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Most MLB rosters are nearly finalized outside of a few minor personnel adjustments. There are a couple of trade candidates like Bryan Reynolds that could be significant additions to a team's 2023 outlook, but there are essentially no impactful free agents left on the open market, assuming Carlos Correa's deal with the Mets works out. With most…

A story that's made for a Hollywood ending, Mets slugger Pete Alonso is making his way to the West Coast to try and lock down an unprecedented third Home Run Derby trophy in a row. The "Polar Bear" mashed a total of 74 home runs en route to his second Dinger King crown, tying him with a number of players to have won multiple Derbies. Only one…

Atlanta's been thorough at the plate of late, and can offset the advantage it may give up to start on the mound today. With St. Louis' bullpen vulnerable against the Braves' hot bats, see why our MLB betting picks like the Cardinals to get piled upon. Two NL teams looking to improve their playoff position will meet at Truist Park on Tuesday night…

Two teams that do not think fondly of each other as a pair of NL East rivals in the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves go head-to-head on Saturday. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Nationals-Braves prediction and pick will be revealed for all to see. Washington was absolutely manhandled on Friday in a 12-2 loss, as the'Nats could…

With MLB free agency winding down, the league is beginning to take shape. Some teams have drastically improved their chances of competing in 2023 based on swift offseason moves. The New York Mets just pulled off a stunner to land Carlos Correa after the shortstop had previously agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Other teams such as the…

Here's what you need to know about the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series, which begins Saturday: (All times PDT; all games televised on TBS) Game 1: Saturday, 5 p.m. at Truist Park Game 2: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. at Truist Park Game 3: Tuesday, TBD at Dodger Stadium Game 4: Wednesday, TBD at Dodger…

Prior to the start of every sports season, people lay out predictions for how they think the campaign will go and what team will win it all. More often than not, the predictions aren't anywhere close to being accurate. Former Minnesota Twins third baseman and media personality Trevor Plouffe has bucked that trend. Back on March 31, Plouffe…

The Atlanta Braves look to bounce back and get the series win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The reigning World Series champs have had difficulty stringing wins together so far this season, following up a 3-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday to falling to the visitors 6-3 on Wednesday. On the other side of the diamond, the Cubs are looking…

The Washington Nationals will host the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. It's time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick. Each game of the back-to-back double-header will be seven innings each. This rule was implemented last season to limit exposure and shorten the duration of…

The Los Angeles Dodgers (44-25) go on the road to take on the Atlanta Braves (41-31) in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday evening as Freddie Freeman continues his first series back in Atlanta since signing with the Dodgers in March. These teams hold two of the top four records in the National League. The Dodgers are in first…

The Atlanta Braves (68-52) will look to even their four-game series with the Colorado Rockies (65-56) on Friday, when they host them again as small home favorites at sportsbooks. The Rockies defeated the Braves 5-3 in Thursday's series opener, winning for the fourth time in six meetings, according to the OddsShark MLB Database. MLB betting…

Truist Park showcases a highly-anticipated afternoon tilt between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon. The Braves and Giants meet for the fourth time in as many days, with Thursday's tilt serving as the series finale. San Francisco aims to salvage a series split after losing two of the first three games. Both teams…

Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani takes the mound on Wednesday when he and the Los Angeles Angels host the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium. After a bit of a slow start, the two-way Angels star has turned things around. As a pitcher, he is 3-2 with a 3.02 ERA. As a hitter, Ohtani has six homers and 21 RBI and is batting.258. On Wednesday, he squares off…

On Wednesday afternoon, a National League bout features the Atlanta Braves (17-20) traveling to play the Milwaukee Brewers (23-14). These teams split the first two matchups of the series as they both look to secure a win today. Atlanta snapped its two-game skid with a win in the last outing. Max Fried (4-2, 3.14 ERA) starts for the Braves,…

After an MLB lockout that threatened the season and a shortened MLB spring training, we're over three weeks into the 2022 MLB season, and starting pitchers are still being stretched out. Gerrit Cole got up to 92 pitches in his last start out, which was his best of the year as he threw 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball while striking out nine. Cole is…

A couple of high-profile showdowns highlight Friday's MLB schedule, with the Yankees and Astros continuing their series and the Dodgers and Braves opening a three-game set. The MLB -best Yankees rallied to win for the 19th time in their past 22 games in the opener against Houston on Thursday. The 7-6 victory improved their record to 52-18, and they…

