The Latest Breaking News from Vaughn Grissom

Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022

Ranking the Five Best Fits for Dansby Swanson

The former Braves shortstop has plenty of suitors. Where should he sign?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 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

Bailey Falter stumbles as Phillies scuffle against Braves

PHILADELPHIA — The story of this Phillies season, however it ends, cannot be written without mention of Bailey Falter and all that he represents.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 25, 2022

MLB Power Rankings: Goodbye, Twins, Hello, Guardians, As Playoffs Shake Out

The Braves and the Mets are still neck and neck, but the gap in the AL Central widens as just 15 teams in MLB are left fighting for 12 October playoff spots.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Braves healthier than Mets for NL East fight to finish

The Mets led the National League East by 10 ½ games at the end of May. The Braves briefly nudged ahead of them Friday night. This has not been a vintage Mets collapse, though. They’ve been good since their hot start. It’s just that the Braves have been better than…

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Braves can win World Series, but they’d be among youngest teams to do it

Two months ago, the Braves were still trying to figure out roles for outfielder Michael Harris and pitcher Spencer Strider. Harris since has become one of the most valuable players in the lineup. Strider is favored to be voted National League Rookie of the Year. And recent call-up Vaughn Grissom…

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Mark Bradley: Can the Braves find room for both Ozzie Albies and Vaughn Grissom?

The Braves have a 25-year-old second baseman who’s a two-time All-Star and who’s under a not-lavish contract through 2027. They have an even younger second baseman who, through 14 big-league games, has an OPS of 1.123 and a batting average of .420. The former is Ozzie Albies, who’s rehabbing a…

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Francisco Lindor got caught in a can’t-win hit-and-run situation that resulted in a wild, key out

A rough spot to be in.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 19, 2022

Mets lose to Braves, 3-2, in series finale as Jacob deGrom outdueled

ATLANTA — There are times when you watch Jacob deGrom and think he may never give up a run again.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022