The Atlanta Braves on Friday extended manager Brian Snitker’s contract through the 2023 season, with a club option for 2024.Snitker, 65, led the Braves to a 35-25 record and a third straight Nation… MORE
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Report: Braves reach deal with infielder Jake Lamb
The Atlanta Braves have reached a one-year deal with corner infielder Jake Lamb, according to published reports.The Braves are likely hoping Lamb can provide depth at both first and third base as w… MORE
2B Jason Kipnis announces signing with Braves
The Atlanta Braves signed second baseman Jason Kipnis to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to major league spring training, MLB Network reported.There was no immediate confirmation f… MORE
Marcell Ozuna returning to Braves on 4-year deal
The Atlanta Braves filled what could have been a major hole, bringing back Marcell Ozuna on a four-year, $64 million contract, the club announced on Friday night, with a $16 million team option for a… MORE
Chipper Jones joins Braves’ staff in part-time role
Since retiring from the Atlanta Braves in 2012, Chipper Jones has worked as an ESPN broadcaster, and as a special assistant to baseball operations for the team, with a new title on the way.The Brav… MORE
Braves launch $2M Hank Aaron fund to promote diversity
The Atlanta Braves launched a $2 million foundation to honor the late Hank Aaron’s passion for increasing diversity in baseball.The Henry Louis Aaron Fund, operated by the Atlanta Braves Foundation… MORE
Legendary slugger Hank Aaron dies at age 86
Major League Baseball icon Hank Aaron died Friday morning, WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta is reporting, citing his daughter.Aaron, who was a senior vice president for the Atlanta Braves, was 86.The longtim… MORE
Braves great Phil Niekro passes away at 81
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81, died in his sleep overnight, the Atlanta Braves announced in a statement on Sunday.Niekro had battled cancer, but a cause of death was not reported.”We are heartbr… MORE
Ozuna first from NL to win DH of Year award
The Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna made history on Friday, becoming the first player from the National League to win the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.The 30-year-old Ozuna, tra… MORE
Braves sign Morton to one-year, $15M deal
The Atlanta Braves signed free agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million deal on Tuesday.The deal for Morton, 37, is the largest free agent pact so far this offseason with mo… MORE
Braves sign LHP Smyly to one-year, $11M deal
The Atlanta Braves picked up free agent starting pitcher Drew Smyly on Monday, signing the lefty to a one-year, $11 million deal.The 31-year-old Smyly went 0-1 in seven games (five starts) for the… MORE
Braves’ Freeman wins NL MVP in landslide vote
The blow of just missing out on the World Series was softened a bit for Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman after he was selected the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday.In… MORE
Braves re-sign RHP Tomlin to one-year deal
The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday signed right-hander Josh Tomlin to a one-year, $1 million contract for 2021 with a $1.25 million club option for 2022.Tomlin, 36, went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 appe… MORE
Cain’s Corner: Baby Braves Ahead of Schedule
Thanks to a youth movement, the Braves are exceeding expectations. … MORE
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