Friday morning marked the final day of workouts before the Braves officially open Grapefruit League play for 2017. While it’s been a relatively uneventful first week and a half in Central Florida, there are a number of story lines for fans to follow over the next four weeks. Let’s take a look at some of…… read more »
It’s probably too early for this……but I can’t help myself. Heck, I’d imagine Brian Snitker has done this MANY times over the last few months. What might the Braves Opening Day Roster look like? Well, here goes. 1. #11 ENDER INCIARTE – CF DUH! In the 2nd half of last season he hit .341, posted…… read more »
Yes, I’m proud to admit that I got this Braves Spring Training trip started here at The Fan! I used to make the trip down to Orlando alone, but now all the shows are coming down. That’s awesome! My father—Big Ben Belue— really deserves the credit. He used to load me and two younger brothers…… read more »
Spring has sprung here at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports as Braves pitchers and catchers have officially reported. The first official workout will take place on Wednesday, but that didn’t stop a number of players from getting extra work in on Tuesday. In addition to 34 pitchers and 8 catchers, plenty of position players were…… read more »
With just a couple days until Spring Training officially gets underway, the Braves made headlines in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday to acquire second baseman Brandon Phillips from the Reds in exchange for left handed pitcher, Andrew McKirahan and right handed pitcher, Carlos Portuondo. Phillips hinted at the potential deal in a…… read more »
With Spring Training set to get underway within the next month and SunTrust Park to make its debut on March 31st when the Braves take on the Yankees in their exhibition finale, the club may soon be getting a new home in Florida in the next few years. ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex has…… read more »