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• Walt Weiss: Drake Baldwin could return for Braves “next time we’re at home”

The Atlanta Braves are back in town, which means that the incredibly informative events that are Walt Weiss’ pregame press conferences are back in full swing. Fresh off the heels of Braves President of Baseball Operations/General Manager Alex Anthopoulos providing a bit of a nebulous update on Drake Baldwin’s injury status and being the first […]...2026
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• Sunday Notes: Mike Stanley Hit C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski Didn’t Hit Stanley
Plus Walt Weiss on Drake Baldwin, a look back at future-manager predictions, Tommy Watkins' batting average, Lefty O'Doul's Cooperstown case, facts and stats galore, and more....2026
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• Dominic Smith starts at DH for Braves in Boston series finale

Three straight games in Boston facing a left-handed pitcher means largely the same lineup from Walt Weiss. Will we see the boys that hit bombs from Game 1, or the Braves that get blanked from Game 2? Weiss is, however, hitting the Dominic Smith button here instead of trotting out Eli White or Jorge Mateo […]...2026
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• Walt Weiss says Braves need to make baserunning adjustment to address pickoff issues

It’s hard to find too much to gripe about with the 2026 Atlanta Braves through 42 games. At the plate, they lead the majors in batting average (.272), slugging percentage (.452), wOBA (.347), wRC+ (121), and have scored the most runs of any team (233). On the mound and with the gloves, they’re tops in […]...2026
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• Walt Weiss and Jeff Francoeur discuss the impact that Bobby Cox had on their careers

Despite the fact that the Braves were back in town and riding high following a successful road trip out West, there was still a bit of a somber feeling at the ballpark ahead of their series opener against the Chicago Cubs. That’s because this was the first time where the organization would be able to […]...2026
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• Braves News: Sean Murphy to miss significant time, Mike Yastrzemski delivers, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, and most notably, Sean Murphy is headed to the injured list with a fractured finger. Though he was just placed on the 10-day IL, skipper Walt Weiss said his time out would surpass the 10-day period and likely be around eight weeks. Murphy suffered […]...2026
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• Walt Weiss: Drake Baldwin could return for Braves “next time we’re at home”
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• Braves News: Sean Murphy to miss significant time, Mike Yastrzemski delivers, and more
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• Braves put Murphy on IL, could miss 8 weeks
The Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list with a fractured left middle finger, and manager Walt Weiss said he could be out up to eight weeks....2026
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$Braves place Sean Murphy on the IL (fracture), Sandy León and José Azócar return to the team$
• Braves place Sean Murphy on the IL (fracture), Sandy León and José Azócar return to the team

What baseball god has it out for Sean Murphy? After a long and windy road that includes his season-ending hip surgery and rehab after, Murph has played four (4) games since returning on May 4. The initial X-rays were fine per Mark Bowman, and Walt Weiss seemed optimistic. But the the catcher’s interference play in […]...2026
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• NL Week 7 Strategy-May 3, 2026
In The Field C Sean Murphy (hip) is expected to be activated next week for the series against the Mariners. He is likely to get most of his at-bats initially at DH while he is slowly worked in at catcher. This means that C Jonah Heim's time with the club is likely going to come to an end soon. 2B Jorge Polanco (wrist/Achilles) has started baseball activities, but is still weeks away from returni...2026
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• Michael Harris II not in lineup again for Braves’ road-trip opener in Colorado

Braves manager Walt Weiss said the team plans to use Michael Harris II primarily as a designated hitter for this upcoming nine-game road trip, which begins Friday against the Colorado Rockies, to allow his lingering quad injury a chance to heal. But Harris will actually start the road trip on the bench as he’s not […]...2026
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• Spencer Strider will start for Braves in final game of Rockies series

Yesterday when Walt Weiss was willing to give updates on basically every single relevant Braves player making their way back from injury, one of the biggest stories was the fact that the team was expecting Spencer Strider to return to the rotation by the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. As it turns out, we […]...2026
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• Braves injury updates on Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Ha-Seong Kim and more

Hoo boy, we got an absolute litany of updates from Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss during his usual pre-game press conference. It was as if the skipper just decided to take this opportunity to clear the air about the handful of Braves players who are in various stages of working their way back onto the […]...2026
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• Braves Temporarily Moving Reynaldo Lopez To Relief Role
After having their rotation depth tested by injuries in Spring Training, the Braves now find themselves in the position of having enough arms to allow themselves to tinker with the starting five. With Spencer Strider close to a return to the rotation, Reynaldo Lopez is being moved to the bullpen, as manager Walt Weiss told […]...2026
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• Ha-Seong Kim injury update

Prior to tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that injured shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is likely to participate in a simulated game on Thursday and has been taking batting practice. He is recovering from a broken wrist suffered after falling on ice prior to Spring Training. Kim, who the […]...2026
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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"From Walt Weiss' hot start in Atlanta to Tony Vitello's awkward fit with the Giants, here's how the new crop stacks up"

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"Walt Weiss, managing for the ejected Snitker continued in Snit’s tradition, rolling with Elder in the third time through the order in the sixth, seventh, and even eighth innings."

