1. Atlanta Braves 2013 Mock Draft: Projecting Their Top-5 First-Round Targets

    The June 6-8 2013 MLB draft is quickly approaching with teams doing final prep work for the event. So much of the Braves' success depends on having a strong farm system, and building through the draft plays a large role in having just that...

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  2. An Early Look at 5 Realistic Moves the Atlanta Braves Could Make at the Deadline

    We are about one quarter of the way through the MLB season with the Atlanta Braves clinging to a slim lead in the National League East. After a blazing start, the Braves have come back down to earth against a rather difficult early schedule...

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  3. Atlanta Braves Prospects Who Have the Highest Ceiling

    At this time last year, Andrelton Simmons was a highly touted prospect in the Atlanta Braves ' organization. A year later he has established himself as the starting shortstop and coming off his first career multi -home run game on Monday night...

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  4. Atlanta Braves: Grades for Every Player in April

    The Atlanta Braves (16-9) have all but wrapped up the first month of the 2013 season. Highs include a 10-game winning streak and a sweep of the National League East preseason favorite, Washington Nationals ...

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  5. Reasons the Atlanta Braves Will Continue Their Hot Start to the Season

    The Atlanta Braves (15-6) have jumped out to a hot start and hold a four-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Some stellar pitching, power ball and a 10-game winning streak have propelled the team to the start...

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  6. Early Signs Atlanta Braves Will Win Its Division

    The Atlanta Braves ' sweep over the Washington Nationals over the weekend announced to the rest of baseball that the Braves are for real...

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  7. Atlanta Braves' Hottest Starts to the Season That Will Continue

    The Atlanta Braves are hot, winning eight of their first nine games—including six straight by sweeping the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins . They have done what contending teams should do—beat up on lesser teams...

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  8. Post-Spring Training Scouting Report for Every Atlanta Braves' Top Prospect

    Spring training has concluded with Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves just hours away. Before the season gets into full swing, let's take one final look at the top prospects' performances during spring training...

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  9. Spring Training Grades for Every Top Atlanta Braves' Prospect

    Just one more week remains until the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies square off on Opening Day at Turner Field...

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  10. Atlanta Braves: Breaking Down the Blueprint for Winning the Division

    The Atlanta Braves have high expectations for the 2013 season. After being on the wrong side of the dreaded one-game Wild Card playoff in 2012, you can bet the Braves will aim for the National League East division title this year...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 2 months ago 3,181 reads 13 comments

  11. Atlanta Braves' Winners and Losers Halfway Through Spring Training

    The Atlanta Braves have reached the midway point of the 2013 spring training. Some players have yet to find comfort in the box or on the mound while others look to be in mid-season form...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 2 months ago 6,008 reads 7 comments

  12. Predicting the Atlanta Braves' Starting Lineup Halfway Through Spring Training

    Two weeks into spring training, the Atlanta Braves ' starting lineup is becoming more clear. Manager Fredi Gonzalez has plugged players into various slots in the order and positions ...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 3 months ago 4,583 reads 38 comments

  13. Latest Predictions for the Winner of Each Key Atlanta Braves' Position Battle

    Spring training is underway with the Atlanta Braves off to an 0-3 start. While it would be nice to be 3-0, the more important issue to consider is the individual performances of key players...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 3 months ago 5,415 reads 16 comments

  14. Scouting the Highest-Upside Atlanta Braves Pitching Prospects at Spring Training

    The Atlanta Braves have been going through spring training workouts for a week and open play this Friday against the Detroit Tigers. This is the time for younger players and non-roster invitees to prove their talents...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 3 months ago 4,507 reads 7 comments

  15. 5 Things the Atlanta Braves Need to Do before Spring Training Games Start Up

    Get ready, Atlanta Braves fans. Pitchers and catchers, along with early arrivals (Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, Freddie Freeman, Chris Johnson, Dan Uggla and Ramiro Pena), have reported to spring training...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 3 months ago 3,221 reads 11 comments

  16. Examining the Most Difficult Stretches in the Atlanta Braves 2013 Schedule

    Pitchers and catchers report to camp in days, which means the season will be upon us in no time. Expectations are sky high in Atlanta following some big splashes in the offseason, ...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 4 months ago 1,921 reads 3 comments

  17. Atlanta Braves: Analyzing the Battle for 3rd Base

    Manager Fredi Gonzalez no longer has the simple task of penciling in Chipper Jones at the third-base position. The assumption throughout this offseason was that Martin Prado would spend the majority of his time at the position...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 4 months ago 10,353 reads 42 comments

  18. Assembling the Perfect Atlanta Braves Lineup After the Justin Upton Blockbuster

    General Manager Frank Wren pulled the trigger on a deal that many Braves fans had speculated for months. The Braves acquired Justin Upton along with third baseman Chris Johnson ...

    Daniel Kock Written by Daniel Kock about 4 months ago 4,160 reads 43 comments

  19. What Every Fan Needs to Know About the 2013 Atlanta Braves

    On paper, the Atlanta Braves appear to be a playoff contender once again in 2013. Even without Hall of Fame candidate Chipper Jones in the middle of the order, the Braves have enough firepower to make a run...

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  20. Atlanta Braves' Biggest Offseason Disappointments

    Rarely does an offseason go perfectly for an organization, at least from a fan's perspective. I'm sure if you asked general manager Frank Wren if he was satisfied with the offseason ...

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  21. Atlanta Braves Players Most Likely to Be Dealt Before Opening Day

    The 2013 year is upon us, and in months, the 2013 Opening Day will be as well. The Atlanta Braves enter the new year with lingering questions as to what they are going to do with their left field position and leadoff hitter...

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  22. What B.J. Upton Brings to the Atlanta Braves' Offense

    With B.J. Upton signing the most lucrative deal in Atlanta Braves ' history, comes great expectations. Upton quickly became the Braves No. 1 target to replace Michael Bourn in center field this offseason...

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  23. Atlanta Braves Players Who Could Be All-Stars Next Season

    The Atlanta Braves have yet to fill all their remaining holes in the lineup, but there are plenty of players on the current roster to be excited about...

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  24. Players Who Must Improve for the Atlanta Braves to Contend in 2013

    The Atlanta Braves have their sights set on improving on their first-round playoff loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012. The pieces are in place for them to make a deep run...

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  25. Which Atlanta Braves Prospects Could Make the 2013 Roster?

    The Atlanta Braves are notorious for playing their top prospects and giving young players the opportunity to play. In 2012, top prospect Andrelton Simmons burst onto the scene and established himself as the Braves shortstop for years...

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