Kevin Gausman's rough 4.83 ERA in nine starts with the Cubs after the deadline could cool his market, and the Braves could pounce. Atlanta needs rotation help, and a reunion with the 36-year-old in 2027 could fit Anthopoulos's budget. 🎯
Braves prospect Tate Southisene is among the most impressive position players in the Arizona Fall League so far. Also on the radar: key early-offseason dates for awards and hot stove action, while the World Series plays on without Atlanta. 🔥
Braves could shop the 2026 World Series for 2027 help: Brewers 1B Jake Bauers (.873 OPS, 26 HR) as a DH, lefty JoJo Romero, and Freddy Peralta for the rotation. Bauers and Peralta are headed to free agency, so nothing here is a done deal. 👀
Braves are weighing whether to stretch Ray Kerr into a starter this winter. The upper-90s fastball and curveball already worked in October relief, but the open question is whether he can hold velocity, command and a deeper mix across a full workload. 🔍
Braves fans get a fantasy lineup built only from World Series alumni: Javy Lopez, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, Chipper Jones, Hank Aaron, Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko and Eddie Mathews. Murphy and Acuña didn't qualify. Rough break. ⚾
Tate Southisene is making his limited Arizona Fall League time count, hitting .320/.469/.480 over eight games with three steals and 7 walks against 7 strikeouts. The Braves prospect is barely missing a beat after his season-ending broken wrist. 🔥
Awards season is nearly here for Atlanta. Olson, Dubón and Harris II are Gold Glove finalists (Nov. 1), Fuentes' Rookie of the Year votes arrive Nov. 9, and Weiss (Manager of the Year, Nov. 10) and Sale (Cy Young, Nov. 11) are in the mix. 🏆
Tate Southisene reached base nine times in the AFL this week (5-for-14, 4 BB) and sits at a .949 OPS. Briggs McKenzie followed up with 5 scoreless-ish frames: 5 IP, 0 R, 4 K, powered by a new slider. 2027 looks interesting. 🔥
Braves enter the 2027 offseason with a crowded injury list and plenty of question marks. Joe Jimenez and Martin Perez head to free agency hurt, while Schwellenbach, Strider, Waldrep, Elder, Lopez and Wentz remain under contract. 🩹
Skubal won't be a bargain this winter, so the Braves' real task is finding undervalued arms behind him. Stuff+, whiff and strikeout rates point to upside, but Atlanta also needs dependable innings, as the Tyler Mahle pickup showed. 🎯
Braves' expected pursuit of top international prospect Alfredo Sena (reportedly $5M+) faces CBA uncertainty, but the panic looks premature. An international draft would be the real threat, yet it likely wouldn't derail the signing. For now, no reason to sweat. 🧘
Danny Young's 2026 return from Tommy John surgery went poorly: 16 games, 12 1/3 innings, -0.5 fWAR and no command. The Braves DFA'd him in August and outrighted him. He's back on the 40-man, out of options, and facing a murky 2027. 📉
MLB Pipeline named Cam Caminiti (3.38 ERA, 114+ IP) Braves MiLB pitcher of the year, but Ethan Bagwell (3.17 ERA, 105 K in 108 IP) and Brett Sears (2.90 ERA in 124 IP, 1.73 at Triple-A) arguably had stronger cases. 🤔
Braves news roundup: international free agent Alfredo Sena has a pre-agreement with Atlanta, but the CBA renegotiation could cancel this IFA period in favor of a draft. Also, AJ Smith-Shawver showed promise but wasn't the pitching savior. ⚖️
Braves history goes global: a ranking of the franchise's best player from each of 25 countries and territories, based on Baseball-Reference birthplaces. Peter Moylan (Australia, 4.6 bWAR) tops his country. Antoan Richardson edges the Bahamas. 🌍
Matt Olson won his sixth Fielding Bible Award at first base, passing Albert Pujols for the most at the position. He led all first basemen with 11 OAA and 12 FRV, edging Padres' Ty France despite France's 15 DRS to his 11. Gold-standard glove. 🧤
AJ Smith-Shawver's return from Tommy John surgery produced a 6.61 ERA and -0.2 fWAR. Walks and homers ended his run as a starter in September, and the bullpen followed. His 96 mph fastball and splitter are the positives, with a 2027 rotation shot possible. 🔧
The Brewers have made the playoffs in eight of nine years and won 90+ games four straight seasons. With the Dodgers also looming, the Braves face offseason questions on offensive approach and pitcher health before they can challenge either. 🔍
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Braves could pursue Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, though a rival NL East deal is tricky. Miami reportedly will listen to offers after his All-Star year: MLB-best hit total, 6.1 bWAR, .786 OPS. Atlanta's shortstop need makes the awkward trade worth a call. 📞
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