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Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images The Braves’ midseason adjustment of their backup infield option came up... Short. The Braves didn’t head into the 2024 season with Zack Short in their plans. Though they probably could’ve acquired him for a pittance, they had both Luis Guillorme and David Fletcher in-house for backup infielder duties. But, about five weeks into the … [Read more...] about 2024 Braves Player Review: Zack Short

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Hanson’s four-year stint with the Atlanta Braves comes to a close as he gets sent to Anaheim. Braves Franchise History 1961: Braves catcher Joe Torre finishes second in the Rookie of the Year race in the National League to Cubs outfielder Billy Williams. 1970: The Atlanta Braves acquire 48-year old knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm from … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Tommy Hanson to Angels

Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves gained a right-handed pitcher on Friday after signing Connor Gillispie to a non-guaranteed one-year deal. The #Braves today signed RHP Connor Gillispie to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 30, … [Read more...] about Braves News: Atlanta adds Connor Gillispie, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s comeback, and more

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Come on in and chill Whether you’re getting away from the hustle and bustle out there at the stores or you’re just chilling at the crib, we’re glad that you’ve chosen to come and spend some time over here. Make yourself comfortable, the floor is yours. … [Read more...] about Black Friday Open Thread

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966: The Yankees trade 3B Clete Boyer to the Atlanta Braves for OF Bill Robinson and 39-year-old P Chi-Chi Olivo. 2021: The Braves add P Kirby Yates for two years and $8.25 million even though he did not pitch a single inning for the Blue Jays, who had given him a large contract before … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Kriby Yates