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The Braves want at least one starting outfielder, and one prospective free agent target is no longer available, as Jeff Passan reports that the Phillies have signed Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million free agent contract. For the first time in his career, Kepler joins another club after 10 years with the Twins, accruing […]
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The Braves have acquired right-hander Davis Daniel from the Angels, according to releases from both teams. The Halos assigned Daniel earlier this week. Mitch Farris, a left-hander, is going the opposite direction. Daniel, who will be 28 in June, has limited major league experience to date. Between last year and this year, he pitched 42 […]
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Set up the Griffin Canning tribute video for June 17. Okay, not really. Canning never played for the Atlanta Braves. But he may face them on the mound this season. Canning signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets on Wednesday, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In exchange for Jorge Soler, the […]
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One former Atlanta Braves player apparently has found a new home. The free agency market has been extremely slow recently, but a former Braves All-Star and first-round choice has found his next opportunity. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, former Braves All-Star Michael Soroka will join the Washington Nationals in 2025 after spending the […]
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The news hit like a blow in the gut. Braves’ defending National League MVP, Ronald Acuña Jr., will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Acuña is a transcendent player who has had buzzard’s luck for the past five years. However, the misfortune is not only his: […]
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The Braves are still not considered in the running for a top available player this offseason. Roki Sasaki, a Japanese starting pitching sensation, is one of the most sought-after players this offseason. In theory, the Atlanta Braves should be interested in signing him, especially since he will only cost international pool money rather than becoming […]
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On Tuesday, December 17, the New York Yankees signed left-hander Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. It is the highest guarantee in Major League Baseball history for a left-handed pitcher, surpassing David Price’s seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox from 2016. New York will officially announce Fried on Wednesday at […]
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The Atlanta Braves may sit out this winter and yet expect big roster improvements in 2025. Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider, and Austin Riley are anticipated to return next season and contribute to the team’s seventh consecutive playoff appearance. However, some parts could benefit from an exterior addition. After veteran southpaw Max Fried signed a […]
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The Atlanta Braves still have a strong starting rotation, but there is a huge void in the middle. Last week, Max Fried, a two-time Braves All-Star, signed with the New York Yankees for an eight-year, $218 million contract that Atlanta would never match. Fried had placed neatly behind ace Chris Sale in the Braves’ 2024 […]
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The Atlanta Braves reportedly signed another outfielder “presumably” with an invite to 2025 MLB spring training. The Atlanta Braves are adding to their outfield depth. Nick Deeds of MLB Trade Rumors reported Sunday that the Braves have signed outfielder Conner Capel to a minor league contract. According to Deeds, the arrangement “presumably includes” an invitation […]
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