MLB 2018 Power Ranking: July 1

The World Series champion Astros remain baseball's top teamAs July 2018 opens, the majority of teams across Major League Baseball have now reached the 81-game mark, which marks the exact halfway point to their regular season.There are a dozen teams that I feel safe in saying there is no chance at recovering from a poor … Continue reading MLB 2018 Power Ranking: July 1

Mike Foltynewicz becomes reliable starter for Braves

Foltynewicz has been the Braves best starter in 2017In January of 2015, the Atlanta Braves dealt emerging power-hitting catcher Evan Gattis to the Houston Astros along with relief prospect James Hoyt.In return, Atlanta received a package led by a former Astros first round draft pick. Pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had been Houston’s selection at 19th overall in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft.Foltynewicz … Continue reading Mike Foltynewicz becomes reliable starter for Braves

Braves send hot R.A. Dickey to mound in D.C. series opener

Veteran knuckleballer Dickey has been red-hot for BravesA year ago, the Atlanta Braves finished in last place in the 2016 National League East Division race. The Washington Nationals captured the division crown, finishing 26.5 games ahead of Atlanta.This season was not expected to go much differently. The Nationals were considered the favorites to win the division once again. … Continue reading Braves send hot R.A. Dickey to mound in D.C. series opener

Braves 2016 POY: Freddie Freeman

The Atlanta Braves may have finished in last place in the National League East Division in 2016, but in September they were one of baseball’s hottest teams.On August 28, the Braves were sitting with a 48-83 record. That 35 games below the .500 mark left them with the worst record in baseball. In the National … Continue reading Braves 2016 POY: Freddie Freeman

Braves sign R.A. Dickey

The Atlanta Braves made a move today to add a veteran starting pitcher to what is a mostly young rotation, signing knuckleballer R.A. Dickey to a one-year deal.Dickey was the 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner while with the New York Mets. That year he went 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA and 1.053 WHIP. He led the NL in strikeouts, … Continue reading Braves sign R.A. Dickey