2024
"Walt Weiss was calling the shots again and he watched as the game eventually ended in a 7-7 tie."

2023
"Bench coach Walt Weiss and Young were both previously mentioned as possible candidates for Houston’s managerial opening where Braves former scouting director Dana Brown is now the GM."

2018
"But even the seemingly non-glorious task of leading the split-squad Braves against the Phillies -- two hours on the bus trip over, two hours back -- couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of Walt Weiss."

2017
"The Braves announced a slew of changes to their coaching staff on Friday, led by the hiring of former Rockies manager Walt Weiss as the club’s new bench coach."

2016
"Rockies manager Walt Weiss named left-hander Jorge De La Rosa the team's 2016 Opening Day starter on Friday."

2015
"Rockies manager Walt Weiss sees newly signed Mark Reynolds as offering an option at first base, plus versatility and power."

2014
"Earlier in December, Rockies manager Walt Weiss told MLB Network Radio that the club is definitely picking up the phone when other clubs call."

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• Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido, Select Ian Hamilton
The Braves have designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment, per a team announcement. Right-hander Ian Hamilton‘s contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Atlanta also optioned southpaw reliever Hayden Harris to Gwinnett. That’ll clear another active roster spot for veteran lefty Martín Pérez. Braves skipper Walt Weiss said last night that [...2026
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• Braves News: Walt Weiss on three-year contract, Ozzie Albies, and more

A press conference from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday revealed several details about the incoming manager, Walt Weiss. Most notably, it was announced that the club gave him a three-year contract with a fourth year option. There was also discussion on the coaching staff, the decision to hire Weiss, and more. Weiss joined the Braves […]...2025
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• Braves give Walt Weiss three-year contract, coaching staff unsettled, plus more

The Atlanta Braves held their press conference introducing new skipper Walt Weiss earlier today, providing details around the new manager’s hiring. Here’s round-up of some of the notable points made during the press conference as well as the subsequent media rounds that took place after its conclusion. Among the highlights: Weiss will become the franchise’s […]...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: What necessitates a coaching change? A look at Rockies history

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 In this modern era of baseball, teams have become less callous when it comes to coaching changes during the season. Since 2018, only three managers have been dismissed before the All-Star game, all of which came in 2022. Last season, two managers were dismissed in August, and the other late ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones becomes fifth-ever Braves player to win NL MVP Award

Chipper joins Braves legends such as Dale Murphy, who also won an MVP award on this day. Braves Franchise History 1982: Dale Murphy wins the National League MVP Award, becoming the first Atlanta Braves player to be so honored since Hank Aaron in 1957, when the team played in Milwaukee. Murphy hit .281 with 36 home runs, 109 RBI, 113 runs, and 23 stolen bases. 1989: Nick Esasky, who became one of ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves win 2021 World Series

Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Atlanta returns to the top of the baseball mountain for the first time since 1995. Braves Franchise History 1927: Boston College baseball coach Jack Slattery agrees to manage the Boston Braves for a year. 1972: The Atlanta Braves acquire Gary Gentry and Danny Frisella from the New York Mets in exchange for second baseman Felix Milan...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 7th, 2024 With just over a week between the Colorado Rockies and an ignominious end to the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season, there are a number of questions as to what comes next for the beleaguered franchise. After finishing 61-101 for their second 100-or-more-loss season...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: Students turned masters: Ranking Rockies managers by their playing careers

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 3, 2024 What goes into choosing the perfect manager? Is it their knowledge of the intricacies of baseball? The deeper understanding of team relationships? Their resumé of coaching success? It’s probably a combination all of those, but that ain’t what we’re talking about today. Throw out your wins and losses! For...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Using a new metric to evaluate Brenton Doyle’s offensive improvements

