Newcomb’s value depends highly on ’19 growth
Sean Newcomb entered last June as an All-Star candidate and exited the regular season wondering if he had done enough to earn a spot on Atlanta’s postseason roster. The inconsistent nature of his first full Major League season enhances the difficulty of projecting how valuable he might be to the Braves from both an immediate […]
Braves open camp with eyes on the prize
As the Braves open camp, they’ll provide a glimpse of how much they have progressed since claiming an unexpected division crown last year. Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will once again be in a lineup that has been enriched by the addition of Josh Donaldson, the former American League MVP Award winner […]
Braves notes: McCann, Soroka, Gohara
Brian McCann still laughs about what transpired as he learned the Braves were calling him up to the Majors during the 2005 season. He remembers being summoned to Brian Snitker’s room, where he found the then Double-A manager eating pizza while wearing nothing more than his underwear.
Acuna set to smash records this season
Those hoping to watch Ronald Acuna Jr. extend last season’s incredible post-All-Star break production should remember that his pace would have equated to 45 homers and 33 stolen bases over 162 games.
Braves honor longtime usher with bobblehead
Banks has a bobblehead to call his own.
Touissant among top 20 impact rookies for 2019
Here are the top players in each league who could get the opportunity to show what they can do at the highest level this year, perhaps even contending for Rookie of the Year honors
Uniform patch to mark 150 years of pro baseball
All 30 Major League teams will wear special “MLB 150” patches on their uniforms for the entire 2019 season in honor of the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-salaried professional baseball team.
Predicting the Braves’ Opening Day roster
At some point over the next six weeks, injuries, improvement or regression will inevitably alter the plan nearly every Major League club brings into Spring Training. The Braves must decide exactly how to round out their rotation and bullpen, but for now it looks like they won’t have any position-player battles. Here’s the first prediction […]
Here’s your guide to Braves Spring Training
Here are answers to some of the primary questions you may have as the defending National League East champs prepare to begin Spring Training next week.
Get ready to watch: MLB.TV available for 2019
Spring Training is imminent, Opening Day is within sight and the big league season isn’t complete for fans without a subscription to MLB.TV. The most comprehensive streaming service in professional sports is now available for the 2019 season.