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The Braves are viewed a more likely option for Sasaki than originally anticipated

Insider Prediction Opens Door to Braves Landing Top Japanese Free Agent

A prediction from an MLB Insider and former GM thinks the landing spot for a top international free agent is not so cut and dry

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The Braves are viewed a more likely option for Sasaki than originally anticipated
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Insider Prediction Opens Door to Braves Landing Top Japanese Free Agent

A prediction from an MLB Insider and former GM thinks the landing spot for a top international free agent is not so cut and dry

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An MLB writer and former scout thinks the Braves keep Fried in the end
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Max Fried Predicted to Stay with Atlanta Braves

It sounds bold with the current free agent landscape, but maybe Fried stays in Atlanta once the dust settles

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Here are three predictions for the Braves this offseason
Analysis

Three Bold Predictions for the Atlanta Braves Offseason

Some of the predictions include another reunion, a blockbuster trade and simply sticking with somebody they have

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Latest buzz suggests the Angels should ink Max Fried to a deal
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Los Angeles Angels Encouraged to Sign Atlanta Braves Max Fried

The Angels have plenty of former Braves, but it could be the right move for them to pursue a major one on the free agent market

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Braves fans have seen this show before
Analysis

Los Angeles Angels 2025 Team Should Look Familiar to Atlanta Braves

Seeing the 2025 Los Angeles Angels could spark a feeling of deja vu in Braves fans, especially those who tuned in last season

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Morton intends to pitch in 2025, and this will factor into how the Braves go about this winter
Analysis

How Charlie Morton Pitching in 2025 Can Impact Atlanta Braves Offseason

The 41-year-old righty intends to stick around in 2025, and this will decide a few things for the Atlanta Braves

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A once rookie phenom could be the Braves solution at shortstop
Analysis

Longtime Yankees Infielder Could Solve Braves Shortstop Dilemma

With it looking like that he will hit the free agent market, the Atlanta Braves should consider this Yankees maintay for their shortstop upgrade

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The Braves could use some upgrades, even at positions that were healthy, this offseason
Analysis

Biggest Needs for the Atlanta Braves this Offseason

Even with the injuries that plagued them last season, the Braves could use some upgrades at some key positions for next season

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Scherzer would make sense for the Braves under very specific circumstances
Analysis

Signing Max Scherzer Might Not Be Wise for Atlanta Braves

Despite the Braves being named a top landing spot for Mad Max, it's not the most ideal signing for the team

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The bullpen is dealing with injuries before the season started and they risk losing another arm in free agency
Analysis

Atlanta Braves Bullpen Would Benefit From Re-Signing AJ Minter

It would be wise for the Braves to hang on to a proven reliable arm for next season

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Some notable members of the 2024 Braves are among the top free agents this offseason
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Six 2024 Braves Named Among Top 100 Free Agents

The 2024 Atlanta Braves are well represent among the top free agents heading into the offseaso

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A current Braves top prospect could be the one slamming the door in the ninth inning
Analysis

Baseball America Projects Atlanta Braves Future Closer

The next closer of the Atlanta Braves could be coming up the pipeline as we speak

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A better picture of the Braves offseason plan will be painted during the winter meetings
Analysis

Three Big Questions Facing the Atlanta Braves During the GM Meetings

A few major questions could be answered by the time Alex Anthopoulos is done at the annual GM Meetings

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The former Braves rental would make for a solid longer-term edition
Analysis

Atlanta Braves Should Bring Back Joc Pederson

If there is a former member of the World Series team that would make an impact in 2025, it would be Joc Pederson

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The Atlanta Braves had a huge chance to sign a two-time Cy Young Award winner
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Atlanta Braves Should Keep Eye on Free Agent Blake Snell

Blake Snell is now a free agent, and that opens the door wide open for the Braves to make a splash add to the starting rotation

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Jorge Soler is now a Los Angeles Angel, but one baseball mind thinks that's better for the Atlanta Braves
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Jorge Soler Trade Considered Much Better for Braves Than Angels

A notable baseball YouTuber really likes this trade for the Atlanta Braves, but was critical of the Angels for ageeing to it

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The Braves have some champion success over the years, but some greats never got a taste of it in Atlanta or anywhere else
Analysis

Best Atlanta Braves Players to Never Win a World Series

There were a handful of great Atlanta Braves players who never got the chance to win a World Series during their careers

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The Atlanta Braves are in win-now mode, but they have they still have the future in the making
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Three More Atlanta Braves Prospects to Watch in 2025

Here are three more prospects in the Atlanta Braves organization to watch during the 2025 season

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It's very clear who is the backbone of this dominant World Series showing by the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Former Braves Star is the Clear World Series MVP for the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the cusp of a World Series title and it is without a doubt because of the former Atlanta Braves first baseman

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Tim Hyers is a simple guy bringing a simple approach to the Atlanta Braves lineup
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Braves New Hitting Coach Brings Three Core Principles to the Plate

Tim Hyers already has his philosphy drawn up and ready to go for the Braves hitters

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The longtime Braves starter is expected to get a nice contract in free agency
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MLB Insider Predicts Max Fried's Contract in Free Agency

Longtime Braves starter Max Fried is expected to hit the free agent market and is expected to a nice pay raise for the remainder of his prime years.

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The Braves have a long-storied history with some phenomenal championship-winning teams
Analysis

Ranking Every Braves World Series Winning Team

The 2024 World Series has finally arrived, so it's time to look back at the Braves championship teams to see which was the greatest

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Greg Maddux is considered to be one of the best pitchers, but one of his best runs doesn't get enough attention
Analysis

Revisiting Greg Maddux's Underrated Cy Young Run

One of the best arms in the history of the game had one of the best four-season runs in MLB history, yet it doesn't get enough spotlight

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The Braves could set themselves up better for the now and the future with this one-for-one swap
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Proposed Trade Swaps Atlanta Braves DH for Outfield Prospect

The Atlanta Braves could benefit from trading one of their designated hitters for a prospect

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Sean Murphy has been the Braves catcher for two seasons - let's see how that trade for him looks these days
Analysis

Revisiting the Braves Trade for Sean Murphy After Two Seasons

After two seasons in Atlanta, let's look back at the trade for the all-star catcher and if it's been a good deal for the Braves

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