The Atlanta Braves have finally addressed one of their key offseason needs with the signing of All-Star outfielder on Thursday, giving fans a sense of relief. With Profar on board, there’s no longer the concern of Bryan De La Cruz and Jarred Kelenic both starting in the outfield, and when Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to … Read more
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Sometimes, a small adjustment makes all the difference. Outfielder Jurickson Profar, the Braves’ latest acquisition, credits a swing modification for his standout 2024 season. He posted a .280/.380/.459 line with 24 home runs and 85 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection and Silver Slugger award. Profar made the change … Read more
The Atlanta Braves made a strong start to the international signing period, adding several young talents to their organization. Baseball reporter Francys Romero announced that the Braves signed 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Raudy Reyes, whose contract includes a $1.8 million signing bonus. The signing, anticipated throughout Wednesday—the opening day of the MLB international signing period—features Reyes, … Read more
The Atlanta Braves are bringing in another right-handed bat to bolster their roster. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, Atlanta has signed veteran first baseman Garrett Cooper to a minor-league deal, which includes an invitation to Spring Training. Cooper, 34, is an eight-year MLB veteran who earned an All-Star nod in 2022 while with the … Read more
At this point, it’s anyone’s guess how the Atlanta Braves will address the fifth spot in their rotation. When Spencer Strider returns early in the season, he’ll join Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Reynaldo López as rotation locks. However, with Max Fried now a member of the New York Yankees, the Braves face uncertainty about … Read more
The Atlanta Braves faced unexpected struggles in 2024, particularly after early injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. They never quite bounced back as anticipated. Despite sneaking into the postseason, they were eliminated in the Wild Card round. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Braves will need to strengthen their roster or … Read more
In March 2022, the Atlanta Braves made a bold move by acquiring first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics and signing him to an eight-year, $168 million deal. This move signaled the end of Freddie Freeman’s 12-season stint with the Braves, as he later joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shortstop Dansby Swanson had mixed … Read more
With the numerous contract extensions the Atlanta Braves have granted to their young core in recent years, arbitration doesn’t carry the same weight for them as it does for many other teams. While locking in so many players presents challenges, such as reduced payroll flexibility, the Braves’ 2025 plans aren’t likely to be significantly impacted … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals made bold claims early in the offseason, emphasizing a shift toward youth in 2025 rather than contending immediately. However, they have yet to back this up with any moves to cut payroll or add promising young talent. Nolan Arenado remains on the roster, and the Cardinals may find themselves needing … Read more
BALTIMORE — Veteran right-hander has signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced Friday. The 41-year-old Morton, best known for his heroics in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros, joins Baltimore to bolster their starting rotation. This will mark Morton’s 18th MLB season, following … Read more
