The Atlanta Braves have been in the market for another catcher this off-season, and it appears the team has its man. After much speculation surrounding a potential trade for J.T. Realmuto, the team announced Monday that Brian McCann is returning to Atlanta. McCann previously played with the club from 2005-13 before signing with the New York Yankees. The Braves announced it was … [Read more...] about Brian McCann returning to the Atlanta Braves
MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Potential Landing Spots for Taijuan Walker
Most of the talk this offseason will center around free agent starting pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer. Bauer is an ace and should receive multiple offers. However, there are several other pitching candidates that teams will target. Among them is right-hander Taijuan Walker. Walker is a former 2010 first-round draft pick. After an up and down three seasons with … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots for Taijuan Walker
Braves Sign Power-Hitting Outfielder for One Year
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. The right-handed hitter hit .233/.271/.384, 21 HR, 68 RBI, and 77 OPS+ for the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. For his major league career, which spans parts of four seasons, he’s hit .253/.297/.407, 58 HR, 208 RBI, and 90 OPS+. The #Braves today signed OF … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Power-Hitting Outfielder for One Year
Potential Outfield Options For 2025 Braves
After Jorge Soler was traded to the Los Angeles Angels, it became clear that Alex Anthopoulos aimed to resolve the logjam that had developed during the trade deadline this past season. With the recent news that Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t be ready for the start of the 2025 season. There may still be some uncertainty as the season begins. The team is already in need of an outfielder … [Read more...] about Potential Outfield Options For 2025 Braves