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Anthony Rizzo hits three HRs as Yankees power past Orioles

NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo continues to show why, once the Yankees failed in their attempt at trading for Oakland’s Matt Olson, he was their top choice on the free-agent market to fill their needs at first base.

Newsday · Apr 27, 2022

Miami Marlins make an early statement with a series win over Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA — Don Mattingly remained steadfast that the Atlanta Braves, despite their sub-.500 record two weeks into the season, are still the team to beat in the National League East as his Miami Marlins made their way into Truist Park this weekend.

Miami Herald · Apr 24, 2022

Marlins have no answer for Braves’ Kyle Wright in shutout loss

ATLANTA — It was a small sample size, just three games and 13 innings of work, but the Miami Marlins entered their series opener against the Atlanta Braves with a strong track record of success against opposing starting pitcher Kyle Wright.

Miami Herald · Apr 23, 2022

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How MLB Star Replacements Are Doing in 2022

Checking in on the newcomers filling in for stars who left their teams in the offseason, like Carlos Correa and Freddie Freeman.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022

Dylan Hernandez: Clayton Kershaw's competitive fire rages even as Dodger fans show him love

LOS ANGELES — As Clayton Kershaw descended the mound, the fans rose to their feet.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2022

Freddie Freeman Is Exactly Where He Belongs

His first game against the Braves was about more than hugs and home runs. Ultimately, it was about returning home.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022

Understandably, Braves’ farm system isn’t what it used to be

The Braves are reigning World Series champions largely thanks to their farm system that developed stars such as Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Ronald Acuna and Ian Anderson, among many others. While the Braves wouldn’t have engineered their unforeseen October run without a historically great trade deadline, the core…

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

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Braves Are Prioritizing the 2020s Over a World Series Repeat

Atlanta is set up to bring home more championships in this decade than the club did during its dominant ’90s run.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022

Braves start slow at the plate, drop series finale to Reds

ATLANTA — In an Opening Week series that featured World Series festivities front and center, the Braves couldn’t seal a series win and allowed Reds starter Hunter Greene, making his major-league debut, to be the story Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022

MLB Predictions for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards

Our baseball writers make their picks for each league’s big three awards.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022

10 storylines for Braves' 2022 season

The Braves are entering a title-defense campaign for the second time since moving to Atlanta in 1966. Much has changed since the last time they played a meaningful contest. That was Game 6 of the World Series, when Max Fried tossed a gem, Jorge Soler put a pitch into orbit…

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

One Big Question for Every National League Team

Has Philadelphia finally fixed its bullpen? Is Christian Yelich’s MVP form a thing of the past? See what each NL team must confront this season.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022

A’s bringing popular catcher Stephen Vogt back to Oakland, per reports

While the A’s have been busy trading away most of their big-name players, they reportedly are bringing back one of the most popular players to play for Oakland in recent memory.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Report: Former A’s All-Star Matt Chapman signs new deal with Blue Jays, but it’s nothing like Matt Olson’s mega contract

After former A’s All-Star first baseman Matt Olson landed an eight-year, $168 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves last week, another corner infielder recently traded from Oakland also agreed to a new deal with his new club.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2022

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Freddie Freeman Are Top First Basemen Based on Fantasy ADP

Here's a look at where top-tier first basemen are going in fantasy drafts and which second-tier players could provide sleeper value.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2022

Braves GM insists his tears over losing Freddie Freeman to Dodgers were real

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Alex Anthopoulos said he was too busy Friday to tune in to Freddie Freeman's introductory news conference as a Dodger. By the end of the day, the Atlanta Braves' president of baseball operations had struck a deal with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to complete an…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2022

Kyle Gibson sees progress as he tries to control his newest pitch - a cutter

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Kyle Gibson was asked if he’d like to make a road start versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, his answer was an immediate “yes.” The Phillies right-handed starter had spent his entire offseason trying to throw his cutter to both sides of the plate,…

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022

Mark Bradley: Freddie Freeman’s a Dodger. I understand it, but I hate it.

I stopped rooting for the Reds – Maysville, Ky., is just up the mighty Ohio from Cincinnati – because they made one of the great trades in baseball history. I didn’t care that they landed Joe Morgan, who would win consecutive MVPs. All that mattered to me was that they…

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2022

Freddie Freeman penned a classy farewell message for Braves fans after Matt Olson trade

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022

Matt Olson’s Extension Signals a New Era for the Braves

They chose a younger, cheaper version of Freddie Freeman, from whom Atlanta is moving on, whether or not fans like it.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022

‘This is the place I wanted to go’: Braves, Matt Olson agree to eight-year extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Matt Olson’s agent, B.B. Abbott, gave his client the numbers on the Braves’ contract offer, Olson did a double take. Wait, what did you say?

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022

Braves, Matt Olson agree to $168 million contract extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves and Matt Olson have agreed to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2022

Braves Sign 1B Matt Olson to Eight-Year, $168 Million Contract Extension

After landing the All-Star in a blockbuster trade, Atlanta locks in Olson for the next eight seasons.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022

Mark Bradley: A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement

We have our answer. The Braves just traded half their farm system – slight exaggeration, but only slight – for Matt Olson. He’s a first baseman. You don’t make such a move if you believe you’ll re-sign Freddie Freeman. You make this deal only if you know he’s headed elsewhere.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022

The Braves Are Going to Miss Freddie Freeman

Matt Olson is a great player, but Atlanta made a mistake in choosing an aging curve over the face of its franchise.

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