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National League East Preview Capsules
About 9 minutes reading time. Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Philadelphia Phillies 2024: 95-67, first place, lost to Mets in Division Series. Manager: Rob Thomson (fourth season). Opening Day: March 27 at Washington. Here’s Here: LF Max Kepler, LHP Jesús Luzardo, RHP Jordan Romano. Here’s Outta Here: LF Austin Hays, RHP Jeff Hoffman, RHP Carlos Estévez.
International Prospects to Watch in 2025: NL East
About 3 minutes reading time. Ahead of this 2025 season, the team here at World Baseball Network put together a list of one prospect from each MLB team that could impact their respective teams. Braves: SP Luis De Avila Signing with the Rockies back in July 2017 out of Colombia, the Braves selected him in the Minor League phase of the Rule 5 Draft in December 2021. Since being acquired by the Braves, the 23-year-old has been primarily used as a starting pitcher, spending 2024 at the Double-A level.
overrated/underrated baseball movies; Braves; NL East; Easter by Hot Grits Podcast
60. Baseball is back w/Mike Anthony: overrated/underrated baseball movies; Braves; NL East; Easter Season 3, episode 20. The season finale episode HGP No. 60 overall. Baseball is back! The 2021 Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves Season Preview episode from The Hot Grits Podcast. Travis Jaudon and Spencer Maddox are joined over the phone by #HGP regular, and lifelong Phillies fan, Mike Anthony.
Knuckleballs, Contract Extensions, and Our Very First Guest Feat. Jeremy Taché on Apple Podcasts
1 hr 27 min An incredibly exciting first guest joins the boys on today's episode, Jeremy Taché! Jeremy comes on to talk everything Miami Marlins including Starling Marte's contract extension, the similarities between the mid 2010's Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Marlins, and his secret weapon as a high school pitcher. After all that, Jeremy floats a potential Marlins trade piece that's rarely discussed before diving into what makes Bo Burnham so great.
Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Preview: Sellers Edition
Photo via YouTube The 2021 season has been one with many ups and downs. For the Washington Nationals, it has had more downs than ups, and in this case, they might be looking to better themselves in the future. The recent run from the team and Kyle Schwarber has been fun and exciting, but still not really enough to make them into real contenders. The farm system is barren. When going all in for about seven years in order to win a World Series, that will happen.
Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Preview: Buyers Edition
Photo via YouTube The 2021 Major League Baseball season rolls on just like any other, and with that comes the July 31 trade deadline. Clubs use this as a chance to patch up any holes on their roster or to sell off pieces in order to better themselves for the future years. The Washington Nationals are in a position of limbo where they can either sell off assets in order to gain prospects or trade away assets in order to better their chances at contention.
Jared Shuster Makes Pro Debut for Rome Braves
Photo courtesy of MLB.com WINSTON-SALEM, NC — The 2020 first-round pick of the Atlanta Braves, Jared Shuster, made his pro debut for the Rome Braves (High-A) on Friday night. He pitched 3.1 innings, striking out four batters and allowing two runs. Almost 11 months after the Braves drafted him 25th overall, Shuster finally debuted in the minor leagues. He spent 2020 at the Braves’ alternate site, where all their top prospects spent the season due to minor league baseball’s cancellation.
Series Preview: Nationals Host Marlins for Weekend Series
Photo via YouTube After a five-game road swing that saw the Washington Nationals travel to both Queens and Dunedin, Fla., the Nationals return home this weekend for a big-time series with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins, fresh off a surprising campaign in 2020, have gotten out to an 11-13 start. They are only a half-game above the 9-12 Nats in a crowded National League East. In 2020, the Marlins won the season series 6-3, and went 3-2 in the nation’s capital.
A Cobra Conversation
Tell me how this project came together. Why Dave Parker as opposed to another player? Well, about a year after the release of “ Fastball John ,” the Johnny D’Acquisto autobiography, we had just gotten home from an event in Cooperstown celebrating the book when I had a chat with a friend of mine who is close with Dave Parker. He told me that Dave was trying to get an autobiography off the ground. When baseball fans of a certain age hear his name, it’s like “Oooooh, The Cobra, right?
