Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images They’ve made it clear that they won’t trade him now, but should they ever? Sean Murphy is a very good ballplayer. Anyone who says otherwise is just unreasonably salty about losing William Contreras in the trade to acquire him. At the dish, Murphy has a 126 wRC+, which is just shy of his 2023 mark of 130. Behind … [Read more...] about POLL: How should the Braves handle Sean Murphy?
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Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images One of the cult heroes from the 2021 World Series-winning squad finally rides off into the sunset On July 13, Jesse Chavez made his fourth appearance of the season for the Atlanta Braves, pitched two innings, gave up four runs and was designated for assignment shortly afterwards. It wasn’t the first time that it had happened to Chavez … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
Poll: Who’s The Best Rental Reliever Available?
Virtually every contender is on the lookout for bullpen help at the deadline, and this summer should be no exception. The Dodgers, Tigers, Phillies, Yankees, Cubs, and Mets have all been connected to the relief market already this summer, and plenty of other clubs will surely be searching for upgrades to their relief corps as well. An unusual quirk of this summer’s trade … [Read more...] about Poll: Who’s The Best Rental Reliever Available?
Braves Targeting Friday Return for Injured Third Baseman
Austin Riley was eligible to return from the injured list on Tuesday, but the Atlanta Braves will wait at least a few more days before activating their star third baseman. The decision stems from some lingering discomfort in Riley’s right abdomen. This is the same issue that landed him on the 10-day IL back on July 12. August 16, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Atlanta Braves … [Read more...] about Braves Targeting Friday Return for Injured Third Baseman
Can you guess this Braves right-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game. If you missed any of this week’s games, you will find a link below. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Braves right-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?