The biggest free agent contract the Braves have ever given out was to Marcell Ozuna, who inked a four-year, $65 million deal in 2021. So, it was always a long shot when Max Fried was getting courted by the prettiest girls at the dance. Eventually, Fried signed the richest contract ever for a southpaw, agreeing
The Braves have never been an emotional organization when it comes to business dealings. Alex Anthopoulos made that abundantly clear shortly after putting together the first World Series team in Atlanta since 1995. After they raised the Commissioner’s Trophy, a lockout ensued while the face of the franchise entered free agency. Many believed the Braves
Georgia fans love to say injuries didn’t impact Alabama when the Tide lost John Metchie and Jameson Williams to injury or Ohio State lost Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr., and they’re right to do so, but it’s also true when talking about the Bulldogs’ Sugar Bowl loss without Carson Beck. At the end of
Braves Country is getting plenty of practice saying goodbye to their favorite players. Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson, Max Fried, and now the elder statesman in Charlie Morton have left Atlanta. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth $15 million with the Orioles on Friday, and ESPN’s David Schoefield gave the acquisition a B grade. Though his
While Raheem Morris is all but certain to return as the Falcons head coach in 2025, there’s not as much certainty around Terry Fontenot’s job security. Kirk Cousins’ abomination of a contract has created buzz around the league about the future of Atlanta’s GM, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “I know some people in the
While Chris Lindstrom and KhaDarel Hodge were elected to the Pro Bowl, there were a few Falcons snubs. Bijan Robinson, in particular, should’ve been in over Josh Jacobs, and A.J. Terrell quietly had his best year since his All-Pro campaign. Of course, Jessie Bates III is always among the best safeties in the league and
Former Braves first-round pick Braden Shewmake was just designated for assignment by the White Sox. The DFA came by way of Chicago having to make room for Tyler Gilbert on their 40-man roster. Shewmake, who was originally picked in the first round of the 2019 draft, eventually made his major league debut in 2023 with
While the Braves remain quiet this offseason, it’s not expected to stay that way with needs in all three facets of the roster. I’d argue that the outfield is in the most dire need of attention, with Michael Harris II as the only healthy starter returning from the end of 2024. Perhaps Jarred Kelenic proves
The Falcons’ offseason is going to be dominated by Kirk Cousins, the highest-paid backup quarterback of all time (don’t fact-check me). After giving the 36-year-old $100 million in guaranteed money this past offseason, the Falcons will have to move on from Cousins just a calendar year later, even if The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reported the Falcons are
It’s almost the end of the season, which means it’s award time! The Falcons had a pair of Pro Bowlers in Chris Lindstrom, who earned his second straight bid, and KhaDarel Hodge, who earned the first Pro Bowl honor of his career. The MVP race should be an interesting one with Josh Allen and Lamar
