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Former Atlanta Braves star outfielder Andruw Jones gained votes on this year's Hall of Fame ballot but ultimately fell short again. This final tally falls short of even the projections that had him missing.

CC Sabathia and Dave Parker are the newest Wisconsin connections in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here's a litany of others.

With that said, some extra animosity could sneak its way into the rivalry this season if a former Mets pitcher switches sides to help out the sneaky-thin Braves rotation. Jose Quintana was a productive member of the Mets for the last two seasons after inking a $26 million contract. A 13-year veteran, Quintana will now be looking to prolong his career as long as possible into his late 30s. In a recent YouTube video, content creator Jim Riley of BALLCAP Sports predicted that Quintana would sign with the Braves, adding a consistent fourth starter to the mix while Spencer Strider attempts to return to the rotation early in the season.

The Atlanta Braves' offseason isn't finished yet, and predictions for the trade deadline are already starting to emerge. Bleacher Reports' Tim Kelly is projecting in his way-too-early deadline predictions that the Braves will acquire Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette at the trade deadline. No prediction for what the Braves would give up was included. The shortstop position is the weakest link in the Braves infield and, in theory, Bichette would be an upgrade.

The Atlanta Braves are typically a team you don't want to trade with. Last season, the Braves fleeced the Boston Red Sox for veteran lefty Chris Sale, who went on to win his first career Cy Young Award. Orlando Arcia has been the Braves' full-time starter for the past two seasons, and he even made a surprise All-Star appearance in 2023. Things have gone downhill since, however, as Arcia was one of the worst qualified hitters in Major League Baseball in 2024.

In a move that feels like finding a twenty in an old pair of jeans, Chasen Shreve is heading to the Atlanta Braves. Cause I always like Shreve and I wish him the best! Over 180 appearances in pinstripes, Shreve posted a 14-6 record with a 3.92 ERA, racked up 201 strikeouts, and even snagged a couple of saves.

Not all free-agent signings work out, even when the player in question has more World Series rings than anyone else in the sport this decade. Last winter, the Kansas City Royals added veteran left-hander Will Smith to their bullpen, after he had won three World Series in a row with three different teams. At age 35, Smith probably doesn't have too many seasons left in Major League Baseball. In a recent article, FanSided's Rachael Millanta predicted that Smith would rejoin the Atlanta Braves, with whom he won his first World Series ring in 2021.

The New York Yankees are likely still looking to add a left-handed reliever to their bullpen this offseason. The biggest reason for this is because there are currently zero lefty relievers on their 40-man roster. And given how important it is to have guys who can get baseball's best left-handed hitters (especially those on the Los Angeles Dodgers) out late in games, this is surely something that the Yankees are prioritizing at this point. New York isn't alone in seeking southpaws. And the New York Post's Jon Heyman broke news on January 20 that the Atlanta Braves signed a former Yankees hurler. "Chasen Shreve to Braves. Minors deal. $1.3M if in Majors. Spring invite," Heyman wrote on X . Chasen

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II joined the MLB Network crew out in Tempe, Ariz. to speak as an alumnus of the annual DREAM Series. The DREAM Series is a developmental event focused on pitching and catching for a diverse group of elite high-school athletes, predominantly Black American players, from across the country during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. MLB partners with USA Baseball to host the event.

The St. Louis Cardinals have passed on several opportunities this winter to bolster their roster and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon. Former players such as All-Star hurler Andrew Kittredge and four-time Gold Glove defender Paul Goldschmidt have signed with new clubs. Unfortunately, it didn't make sense for either veteran to be re-signed while the Cardinals are rebuilding. "The (Atlanta) Braves don't typically pursue expensive free-agent starters, but (Jack) Flaherty's reported willingness to consider a short-term deal with a high average annual value could make him a financial fit for Atlanta," MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan wrote Sunday after suggesting the Braves as Flaherty's top landing spot.

