The Atlanta Braves have been a superstar factory for quite a long time. The remarkable number of homegrown players to become All-Stars in the big leagues over the years is a testament to a front office and scouting department that has long had a keen eye for identifying elite talent. All the top products of the Braves machine had a breakout season in which they took their game … [Read more...] about Braves Schwellenbach, Harris Look Like Superstars in the Making
Alex Verdugo’s Off-Field Issues Raised Flags for Multiple Teams
Alex Verdugo’s career in Major League Baseball has taken another unexpected turn with his recent one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. Based on reporting from Gio Rivera of NESN, Verdugo’s off-field concerns have played a major role in shaping his career. Verdugo has an opportunity to prove himself, but questions remain about his professionalism and consistency. Verdugo’s … [Read more...] about Alex Verdugo’s Off-Field Issues Raised Flags for Multiple Teams
Marcell Ozuna Hoping for Big Contract Year with Braves
The Braves best hitter in 2024 was not Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley or Matt Olson. Rather, it was Marcell “The Big Bear” Ozuna, in a twist few could have imagined several years ago. In a Braves season marked by injuries and perplexing underperformances, neither applied to Ozuna, not even close. Instead, he played in all 162 games and roared to a fourth-place MVP finish. Now, … [Read more...] about Marcell Ozuna Hoping for Big Contract Year with Braves
Report: Braves Sign Outfielder Alex Verdugo to One-Year Deal
The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their outfield depth, signing left fielder Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million deal. Verdugo, who spent this past season with the New York Yankees, joins Atlanta after perhaps the worst season of his career. But despite a disappointing 2024, Verdugo has been productive in the past as a member of the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, and he … [Read more...] about Report: Braves Sign Outfielder Alex Verdugo to One-Year Deal
The Atlanta Braves Have A Shortstop Problem
Orlando Arcia was one of the worst hitters in baseball a year ago. He was also one of a select few Braves regulars to stay healthy. That was ironically detrimental to the team’s performance. Every metric is hard on the eyes from the .218/.271/.354 slash line. Then, the 4th percentile batting run value. Followed by his last-place ranking among all MLB players in Win Probability … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Braves Have A Shortstop Problem