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Fantasy baseball: The players who could benefit most from a trade

It’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]

Braves add veteran right-hander Reynaldo López on 3-year, $30M deal

The deal calls for López to make $4 million in 2024 and $11 million in the next two seasons. There is an $8 million club option for 2027, with a $4 million buyout. The 29-year-old López pitched for three teams in 2023, combining to go 3-7 with a 3.27 ERA and six saves over 68 […]

Braves acquire reliever Aaron Bummer, ship five to White Sox

The 30-year-old Bummer, whose 6.79 ERA this season was nearly twice his Fielding Independent Pitching number, will add to a deep Braves bullpen. Going back to Chicago are right-hander Michael Soroka — who was a candidate to be let go by Atlanta on Friday’s nontender deadline — left-hander Jared Shuster, shortstop Braden Shewmake, infielder Nicky […]

Braves pick up Charlie Morton’s option, decline Eddie Rosario’s

The return of Morton, who went 14-12 with a 3.64 ERA, was expected even though he turns 40 on Sunday. The Braves also declined the options for two right-handed relievers. Kirby Yates will receive a $1.25 million buyout after the Braves decided not to bring him back for $5.75 million. In addition, Atlanta exercised a […]

Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger headline MLB free agent market

Max Muncy, Joe Jiménez and Colin Rea gave up a chance to go free and agreed to new contracts with their teams. The free agent market also includes Sonny Gray, Josh Hader, Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler and J.D. Martinez. Minnesota prevented outfielder Max Kepler and infielder Jorge Polanco from going free, exercising a $10 million […]

Braves re-sign Pierce Johnson to $14.25M, 2-year deal

Johnson, who provided the Braves with a hard-throwing option out of the bullpen after being acquired from Colorado, will make $7 million each of the next two seasons. The deal also includes a $7 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. The 32-year-old right-hander lost the closer’s job with the Rockies, but he […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

Braves add Daysbel Hernández, AJ Smith-Shawver to NLDS roster

The Braves decided not to use Kyle Wright, a 21-game winner a year ago who was slowed by injuries this season. The Braves put Wright, 28, on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. Over the past three postseasons, Wright was 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA in five games (three starts). In […]

Braves get reliever Brad Hand from Rockies for minor leaguer

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran left-handed reliever Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, hours before the trade deadline, the team announced. Alec Barger, a 25-year-old reliever pitching in Double-A, is going to the Rockies. Hand, 33, had a 4.54 ERA in 40 appearances out of the Rockies’ bullpen, striking out 41 and walking […]

Sal Frelick’s superb debut helps Brewers rally to beat Braves

MILWAUKEE — When he grew up dreaming about his first day in the major leagues, Sal Frelick never bothered imagining a scenario quite as remarkable as the debut he produced Saturday night. “I think this blew it out of the water,” Frelick said after going 3-for-3, driving in the go-ahead run and making two outstanding […]

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