Atlanta Braves' Top 10 Prospects Entering 2021: Part II
Historically known for producing excellent prospects, the Atlanta Braves’ minor league system has plenty of talent. In the final of a 2-part series, we’ll be looking at the club’s top 10 prospects. Here’s a look at the five guys who have the best chance of contributing at the big-league level in 2021 and beyond. 5. William Contreras – C William Contreras could be a superstar. It’s in his DNA.
Atlanta Braves' Top 10 Prospects Entering 2021: Part I
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Braves Historically known for producing excellent prospects, the Atlanta Braves’ minor league system has plenty of talent. In the first of a 2-part series, we’ll be looking at the club’s top 10 prospects. Here’s a look at the guys who have the best chance of contributing at the big-league level in 2021 and beyond. 10. Jared Shuster – LHP The Braves’ first-round draft pick in 2020, Jared Shuster is a Wake Forest product.
Atlanta Braves 2021 Preview: Bench
Photo via YouTube/Major League Baseball The bench of the Atlanta Braves has some wild cards; it is a unit that could surprise some people this season. The bench for Atlanta features a mix of veterans, potential and speed. Here’s a look at who to see in spot starts and pinch hitting and running roles this season: William Contreras – C William Contreras should win the backup catcher role. His main competitor is fellow prospect Alex Jackson, but Contreras is a much better hitter than Jackson.
Atlanta Braves 2021 Preview: Bullpen
Photo via YouTube/Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen was downright dominant in 2020. They posted the fourth-lowest ERA in the league at 3.50, while recording the second most-innings in the league. Even though they lost Darren O’Day, Mark Melancon, and Shane Greene to free agency, the Braves’ bullpen will still be a force in 2021.
Atlanta Braves 2021 Preview: Opening Day Lineup
Photo courtesy of John Bazemore/MLB.com In 2020, the Atlanta Braves had an incredibly potent offense. They led the league in hits and RBIs. The Braves were the runners-up in the following categories: batting average, home runs, and OPS. The Braves return almost everybody to their lineup. It should be a tough lineup for any pitcher to navigate. Here’s what it should look like on April 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies: 1.
MLB's Longest Active Playoff Droughts Entering 2021
Photo courtesy of MLB.com Less than a month separates us from the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season, which is expected to feature a full 162-game slate. During a shortened 60-game season in 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as world champions. For the first time ever however, 16 teams made the postseason. In the process, the expand playoffs saw three of the five longest postseason droughts go by the wayside.
Atlanta Braves 2021 Preview: Starting Rotation
Photo via YouTube In 2020, the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation was a dumpster fire, featuring starts from Robbie Erlin and Tommy Milone. One year later, it lines up as a strength for the ball club. These are the starting pitchers for the Braves in 2021. 1. Max Fried When Mike Soroka went down with an Achilles injury on Aug. 3, Max Fried stepped up as the Braves’ ace.
"He Should Be Very Proud"
Photo courtesy of Florida athletics Less than a week from the spring training report date for New York Mets’ position players, former Florida Gator quarterback and Mets’ minor league outfielder Tim Tebow has announced his retirement from professional baseball. Tebow was extended a non-roster invite to spring training 2021. However, on Wednesday night, it was announced that after four years and three seasons in the Mets organization, Tebow would be retiring from baseball.
Barry Foote Day at Wrigley Field
Weird things happen at Wrigley Field. It’s baseball’s version of a box of chocolate; you never know what you’ll find. Tub slides in urinals, goats being denied admission, Barry Foote driving in eight; it’s a bizarre place. On April 22nd, 1980 the bizarre occurrences began with the weather. Ask anyone who has attended April games in Wrigley Field and they’ll tell you to bundle up. Few places on earth can be colder than Wrigley Field at the beginning of the season.
