Brian Snitker Awarded NL Manager Of The Year

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker was named the 2018 National League Manager Of the Year on Tuesday. Snitker led the Braves to the NL East title and received 17 first-place votes to finish ahead of Brewers manager Craig Counsell and Rockies skipper Bud Black. The Braves spent 115 days in first place in 2018 and […]

Ronald Acuna Wins NL Rookie Of the Year

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was named the 2018 National League Rookie Of the Year on Monday. He topped Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler for the award. Acuna received 27 first-place votes out of 30. He homered in his second career game and led the team with 26 home runs […]

Prospects Who Shined - 2018 Season Recap

Prospects are one of my favorite aspects of fantasy sports. You get to cheer for young men who are striving to be the best they can in all facets of their chosen occupation. It is fun to track their progress and to prophesize over which prospect will be the next great player. Often times minor […]

Dansby Swanson Has Surgery On Wrist

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) underwent left wrist surgery to have loose bodies in his wrist removed on Monday. He's expected to report to spring training without any restrictions and will likely be cleared to resume all baseball activities at some point in December. Swanson missed almost two weeks in May with a fatigued […]

Braves Interested In Trading For J.T. Realmuto

The Atlanta Braves are interested in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and are closely monitoring his market, according to sources. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that eight to 10 teams have checked in on the All-Star catcher. Atlanta used a platoon of Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki last year behind the plate. If the […]

Post-Playoff Fantasy Stock Watch - Hitters

The 2018 MLB postseason kept baseball fans on the edge of their seats, and also gave fantasy owners a new window into players as they begin to prepare for 2019. While the playoffs are a small sample, any chance to see players facing top talent from other teams, over and over, still has value for […]

Sell-High Now! Dynasty Players Due for Decline

As the World Series, and therefore the 2018 season as a whole, comes to an end, fantasy owners can begin to plan their 2019 seasons. For owners in dynasty and keeper leagues, this is the time to rate and review players, move on from some, and double down on others. This article will help start […]

Breakouts and Gems - 2018 MLB Waiver Wire Stars

Stars and Scrubs. Balanced approach. Regardless of the method chosen during drafts to fill your roster, your team likely needed more to get to the championship matchup or top of the standings. The skilled managers were ones who were able to discover players who would eventually break out. Every year there will be players that […]

Mike Soroka Should Be Ready For Spring Training

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) faced hitters twice during the instructional league and should be ready for the start of spring training next year. Soroka went 2-1 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 over five starts for Atlanta in his rookie season before being shut down with arm issues. He's […]

Braves Open To Moving Ronald Acuna To Right Field

The Atlanta Braves are open to moving outfielder Ronald Acuna to right field if they were to acquire a player in the offseason that is a better fit for left field. Nick Markakis is a pending free agent and while they have interest in re-signing him, it's not a foregone conclusion. Acuna's fantasy value won't […]

Braves Give Brian Snitker Two-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed manager Brian Snitker to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The deal includes a third-year team option. Snitker certainly earned it after directing a young and talented Braves team to a 90-72 season and the National League East title. He is 221-227 in his three years with the team. Expect Atlanta […]

Braves Have Interest In Retaining Nick Markakis

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team has interest in re-signing pending free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis. However, the Braves aren't expected to extend the veteran a qualifying offer after he hit .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs scored in 162 games -- the first time in his career he […]

2018 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The RT Sports Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 312 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Mike Soroka Begins Throwing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher prospect Mike Soroka (shoulder) has begun throwing after being shut down at the end of August. Soroka posted a 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 in just five starts in his rookie year for Atlanta. If he can control his pitches, Soroka should be a fine mixed league option with […]

Atlanta Will Consider Re-Signing Kurt Suzuki

The Atlanta Braves will consider bringing catcher Kurt Suzuki back for another year. They like the combination that both he and Tyler Flowers give them behind the plate. Suzuki hit .271/.332/.444 with 12 homers and 50 RBI in 105 games while splitting time with Flowers. While the limited playing time is a concern in fantasy, […]

Braves Won't Give Nick Markakis A Qualifying Offer

The Atlanta Braves don't plan on extending outfielder Nick Markakis a $17.9 million qualifying offer for 2019 despite his excellent season. The 34-year-old had a great season, hitting .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs. His age and the fact that he doesn't have much power will keep his upside limited for […]

Braves Plan To Extend Brian Snitker

The Atlanta Braves plan on presenting manager Brian Snitker with a contract extension after he led the team to the National League East title this year. Braves players are said to have an excellent relationship with Snitker as well. Snitker is now 221-227 in his three years with the Braves after taking over in 2016. […]

Dansby Swanson Prescribed Rest

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) was prescribed rest and he's not expected to have any long-term concerns. "Talking to the doctors, he just needs rest and time. He just needs to heal and he should be fine. It's just something that will take a while. He'll continue treatment and rest […]

Anibal Sanchez Wants To Keep Playing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who will be a free agent this winter, would "love" to return to Atlanta next year and plans to play a couple more seasons. Sanchez was revived with Atlanta this year, going 7-6 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8.89 K/9 over 25 outings (24 starts). It might […]

Ozzie Albies Hitting Second Against Rich Hill

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is hitting second in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Monday against Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill. Third baseman Johan Camargo, who is hitless in the series, is being moved to fifth in the order. The switch-hitting Albies hit much better against lefties (.335, eight homers, 20 […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Start Game 4 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will start Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on short rest on Monday. Folty allowed four earned runs (two homers) in just two innings in the Game 1 loss in Los Angeles last Thursday. Atlanta is hoping he can give them more length in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/8/18): MLB DFS Lineups

With the Rockies being eliminated, we're down to six teams left in the divisional series, all playing on Monday. The featured slate starts at 1:30pm eastern and covers Astros-Indians, Dodgers-Braves, and Red Sox-Yankees. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 10/8/18 The lineup picks will range […]

Kevin Gausman Available In Relief In Game 3

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will be available out of the bullpen in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Sunday. “He'll be in the bullpen and be available as will, you know, everybody really. I'm not going to pitch Folty tomorrow. But all […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back with another two game slate. One of the games is in Colorado, while the other is in Atlanta's hitter friendly stadium. It should be a great day for hitters, although there is one pitcher that stands out above the rest tonight, as well. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/7/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got the National League playoff games today, and along with the small two-game slate we also have a Coors Field game to maneuver around. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 10/7/18 The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

Ender Inciarte To Bat Second In Game 3

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said outfielder Ender Inciarte will bat second in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler on Sunday. Third baseman Johan Camargo, who has hit second in the first two games of the series, is hitless in eight at-bats against two lefty starters. With a […]

Braves Leaning Toward Sean Newcomb In Game 3 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is listed as the Game 3 starter for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Sunday, but the team is now leaning toward using Sean Newcomb in that game. It could be because the Dodgers are much more beatable when they have to face lefties on the […]

Anibal Sanchez Victimized By The Long Ball In Game 2

Atlanta Braves starter Anibal Sanchez went 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits in a Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He walked one batter while striking out three. Sanchez pitched decent, but he made costly mistakes on a two-run blast by Manny Machado and a solo shot by Yasmani Grandal. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a two-game MLB playoff slate where have both sets of National League games in action. Options are limited across the board, but let's take a look. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/4/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

Kevin Gausman Lined Up For Game 3 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers as long as he's not used in relief in Game 2 on Friday. Gausman pitched much better after being traded from the Orioles to the Braves in the summer, as he […]