At this time last year, the Atlanta Braves were hoping Ronald Acuña Jr. could win back-to-back Most Valuable Player Awards. Acuña, one of the most electric players in Major League Baseball, suffered a torn ACL at the end of last May while running the bases. Beyond Acuña, the outfield depth chart is full of question marks. Center fielder Michael Harris II has his starting job locked up, but currently, the corners are slated to be manned by Bryan De La Cruz and Jarred Kelenic, neither of whom had league-average stats last year.

A cultural phenomenon was developing in San Francisco where the largest migration of young people in American history had gathered. By the time my 13th birthday approached in 1967, the Santa Barbara Dodgers were in contention for the California League's Class A pennant. First place was at stake when the San José Bees arrived in Santa Barbara to close out the first half of the season.

A memorial service Sunday at Milwaukee's Journey House, located at 2110 W. Scott St., marked the passing of another local major league baseball icon, whose influence and accomplishments went far beyond his playing career. Former Milwaukee Brave Felix Mantilla, who played on the city's last World Series winner in 1957, died January 10, 2025, at age 90, after living for decades in the area.

The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a bind for the bullpen. The longtime member of the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen hits the market for the first time in his career. Poche also has a couple breaking pitches the Braves may be able to get the most out of.

Last offseason one of the Philadelphia Phillies' free-agent signings was utility infielder Whit Merrifield. MLB.com's Mark Bowman, who covers the Atlanta Braves, wrote in his Braves roster preview that Merrifield was a good fit in Atlanta late last season, but the soon-to-be 36-year-old player is considering retirement.

The 31-year-old Minter has spent his entire eight-year major league career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves.

New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is considered the coveted prize in this year's international free agency pool and naturally draws all the headlines, but there are plenty of other intriguing prospects in this class. The organization has yet to make worthwhile noise in MLB free agency or on the trade market, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos was extremely active on the first day of the international signing period. Atlanta added 10 players, including a pair of 16-year-olds who will ideally become key components of the team's future. Cuban outfielder Diego Tornes is ranked No. 15 among the 2025 international talents, displaying ample ability at the plate.

The Seattle Mariners are still looking to put the finishing touches on an offseason that's been unusually slow for the organization and President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto. Over the course of the offseason, several former Mariners players have found new teams and that trend continued on Jan. 18. The Atlanta Braves signed backup catcher Curt Casali to a minor league deal. It will be the 11th organization Casali has played for since getting drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and his wife Nicole hosted the third annual ReClif Community Diamond Casino Night at Truist Park on Friday.

People here in our region are remembering Bob Eucker, who died at 90 years old.

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals, the team announced on Friday. Atlanta also announced that they designated right-handed pitcher Allan Winans for assignment. It has been a quiet offseason for the Braves overall . They lost Max Fried to the New York Yankees in MLB free agency and have not made many big additions. It is worth noting that Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are expected to return from injuries at some point in the 2025 season, which will feel like two All-Star additions for the ball club. Nevertheless, it has been a fairly frustrating offseason for a Braves team that has World Series aspirations. Perhaps Willingham

The Atlanta Braves have added another pitcher for minor-league depth. According to his transaction page, right-handed pitcher Jackson Dannelley is heading to the Braves organization and has been assigned to the rookie-level FCL Braves. The 23-year-old reliever out of Texas spent part of the 2024 season in independent league ball with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association. The American Association is one of the high-ranked leagues of independent professional baseball in the United States.

Left-handed starter Sean Newcomb is going home -- not to his first MLB home, but his childhood home -- to continue his baseball career. MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported Friday morning that the Boston Red Sox signed Newcomb to a minor-league deal for the 2025 season. Newcomb was born and raised in Massachusetts and played college baseball at the University of Hartford. Newcomb pitched for the Atlanta Braves from 2017-22.

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever’s pitching shoulder before he finalized a $33 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays last week. “The stuff they saw on the MRIs, whatever they saw was what their team docs were saying,” he said Wednesday […]

The New York Mets’ offseason has been impressive, to say the least. Getting Juan Soto to join the team immediately