Hello Atlanta Braves fans! Hopefully you all got back from your Thanksgiving travels without too many headaches. For the next week, we are likely to have plenty of rumors to parse in the lead up to the Winter Meetings. Alex Anthopoulos runs a very tight ship when it comes to information, but we should get at least SOME indications on Dansby's…

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox face off in a Spring Training matchup at the Red Sox spring home, JetBlue Park at Fenway Park South, in Fort Myers, Florida. The two teams are getting ready for the start of the regular season, which is less 10 days away. Spring Training games are always unpredictable. What should fans expect from this…

The Atlanta Braves (20-14) and Boston Red Sox (12-23) continue a three-game series at Fenway Park Tuesday night. First pitch is at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Braves-Red Sox betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets. RHP Ian Anderson vs. RHP Ryan Weber Anderson is a rookie right-hander making his second career start. In his Aug. 26…

The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will begin a three-game series in our nation's capital with a Monday night matchup. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick, laid out below. The Atlanta Braves, at 95-58, are in a brawl for the top spot in the NL East with…

On the eve of the season, it is time to make our predictions for the 2021 season. You can look back at how inaccurate last year's predictions were, but this year is different! We asked our writers to weigh in on their predictions, and we surveyed fans as well. Royals position player WAR leader: Whit Merrifield 47.7%, Adalberto Mondesi 30.6%,…

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo have worked together since 2017. Theirs is one of the longest current partnerships in baseball for a head of baseball operations and manager. Only the Dodgers (Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts), Guardians (Chris Antonelli and Terry Francona), and Mariners (Jerry Dipoto and Scott…

The New York Mets will host the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday night. It's time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Mets prediction and pick. Atlanta has been one of the more disappointing clubs in the league this season. The Braves are just 33-36 through the first two and a half months of the season.…

Max Fried looks to continue his dominance against the Mets on Monday night. While the Mets are greatly improved from 2021, we still like the Braves southpaw to twirl a gem in what looks like a low-scoring pitcher's duel against Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets have the best record in the National League after earning a 10-6 win over the…

The second-place Atlanta Braves will be eager to get back on track as they face off with their National League counterparts in the Cincinnati Reds on Friday evening. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Braves-Reds prediction and pick will be revealed for all to see. After getting pounded by Philadelphia 14-4 0n Thursday, the Braves can take…

The Washington Nationals (17-26) and Atlanta Braves (26-19) continue a four-game series at Nationals Park Saturday with the third installment. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Braves-Nationals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. Series: The Braves took the opener 7-6 Thursday but the Nats responded…

It's getaway day for many MLB teams on Thursday, so the action gets underway early. Seven games have a first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET or earlier, though there are also some intriguing games in the later afternoon and evening. The latest MLB odds from Caesars Sportsbook lists the Atlanta Braves at -215 (risk $215 to win $100) against…

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves meet for the second time in as many days in a matchup that pits two of the better teams in the National League. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Phillies-Braves prediction and pick will be revealed. The Phillies were in clear control before the eighth inning happened, as the bullpen…

Making World Series futures bets can be a treacherous endeavour due to the unpredictability of the MLB playoffs. Last year's 88-win Atlanta Braves provided a concrete example of that. Because anything can happen in October, value exists for bettors willing to go beyond the biggest favourites. With that in mind, here are our top World Series futures…

The 2022 MLB season is over, and the Astros have been crowned World Series champions. Now, the only thing left to hand out is the hardware for the top players and managers. This year, the awards could carry some extra significance for a few players in particular. AL MVP finalist Aaron Judge and AL Cy Young finalist Justin Verlander are both free…

The Boston Red Sox host the Atlanta Braves for Game 1 of a short 2-game series! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Braves are coming off three losses in a row to the New York Mets. That was a tough 5-game series for them, as the Braves had a good shot of gaining ground on the Mets in the NL East…

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball right now and it comes as no surprise considering the season right fielder Aaron Judge is having, as he closes in on 30 home runs this season. Judge, who is the league's leader in home runs (29) and has the fourth-most RBIs (59), is on pace for a monster season and making strong case for his first…

