State of the Braves

The Braves have used left field as the afterthought of the roster for over a decade. Platoons, reclamation projects, and the Profar signing have all fallen flat. Will they finally use that position to improve an offense that greatly needs it? There are trade and free agent options out there. Let's dive into what the Braves should do to fix this long-standing issue.

The trade for Sean Murphy will go down as one of the worst in the tenure of Alex Anthopolous. His great defense can't make up for his lack of offense, especially at a time that the Braves need the most offensive production they can get. How can the Braves move on from him? A swap of bad contracts is the most likely scenario. Let's get in to some possibilities.

After four years of having the worst shortstop play in baseball, the time has come for the Braves to commit their resources to finally solving the problem. The free agent class is weak once again, so what do they do? Join was we discuss the likelihood of the Braves resigning Mauricio Dubon, and what other trade options might be available this offseason.

If the Braves choose to trade Ronald Acuna, Jr. this offseason, what is a realistic return? The Braves should only trade their former MVP if teams are willing to provide real value for him. Plenty of teams should be interested. Join the podcast for an in depth look at potential Acuna trades.

If the Braves explore trading Acuna this offseason, what could they realistically get in return. Join this episode as we explore Acuna's trade value, teams that would particularly covet Acuna, and how the Braves can fill other holes on their roster with an Acuna trade.

Ronald Acuna, Jr. is a great player, but he is only under contract for two more seasons, the Braves' roster is in need of upgrades, and his unreliability due to injury is growing more and more difficult for the Braves to overcome. Join this episode for a full analysis of why the Braves should explore trading Acuna.

The 2026 Braves season is done after winning the NL East division, but coming up short once again in the playoffs. The pitching staff has a lot to be proud of, overachiving in a lot of ways after dealing with several injuries in spring training. The story of the team's demise rests mostly with the offense, that once again underperformed, marked by poor plate discipline and going totally silent in the playoffs. Alex Anthopolous has a lot to do to improve the team in the offseason, but this will be made more difficult with the impending lockout.

After the Braves chose to hold off Chris Sale until game 3, many decided the Braves had no chance in game 2 against the vaunted Dodgers. But October can bring many surprises. This time, Ray Kerr, Didier Fuentes, and the rest of the Braves best relievers teamed up to halt the Dodgers offense. Michael Harris did his part on offense, and Braves did just enough to secure a game 2, 3-2 victory and even up the NLDS series, as things head to Atlanta next. Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will square off in game 3, while Tyler Mahle and Tyler Glasnow will go in game 4.

With a raucous Atlanta crowd behind them, the Braves finally solve the Phillies and punch their ticket to the NLDS to take on the Dodgers. An early home run from Michael Harris II and a heroic start from Ray Kerr set the tone early, and the Braves never surrendered the lead from there. Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson added big home runs later in the game, while Chris Sale made a surprise relief appearance to close out the game. This Braves team came through when it mattered tonight!

Since the 2021 World Series title, the Atlanta Braves have experienced postseason heartache, including three consecutive game 1 losses in 2022, 2023, and 2024. With one swing, Austin Riley kept the Braves from dropping a fourth straight game 1. In the Bottom of the 8th inning, he sent a Jhoan Duran fastball over the right center field fence for a three run homer. Join for a breakdown of game 1 and how it all sets up game 2 on Wednesday.