'Put it in bold': Anthopoulos shuts down Acuña trade rumors
ATLANTA -- Unlike one of Atlanta’s former general managers, Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos didn’t go as far as to say he would cut off his right arm before trading one of his superstars. But he still made it adamantly clear Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t be dealt this
Sale’s case for the Cy Young Award
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will hand out the Cy Young Awards for each league on Wednesday. Outside of Chris Sale (2024 NL Cy Young Award), the remaining five candidates have never won the Cy Young Award. In the National League, the flamethrowing Jacob Misiorowski figures to be the
Weiss finishes 2nd in NL Manager of the Year voting
ATLANTA -- Walt Weiss’s great first season as the Braves' manager wasn’t enough to prevent Brewers skipper Pat Murphy from achieving history. Murphy became the first to win three consecutive Manager of the Year Awards when he was named the National League’s recipient yet again on Tuesday night. Weiss finished
4 hot topics Braves bring into General Managers Meetings
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Fuentes among NL rookies recognized in BBWAA balloting
Below are point totals for the balloting for the 2026 Rookie of the Year Award, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ballots for each award were submitted prior to the start of the postseason from two writers in every city. The system rewards seven
'He's been fun to watch': Braves' Southisene has not missed a beat since returning to action in desert
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Between the white lines, Tate Southisene is chaos. MLB’s No. 58 prospect rips the baseball from gap to gap, runs the bases at maximum intensity and is constantly engaged defensively. It’s a funny juxtaposition for a 20-year-old who, once the game ends, is as cool and calm
Latest Braves injuries & transactions
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'27 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team
Sometimes rookies can be seen a mile away and it's clear they will make a big splash once they hit the big leagues full time. Others can sneak up on you, flying under the radar until they're given the opportunity to show what they can do. A year ago, we
Sale's 3 seasons with Braves have been historically great
The Braves may not have been taking a huge risk when they acquired Chris Sale in a one-for-one trade with the Red Sox at the end of 2023. But they were certainly taking a chance. Would one of the most dominant aces of the 2010s rediscover his previously elite form
Here's how every prospect fared in the AFL Fall Stars Game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 20th annual Fall Stars Game is in the books and it was a tightly contested showdown indicative of the considerable talent on both the American League and National League rosters. It was an eighth-inning breakout from the NL squad that firmly swung the pendulum its way
Watch Braves prospects in Arizona Fall League action
The calendar may have flipped to November, but you can still watch live baseball featuring many of baseball's top up-and-coming players. The 34th annual Arizona Fall League season enters its home stretch as it gears for playoffs, and you can watch top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations throughout November
Who could round out the Braves' rotation in 2027?
ATLANTA -- Here is a quick look at each of the pitchers that must be accounted for when getting a feel for what needs to be addressed regarding the Braves’ rotation this offseason. Tyler Mahle: While Mahle might not be considered the top starting pitcher available on the free-agent market,
Olson nominated for Silver Slugger, seeks 2nd win with Braves
The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The coveted honor was established in 1980, with new categories for
3 reasons Braves should hold on to Ronald Acuña Jr.
ATLANTA -- A popular question Braves fans have debated over the past few weeks is, “Should Atlanta trade Ronald Acuña Jr.?” But the better question seems to be, “Why would Atlanta trade Acuña right now?” Let’s look at reasons why the Braves need to keep Acuña: 1) Still a great
Weiss, Sale named finalists for heavy hardware in 2026
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss and ace Chris Sale are among the finalists for this year’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards. Weiss joins the Brewers’ Pat Murphy and the Phillies’ Don Mattingly as the finalists for the National League Manager of the Year Award. The winner will be
Here are the top performers from Week 5 of AFL action
Just in time for Fall Star Weekend, several players made their mark in Arizona Fall League action this week. Leaders across the stat sheets are cementing their productive falls and earning real attention around the sport. Welbyn Francisco (CLE No. 19) is a frequent customer in this discussion after another
Election time! Who would you vote for to address Atlanta's offseason needs?
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Breaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organization
The Arizona Fall League created a Fall Stars Game in 2006 to highlight the most talented players in a circuit full of top prospects. The first 19 contests spotlighted several future big league notables such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Francisco Lindor, Andrew
Ted Turner in consideration for Hall on Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to the game dating back to the late 20th century. A
Here are the rosters for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Game
In last year’s Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, Kevin McGonigle led off for the American League, Hagen Smith struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief and Sam Antonacci picked up two RBIs, including the game-winner on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the
Olson, Dubón both win 2nd straight Gold Gloves
ATLANTA -- Matt Olson has been recognized as the National League’s best defensive first baseman for the second straight season. As for Mauricio Dubón, he strengthened the argument that he stands as baseball’s best defensive utility player. Olson and Dubón both gained a second straight Rawlings Gold Glove Award when
'I can do all of it': Braves prospect showcasing entire skill set in Fall League
GLENDALE, Ariz. – If you stood outside of North Atlanta High School and took off on a jog, you’d soon reach the gates of Truist Park, just 2.7 miles away. Isaiah Drake is hoping that his legs will carry him from campus to the baseball cathedral, albeit with some detours
Braves exercise club options on Acuña and Albies
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies can look forward to the possibility of being teammates for at least one more season. Acuña’s $17 million option and Albies’ $7 million option were exercised on Thursday. The Braves also reinstated starting pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and Joey