Baseball: Atlanta Braves

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In a move that caught the attention of baseball aficionados and analysts alike, the Atlanta Braves have made a decisive stride in fortifying their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Aaron Bummer from the Chicago White Sox. This trade, involving Michael Soroka and four other players, not only signifies a major shift in player dynamics but also…

Friday's game at Nationals Park has the Atlanta Braves (98-55) taking on the Washington Nationals (68-86) at 7:05 PM ET (on September 22). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-5 victory for the Braves, so it should be a tight matchup. The Braves will give the ball to Charlie Morton (14-12, 3.66 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 15 on the season,…

One of the few big decisions the Atlanta Braves must make in spring training this year is with regards to the last spot in their rotation. Spencer Strider, Max Fried, Charlie Morton, and Chris Sale are going to be starting unless something truly tragic happens, but that last starting spot is very much up in the air. On paper, it would seem like…

Atlanta Braves (99-55) will go head to head against the Washington Nationals (68-87) at Nationals Park on Sunday, September 24 at 1:35 PM ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Austin Riley will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year. The Braves are -300 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Nationals (+240). Atlanta (-2.5) is the…

Sunday's game between the Atlanta Braves (96-52) and the Miami Marlins (77-72) at LoanDepot park should be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Braves taking home the win. First pitch is at 1:40 PM ET on September 17. The Braves will give the nod to Charlie Morton (14-11) versus the Marlins and Jesus…

The calendar has made its way into February, which means that the countdown to spring training is officially on. That also means that the Opening Day will be here before you know it, so it's time to start really thinking about what the future has in store for our Atlanta Braves. This is usually the time of year where the major projections start…

FanGraphs released their preseason playoff odds on Wednesday and the Atlanta Braves received one of the best, if not the best, projections ever (at least in the projections-publishing era). Their model takes individual player projections from ZiPS and Steamer, averages those, and then combines them using assumptions about playing time to get a…

ATLANTA - A second sports betting bill was introduced into the Georgia Senate this week with bipartisan backing from the chamber's leadership. Senate Bill 386 would authorize sports betting in Georgia under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Corp. The bill would provide for both online betting on sports and retail betting at sites operated by…

In the Georgia State Senate legislature Wednesday, a group of lawmakers representing both major political parties introduced a bill to allow sports betting in the State. Past efforts such as SB 57, SR 140, and HB 380 were rejected last year, but this year's effort seems to be gaining momentum, according to those who follow this closely.…

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to+550 favorites after they signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million, 10-year deal. The Braves were left at+650, second place. After the recent news that the Dodgers had traded for and extended Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers moved to+460 odds. That means for every $100 you bet on the Dodgers to win the World Series, you…

When the Atlanta Braves (97-55) square off against the Washington Nationals (68-85) at Nationals Park on Thursday, September 21 at 7:05 PM ET, Ozzie Albies will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he's currently sitting at 99). The Braves are listed as -275 moneyline favorites for this matchup with the Nationals (+220). Atlanta is the run-line…

It was an interesting day for followers of the Atlanta Braves yesterday. Fans woke up to the news that Alex Anthopoulos had pulled off a trade with the Mariners that brought three players including Jarred Kelenic and Marco Gonzales to the Braves. However, given that the Braves seem to already have plans to trade Gonzales away, their wheeling and…

Charlie Morton was once again a key member of the Atlanta Braves' rotation, making at least 30 starts for the club for the third straight season. He bounced back from a rough 2022, and while he didn't post eye-popping numbers, he was a more than adequate option on a team that weathered a bunch of pitching injuries and often sorely needed rotation…

All Virginia High School League state semifinals are Saturday. Tickets are available online for $10, plus a $1.50 service fee at vhsl.org/football. Indian River (10-3) vs. Maury (13-0) at Powhatan Field, 2 p.m. The Braves: Indian River upset unbeaten and two-time defending Class 5 Region A champion Green Run last week to advance to the state…

The Braves are reportedly among the major suitors for Dylan Cease, who reportedly could be traded as soon as this week. Cease is a Georgia native but is represented by Scott Boras, so it's unclear what the probability of working out an Anthopoulous Special (TM) Extension would be if the Braves were to trade for the pitcher, but he does have two…

Blake Snell is the most accomplished pitcher left on the free agent market, with the obvious exception of Clayton Kershaw (who the Braves have zero chance of acquiring). Snell finished last season with a league-best 2.25 ERA and 1.189 WHIP, posting a 14-9 record for the painfully average San Diego Padres and winning his second Cy Young award. It's…

The one thing that the Atlanta Braves really need to do this offseason is add a quality starting pitchers. As much as the Braves would love for their latest signee, Reynaldo Lopez, to turn into a stud rotation arm, the odds are that he settles into more of a multi-inning guy similar to the role that Collin McHugh and Josh Tomlin played while also…

In only feels right to start this review with a little self deprecation. Way back in late March, this was my prediction for what Michael Tonkin contribute to the 2023 team: Yes, that's me predicting Michael Tonkin would be designated for assignment a week into the season and most likely never heard from again. What an idiot. As you know by now that…

The Atlanta Braves traded starting pitcher Kyle Wright, who won 20 games in 2022 and was thought to be one of the top pitchers in the NL prior to a debilitating shoulder injury last year, to the Kansas City Royals. In acquiring Wright, the Royals cashed a lottery ticket. Wright's shoulder surgery is tough to come back from and will almost certainly…

The biggest question across the league that needs to be answered this offseason is where will Shohei Ohtani end up signing. The usual suspects like the Dodgers and Giants are clearly involved, the Angels would love to bring him back, and probably half the league is searching couch cushions for extra cash to at least have a conversation about…

