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Freddie Freeman Returns in Double Header

Freddie Freeman returned from the Disabled List in yesterday’s double header against the Colorado Rockies. He went 1-6 on the day with 3 walks and 2 runs scored. Although he only had one single,…Read More

Has Evan Gattis become the new threat?

During the offseason, when people weren’t talking about the Upton brothers, they were talking about Brian McCann‘s injury and Christian Bethancourt challenging him for the starting role.…Read More

The Battle of the Uptons Finally Begins

Since Opening Day, all I’ve been able to talk about is when B.J. Upton is going to show up to play and not get overshadowed by baby brother Justin Upton. Last night against the Chicago Cubs, it finally…Read More

Springing into the Regular Season

Heading into Opening Day, the Atlanta Braves finished up with a 20-15 record in Spring Training. However, that does not tell the tale of the successes the Braves had in the Spring. Behind the battle for…Read More

The Battle for Third Base Continues

If you have been keeping up with the Braves this spring, you’re probably just as mesmerized as we are by the intense battle going on for the starting third base position. Juan Francisco and Chris…Read More

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Hamilton to the Braves a Risk Worth Taking

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Please welcome Rob Konis to the Tomahawk Take team.  He has over a decade of…Read More

An Ugly Ending To The Dodgers Series

  After squeaking out a win on Friday night, the Braves lose the last two games against the Dodgers,…Read More

A Look At The New Ben Sheets

In advance of tonight’s start against the Dodgers, I wanted to look over Ben Sheets‘ first…Read More

Series Preview: Dodgers @ Braves

After taking three of four against the Padres, the Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the weekend.…Read More

Daily Notes: Uggla, Maholm, Teheran

The Braves jumped on Edinson Volquez early, scoring all their runs by the fourth inning, to cruise to…Read More

Speed Not Required

I somehow missed a very important Braves milestone last week.  Last Wednesday night, David Ross stole…Read More

WPA Checkup

Earlier in the season, I had posts for both hitters and pitchers comparing their WPA to their context-neutral…Read More

Series Preview: Padres @ Braves

After winning two and almost being given the third game, the Braves leave New York to head back home…Read More

Minor League Wrapup: 8-12

As the big club is playing on Sunday Night Baseball, the Braves’ top three minor league squads…Read More

Low-Baserunner Shutouts

Paul Maholm’s shutout last night was quite impressive, allowing only three hits, no walks, and…Read More

Series Preview: Braves @ Mets

After doing as expected in Philadelphia, losing to Hamels and beating Worley and Kendrick, the Braves…Read More

From What World Does Craig Kimbrel Reside?

Craig Kimbrel was tremendous last year, posting a 2.10 ERA and 1.52 FIP over 77 IP.  Some thought the…Read More

Balanced Lineups

While the Braves do not have a MVP candidate, their lineup, when healthy, is as deep as anyone’s…Read More

Braves Minor League Review

  It has not been a pretty year for the Braves’ minor league system.  Three of the four…Read More

The Roller Coaster Career of Jason Heyward

Jason Heyward has been an enigma, to say the least, so far in his short career.  After dominating the…Read More