Atlanta finalizes major league coaching staff for 2024 ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today named Matt Tuiasosopo, Tom Goodwin and Erick Abreu as third base, first base, and bullpen coach, respectively, finalizing manager Brian Snitker’s coaching staff for the 2024 season. Additionally, bench coach Walt Weiss’ responsibilities have been expanded to include oversight of the club’s infield. Tuiasosopo, 37, joins…… read more »
Atlanta acquires INF David Fletcher, C Max Stassi ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today acquired INF David Fletcher and C Max Stassi from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league players INF Evan White and LHP Tyler Thomas. Fletcher, 29, has appeared at five different positions over the course of his six-season MLB…… read more »
Atlanta acquires LHP Marco Gonzales, OF Jarred Kelenic, INF Evan White ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today acquired LHP Marco Gonzales, OF Jarred Kelenic, INF Evan White and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Jackson Kowar and minor-league RHP Cole Phillips. Gonzales, 31, made 10 starts for the Mariners in 2023, compiling…… read more »
ATLANTA – Newly-named Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington talked with Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino about his time with the Atlanta Braves, Braves Country, the decision to leave Atlanta for the Angels, early days in baseball, how realistic was the movie “Money Ball”, and MUCH MORE!… read more »
Atlanta and Chicago complete six-player trade which includes Pitcher Mike Soroka ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves tonight acquired LHP Aaron Bummer from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for RHP Michael Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, INF Nicky Lopez, INF Braden Shewmake and minor-league RHP Riley Gowens. The Braves now have 37 players on the 40-man…… read more »
Acuña Jr. becomes eighth Braves player to win MVP ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves congratulate OF Ronald Acuña Jr. on winning the 2023 National League Most Valuable Player award. Acuña Jr. was a unanimous selection, receiving 30 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). He finished with 420 points, 150 more than runner-up Mookie…… read more »
BY GREG BEACHAM ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Tuesday. The 71-year-old Washington becomes the oldest current manager. He led the Texas Rangers from 2007-14, winning two AL pennants and going 664–611. He spent the past seven seasons as Atlanta’s third base coach, helping the Braves…… read more »
Atlanta Braves Celebrate Season of Giving with Service Projects, Food Drives, Orchard Planting, Gifts for Children in Foster Care, and a Giving Tuesday Campaign to Support Atlanta Braves Foundation ATLANTA (November 8, 2023) – Today, the Atlanta Braves began their annual Season of Giving campaign to show appreciation and give back to members of the metro Atlanta community. The Braves…… read more »
ATLANTA – The Braves signed right-hander Joe Jiménez to a three-year contract worth $26 million, with the reliever set to make $8 million in 2024 and $9 million in each of the final two years of the deal. Jiménez has agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Jiménez, 28, played his first…… read more »
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today signed RHP Pierce Johnson to a two-year contract worth $14.25 million guaranteed, with a $7 million club option for 2026 that includes a $250,000 buyout. Johnson will make $7 million in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons and has agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the…… read more »
