After grief and injury, Gohara sets the bar high
Having seen what Luiz Gohara had done upon his introduction to the big leagues the previous September, Freddie Freeman told Alex Anthopoulos the big left-hander might immediately became an All-Star. Instead, it became a year of awakening for the young hurler, who remains fueled by last year’s disappointments.
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.
The Braves’ Spring Training battle to watch
The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs.
Donaldson ready to prove GM, Braves right
While playing close to his Alabama home and enjoying a chance to once again work with Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos, the former American League MVP Award winner Josh Donaldson also understands the importance of rejuvenating his career with his deal.
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 […]
Inbox: How to judge Braves’ offseason?
Reporter Mark Bowman addresses the Braves’ offseason as a whole, as well as identifying a Minor League who has a chance at making the club out of Spring Training.
10 players you forgot were Braves
Here’s a look at 10 stars that you may have forgotten played for the Braves.
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.
Braves unwilling to meet Marlins’ ask for J.T.
The Braves made it clear that, individually, each of their prospects was available in exchange for J.T. Realmuto. But they were not willing to provide the volume of prospects or the MLB-experienced asset sought by the Marlins, who ended an offseason-long saga by dealing the All-Star catcher to the Phillies on Thursday.
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.