No DH, No Problem: Braves Re-Sign Marcell Ozuna
Photo via YouTube Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves will again have each other for the 2021 season. The Braves re-signed the slugger on Friday to a 4-year, $65 million dollar contract with a fifth-year team option. After an explosive 2020 season on a one-year “prove it” contract, Ozuna signed a multi-year contract that he more than deserved. Last season, Ozuna led the National League in home runs and RBIs, while maintaining a .338 batting average and a .431 on-base percentage.
Breaking: Lindor Headed to the Big Apple
New York Mets’ owner Steve Cohen stated in his opening presser in November that “If I don’t win the World Series in the next three to five years – I’d like to make it sooner – I would consider that slightly disappointing”. On Thursday, Cohen took a step in making that statement reality. The Mets acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians.
Miami Marlins Monday, Oct. 12, 2020: Season Comes to an End as Braves Sweep Fish in NLDS
Photo via YouTube/Fox Sports 1 broadcast The best season in more than a decade for the Miami Marlins has come to an end. After making the postseason for the first time since the championship year of 2003, the Marlins swept the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card Series, but would go no further. In the National League Division Series, the Marlins were swept by the Atlanta Braves in three games. It marks the first time that Miami has ever lost a playoff series.
Miami Marlins Monday, Oct. 5, 2020: Fish Sweep Cubs to Advance to NLDS
Photo courtesy of YouTube/ABC broadcast A season for the ages continues for the Miami Marlins. After clinching just their third playoff appearance in franchise history, the Marlins showed they weren’t just happy to be there. In the best-of-3 Wild Card series at Wrigley Field, Miami swept the National League Central champion Chicago Cubs to advance to the National League Division Series. With the victories, the Marlins improve to 7-0 all-time in playoff series.
Miami Marlins Monday, Sept. 28, 2020: Marlins Clinch First Playoff Berth in 17 Years
Photo via YouTube For the first time since the magical 2003 season, the Miami Marlins’ franchise is in the playoffs. With Friday night’s win over the New York Yankees coupled with the Philadelphia Phillies’ loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Marlins clinched a trip to the postseason. With Sunday’s win over the Yankees, Miami clinched its first winning season since 2009.
Miami Marlins Monday, Sept. 21, 2020: Marlins Enter Final Week In Line for Playoff Berth
Photo courtesy of YouTube One week remains in the Major League Baseball regular season and the Miami Marlins are close to ending the National League’s longest playoff drought. Although the competition wasn’t superb, Miami had another winning week. The remaining slate for Miami however, is very difficult. For the Marlins to make the playoffs, they will almost certainly have to play well against two postseason-bound teams. Miami has not made the postseason since 2003.
Miami Marlins Monday, Sept. 14, 2020: Marlins Move Into Second Place With Series Wins Over Braves, Phillies
Photo via YouTube For the first time since Aug. 26, the Miami Marlins are multiple games over .500. Miami gave up 52 total runs in its losses this week, but overall, went 6-3. That included its first series win in Atlanta since September 2016 and a series win over a Philadelphia Phillies team that came in finding itself in second place in the National League East. Three of Miami’s six wins this past week were 1-run games.
Miami Marlins Monday, Sept. 7: Fish Make Deadline Deal to Acquire Marte
Photo courtesy of YouTube/Fox Sports Florida broadcast With less than a month to play in the regular season, the Miami Marlins are in the thick of the National League playoff race. For the first time in a long time, the Marlins were buyers at the trade deadline. At last Monday’s deadline, the Marlins acquired outfielder Starling Marte from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In exchange, Arizona picked up pitchers Caleb Smith and Humberto Mejia.
Miami Marlins Monday, Aug. 31, 2020: Fish Fall Below .500 for First Time
Photo courtesy of YouTube For the first time all season, the Miami Marlins have a losing record. After falling to 11-11, the week started well for Miami. The Marlins beat the Washington Nationals before sweeping a doubleheader against the New York Mets. Unfortunately for the Marlins, they would drop their next four games. They begin the new week with a record of 14-15. Week in Review Miami Marlins 11, Washington Nationals 8 Monday, Aug.
