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Breaking Down the Strange, Three-Way Sean Murphy Trade

The Braves reeled in the top catcher on the trade market, but the Brewers pulled a magic trick in the process and left the A’s looking silly.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022

Braves acquire Oakland catcher Sean Murphy in three-team trade

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos comes with a special uniqueness possessed by few in his position. Where and when others zig, he zags. You might think you know what he may do to improve his club at a given point in time, but he always reminds you of…

Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022

This baseball quiz is no Mission: Impossible

Accept the challenge and do your best not to self-destruct.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022

If Dansby Swanson leaves, Braves must answer this question

SAN DIEGO — If Dansby Swanson and the Braves can’t come to a contract agreement this offseason, the team’s shortstop situation still would not be resolved. The Braves would face a major question.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Red Sox to sign All-Star closer Kenley Jansen to two-year, $32 million deal, per report

SAN DIEGO — In the middle of an offseason in which they’ve come up short signing several targets, the Red Sox landed an important one on Wednesday morning.

Boston Herald · Dec 7, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Mets, Phillies spend big. Will Braves do same for Dansby Swanson?

The Phillies committed $300 million to shortstop Trea Turner. The Mets are set to splurge on ace pitcher Justin Verlander. Meanwhile, the Braves have signed no free agents of note while their top priority, shortstop Dansby Swanson, remains on the market.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Five things to keep in mind about the Braves as offseason progresses

SAN DIEGO — Jacob deGrom chose Texas. Trea Turner is headed to Philadelphia. Justin Verlander joined the Mets.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Don Mattingly falls short of Hall of Fame as Fred McGriff only player inducted by Contemporary Committee

The Crime Dog is headed to Cooperstown, but Donnie Baseball is not.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

In Georgia, how sports explain a political battleground

Georgia's U.S. Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock highlights how sports and college loyalties explain a political battleground

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Where the Braves’ payroll stands, what it could mean for rest of offseason

A couple of months ago, Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his goal was for the organization to eventually have a top-five payroll – but did not specify when. Recently, Liberty Media President and CEO Greg Maffei echoed this sentiment.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022