Baseball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The aroma is indistinguishable. One can sniff it out, even before one arrives. The unmistakable smell of fresh cut grass, a precisely placed infield, and the absolutism of a new season. Spring Training carries its own unique placement in the baseball psyche. True, it’s not the regular season and it’s definitely not the playoffs. However, […] READ MORE
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has been named the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year. The race between he and young hurler Spencer Strider was among the biggest, and most intriguing in baseball this year. However, it is Harris who has claimed the prize. Among NL rookies, there was no one more qualified. […] READ MORE
The Atlanta Braves 2022 postseason did not go as intended. It did not flourish like so many flowing floral bouquets, nor did it pulverize opponents like silver screen legends of yore. In stark contrast, this particular movie is one that critics worldwide would receive with great disdain…or, at least, those populating the lower reaches of […] READ MORE
The Atlanta Braves core is one of the many reasons they are back in postseason play this year. They have impacted the team in more ways than one already. General Manager Alex Anthopolous, no doubt focusing on this, has made waves by signing many to massive, long-term deals. These contracts are not only team friendly but fan friendly as […] READ MORE
The 2022 Atlanta Braves have pushed themselves to the limit and beyond. Their predecessors from the previous season had a similar experience, and it brought them a world title. However, the 2022 Atlanta Braves have seen a season that, in some respects, has been even better. Time will tell if they are successfully able to […] READ MORE
The 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year race is coming to a close. With two weeks left of the season, these rookie players have performed best as part of a strong first-year class. Both leagues feature a few up-and-comers who have the potential to be future stars of the game. Here’s a final look at […] READ MORE
The NL Rookie of the Year race is starting to heat up. Teams are starting to see some emergence and separation as a favorite, contender or sleeper. There are also individual awards, such as the NL Rookie of the Year award. Much like the American League, the senior circuit has clear candidates for each of […] READ MORE
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks hosted the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series Monday through Wednesday. They took the first two games of the series with the defending champions. This series started the day after the Diamondbacks finished being swept in four games by the Los Angeles Dodgers. What an eventful series it was. It […] READ MORE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s MLB Draft was quite unusual. Some of the biggest changes included the draft being held virtually and the number of rounds being cut from 40 to five. Also, with the college and high school baseball seasons canceled, teams were unable to monitor prospects in the weeks leading up […] READ MORE
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