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Braves trade for Matt Olson, likely ending Freddie Freeman era

The Braves on Monday acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, and righties Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes.

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Braves manager Brian Snitker was speechless when reporters told him about the Matt Olson trade

He knew it meant Freddie Freeman was gone.

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Report: Braves Land All-Star 1B Matt Olson in Trade With A’s

It appears the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta is coming to an end

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Braves gave up on re-signing Freddie Freeman with trade for Matt Olson and MLB fans were shocked

End of an era for the Braves.

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Three Things to Watch for As Baseball Returns

Today is a great day. I’m listening to “Take It Easy” as I begin this newsletter, temperatures in Brooklyn are in the 50s, and all of us get to look forward to some baseball. This paragraph is the last in which I’ll mention the lockout in this introduction section. You…

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Mark Bradley: Baseball comes to its senses. So where’s Freddie Freeman going?

As they say in baseball, “That’s baseball.” Baseball is the sport that makes us want to quit it for good, but when, at blessed last, it comes to its senses, we forget everything and say, “Welcome back.”

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Bill Plaschke: With MLB lockout over, Dodgers need to add Freddie Freeman

LOS ANGELES — When we last left the Dodgers, they were injured, exhausted and soundly knocked off their title pedestal by the eventual champion Atlanta Braves.

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Braves minor leaguer J.J. Niekro carrying on family legacy

NORTH PORT, Fla. - On an October morning in 2006, Joe Niekro drove his son, J.J., to St. Stephen Catholic School in Riverview, Florida. To 8-year-old J.J., everything seemed normal.

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Braves prospects Ryan Cusick, Jared Shuster continue journey together

NORTH PORT, Fla. — On a sunny afternoon near the backfields at CoolToday Park, Ryan Cusick and Jared Shuster stand side by side as they address the media. Reporters usually speak with players one at a time, but this scene feels right because, well, Cusick and Shuster have pretty much…

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‘An absolute freak’: Top Braves prospect Harris has always turned heads

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Two years ago, when the coronavirus shut down the minor leagues, Braves minor leaguer Braden Shewmake and his peers received even more proof that Michael Harris II could be special when the outfielder took his final round of batting practice at the club’s alternate site on…

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Loyola holds down Bradley, advances to MVC semifinals

The Ramblers (23-7) frustrated the Braves (17-14) into just 31.4 percent shooting, including 20 percent from three-point range. They’ll face Northern Iowa next.

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Tim Tucker: How Braves’ revenue surge could affect payroll, Freddie Freeman

The disclosure last week of the Braves’ record-setting financial results left many fans asking: What does it all mean for the team’s player payroll and for a potential Freddie Freeman contract?

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Mark Bradley: Once again, a silly sport can’t bring itself to play ball

To get mad at baseball is to be Charlie Brown endeavoring to kick a football, still believing Lucy won’t pull the ball away at the last second – even though she has every time before. Baseball is the silliest of sports. Owners and players claim a deep love of the…

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Mark Bradley: Braves' Mike Soroka: Still a big arm, but now a big if

ATLANTA — The Braves have worked 37 postseason games over the past four autumns. Mike Soroka, their best pitching prospect of this century, started one. He was masterful in Game 3 of the 2019 NLDS, holding the Cardinals to one run on two hits on a day the venerable Adam…

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'Bet some money': Ryan Cusick becomes gem for Braves

Ryan Cusick's path to the Braves was once powered by late-night PB&Js and chocolate milk.

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Former Celtic manager praised for 'speaking out' as Caledonian Braves owner opens up on alcohol and mental health battle

The Braves owner has opened up in a candid discussion about mental health awareness.

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Rob Manfred’s Entire Argument About Owning a Baseball Team Is False

First off, apologies for sending this newsletter out later than usual. I was waiting to see what happened in today’s bargaining session. For the first time, the two sides made some noticeable progress. According to multiple reports, they are nearing an agreement on the draft order/lottery, though ...

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Mets reportedly checked on free agent Freddie Freeman before the lockout

NEW YORK — Could Freddie Freeman be donning a Mets uniform at the end of this lockout?

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Benzinga

Here's How Liberty Media Fared In Q4

Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ:FWONA) (NASDAQ:LSXMK) reported fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results, with results attributed to Liberty SiriusXM Group, Formula One Group, and Braves Group. Liberty SiriusXM Group: Liberty SiriusXM reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 4.2% year-on-year to $2.28 billion. Liberty SiriusXM reported a positive operating income of $450 million versus $(527) million…

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Mark Bradley: We need to talk about Braves and Freddie Freeman

ATLANTA — It’s easy to say, “Give Freddie Freeman what he wants.” He has been the Braves’ second-best position player of the 21st century. (The best became a first-ballot Hall of Famer.) Freeman just helped deliver a giddy-beyond-belief World Series triumph. Nobody has an unkind word to say about the…

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Pivotal issues in MLB lockout and potential impacts on Braves

The lockout that has delayed spring training for the Braves and the 29 other MLB teams centers around money, as baseball's labor disputes always do, but in tangled ways.

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Report: ‘Growing Belief’ Freddie Freeman Signs With New Team After Lockout

The five-time All-Star and 2020 NL MVP is reportedly looking elsewhere after spending the first 12 years of his career in Atlanta.

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Mark Bradley: Tanking isn’t pretty, but it works. Ask the World Series-champion Braves

Pitchers and catchers aren’t reporting. Baseball remains on hold. Most of the lockout involves quibbles over money, but one of the players’ planks is halfway high-minded.

Benzinga

Atlanta Braves Launching MLB Stadium In The Metaverse: Here Are The Details And Why This Is Exciting

The reigning World Series champions are headed to the metaverse in a first for Major League Baseball.

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Kill Cliff Ignite Named Exclusive Energy Drink Of World Champion Atlanta Braves Via Deal With Truist Park

The clean energy drink company Kill Cliff has inked a three-year deal to become the exclusive Energy Drink of the World Champion Atlanta Braves.

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