MLB Spring Training 2018: Tigers Blast Braves At Disney

In an MLB spring training interleague matchup on Friday that was a pitching duel for most of the game, the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 11-3 at the ESPN/Disney complex in Florida. Braves starter Anibal Sanchez, the former Tiger who is competing for a big league roster spot on a minor league contract, […]

By Robert Jonathan | 5y ago

MLB Rumors: Rockies’ Greg Holland Being Considered By Braves & Diamondbacks, Per ‘Fanrag Sports’

The MLB rumors this offseason have slowed down now that many of the biggest free agents have signed with teams or been traded, but pitcher Greg Holland is one available option. The Colorado Rockies closer sports a save percentage just over 90 percent and could help a contender or near-contender become stronger in that aspect […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Atlanta Braves Slammed For Playing ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ During Miami Marlins Game As Irma Approaches

The Atlanta Braves had a playlist problem during a recent game against the Miami Marlins. In an unfortunate incident, the Atlanta MLB organization played the 1984 Scorpions MTV hit “Rock You Like a Hurricane” over the PA system between innings during the baseball game at their home stadium, just as Miami and the rest of […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Brandon Phillips Traded To Angels

Brandon Phillips, a veteran second baseman who played for the Atlanta Braves for less than a year, has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Reports broke Thursday night that the trade had been approved and that the Braves would be receiving back Tony Sanchez, a catcher from the minor leagues. The trade […]

By Jason Luthor | 6y ago

Recapping Sunday’s NL East Action

New York Mets 2 Atlanta Braves 1-From SunTrust Park The New York Mets waited patiently for two months in anticipation of Seth Lugo’s 2017 debut. On Sunday, he displayed with that patience paid off, delivering seven strong innings of one-run baseball. Lugo gave up only one Atlanta run all afternoon, giving the Mets a glimmer […]

By Brian Love | 6y ago

Atlanta Braves Set To Open Newly Built SunTrust Park

After playing the previous 20 years at Turner Field, The Atlanta Braves are set to open up their new home in Cobb County, SunTrust Park, on Friday. SunTrust Park era begins TOMORROW, @Braves Country! FOX Sports Southeast's coverage of the home opener starts at 4:30p ET! #SeasonOfFirsts pic.twitter.com/JGshobhs5I — Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) April 13, […]

By Brian Love | 6y ago

Atlanta Braves: SunTrust Park’s No Outside Food Policy Revealed

The Atlanta Braves recently revealed a “no outside food policy” for their new SunTrust Park stadium. In keeping with the Brave’s move to their brand new ballpark — located just outside of Atlanta — for the upcoming season, the new ruling on home-cooked fare joins a litany of other regulations excluding glass containers and beach […]

By Philip Trapp | 6y ago

Spring Training 2017: Tigers Defeat Braves At Disney

In an MLB spring training interleague matchup this afternoon, the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 before about enthusiastic 7,400 fans at the ESPN/Disney complex in Florida. Tigers starter Daniel Norris got the win, while Braves reliever Josh Collmenter took the loss, giving up four hits and four runs. Nick Castellanos homered off […]

By Robert Jonathan | 6y ago

Seattle Mariners Trade Rumors: Top Prospect Mallex Smith Acquired From Atlanta Braves, Dealt To Tampa Bay Rays For Drew Smyly

Seattle Mariners trade rumors have the team agreeing to another deal with the Atlanta Braves. This latest trade by the Mariners acquires outfielder Mallex Smith and pitcher Shae Simmons. A report by MLB analyst Greg Johns states that the Mariners are giving up pitchers Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows to complete the deal. Mallex Smith […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Brandon Phillips Blocks Trade From Cincinnati Reds Again

MLB trade rumors reveal that Brandon Phillips blocked another attempt by the Cincinnati Reds to deal him away. If the story is true, this would be the second straight season where Phillips has blocked a trade the Reds had agreed to with another franchise. A report by MLB analyst Jim Bowden states that this time […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Seattle Mariners Trade First-Round Pick To Atlanta Braves For Pitching [Breaking]

