Category Archives: Atlanta Braves News

Braves 1B Freeman says elbow swelling not a concern

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said the swelling of his surgically impaired right elbow won’t keep him out long and he expects to return to the spring training lineup next week.Speaki… MORE

Braves sit 1B Freeman (elbow) as precaution

The Atlanta Braves pulled first baseman Freddie Freeman from Tuesday’s spring training game against the Minnesota Twins over concerns regarding his inflamed right elbow.The Braves said Freeman had… MORE

Braves OF Markakis wants ‘beating’ for cheating Astros

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis ratcheted up the aggressive criticism of the Houston Astros on Tuesday, calling for a “beating” for players cheating the game.”It’s anger. I feel like every… MORE

Braves extend manager Snitker, GM Anthopoulos

The Atlanta Braves on Monday extended manager Brian Snitker’s contract and promoted general manager Alex Anthopoulos to president of baseball operations and GM.The contracts of Snitker and his coac… MORE

LH Hamels (shoulder) out as Braves open spring training

Left-hander Cole Hamels, signed in the offseason by Atlanta, isn’t in spring training with the rest of the Braves as he deals with soreness in his throwing shoulder.Manager Brian Snitker told repor… MORE

Braves RHP Greene loses arbitration case

Atlanta Braves right-hander Shane Greene lost in the first salary arbitration case of the year and will make $6.25 million this season, according to reports on Wednesday.The panel of arbitrators Ga… MORE

Reports: Braves agree to minor league deal with 1B Alonso

The Atlanta Braves and veteran first baseman Yonder Alonso have agreed to a minor league deal, according to multiple reports Tuesday.Alonso is expected to receive an invitation to spring training.… MORE

LF Ozuna signs with Braves for 1 year, $18M

Free agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Tuesday.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Braves will make t… MORE

‘King Felix’ agrees to minor league deal with Braves

Former Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, multiple outlets reported Monday.Hernandez would receive a one-year, $1 million deal if a… MORE

Braves re-sign INF Hechavarria to one-year deal

The Atlanta Braves on Thursday re-signed infielder and defensive specialist Adeiny Hechavarria to a one-year, $1 million deal.Hechavarria split time between the Braves and New York Mets last season… MORE

Braves’ home has new name: Truist Park

A bank merger in the South has resulted in a new name for the Atlanta Braves’ home.The stadium now is called Truist Park. It opened in 2017 as SunTrust Park.SunTrust Bank and BB&T merged to form… MORE

Report: Hamels joins Braves on one-year, $18M deal

The Atlanta Braves and Cole Hamels have reached agreement on a one-year deal that will pay the veteran left-hander $18 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.Hamels went 7-7 with a 3.81 ERA in an… MORE