The defending champion Atlanta Braves will travel to the Sunshine State to take on the Miami Marlins and open up a three-game set on Friday night. It is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Braves-Marlins prediction and odds will take place! With a below-average record of 17-21, the Braves will look to kick things into high gear after…

The Washington Nationals will try and end the Atlanta Braves' 13-game winning streak! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick. The last two weeks have been very kind to the Braves as they have found a way to win their last 13 in a row. After having a losing record, the Braves are now (36-27) on the…

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies for the NLDS early on Tuesday! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Braves prediction and pick. The Phillies advanced after a dramatic Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis was just three outs away from a victory before the Phillies stormed…

The Tampa Bay Rays (53-37) meet the Atlanta Braves (44-45) Friday to start a three-game series at Truist Park. Game 1's first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Tied 0-0. RHP Michael Wacha is Tampa Bay's projected starter. Wacha…

The World Series begins on Friday and there is no better time than to discuss World Series MVP predictions! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2022 World Series MVP prediction and pick. When the Atlanta Braves took home the title in 2021, it was because of a group effort that resulted in a shocking sequence of events. After losing…

Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series between the Cincinnati Reds (31-29 regular season) and Atlanta Braves (35-25) starts Wednesday at Truist Park at 12:08 p.m. ET (on ESPN). Below, we analyze the Reds-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. RHP Trevor Bauer vs. LHP Max Fried Bauer: 5-4 with a 1.73 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 and 2.1…

The Chicago Cubs will take on the defending champion Atlanta Braves in the concluding matchup of a three-game set at Trust Park on Thursday evening. It's about that time! Take a sneak peek at our MLB odds series, where our Cubs-Braves prediction and pick will be made. At a record of 8-10, Chicago is seeking to inch closer to the.500 mark after a…

It is a rematch of last year's World Series as the Houston Astros head to the Deep South to take on the team that eliminated them, the Atlanta Braves. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Braves prediction and pick. These teams met in an exciting World Series last season where most people thought the Astros would destroy the…

With the MLB All-Star break on the horizon, it's a good time to look at where the betting odds stand for the MVP races in both the National and American League. As Aaron Judge continues his ridiculous season for the Yankees, it's no surprise he's still the favorite in the American League. Meanwhile, the National League MVP race is not easy to call,…

The Washington Nationals (8-12) and Atlanta Braves (14-10) continue their three-game series Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Nationals-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. RHP Austin Voth vs. RHP Josh Tomlin Voth is 0-2 despite a sparkling 3.21 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with nine…

The Atlanta Braves will meet the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park. It's time to check out our MLB odds series and deliver a Braves-Phillies Game 3 prediction and pick. The Braves shut out the Phillies 3-0 in Game 2 of the NLDS. It was scoreless for the first five and a half innings, with…

Game 1 of the division series round on Tuesday afternoon matches National League East rivals in Atlanta when the Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia surges past St. Louis in the best-of-three wildcard round to set up the all-East NL Division Series. Atlanta is the reigning World Series winner and enters Tuesday fully rested after…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of Wednesday's Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Game 2 clash at Truist Park. After losing two straight to close the regular season, the Phillies have won three straight playoff games. The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead of their National League…

The Phillies are priced as short underdogs at the Braves for Game 2 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday, according to odds posted at sportsbooks minutes after Philadelphia's 7-6 series-opening win in Atlanta on Tuesday. Early betting lines at DraftKings have Atlanta the -125 favorite to take Game 2 behind Kyle Wright, while FanDuel offers Zack…

The Atlanta Braves mercilessly beat the Miami Marlins in their Game 1 encounter on Friday. The final score was 8-1, and there are two more games left. Game 2 starts on Saturday night, and the Braves look excited to kickstart the proceedings. "A good time was had by all tonight" #ForTheA - Atlanta Braves Defending champions, the Braves, sit second…

It's gameday! The wait is over as'Dancing on my own' echoes around the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series and the excitement is hitting new levels. The Phils were able to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in the wildcard round thanks to Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola…

After sneaking into the final wild-card spot in the NL postseason field, the Phillies stunned the Cardinals with a pair of road victories to set up a divisional series clash with the defending champion Braves. The first game in that series will easily be Philadelphia's toughest test of the postseason, as this well-rested Atlanta team is heavily…