Offseason open thread: January 21
I hope everybody’s having a lovely evening tonight. Here’s a (not-so) random clip for you to kick things off.
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Andruw Jones: “Chipper told me “The Hall wouldn’t be complete without you”
“They wanted to put a right-hander in the lineup and I took advantage of that.” That’s how Andruw Jones described getting the opportunity from then-manager Bobby Cox and then-General Manager John Schuerholz to join that 1996 Atlanta Braves team that went on to win the pennant. Jones famously hit two homers in his first two […]
How badly did the White Sox bungle the Luis Robert Jr. situation?
Not a long one here, but while y’all were celebrating Andruw Jones’ election to the Hall of Fame, the Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr. That completed a years-long flirtation between the White Sox and literally anyone even remotely interested in Robert’s services. In the end, though, all the White Sox got were Luisangel Acuña […]
Braves News: Andruw Jones to HOF, Ronald Acuña Jr. predictions, and more
Tuesday marked a huge day for the Atlanta Braves organization, as Andruw Jones was finally elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Atlanta great was included on 333 of the 425 ballots, giving him just over the 75% of votes needed to make the 2026 class. Fellow center fielder Carlos Beltran was also […]
Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame for class of 2026
The results of the BBWAA’s voting process for the 2026 Hall of Fame Class has been revealed and it’s now official: Cooperstown beckons for Andruw Jones. The center fielder from Curaçao is now the latest member of those glorious ‘90s Atlanta Braves teams to earn a spot in the hallowed circle of Baseball’s Hall of […]
A bounce-back Braves season gets trickier without Ha-Seong Kim
It’s been a couple of days now since the news hit Braves Country like a meteor falling out of the sky. Ha-Seong Kim is now set to miss all of spring training and at least a couple of months of the regular season on top of that. This is after he reportedly slipped on ice […]
Former Braves players with Hall of Fame cases who did not get voted in
With Andruw Jones being the talk of the town with the HOF vote this week, it seems like a perfect time to reflect on notable for players of the Atlanta Braves franchise who had solid careers but could not quite get the votes needed to be enshrined. The purpose of this exercise is not to […]
What will Ronald Acuña Jr. produce in 2026?
Prior entries: Forecasting most players has, well… constrained error bounds. A pretty good player with a point estimate of about 3 WAR might give you a couple more in a great year or lose you three wins in a worse-than-forgettable campaign. Ronald Acuña Jr., though? He can make your season by himself, if things go his […]
Braves News: Andruw Jones, Hall of Fame, Jorge Mateo, More
The 2026 Hall of Fame Class will be announced on Tuesday. Several former Braves on on the ballot for consideration, but the one name that likely is being followed the most is Andruw Jones. In his 9th and second to last year of initial eligibility, Jones is projected to have a very good shot at […]
Offseason open thread: January 19
Good evening, everybody. Please stay warm and watch your step wherever you may be this evening. The floor is now yours.
A look at the former Atlanta Braves eligible for the 2026 Hall of Fame
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely gain new inductees when the results of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote will be announced at 6PM Eastern on the MLB Network. These possible inductees will join second baseman Jeff Kent who was some-what surprisingly elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era […]
Braves sign infielder Jorge Mateo to one-year deal
After the initial “how?” and “why?” queries in response to Ha-Seong Kim slated to miss the first few weeks of the season with a hand injury sustained from slipping on ice, the next question is, “Okay, so who’s going to replace him on the roster?” The Braves took at least a tentative step towards answering […]
What will Drake Baldwin produce in 2026?
Prior entries: Back when I was updating IWAG in earnest, one of the flags or parameters that I put in was essentially a confidence rating — not just of the point estimate, but the distribution. Not surprisingly, my work and research indicated that it is a lot easier to forecast the upcoming season of a […]
Braves News: Ha-Seong Kim, Trade Candidates, More
Even though the calendar says 2026, Sunday unfortunately felt a lot like 2025 for the Braves. Ha-Seong Kim, whom the Braves resigned this offseason, will now miss a good portion of the 2026 season with a torn finger tendon. It was a freak injury that occurred when Kim slipped on a piece of ice in […]
Ha-Seong Kim injured, will miss much of 2026
The Atlanta Braves have announced that starting shortstop Ha-Seong Kim sustained an injury in Korea and had surgery to repair a torn tendon on his middle finger. The surgery took place today and is expected to miss four to five months. Kim was signed this off-season on a one-year, $20M contract after the Braves claimed […]
Braves News: Financial parity, starting pitcher options, more
In the fallout of the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a huge free agency deal, there has been much discussion around the spending disparity in this sport. This is a complicated issue that is sure to take center stage when CBA negotiations take place next offseason in what seems assured to be another work stoppage. […]
Which Truist Park concession do you wish was cheaper?
I found that anywhere you go, ballparks are really proud of their food and drinks. Yeah, captive pricing plays a part, but it’s usually a 50 to 75 percent markup on restaurant food. The football stadium in Atlanta is very reasonable, though. For last year’s Peach Bowl, we got tickets, 2 hot dogs, a drink, […]
Does big money change how you think about baseball?
The big news this week is the Dodgers winning the Kyle Tucker and the Mets grabbing Bo Bichette. It’s some big money. Kyle Tucker is getting that partially deferred 60MM AAV and Bo Bichette is getting an player option protected 43MM AAV. I don’t begrudge them. They’re both at the top of a very high […]
Braves News: Austin Riley 2026 predictions, hot stove, and more
Though a quiet day for the Atlanta Braves, it was a pretty active day for other clubs in the NL East. The Braves may not have made any blockbuster moves on Friday, but the slow day did give us a chance to look at Austin Riley’s 2025 season and gear up for a (hopefully) successful […]
Offseason open thread: January 16
Happy (long) weekend, everybody! I hope it’s off to a lovely start for you. Here’s a random clip for y’all:
What will Austin Riley produce in 2026?
Prior entries: The Braves haven’t had too fun of a time lately. Neither has Austin Riley. This isn’t a pure coincidence — a thermonuclear Austin Riley can carry a team for a month, and the Braves haven’t gotten that, for one reason or another, for a while. While the team has maneuvered to be different […]
Braves News: José Suarez departs, international signing, and more
The Atlanta Braves lost a good source of depth on Thursday, as left-hander José Suarez was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old made seven appearances for the Braves last season. He picked up two wins, put together a 1.86 ERA, and recorded one save. In November, he avoided arbitration with the Braves […]
Braves lose pitcher José Suarez on waivers
The Atlanta Braves lost left-handed pitcher José Suarez on waivers to the Baltimore Orioles. Suarez, 28, was a depth option for the Braves as a long-reliever and spot-starter. Atlanta traded for Suarez at the end of last year’s Spring Training in what was essentially a swap of two out-of-option pitchers, with Suarez coming to the […]
Offseason open thread: January 15
Good evening, y’all! Here’s a random clip. The floor is now yours:
Atlanta Braves 2026 International Free Agent Tracker
Today is January 15 (or the new July 2): The date for the international free agents in the current class to finally sign with their potential future big league clubs. The Braves are in the process of signing their 2025/2026 crop right now. At the moment four players are considered signed, with a number of […]
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