Miami Marlins Monday, Aug. 24, 2020: Rojas, Alfaro Return But Fish Fall to .500
Photo via YouTube/MLB It was a tough week for the Miami Marlins, but there was good news. After being sidelined following positive COVID-19 tests, infielder Miguel Rojas and catcher Jorge Alfaro returned to the Miami lineup. The two made instant impacts in Friday’s 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. For the week, the Marlins went just 2-5. Once six games over, Miami fell to .500. The Marlins will look to get back on track after dropping seven of nine.
Mets Monday: Aug. 24, 2020 — Mets Postpone Four Games Due to Positive COVID-19 Tests - Fifth Quarter
Photo via YouTube/MLB After starting the week with three straight wins against the Miami Marlins, the New York Mets announced on Thursday that two members of the organization had tested positive for COVID-19. This resulted in the remaining game in Miami along with the weekend series against the New York Yankees being postponed. The Mets will be forced to play three doubleheaders and nine games in total this week.
Miami Marlins Monday: Aug. 17, 2020 - Fish Suffer First Losing Week, Remain in First Place
Photo via YouTube It was a week of nail-biters for the Miami Marlins, but the Fish suffered through their first losing week. Miami finished 2-3 this past week. After splitting a 2-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays, Miami headed home for the first time this season. Despite winning the series opener on Friday night, the Marlins dropped two of three against the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Although it was the first losing week for Miami, there are some positives.
Mets Monday: Aug. 10, 2020 — Mets Get Back on Track with Winning Week - Fifth Quarter
Photo via YouTube After a 4-8 start to the season, the New York Mets may have found their feet. The Mets went 4-2 this week and capped it by winning a series against the first-place Miami Marlins. Of New York’s four wins this week, three came against teams with winning records. The other victory came against the reigning world champion Washington Nationals. The Mets are currently in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. WEEK IN REVIEW New York Mets 7, Atlanta Braves 2 Monday, Aug.
Miami Marlins Monday: Aug. 10, 2020 - Miami Returns from COVID-19 Layoff with Sweep of Orioles
Photo via YouTube After going eight days without playing a game due to numerous positive tests for COVID-19, the makeshift Miami Marlins hit the ground running. In a 4-game series played in three days, Miami swept the Baltimore Orioles. The Marlins pitched two shutouts in the series and earned three wins in 1-run games. Miami never trailed until the final game of the series, but rallied to win, 8-7.
12 Hall of Famers Who Quietly Finished Their Careers in Florida
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers The big news of the NFL offseason was former league MVP and 6-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The state of Florida is a popular retirement location for people across the country, including those in professional sports. Across the sports spectrum, greats such as Derrick Brooks, Dan Marino, Tony Boselli, Dwyane Wade and others spent the best years of their careers, if not all, playing in Florida.
Who Takes Soroka’s Spot in Braves' Rotation?
Photo via YouTube/Fox Sports South During Monday night’s series finale against the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves’ starting pitcher Mike Soroka tore his Achilles’ tendon coming off the mound to cover first base on a grounder. In slow motion, one could visibly see his right leg “vibrate”. Soroka was unable to put any weight on the leg, and had to be carried off the field by the Braves trainer and manager Brian Snitker.
How Andruw Jones Transformed the Nation of Curacao
Photo via YouTube Andruw Jones was born on April 23, 1977, in the capital city of Willemstad on the Caribbean island nation of Curacao. Curaçao is an island located in the Caribbean; it’s 171 square miles in size, with a population of approximately 150,000. With six current Major League Baseball players who call the island home, that’s one Major Leaguer for every 25,000 citizens.
Mets Monday: Aug. 3, 2020 — A Brutal Week for the Mets - Fifth Quarter
Photo via YouTube The New York Mets had quite a week, winning their first two games at Fenway Park and then proceeding to lose five straight to close out the week. Left-handed pitcher David Peterson made his first MLB appearance and start on Tuesday, while right-hander Franklyn Kilome made his big-league debut in Saturday’s game. The week ended with Yoenis Céspedes opting out for the rest of the season, which the Mets apparently did not find out about until the middle of the game.