Back during the prior offseason, there was enough external uncertainty about the shortstop position for the Atlanta Braves that some thought Braden Shewmake might be a guy that could step into the position. That didn't even come close to happening, as Shewmake got a two-game cup of coffee in the majors, massively struggled at Triple-A, and ended up…

The Atlanta Braves are officially in offseason mode now that free agency, and it is no secret that starting pitching is most likely a target. One player that seemed like he may have been part the mix was Michael Soroka. Just the fact that he was able to come back after the terrible luck with injuries he had speaks to his tenacity. The question…

Much like Anderson, Wright being sent to the Royals had to do with questions about his future following an injury. While Wright pitched for the Braves through late September, his season ended suddenly when it was revealed he needed shoulder surgery. That decision will have him miss the 2024 campaign, so Kansas City is willing to bet on his recovery…

Yesterday's 40-man roster deadline caused a bit of minor chaos for teams looking to protect Rule 5 eligible players. This led to a few smaller moves including one involving the New York Mets. Just as we had familiarized ourselves with Penn Murfee, the reliever recently claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners was plucked away by the Atlanta…

A 33rd round pick in the 2018, Murfee beat the odds and made his major-league debut last year with the Mariners, recording a 4-0 record with a 2.99 ERA out of the bullpen. The right-hander was even better to begin 2023 as well, posting a 1.29 ERA in 16 appearances. However, Murfee's year was cut short as he underwent Tommy John Surgery in late…

Over the offseason, the Atlanta Braves picked up a few solid free agents to contribute to their 2023 team. Though most of these additions contributed to the pitching staff, Alex Anthopoulos went out and added veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who ended up settling into a platoon role. Pillar signed with the Braves as a free agent in January 2023…

If the Atlanta Braves want to add a frontline starting pitcher this offseason, Sonny Gray may be their most realistic bet. After Charlie Morton opted in to the final season of his own contract, the Braves essentially have $20 million less to play with. It doesn't help that Gray was given his own qualifying offer on Monday, further complicating a…

Now that it has been a few days since the World Series, the Atlanta Braves are in off-season mode. Alex Anthopoulos has already made some moves in the re-signing of key bullpen pieces. There is no question that the Atlanta Braves offense was historic last season, but the one position that was the weakest was left field. In Terms of fWAR, Atlanta…

This continues a series evaluating the top MLB free agents this winter. I'll be using Jim Bowden's list of the top 40 free agents along with his contract predictions for reference. Based on his projections, I'll determine whether the Braves should be interested. Important note: I do not necessarily agree with Bowden's contract predictions. Some I…

The never-say-die Miami Marlins (77-72) did it again on Saturday, rallying for their second straight win over the powerhouse Atlanta Braves (96-52) to keep pace in the impossibly tight NL Wild Card race. The Fish will now go for an improbable sweep on Sunday afternoon, with first pitch from loanDepot Park set for 1:40 p.m. ET. Atlanta will send…

The Braves looked to be left for dead late last night. Phillies ace, Zack Wheeler had a no-hitter going into the sixth and Atlanta trailed 4-0. However, when the night concluded fans couldn't contain their excitement from the iconic moment the Braves' third baseman delivered. In the end, Riley's go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth held up a…

Wednesday's contest features the Atlanta Braves (101-56) and the Chicago Cubs (82-75) clashing at Truist Park (on September 27) at 7:20 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 4-3 win for the Braves. The Braves will give the ball to Darius Vines (1-0, 4.40 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Cubs…

The Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers will play on Wednesday at Comerica Park, at 1:10 PM ET, with Ozzie Albies and Zach McKinstry among those expected to produce at the plate. Bet with the King of Sportsbooks place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Time: 1:10 PM ET TV…

It's best not to read too heavily into simulated games. The Atlanta Braves will play several intersquad games as they prepare for the NLDS, hoping to shake off any rust they would otherwise feel by missing close to a week of action. The rosters for these games don't mean a whole lot, though if a certain player performs well, it could make a manager…

The Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuna Jr. will take the field against the Washington Nationals and Luis Garcia on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET in the final game of a three-game series at Truist Park. The Nationals are+180 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Braves (-225). The over/under is 10.5 runs for the matchup (with -120 odds to hit the over…

When the Atlanta Braves (100-56) take on the Chicago Cubs (82-74) at Truist Park on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:20 PM ET, Austin Riley will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98). The Cubs are listed as+120 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves (-145). A 9.5-run total has been listed for this…

Saturday's contest at Truist Park has the Atlanta Braves (103-57) matching up with the Washington Nationals (70-90) at 7:20 PM (on September 30). Our computer prediction projects a 5-4 win for the Braves, who is a small favorite based on our model. The Braves will give the nod to Spencer Strider (19-5) against the Nationals and Joan Adon…

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Truist Park. On Friday the Nationals secured the 10-6 victory. The Nationals really looked impressive on Friday with the bats and that led to the 10-6 victory. Carter Keibom had a strong game one home run and three RBIs. The Nationals are averaging 4.29 runs…

Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves will take the field against the Washington Nationals and C.J. Abrams on Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. Bet with the King of Sportsbooks place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Date: Friday, September 29, 2023 Time: 7:20 PM ET TV Channel: BSSE Location: Atlanta,…

With the No. 1 spot in the National League already wrapped up, the Atlanta Braves (103-56) enter their final regular season series against the Washington Nationals (69-90) with nothing to play for. That said, they still boast one of the best lineups in baseball history, so there's a good chance they give Washington starter Trevor Williams (6-10,…