The Seattle Mariners traded former first-round pick Alex Jackson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for two pitchers on Monday (Nov. 28). A report by MLB analyst Greg Johns confirmed the move, which appears to show that Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto is still trying to improve the starting rotation. Johns states that the “Mariners […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Atlanta Braves In Talks To Acquire Tampa Bay Rays Ace Chris Archer

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves are interested in making a deal for Tampa Bay Rays ace Chris Archer if the Rays are willing to part with him this offseason. Archer was previously the center of rumors at the 2016 MLB trade deadline as the Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly interested in trading […]

By Jason Fletcher | 6y ago

New York Yankees News: Brian Cashman On Brian McCann’s Future

With the emergence of Gary Sanchez in 2016, the Yankees have made it clear he will enter 2017 as the team’s starting catcher, but that doesn’t mean the incumbent Brian McCann is out of a job. Speaking with George King III of the New York Post, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed that McCann — […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 6y ago

Tim Tebow Rumors: Former Quarterback Could Sign With Atlanta Braves, But It May Just Be A Publicity Ploy

Tim Tebow is rumored to be starting his baseball career with the Atlanta Braves, though there is some question as to whether the team’s plan to sign the Heisman Trophy winner to a minor league contract is a legitimate baseball move or just a ploy for publicity. The 29-year-old Tebow announced this summer his plans […]

By Nathan Francis | 7y ago

MLB Rumors: Braves Will Not Trade Julio Teheran

The Atlanta Braves will not be dealing starting pitcher Julio Teheran prior to tomorrow’s MLB trade deadline, according to a report by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. #Braves GM John Coppolella, just now: “We aren’t trading Julio Teheran.” @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2016 With the Braves just starting an extensive rebuild, many […]

By Nathaniel Reeves | 7y ago

MLB Trade Deadline: New York Yankees ‘Gauging’ Interest In Brian McCann

While the Yankees continue to ponder their stance leading up to Monday’s trade deadline, the team has been “gauging” interest in catcher Brian McCann, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. After trading Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs earlier this week and considering deals involving some of their starters, the Yankees have several intriguing […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 7y ago

MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Interested In Acquiring Chris Sale From White Sox

The MLB trade deadline is coming up quickly, and there are quite a few rumors beginning to swirl. Chris Sale is seeing his name mentioned in those rumors quite often and there is growing belief that he could end up elsewhere. Many teams have called the Chicago White Sox checking on his availability, although the […]

By Evan Massey | 7y ago

Roger Clemens, Adam LaRoche Headline NBC World Series Team

By now, it’s become tradition that the New York Yankees have an annual Old Timer’s Day to bring back not only unforgettable Hall of Famers who helped engineer World Series runs, but other players who served their time in pinstripes — well, some played well, and others were forgettable. More and more teams are starting […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

MLB News: New York Mets Acquire Kelly Johnson From Atlanta Braves

Before the New York Mets’ 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings, the Amazin’s acquired the versatile Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves, as first reported by Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Atlanta receives minor league righty Akeel Morris in return. Ken Davidoff of Newsday reports that the Braves will send about […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 7y ago

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Could Be Perfect Team For Julio Teheran

The Boston Red Sox are a very interesting team heading into the month of June. Until last week, they were one of the hottest teams in all of Major League Baseball. The Red Sox offense has been nearly unstoppable in the American League over the first two months of the season. David Ortiz doesn’t look […]

By Will McCormick | 7y ago

Erick Aybar May Have Just Suffered The Strangest Injury Of The 2016 Baseball Season, What Are Some Other Strange Ways Baseball Players Have Been Injured?

Atlanta Braves infielder, Erick Aybar, was not in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Normally, a player not being in the lineup for a baseball team is not usually newsworthy. Why is Erick Aybar the exception? The reason for Aybar missing Thursday’s game was due to him becoming the player with the […]

By Louis Babcock | 7y ago

Fredi Gonzalez: Atlanta Braves Shuffle Deck Chairs On The Titanic By Firing Manager

If there is one positive to be taken out of the Fredi Gonzalez firing by the Atlanta Braves, it’s that their now-former manager isn’t new to being canned in the middle of a season. Gonzalez was let go by Atlanta on Tuesday morning after the Braves had seen enough of Fredi’s act following a 9-28 […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 7y ago

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