What it Means: Mike Foltynewicz Clears Waivers
Photo via YouTube/Fox Sports South After Mike Foltynewicz’s first and only start in 2020, he was designated for assignment (DFA) by the Atlanta Braves. What that means is he is no longer on the Braves’ 40-man roster. Players with more than three years of Major League service time or who have been previously outrighted may reject the outright assignment in favor of free agency. It is worth noting that “Folty” in fact, has more than three years of Major League Baseball service time.
Why Dansby Swanson Needs to Stay in Atlanta
Photo via YouTube/Fox Sports South Atlanta Braves’ infielder Dansby Swanson is currently signed through the 2020 season for $3.15 million. The former Vanderbilt star and No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, Swanson is the latest in the Atlanta’s long line of defensive wizards at shortstop. But what he brings to the lineup from the shortstop position hasn’t been seen in Georgia since Rafael Furcal played for the hometown team.
Former All-Star Markakis to Rejoin Atlanta Braves
Photo courtesy of Patrick Semansky/MLB.com Early Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis had opted back into the 2020 Major League Baseball season. Prior to Opening Day, the 14-year veteran of baseball’s highest level opted out of the 2020 season. In the process, Markakis forfeited his paycheck for the year. Markakis isn’t going to dominate opposing pitchers.
Mets Monday: July 27, 2020 - Mets Lose Opening Series at Home
Photo via YouTube The New York Mets continued their success on Opening Day, winning their 39th opener out of 59 seasons played. Their winning percentage of .661 on Opening Day continues to be the best in Major League Baseball history. However, that would be the Mets’ only win of the series against the Atlanta Braves, as they suffered a tough extra innings loss on Saturday and a blowout on Sunday.
Miami Marlins Monday: July 27, 2020 - Fish Take Opening Series in Philly
Photo courtesy of YouTube With 57 games remaining in the 2020 season, the Miami Marlins are in first place. Miami kicked off the season with its first Opening Day victory in six years, topping the Philadelphia Phillies. After a tough loss on Saturday, the Marlins left the yard four times in the rubber game on Sunday to take the series. The Marlins are off to a 2-1 start as they get set to play at home for the first time in 2020.
New York Mets 2020 Season Preview
Photo via YouTube After consecutive losing seasons, the New York Mets put together a solid 2019 campaign, finishing just three games out of a Wild Card spot. Pitcher Jacob deGrom won his second consecutive Cy Young Award while Pete Alonso set a rookie record with 53 home runs on his way to winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The Mets finished 86-76 and in third place in the National League East. The Amazin’s went 46-26 in the second half.
The Best NL East Player at Each Position Entering 2020
Photo courtesy of John Bazemore/Major League Baseball There will be baseball in 2020. Since Major League Baseball went to six divisions in 1995, only the American League East has claimed more World Series titles than the National League East. That includes the reigning world champion Washington Nationals. In this piece, we’ll be looking at the best player in the division at each position: Catcher J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies.
Reviewing the Mets' 2020 Draft Class
Photo credit: Rich Schultz/Getty Images As most other sporting events around the globe, the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of rounds in the draft decreased from 40 rounds to just five. In 2019, 1,217 picks were made during the draft while this year, only 160 players were selected. This leaves over 1,000 prospective players to become free agents or go back to school and try to improve their draft stock.
Paul Byrd: 'I wanted to get on the field and fight!'
Paul Byrd: 'I wanted to get on the field and fight!' © Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Rick and John have the daily Braves Breakdown with Fox Sports Braves analyst Byrd. Paul admitted he had trouble-sleeping last night and wanted to fight but the best news is that Acuna’s CT scan came back negative. Paul told us he texted the assistant GM and told him he would pitch for free in one game to retaliate against the Marlins for the bush league actions last might.
The Mysterious Case of Dallas Green
All young baseball fans dream of hitting a walkoff home run to win the World Series like Bill Mazeroski or Joe Carter. It’s a great way to ensure your spot in history. If you played in the major leagues from 1960 through 1967 there was another thing you could do to give yourself a shot at future fame. It wasn’t a guarantee like a dramatic post-season home run, but there was also a lot less pressure. All you needed to do was hit a home run off Dallas Green.
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