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Braves prospect Bryce Elder is quickly climbing the ladder

NORTH PORT, Fla. — As Bryce Elder rose through the minor leagues last season, he noticed something: The higher the level, the more hitters understood their plans at the plate. This allowed Elder to learn about batters’ swings and find the holes in them.

Tribune News Service

Kyle Gibson sees progress as he tries to control his newest pitch - a cutter

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Kyle Gibson was asked if he’d like to make a road start versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, his answer was an immediate “yes.” The Phillies right-handed starter had spent his entire offseason trying to throw his cutter to both sides of the plate,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

'All bets are off': The inside story of how the Dodgers lured Freddie Freeman home

PHOENIX — All winter long, Freddie Freeman’s family could sense the turmoil within him. The All-Star first baseman had just reached the pinnacle of his career, winning a World Series with an Atlanta Braves franchise that had drafted him, developed him and nurtured his rise as one of baseball’s biggest…

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College athletes making most of creative NIL opportunities

ATLANTA — The NIL era is just getting started. It’s new terrain for collegiate athletes to explore, an opportunity to finally capitalize on and expand their personal brands. Now a year into the new NIL world, we’re seeing how creative some partnerships can be.

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Braves Sign Former Dodger Kenley Jansen to One-Year Deal

Atlanta adds the former All-Star closer to its title defense.

Sports Illustrated

Braves sign former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has not rested since the lockout ended.

Tribune News Service

After being 'blindsided' by Braves, Freddie Freeman happy to be home with Dodgers

PHOENIX — For most of his first day as a Dodger, a smile was planted on Freddie Freeman's face.

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Freddie Freeman on Braves: ‘Communication Wasn’t All There’

In his introductory press conference with the Dodgers, the former Atlanta first baseman described the lack of communication during free agency.

Sports Illustrated

The Yankees Should Trade for Bryan Reynolds or Cedric Mullins

The Yankees are going to make another move, right? They entered this offseason with holes at first base, shortstop and center field. There were superstars available at both first base and shortstop, but New York didn’t sign any of them. It’s becoming clearer and clearer with each year that Hal…

Sports Illustrated

Best Dodgers lineup ever? Five ways Freddie Freeman improves an already loaded team.

PHOENIX — Well before the signing was official, Dodgers players couldn't help but be mesmerized by the possibility.

Los Angeles Times

'Groundhopper' crowd can boost Caledonian Braves, says boss Ricky Waddell

Waddell says Braves' clash against Edinburgh Uni is set for a huge Friday night attendance

Daily Record

Mark Bradley: Freddie Freeman’s a Dodger. I understand it, but I hate it.

I stopped rooting for the Reds – Maysville, Ky., is just up the mighty Ohio from Cincinnati – because they made one of the great trades in baseball history. I didn’t care that they landed Joe Morgan, who would win consecutive MVPs. All that mattered to me was that they…

Tribune News Service

AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Independent UK

Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman signing could power Dodgers into baseball's legendary realm

PHOENIX — They have more power than the 1927 New York Yankees. They have the depth of the Big Red Machine, but with a designated hitter in their lineup instead of a pitcher.

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Freddie Freeman, one of free agency's biggest prizes, agrees to Dodgers deal

It lurked in the background throughout Major League Baseball's three-month lockout.

Tribune News Service

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Braves, fans

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman has said goodbye.

Sports Illustrated

Braves 1B Freddie Freeman Pens Letter Thanking Atlanta Fans for Their Support

“I gave everything I had in and day out … I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Freddie Freeman penned a classy farewell message for Braves fans after Matt Olson trade

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Atlanta.

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Sports Illustrated

Matt Olson’s Extension Signals a New Era for the Braves

They chose a younger, cheaper version of Freddie Freeman, from whom Atlanta is moving on, whether or not fans like it.

Daily Record

Rangers and Celtic 'B' Lowland League plan backed by Braves boss as positive move for Scottish football

Ricky Waddell says the positives of Colt teams' involvement outweighs the negatives

Tribune News Service

Braves bolster pitching staff by signing Collin McHugh

NORTH PORT, Fla. - Alex Anthopoulos admitted he is sometimes losing track of the days – though he guessed correctly that this was Tuesday. He’s physically in Florida for spring training, but is mentally in offseason mode.

Tribune News Service

‘This is the place I wanted to go’: Braves, Matt Olson agree to eight-year extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Matt Olson’s agent, B.B. Abbott, gave his client the numbers on the Braves’ contract offer, Olson did a double take. Wait, what did you say?

Tribune News Service

Braves, Matt Olson agree to $168 million contract extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves and Matt Olson have agreed to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension.

Sports Illustrated

Braves Sign 1B Matt Olson to Eight-Year, $168 Million Contract Extension

After landing the All-Star in a blockbuster trade, Atlanta locks in Olson for the next eight seasons.

Tribune News Service

Mark Bradley: A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement

We have our answer. The Braves just traded half their farm system – slight exaggeration, but only slight – for Matt Olson. He’s a first baseman. You don’t make such a move if you believe you’ll re-sign Freddie Freeman. You make this deal only if you know he’s headed elsewhere.

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