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 We’ve talked a lot this season about how improved Brenton Doyle’s offense is because the change is remarkable. But that all seems a little old hat. I mean, he’s more than doubled is wRC+ and increased his SLG by more than 100 points. Moreover, he’s on track for a possible 30-30 season. What e...2024
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• Sunday Notes: Mike Stanley Hit C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski Didn’t Hit Stanley
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• NL Week 7 Strategy-May 3, 2026
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• Braves give Walt Weiss three-year contract, coaching staff unsettled, plus more
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones becomes fifth-ever Braves player to win NL MVP Award
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves win 2021 World Series
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• Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Using a new metric to evaluate Brenton Doyle’s offensive improvements
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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It might be February but Money Mike appears to be ready for April, already. Michael Harris II continued his hot start in the Grapefruit League, as his second home run of spring training helped contribute to seven runs on the day for the Atlanta Braves in their first spring training tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies this season. ...2024
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• Recap: Chris Sale looks strong in debut, Sean Murphy adds 2 hits in Braves 13-4 loss to the Pirates

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves Chris Sale made his much anticipated spring debut Tuesday afternoon and looked tremendous. The Atlanta Braves took on the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Florida Tuesday afternoon, with Chris Sale making his spring debut. The first few starts in spring for veterans players are always a bit of crapshoot, as guys are usually just trying to knock t...2024
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• This Day in Braves History : Chipper Jones wins NL MVP Award

Braves Franchise History 1982 - Dale Murphy wins the National League MVP Award, becoming the first Braves player to be so honored since Hank Aaron in 1957, when the team played in Milwaukee. Murphy hit .281 with 36 home runs, 109 RBI, 113 runs, and 23 stolen bases. 1989 - Nick Esasky, who became one of the most coveted free agents after hitting .277 with 30 home runs and 108 RBI for the Boston Re...2023
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• Walt Weiss: “I expect our offense to be really good” in 2026
With the Winter Meetings rolling along, newly-hired Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss spoke with the media down in Orlando as every other manager has been doing for the past couple of days. There were a couple of interesting moments that came from the press conference that indicate that even though Weiss is an internal hire, […]...2025
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• Bryce Elder dominates, but is let down in another devastating loss, 3-2

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images I’m about out of words at this point With the team in dire straights and their playoff hopes dimming by the day, the Braves faced a tough matchup with Bryce Elder on the mound, facing Logan Webb. It was a pitchers duel early, with Webb looking dominant but neither offense finding much success. The Braves did find some success in the second inning,...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: What necessitates a coaching change? A look at Rockies history
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• The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The A’s will officially be playing Sacramento in 2025 before a planned move to Vegas. A once-dynastic baseball town has been abandoned. It’s official. At the end of the 2024 campaign, the Oakland Athletics will be dead. They will play at least their next three seasons at Sutter Health Park, home of the minor-league Sacramento River Cats, and aim to move...2024
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• Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves

Rick Mahler and Bruce Benedict were the starting battery on Opening Day in 1982. Bob Gibson, who started 10 Opening Days during his playing career, was making his debut as Atlanta’s pitching coach. | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Here are some of the famous and forgotten starters the Braves have had since moving to Atlanta in 1966, including one player who started at five differen...2024
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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies
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• Spring Training storylines for the Braves as they head to North Port

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The fifth starter spot, the bench, and the revamped coaching staff will all be a focus in February and March Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers will report to North Port on Wednesday, with position players scheduled to join them by next Monday, February 19. The first full squad workout will take place on February 20, and believe it or ...2024
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• Braves will miss Ron Washington, but are excited for new-look coaching staff

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Ozzie Albies and others had nothing but good things to say about Ron Washington, who left this offseason to take over as manager of the Angels While the Atlanta Braves are keeping their player core intact heading into 2024, the coaching staff will have a different look to it for the 2024 season. Long-time third base and infield coach ...2024
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• C.J. Nitkowski discusses new role with Braves

Bally Sports The former big-league pitcher and new lead analyst for Bally Sports coverage of the Atlanta Braves discusses his career as a player and broadcaster and why covering the Braves is a dream come true in this exclusive interview. On December 18, 2023, Bally Sports announced that C.J. Nitkowski would be joining the Atlanta Braves television coverage for Bally Sports South/Southeast...2023
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• Ron Washington hired as Angels manager

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Ron Washington is reportedly the Angels’ choice for their next manager. Third base coach Ron Washington is leaving the Atlanta Braves to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels according to a report by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Washington was reported as a finalist along with former Mets skipper Buck Showalter. ESPN’s Jeff Passan also con...2023
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• De La Rosa gets Rockies' Opening Day start
2016
• Despite impact, Walker's Hall of Fame support lags
Rockies manager Walt Weiss felt he was witnessing greatness when he was a teammate of outfielder Larry Walker. Now, with the new-age stats that go deeper than the prejudice against players who put up offensive numbers at Coors Field during Walker's era, Weiss is convinced Walker is a deserving Hall of Famer....2016
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• Yankees honor victims of Orlando shooting
The Yankees recognized the victims of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Fla., prior to Tuesday's game in a ceremony that included Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Rockies manager Walt Weiss laying a rainbow wreath at home plate in memoriam....2016
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• Yankees honor victims of Orlando shooting
The Yankees recognized the victims of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Fla., prior to Tuesday's game in a ceremony that included Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Rockies manager Walt Weiss laying a rainbow wreath at home plate in memoriam....2016
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• Eric Young Sr. in consideration to join Ron Washington’s staff with Angels, per report (UPDATED)

