After the 2011 season, my relationship with baseball underwent a decisive transition from “Braves fan” to “baseball obsession.” Our once-whimsical romance suddenly looked like an episode of “You,” and I played a very convincing Joe [READ MORE]
The 2019 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches. The interwebz are full of fans posting the latest (mostly incorrect or made up) “rumors” about their favorite players. Writers and bloggers try to increase page views try [READ MORE]
Mike Foltynewicz is having an exciting season. Sporting a 2.86 ERA buoyed by a 3.53 FIP, it’s by far the best effort of his career. Foltynewicz was part of the first wave of starting [READ MORE]
While perusing recent Atlanta Braves-related Twitter feeds and Facebook posts, I noticed many who take public statements from General Managers at face value. I have fallen for this as well, and others will if they [READ MORE]
With the season nearly 25% complete, I thought it’d be a good time to update the BRAVE metrics for the Atlanta staff. If you’re unfamiliar with this, check out the post where I introduced it. [READ MORE]
The Atlanta Braves signed Johan Camargo as an international amateur free agent from Panama in 2010. He came up through the organization primarily as a glove-first infielder who could cover second base, shortstop and third base [READ MORE]
It should be obvious that Atlanta Braves centerfielder Ender Inciarte has not gotten off to a good start in 2018. As of April 13th, Inciarte has only managed a .179/.242/.214 hitting line in 63 plate [READ MORE]
Opening Day 2018 was, for the most part, a resounding success. Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered, and we will long remember Nick Markakis‘ walk-off, game ending home run. Another bright spot in the game [READ MORE]
Periodically, an Atlanta Braves fan will propose trading prospects to fill a hole on an MLB roster. Occasionally, this strategy this pays off, as when the Houston Astros acquired Justin Verlander at the trade deadline [READ MORE]
With the MLB season winding down, and with the Atlanta Braves over halfway through their rebuild, the Braves are fast approaching the crossroads of their rebuild. The youth movement is finally happening, as guys [READ MORE]
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