Going into this offseason, starting pitching is already one of the top priorities for Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. With news out of the general manager meetings yesterday in San Antonio, starting pitching may be a bigger priority than anticipated. It was reported that along with Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves do not believe Spencer Strider will be ready for … [Read more...] about Braves Linked to Two-Time World Series Pitcher
The Veteran Relief Pitcher Drawing Free Agency Interest
After eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves, left-hander A.J. Minter will become an unrestricted free agent. At 31 years old, this will be his first free agency in his professional career. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2012 in the 38th round out of Brook Hill High School. Minter elected to go to college instead and sign with Texas A&M. In 2015, Minter … [Read more...] about The Veteran Relief Pitcher Drawing Free Agency Interest
Braves All-Star Says Goodbye to Atlanta, Enters Free Agency
Atlanta Braves catcher and 2021 World Series champion Travis d’Arnaud has declined the team’s $8 million option and will test free agency. d’Arnaud is coming off a 2024 season where he sported a .238 batting average, 14 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .738 OPS. In addition, the Braves also exercised designated hitter Marcell Ozuna‘s option for the 2025 season and declined the option … [Read more...] about Braves All-Star Says Goodbye to Atlanta, Enters Free Agency
Braves Trade Power-Hitting Outfielder for Young Right-Hander
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander Griffin Canning, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. There’s no money changing hands, so the Angels will be responsible for the $32 million Soler is owed over the next two seasons. Soler, 32, hit .241/.338/.442 with 21 home runs over 142 games between the San … [Read more...] about Braves Trade Power-Hitting Outfielder for Young Right-Hander
Braves New Hitting Coach Will Bring Different Offensive Approach
What finished as a lackluster season for the 2024 Atlanta Braves, change was much needed. On October 10th, the Braves made some changes official, parting ways with some of their coaching staff. After nine seasons, the Braves have decided to move on from hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, as well as assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes. Braves New Hitting Coach Will Bring … [Read more...] about Braves New Hitting Coach Will Bring Different Offensive Approach