3+ hour, 46+ min ago (294+ words) Pierce Johnson had a rough September. Did that contribute to the Braves declining his option for 2026? Ahead of the 2023 Trade Deadline, the Braves picked up Pierce Johnson in a trade that sent Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon to the Rockies. Following a successful stint to end the season in Atlanta, the Braves and Johnson agreed on a two-year, $14.25 million contract extension with a team option for another $7 million ahead of the 2026 season. He also happened to be on the hill for this stroke of excellent fortune in extra innings, though the Braves went on to lose this game later anyway. This was the worst appearance WPA-wise for any Braves pitcher all season, and in the bottom 25 for any pitcher appearance for the year as a whole. He project as an okay reliever going forward; his advanced age (he'll be 35 for…...

6+ hour, 46+ min ago (146+ words) Your boy Scott finished Seinfeld recently. If you're younger, it will look dated and you have definitely seen pieces of the show stolen or expanded elsewhere. Think of it as a prequel to Curb Your Enthusiasm. I watched The Sympathizer recently. This really was outstanding and compelling. Every episode was like its own movie. And Robert Downey Jr. is ridiculously good in this. But enough words from me. What are we watching/ can I watch next, with bonus points if it's on HBO Max because I'm about to give it up. Yes, I've seen The Sopranos. The last time I remember doing on Black Friday, DVD players were still a thing. This was a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves - and for others - but there are still many reasons to be thankful. The fuuutuuuuure (insert spooky noises) The holiday week…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago (305+ words) Hanson's time with the Braves comes to a close. 1961 - Braves catcher Joe Torre finishes second in the Rookie of the Year race in the National League to Cubs outfielder Billy Williams. 1970 - The Braves acquire 48-year old knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm from the Cubs in exchange for minor league first baseman Hal Breeden. 1999 - Braves minor leaguer Roger Blanco is killed by robbers in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. Atlanta acquired Blanco in 1996 in the Mark Whiten trade. 2012 - Atlanta trades Tommy Hanson to the Angels in exchange for reliever Jordan Walden. Hanson made 31 starts for the Braves in 2012 and produced a 4.48 ERA and a 4.57 FIP in 174 " innings. Unfortunately, the 2013 season would be his last in the majors. Walden spent the next two seasons with Atlanta, appearing in 108 games while posting a 3.15 ERA and a 2.80 FIP in 97 innings. 1948 - Lou Boudreau is selected as MVP of…...

21+ hour, 29+ min ago (75+ words) Stay warm out there! I hope everybody's continuing to enjoy themselves through this holiday weekend. Here's the random clip of the evening: The last time I remember doing on Black Friday, DVD players were still a thing. This was a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves - and for others - but there are still many reasons to be thankful. The fuuutuuuuure (insert spooky noises) The holiday week rolls on Don't type "refresh MLBTR....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (57+ words) No, I will not hear your green bean casserole heresy. Or anything with sweet potato. Because ew. This was a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves - and for others - but there are still many reasons to be thankful. The fuuutuuuuure (insert spooky noises) The holiday week rolls on Don't type "refresh MLBTR." The holiday week continues...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (272+ words) The Braves pick up a very talented infielder from the Yankees 1966 - The Braves acquire Clete Boyer from the Yankees in exchange for outfielder Bill Robinson and pitcher Chi-Chi Olivo. 1936 - Judge Landis declares Reds players Lee Handley and Johnny Peacock are free agents after they were covered up on minor league teams by Cincinnati. 1957 - Mayor Robert Wagner forms a four-member committee to find a replacement for the Dodgers and Giants in New York. 1966 - A jury in Chicago awards Jim Brewer $100,000 in damages stemming from his on field fight with Billy Martin in 1960. 1971 - The Reds acquire Joe Morgan, Cesar Geronimo and Jack Billingham from the Astros in exchange for Lee May, Tommy Helms and Jimmy Stewart. 1976 - The Yankees sign Reggie Jackson to a five-year, $3.5 million contract. 1979 - Bowie Kuhn issues a warning to Billy Martin following a barroom altercation with a salesman in…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (104+ words) Major League Baseball is in a bit of a lull now, but not for long, as the Winter Meetings are gearing up to kick off in Orlando on December 7. Hot stove action is just around the corner, but until then, we have a player review of Atlanta Braves reliever Hunter Stratton. The Miami Marlins re-signed right-hander Tyler Zuber to a minor league deal, per reports. Earlier this month, he was outrighted and became a free agent. "Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Braves add to their bullpen. Atlanta hopes the veteran reliever can return to his pre-2025 form....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (95+ words) I hope everybody's continuing to enjoy the holidays and that your Thanksgiving was lovely, as well. Also, I hope today's been a great day for y'all as well. The floor is now yours. Here's a random clip: This was a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves - and for others - but there are still many reasons to be thankful. The fuuutuuuuure (insert spooky noises) The holiday week rolls on Don't type "refresh MLBTR." The holiday week continues At least Spencer Strider won't have to deal with Brandon Nimmo as often...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (425+ words) Hunter Stratton did okay as a relief fill-in for the Braves This $47MM ranked as the eighth highest in MLB. The Braves" injury total leaned more on the pitcher side of things, so we saw quite a few pitchers play for the Braves that were not part of the initial plans and did not have a large sample size of playing time for the MLB squad. Hunter Stratton was one of these arms. Hunter Stratton was a late bloomer. Draft in the 16th round in 2017, he spent seemingly forever in the minors, including parts of three different seasons at Triple-A, before finally making his debut with the Pirates in 2023. He made 44 relief appearances for the Pirates from 2023-2024, but after a couple of rough outings in the majors and nothing hyper-exciting in yet another stint in Triple-A, they cut bait and DFAed him…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (125+ words) The last time I remember doing on Black Friday, DVD players were still a thing. Baseball is kind of bizarre, if you try to explain it to someone who doesn't follow it. There's literally the concept of moving current assets for presumed future assets, in a sport that is about trying to win individual contests with a combination of talent, execution, strategy, and tactics. I dunno, it's weird. Anyway, provided you're not still in a food coma, who ya got? The fuuutuuuuure (insert spooky noises) The holiday week rolls on Don't type "refresh MLBTR." The holiday week continues At least Spencer Strider won't have to deal with Brandon Nimmo as often Let's not even bring up Hector Neris...