1. Taking a Look at NL East Competition for the Atlanta Braves

    At this moment the Atlanta Braves are 10-6, an impressive record considering the fact that they had begun the season 0-4 against the Mets and Astros ...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,814 reads 1 comments

  2. Chipper Jones: 11 MLB Teams That Can't Wait to See Him Go

    Chipper Jones is off to a great start to the final season of his career. That start has him among the most productive third basemen in the game so far this season, showing that he still has something left in the tank...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,727 reads 2 comments

  3. Atlanta Braves: Can Jason Heyward Ever Recover His Once Bright Future?

    Heading into the 2010 season, Jason Heyward was the most hyped prospect in the game. He was so hyped that at the age of just 20 years old, Heyward was being compared to some of the greatest players who have ever lived, such as Ted Williams...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 3,560 reads 12 comments

  4. Atlanta Braves: 5 Reasons to Worry About the Offense After 2 Games

    It's only been two games, but for Atlanta Braves fans it may already be time to worry about the offense...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,814 reads 40 comments

  5. Atlanta Braves: Grading the Debuts of the Late Additions

    After the Braves were unusually quiet for the whole winter following their epic collapse last season, fans expected to see basically the same roster at the start of the season...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 478 reads 2 comments

  6. Atlanta Braves: 9 Ways They Can Make Chipper Jones' Final Season Special

    Chipper Jones has had a long and amazing career for the Atlanta Braves . Chipper is a southern boy who was taken with the top pick in the 1990 MLB draft and has gone on to become ...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 1,768 reads 1 comments

  7. MLB 2012: Who Are the Top 100 Major League Prospects?

    Now that spring training has started, people everywhere are thinking about baseball. Part of that includes thinking about the future of their favorite team as well as the present...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 5,683 reads 4 comments

  8. The 5 Players That Will Make or Break 2012 for the Atlanta Braves

    The Atlanta Braves have a bunch of key players that will need to have success in order for the Braves to win a playoff berth in 2012. If some of these guys struggle, the Braves are likely to struggle...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 3,531 reads 1 comments

  9. Chipper Jones' Retirement: Ranking 10 Most Clutch Moments of His Career

    With Chipper Jones set to retire at the end of the year, it's a great time to start looking back at a great career which will eventually get him into the Hall of Fame...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,444 reads 1 comments

  10. Chipper Jones Retirement: Where He Ranks Among Best Switch-Hitters of All Time

    Now that Chipper Jones has officially come out and announced his plans to retire following the 2012 season, it is time to start taking a look at his career. Chipper was one of the best Braves of all time, as well as one of the top third basemen...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,008 reads 1 comments

  11. How Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones Stacks Up to Hall of Fame 3rd Basemen

    Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is nearing the end of his career, one that likely has him headed to Cooperstown. Though he's probably not a first-ballot candidate, he certainly belongs in the Hall of Fame...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 3,174 reads 3 comments

  12. Atlanta Braves: 12 Most Intimidating Flamethrowers in Franchise History

    The Atlanta Braves are a team that is known for pitching. Part of that includes having some intimidating flamethrowers, especially within the last decade or so...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 1,252 reads 0 comments

  13. Atlanta Braves, N.Y. Yankees: Which '90s Team Is Better Prepared for the Future?

    With a combined 12 division titles and four World Series titles during the '90s, it's easy to call the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees the teams of the '90s...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,660 reads 6 comments

  14. Where Does the Atlanta Braves Infield Rank Among NL East Teams?

    After some big moves by the Marlins and Nationals this winter, the NL East will be among the toughest divisions in baseball in 2012. That makes now a good time to preview the infields of the NL East to see how the Atlanta Braves compare...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 3,148 reads 5 comments

  15. Atlanta Braves: Why Craig Kimbrel Will Lead the NL in Saves

    After a rookie season which can best be described in one word—dominant, Craig Kimbrel is ready for an encore. So how does the young flamethrower follow up such a spectacular rookie season? My prediction is by leading the National League in saves...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 1,273 reads 4 comments

  16. Where Does the Atlanta Braves Farm System Rank Among NL East Teams?

    The farm system is a vital piece of every organization, as it gives a team hope for the future as well as trade chips to acquire a missing piece in order to make a playoff run...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 1 year ago 2,679 reads 0 comments

  17. Atlanta Braves: 10 Lessons Learned from 2011's Epic Collapse

    As spring training is just getting underway, the scars from the epic collapse in September are still fresh for many players and fans...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 1,736 reads 10 comments

  18. Atlanta Braves: Is Chipper Jones the Most Beloved Brave of All Time?

    Chipper Jones is nearing the end of a long and great career that was spent entirely in an Atlanta Braves uniform. He's accomplished many great things, and for the better part of their dynasty has been considered to be the face of the franchise...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 2,448 reads 16 comments

  19. Freddie Freeman: 10 Bold Predictions for Sophomore Season with Atlanta Braves

    Despite a slow start to his rookie season, Freddie Freeman managed to put together a strong enough season to prove that he was in fact worth the hype he received as a prospect. At age 21, Freeman more than held his own in the big leagues by hitting ...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 3,003 reads 3 comments

  20. Where Does the Atlanta Braves' Outfield Rank in the NL East?

    This season, Atlanta Braves fans were hoping to see some changes to the offense after the team's historic September collapse in 2011. The one area fans were hoping to see a change made was the outfield, or more specifically left field...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 3,316 reads 5 comments

  21. Atlanta Braves: 10 Bold Predictions for Dan Uggla's Bounce-Back Campaign

    Even though Dan Uggla set a new career high in home runs with 36 last season, his first season with the Braves was rocky, to say the least...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 3,173 reads 4 comments

  22. Atlanta Braves: 10 Reasons Craig Kimbrel Can Be a Big-Game Closer

    After blowing two saves in his final three games of the 2011 season, including the season ending loss to the Phillies that kept the Braves out of the playoffs, there are some fans that question Craig Kimbrel's ability to become a big-game closer...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 867 reads 2 comments

  23. Where Does the Atlanta Braves Starting Rotation Rank Within the NL East?

    With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in less than a month and the last big free agent (Prince Fielder) now off the market, it's a good time to start previewing the 2012 season...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 2,868 reads 2 comments

  24. Atlanta Braves: Why Their Bullpen Will Be MLB's Best in 2012

    The talented young Atlanta Braves bullpen, led by dominant closer Craig Kimbrel and unhittable setup men Jonny Venters and Eric O'Flaherty, is considered to be one of the best bullpens in the major leagues...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 2,961 reads 1 comments

  25. A Look at the Braves' Inter-League Schedule

    While some people consider inter-league play to be interesting, and a way to check out different teams from another league, it's also extremely unfair...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about over 1 year ago 1,613 reads 1 comments