ATLANTA -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

ATLANTA -- Throughout its long history, baseball has provided us plenty of opportunities to laugh at the expense of some of the greatest players to ever play the game. Nobody has ever been immune to the blunders and pranks that have entertained fans for more than a century. Here’s a

ATLANTA -- There is certainly reason for the Braves to proudly display each of the 10 numbers they have retired to honor the legendary figures who enriched baseball while representing the organization. Nine of the numbers retired were worn by players and a manager who have been enshrined in the

ATLANTA -- Eight years later, Evan Phillips is returning to the Braves organization as a proven reliever. Phillips and the Braves agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander’s signing fills one of the multiple bullpen voids with yet another high-leverage option. The Braves will pay

ATLANTA -- Whether Jurickson Profar will remain with the Braves during the 2027 regular season may not be determined until the end of Spring Training. “We realize it's something we're going to have to address,” Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said. “But we’d like to get through the

ATLANTA -- Chris Sale’s great season was rewarded on Wednesday night, when he was announced as a First Team selection to the 2026 All-MLB Team. The First and Second Team selections were announced during the MLB Awards show presented by MGM Rewards, which was staged at The Cosmopolitan of Las

ATLANTA -- Chris Sale’s Hall of Fame résumé has been strengthened by another top-three finish in Cy Young Award balloting. Sale finished third in voting for the 2026 National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski was the unanimous winner, and the Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez finished

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

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

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ATLANTA -- Whether it be a child dealing a glossy card from a newly unsealed pack or a general manager trying to make the most of his assets, trades have always had a place in baseball culture. Everyone wants to win the trade, and there are many instances when one

ATLANTA -- Julio Teheran threw the first pitch and Ender Inciarte recorded many of the other “firsts” when the Braves opened Truist Park (then going by a different name) with a 5-2 win over the Padres on April 14, 2017. Through the first four seasons of this stadium’s existence, the

ATLANTA -- Did you know that Freddie Freeman is wearing Hank Aaron’s first number and that Brian McCann wore the number first assigned to both Chipper Jones and Warren Spahn? These are just a couple of facts found while attempting to determine which Braves player was the best to wear

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,

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

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

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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