Braves 1B Freddie Freeman Pens Letter Thanking Atlanta Fans for Their Support “I gave everything I had in and day out … I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together.” Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022
Freddie Freeman penned a classy farewell message for Braves fans after Matt Olson trade Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Atlanta. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2022
Matt Olson’s Extension Signals a New Era for the Braves They chose a younger, cheaper version of Freddie Freeman, from whom Atlanta is moving on, whether or not fans like it. Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022
Rangers and Celtic 'B' Lowland League plan backed by Braves boss as positive move for Scottish football Ricky Waddell says the positives of Colt teams' involvement outweighs the negatives Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022
Braves bolster pitching staff by signing Collin McHugh NORTH PORT, Fla. - Alex Anthopoulos admitted he is sometimes losing track of the days – though he guessed correctly that this was Tuesday. He’s physically in Florida for spring training, but is mentally in offseason mode. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022
‘This is the place I wanted to go’: Braves, Matt Olson agree to eight-year extension NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Matt Olson’s agent, B.B. Abbott, gave his client the numbers on the Braves’ contract offer, Olson did a double take. Wait, what did you say? Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022
Braves, Matt Olson agree to $168 million contract extension NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves and Matt Olson have agreed to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension. Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022
Braves Sign 1B Matt Olson to Eight-Year, $168 Million Contract Extension After landing the All-Star in a blockbuster trade, Atlanta locks in Olson for the next eight seasons. Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2022
Mark Bradley: A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement We have our answer. The Braves just traded half their farm system – slight exaggeration, but only slight – for Matt Olson. He’s a first baseman. You don’t make such a move if you believe you’ll re-sign Freddie Freeman. You make this deal only if you know he’s headed elsewhere. Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022
The Braves Are Going to Miss Freddie Freeman Matt Olson is a great player, but Atlanta made a mistake in choosing an aging curve over the face of its franchise. Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022
Braves manager Brian Snitker was speechless when reporters told him about the Matt Olson trade He knew it meant Freddie Freeman was gone. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2022
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 Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Mar 11, 2022 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…
Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022 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.”
Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022 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.
Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022 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.
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022 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…
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022 ‘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…
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2022 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.
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022 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?
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2022 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…
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022 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…
Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2022 '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.