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It looks like the Braves’ coaching staff is going to have a different look next season. UPDATE - After reporting that it was a done deal, there appears to be some back peddling on the part of Nightengale. The Angels haven’t announced anything, but it looks like Eric Young Sr. is at least in consideration to join Washington in Los Ang...2023
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• Rockies peg Reynolds to platoon at first base
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• Ron Washington hired as Angels manager
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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• Dominic Smith starts at DH for Braves in Boston series finale
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• Sean Murphy hitting eighth and catching as Braves seek rubber game win in Dodgers series finale

The Braves will be trying to win on Mother’s Day for the first time since 2022. Walt Weiss has penciled in a very similar lineup to the one that drove in seven runs in last night’s equalizer. The one change is Eli White (still in right field, batting seventh) flipping spots with Sean Murphy (catching, […]...2026
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• Martín Pérez called upon to start Braves’ rubber match in Seattle

When Spencer Strider was nearing his return to the major league roster which he made on Sunday, Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that Martín Pérez was going to be moving to the bullpen. He was never used in that capacity, however, and will now instead be starting again for Atlanta’s Wednesday afternoon series finale […]...2026
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• NL Week 7 Strategy-May 3, 2026
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• Michael Harris II not in lineup again for Braves’ road-trip opener in Colorado
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• Braves Temporarily Moving Reynaldo Lopez To Relief Role
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• JR Ritchie to get second start, Reynaldo López heads to bullpen

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced after today’s 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that rookie starting pitcher JR Ritchie will get his second major league start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Weiss also confirm that former right-handed starter Reynaldo López is heading to the bullpen to work out some mechanical issues that are […]...2026
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• López returns from suspension and ready to face the Marlins in game 2

He’s back! And just in time, yesterday was not the opener the Atlanta Braves were looking for to start this homestead against the Miami Marlins. The early pulling of Grant Holmes initially raised concerns until Walt Weiss’ reasoning behind his decision was later explained. Let’s look at these pitching matchups to gear up for game […]...2026
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• Harris II absent & Baldwin set to DH in Tuesday lineup versus Angels

It’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for… the rosters are set, with some surprises to discuss. The Atlanta Braves are determined to break their three-game losing streak in game two against the Los Angeles Angels, and Walt Weiss decided to shift some things in the lineup. Drake Baldwin is keeping his slot as […]...2026
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• Braves repeat same lineup in Dbacks series opener

Let’s play four in Phoenix. For the third straight game, Walt Weiss has penciled in the same lineup. (And for the second straight series, the Braves social team has used “New series on deck” as the accompanying copy…) I’m mostly interested who, if anyone, plans to step up offensively. Reigning ROY or not, Baldwin can’t […]...2026

• Did you know Walt Weiss earned a taekwondo black belt?

My Youtube feed is organized crime show clips, baseball, and standup comedy right now. Then on Friday, something that might combine all three shows up. Now this is retelling of a pretty well known sequence where Greg Maddux hits Jose Canseco in 2000. It’s not even that new. Pretty good stuff, though. Then Chipper Jones […]...2026
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• Braves News: Walt Weiss, Eric Young managerial rumblings, World Series Game 1, and more

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday The biggest (and basically only) news piece from the Atlanta Braves on Friday stems from the vacant manager position in the Houston Astros organization. Skipper Dusty Baker announced Wednesday that he will retire after a 26-year-long managerial career. A few names have been thrown around in wake of the news, with a...2023
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• Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston

Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images It might just be speculation, but is probably something to keep an eye on. The Atlanta Braves have been fortunate over their run of six-straight playoff appearances to largely keep their coaching staff intact. With the exception of Rick Kranitz’s addition prior to the 2019 season, the Braves have been able to keep essentially the same c...2023
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• Full Year of Troy Tulowitzki Makes Blue Jays' MLB-Best Offense Even Better
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Feeding Frenzy Devouring Managers, GMs
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• Does Baseball Have a Race Problem at Manager?
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• Best Potential Trade Packages, Landing Spots for Troy Tulowitzki
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