Culberson opts to return to Braves on minors deal
Charlie Culberson will receive an invitation to the Braves big league camp in spring training as part of the deal announced Friday.
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97-65, 1st in NL East
Josh Donaldson surprises his mom with a new car (0:59)
William Weinbaum ESPN
Laura Cusick, whose husband Rick suffered serious injuries at a 2016 Atl/StL game, said she's happy about MLB's extended netting news, but the absence of a precise mandate "indicates that they really do not take this issue seriously and are only acting to improve their own optics." She added that MLB "should publish the data they have collected that shows where the most dangerous seats in the stadium are located and let the fans make an informed choice about their seat selection."
Why a Cubs-Braves Kris Bryant trade makes sense now that Rendon has signed
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BBTN: The Latest From The MLB Winter Meetings
With the MLB winter meetings underway in San Diego, Buster welcomes ESPN's Alden Gonzalez (20:51) and Jesse Rogers (31:51) to discuss the latest in the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, landing spots for Anthony Rendon, the trade markets for Kris Bryant and Wilson Contreras and more. Plus, Tim Kurkjian on last night's Hall of Fame inductions and Sarah Langs with her take on the changes coming to Mets ownership (11:02).
Winter meetings rewind: Here's everything that went down this week in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.
Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
Carrasco, Donaldson win Comeback POY awards
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won the award on the NL side.
Adding Cole Hamels latest sign Braves mean business this offseason
Landing the lefty is another aggressive move on the hot stove, but Atlanta still has a major hole to fill.
Hamels signs 1-year, $18M deal to join Braves
Cole Hamels, who went 7-7 with a 3.81 ERA and 143 strikeouts during an injury-plagued season with the Cubs in 2019, signed a one-year, $18 million deal with the Braves.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Left-hander Cole Hamels and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $18 million deal, sources tell ESPN.
One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
Braves allow popular Culberson to go free
The Braves did not offer a 2020 contract to Charlie Culberson on Monday, making the popular utility player a free agent. Atlanta also did not offer contracts to catcher John Ryan Murphy and outfielder Rafael Ortega.
Braves sign catcher d'Arnaud to replace McCann
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Catcher Travis d'Arnaud is headed to the Atlanta Braves on a two-year, $16M deal. Atlanta has made three of the four free agent signings this winter and now guaranteed $69 million to d'Arnaud, Will Smith and Chris Martin. A nice start to the winter for the Braves.
The MLB genie: One wish for fans of all 30 teams ... with a catch
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
Braves re-sign reliever Martin for 2 years, $14M
Chris Martin, whom the Braves acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, will return to Atlanta after signing a two-year, $14 million deal.
Smith celebrates return to home state with Braves
At his first news conference with the Braves on Tuesday, Georgia native Will Smith said he's fine with pitching in any inning and is happy to move close to home.
Braves boost shaky bullpen, sign lefty Will Smith
The Braves signed free-agent closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract on Thursday.
Awards Week review: Why Trout, Bellinger took home MVP honors
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Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Atlanta is a good landing spot for Will Smith, fantasy-wise, as a lefty who can neutralize the left-handed leanings of SunTrust Park. That contract assures he'll close, strengthening his top-five-reliever case. Ultimately, I think he'll settle at RP6 in my rankings.
O'Day guaranteed $2.75M in deal with Braves
Right-handed reliever Darren O'Day is guaranteed $2.75 million as part of the one-year contract he reached to return to the Atlanta Braves.
NL East offseason preview: Will Nats keep the band together?
If the champs can't hold on to their stars, what is their Plan B? Who else in the division will go all-in?
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.1910th
Quality Starts767th
WHIP1.3619th
BAA.25619th
Runs8557th
Batting Average.2589th
On Base Percentage.3367th
Slugging Percentage.4528th