Jim Bowden’s trade targets for the Atlanta Braves
The Braves are stuck in neutral, losers of five straight, which is the longest streak for this club since 2017. Matt Olson evened up the game in Baltimore last night with a two-run home run, and it seemed the team finally had some life, but nothing is going right for the Braves.
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Atlanta Braves News/ Sporting News / 3 minutes ago
Braves Linked To Two-Time Gold Glove Award Winner To Help Depleted Outfield ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves have had a solid season so far but are dealing with some massive injuries leading to speculation about a possible trade.
Atlanta Braves News/ Bleacher Report / 47 minutes ago
Braves Prospects Who Can Still Make an MLB Impact in 2024 ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves have called on a number of young arms to try to halt a revolving door at the back of the starting rotation this year, and top prospects…
Alex Anthopoulos News/ Atlanta Braves on SI / 3 hours ago
Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos Breaks Silence on Recent Spiral
In a recent interview with Bally Sports, Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos addressed the team's performance. Currently second in the NL East, the Braves are 10 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies and have a record of 17-23 in their last 40 games. “I know this is business at the end of the day," said Anthopoulos to Bally Sports.
MLB News/ Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago
Orioles vs. Braves Probable Starting Pitchers – June 13 ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves (35-30) play the Baltimore Orioles (45-22) at 1:05 PM ET on Thursday following a five-game losing streak. The Orioles will call on Cole Irvin (6-2) versus the Braves and Reynaldo Lopez (3-2).
Orioles vs. Braves Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 13, 2024 ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (16) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (16)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves (35-30) are the underdogs on the moneyline (-107) in Thursday’s contest versus the Baltimore Orioles (45-22). Game time is set for 1:05 PM ET on BSSO.
Atlanta Braves News/ SI.com / 10 hours ago
Struggling Braves Slump to Rare Losing Streak Not Seen in Seven Years ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of a slump that is unprecedented for the team's current core. Atlanta lost its fifth straight game Wednesday, falling 4–2 to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Atlanta Braves News/ ESPN / 11 hours ago
Braves GM acknowledges 'we're not playing well' ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a media session before Wednesday's game -- which sort of says it all about how the team has been playing.
Atlanta Braves News/ Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago
Braves Offense Continues to Sputter, Reaching New Low
The Atlanta Braves came into this season with sky-high expectations. After winning the National League East for the last six seasons and winning over 100 games in two out of the last three years, the Braves have seen their season thus far continue to spiral.
Atlanta Braves News/ Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago
Braves Promote Infield Prospect to Triple-A, Hopeful To Find Future Starter
The Atlanta Braves promoted Nacho Alvarez Jr., their fifth-round draft pick from the 2022 draft, to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The now-21-year-old shortstop was taken with the 155th pick and is getting his opportunity at the Triple-A level.
Luis Robert News/ SportsTalkATL / 13 hours ago
MLB insider names Braves one of six suitors for Luis Robert Jr.
The Braves must add at the trade deadline. They don’t have a choice if they want any chance at winning the World Series this year after losing their two best players — Ronald Acuña Jr.
Atlanta Braves News/ SportsTalkATL / 14 hours ago
Just like 2021, could the Braves swing a trade with the Marlins at the trade deadline?
When discussing this year’s Braves team, it’s impossible not to think back to 2021. Atlanta is struggling, sitting well back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.
Atlanta Braves News/ SportsTalkATL / 16 hours ago
This stat is exactly why Braves MUST add offense at trade deadline
Over the last week or so, I’ve begun taking a deep dive into potential trade targets and discussing the Braves needs ahead of the trade deadline. Once one of the most complete teams on paper to begin the season, injuries and regression have Atlanta’s offense looking more like the Miami Marlins.
Spencer Schwellenbach News/ Talking Chop / 4 hours ago
Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves look to snap skid in Baltimore ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (32) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (32)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his third career start Wednesday as the Braves look to snap a four-game losing streak. The Atlanta Braves will once again try to pick up the pieces Wednesday when they continue a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB News/ Sporting News / 15 hours ago
Why Braves Need to Acquire Current White Sox Outfielder at the Trade Deadline ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves have been struggling offensively since losing star slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. But there's one Chicago White Sox outfielder an insider believes would make all the difference.
Atlanta Braves News/ SportsTalkATL / 18 hours ago
How are former Braves faring in 2024 thus far?
The Braves are in Baltimore for a three-game set with the Orioles amid a lengthy slump, one that’s going on close to two months now. The pitching staff and Marcell Ozuna have kept the club afloat, but as we inch further into summer, it gets more concerning.
Atlanta Braves News/ Sporting News / 19 hours ago
With Loss, Braves Could Reach Low Point They Haven’t Approached Since 2017 ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (38) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (38)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves are losing ground in the National League East, and on Wednesday they will look to stop the bleeding in Baltimore against the high-flying Baltimore Orioles.
Marcell Ozuna News/ Talking Chop / 20 hours ago
Marcell Ozuna is having an MVP season ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (40) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (40)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Despite the struggles the Atlanta Braves have had offensively throughout the 2024 season, Marcell Ozuna has been putting up numbers that should have him in the Hank Aaron and MVP conversation.
Orlando Arcia News/ SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago
Potential Orlando Arcia replacement promoted to Gwinnett
There must be something in the water the Braves front office is drinking because they are handing out promotions like candy on the farm. We’ve seen a few of them in Atlanta recently.
Atlanta Braves News/ SportsTalkATL / 21 hours ago
The Braves officially have a claim to the worst offense in baseball
The Braves haven’t just been bad offensively. They have been the worst offense in baseball for quite some time now. Following an off-day, the Braves had the opportunity to flush the last few series out of their system and start over.
Atlanta Braves News/ Atlanta Braves on SI / 2 hours ago
Braves Still Sinking to New Lows With Offense
The Atlanta Braves offense couldn't have started the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles much better. Michael Harris II opened the game with a triple.
MLB News/ Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Three potential landing spots for Alex Bregman
The Houston Astros have a difficult decision coming up regarding third baseman Alex Bregman.
Dodgers trade for son of Hall of Famer
Marlins get veteran righty back from IL just in time to possibly trade him
Right-handed reliever lands with new NL team after Mets saga
Mets could reportedly make unusual move with Pete Alonso
Should Yankees try to replace slumping 1B before trade deadline?
Atlanta Braves News/ Atlanta Braves on SI / June 12
New MLB Players Poll Deems Braves Star as Top 3 Talent and Teammate
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the rest of the year due to a season-ending ACL injury. However, in a recent poll of over 100 Major League Baseball players by The Athletic - Acuña Jr.
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / June 12
This Day in Braves History: June 12th ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (52) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (52)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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1954 - Milwaukee Braves’ pitcher Jim Wilson pitches the season’s only no-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Phillies. 2001 - The Dodgers’ Gary Sheffield becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1-0 games in a season with a home run when he hits a solo shot to beat Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves News/ MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Braves to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut on Sunday
The Braves are calling up top pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep.
The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success
The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz