The World Series ended last night with the Dodgers defeating the Yankees in five games, meaning the MLB offseason is officially underway. Here are the important dates, free agent targets, and decisions for the Braves that you need to know. MLB Free Agency Technically, MLB free agency begins today, and conversations have likely already begun
The 2024 MLB season came to an end last night, with the Dodgers winning the World Series in five games following a stunning collapse by the Yankees after leading 5-0. It’s a game that will live rent-free in the heads of New Yorkers for decades, but if it’s any consolation, the Dodgers felt inevitable throughout
The NFL Trade Deadline is less than a week away, and the Falcons are in the market for a pass rusher. However, they’re not alone—virtually every contender in the league has the same mission. As Alex often says, pass rushers are like pitchers in baseball; good teams can never have enough of them. While top-tier
When it comes to free agency, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has a distinct approach. He tends to avoid bidding wars against clubs with deeper pockets and generally steers clear of long-term contracts altogether. Instead, Anthopoulos focuses on short-term deals with players who aren’t typically entering free agency on a high note. One of the most
With the Dodgers leading 3-1 over the Yankees in the World Series, Freddie Freeman appears to be on his way to his second World Series ring and first World Series MVP. He’s homered in every single game of the series, and dating back to the 2021 World Series when he was with the Braves, he’s
The Braves aren’t known for being the biggest spenders in free agency. In fact, the largest deal Alex Anthopoulos has ever handed out was a four-year, $65 million contract to Marcell Ozuna before the 2021 season. Still, the Braves showed they’re willing to spend for the right fit, offering Aaron Nola well over $100 million
Since Alex Anthopoulos became the Braves’ general manager, Atlanta has become known for its savvy in-house extensions. This offseason likely won’t be an exception, with several Braves players potentially in line for new deals. Here’s a look at some of the top extension candidates. Spencer Schwellenbach Based on Anthopoulos’s previous moves, Spencer Schwellenbach stands out
After three consecutive early postseason exits, Alex Anthopoulos could finally consider a significant change to the Braves. However, it’s likely that he will weigh the impact of injuries and enter the 2025 season with the same core group that has secured nearly 300 regular-season wins over the past three years. While maintaining continuity feels like
Over at Bleacher Report, Zachary D. Rymer recently listed a player from every team most likely to get traded this offseason. Among them is two-time All-Star and World Series champion Framber Valdez, who is entering the final year of his contract. “Astros general manager Dana Brown isn’t explicitly saying he’ll need to trim salaries this
The Braves and Athletics have quite a history of blockbuster trades in recent years. Three seasons ago, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos made a major move, sending a package of top prospects to Oakland for first baseman Matt Olson. Then, the following offseason, he swung another deal, bringing in catcher Sean Murphy from the A’s in
