Braves can still win the offseason
We’re reluctant to finalize our list of offseason winners because, as you may have heard, there are some prominent unsigned free agents. Not just Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, either.
Quiet offseason shouldn’t nix Braves’ potential
As the Mets, Nationals and Phillies have made multiple upgrades, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has thus far limited his offseason activity to giving Josh Donaldson a record one-year deal and bringing to fruition the desires of Brian McCann and Nick Markakis to play for the Braves.
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.
Aaron’s 85th birthday a celebration of a great life
Henry “Hank” Aaron was born in Alabama three years after Willie Mays, 85 years ago Tuesday. Now, all this time later, Aaron is as much the conscience and the soul of baseball as any man alive. But we don’t just celebrate a great baseball life today. We celebrate a great American life.
Inciarte’s key to success in 2019? Consistency
It could be argued that Ender Inciarte stands as the X-factor in regard to the Braves’ bid to defend last year’s National League East crown and experience a successful postseason.
Minter wants to be Braves’ high-leverage option
As Braves manager Brian Snitker evaluates who might serve as his closer, A.J. Minter has made it clear he wants to be the guy who is consistently called upon to handle high-leverage threats that develop in late innings.
Prospects who should vie for a roster spot
The 30 prospects below all are getting very long looks this spring with an eye toward breaking camp with the parent club. Even if they start the year in the Minors, they all should get the chance to contribute at some point in the very near future.
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.
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.