BRAVES NEWS
The NL East is trying to catch the Braves; should they be favored?
Gabe Burns of the AJC looks at the competitiveness that we should from the Braves as constructed, with a roster that returns nearly all of its major contributors from last season with the addition of Josh Donaldson to augment the lineup. There are obvious opportunities for upgrades, but the cost at which those upgrades could be made is unclear. For now, Gabe feels that the Braves stack up favorably against their closest rivals.
Talking Chop Baseball Analysis Primer: Fielding
Ivan continues his series of analytics primers, this time focusing on fielding metrics. Take a look at some of his breakdowns for a greater understanding of these concepts.
Here’s your guide to Braves Spring Training
Braves beat writer Mark Bowman provides a Spring Training guide, complete with important dates, new faces to know, prospects to know, and pertinent information regarding the venue. If you plan to attend Spring Training this would be a solid read.
MLB NEWS
Why a trade would boost Realmuto’s value
Source: Hellickson heads back to Nationals