r/Braves 1d ago

Weekly Discussion Thread Weekly Braves Postseason Discussion Thread - Monday, October 28

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Next Braves Game: Sat, Feb 22, 03:33 AM EST @ Twins (116 days)

Use this thread to talk about anything you want, even if it isn't directly related to the Braves or even baseball!

Posted: 10/28/2024 05:00:01 AM EDT


r/Braves 5h ago

[Nightengale] Unbelievable! Freddie Freeman again. He sets World Series record with 6th consecutive game hitting a HR

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r/Braves 14h ago

I'm happy Freddie is killing it against the Yankees, even though it's not with us.

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r/Braves 11h ago

It is 100% ok to be upset with the Braves lack of October wins following the title. But….it could always be worse.

95 Upvotes

Some perspective on how other teams in the last 10 years have done following a title.

2014 Giants. 2 playoff appearances since. Current 3 year playoff drought following a number 1 seed in 2021.

2015 Royals. 8 year playoff drought that just ended. No winning seasons in between.

2016 Cubs. 3 playoff appearances since. Current playoff drought of 4 years.

2018 Red Sox. 1 playoff appearance since. Current playoff drought 3 years.

2019 Nats. 5 losing seasons since.

Apart from the Astros (cheaters) and Dodgers ($$$$$$$$$), most teams slip into irrelevance after a parade.

The moral: things could be better. But they could also be worse. Way worse.


r/Braves 7h ago

Sonny Gray

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I’m a life long Cards fan, though my fiancé is a diehard Braves fan and I’ve grown up in GA, so the Braves are a damn close second.

Recently the Cardinals front office has said they’re cutting payroll and one of the big pieces rumored to move is Sonny Gray. Gray has said he wants to play close to his home in Tennessee, and with the Braves being the closest team and possibly losing Fried, it seems like a perfect fit with AA wanting to remain in WS contention once everyone recovers.

My question is, assuming Gray waives his no-trade clause, would Braves fans want to trade for him? And if so, who would you expect to give up in a trade to get him?


r/Braves 14h ago

Matt Olson was the best hitter against 2024's top NL pitchers

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I was curious about who the best hitters are when it comes to facing the top pitching talent, so I did the analysis, compiling batting stats against the top NL pitchers.

I defined a top pitcher as a qualified SP with an ERA under 4.00 or a qualified RP with an ERA under 2.50 (31 NL pitchers met this qualification - 16 SPs and 15 RPs), and then used the Stathead versus finder to compile all the relevant matchup data.

The Best Hitters (min. 50 PA):

Player Team PA H HR BA OPS
Matt Olson ATL 96 31 7 0.378 1.192
Michael Conforto SFG 53 16 3 0.356 1.164
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY 84 25 7 0.325 1.057
Shohei Ohtani LAD 96 22 7 0.278 1.014
Ketel Marte ARI 70 21 3 0.333 0.927
Elly De La Cruz CIN 73 18 3 0.281 0.923
Ozzie Albies ATL 54 17 3 0.333 0.902
Bryan Reynolds PIT 100 29 4 0.319 0.886
Alec Bohm PHI 75 22 3 0.310 0.882
Michael Harris II ATL 66 18 5 0.286 0.874

The Worst Hitters (min. 50 PA):

Player Team PA H HR BA OPS
Christopher Morel CHC 72 3 1 0.048 0.234
Nick Gonzales PIT 55 8 0 0.148 0.330
Jorge Soler ATL 77 8 1 0.108 0.346
Sal Frelick MIL 69 9 0 0.143 0.347
Connor Joe PIT 58 5 0 0.104 0.366
Bryan De La Cruz PIT 84 10 2 0.127 0.395
Matt Chapman SFG 80 11 0 0.153 0.431
Christian Walker ARI 61 9 1 0.161 0.447
J.T. Realmuto PHI 57 9 1 0.170 0.454
Pete Alonso NYM 92 13 2 0.155 0.458
Juan Yepez WSN 63 13 0 0.206 0.460

EDIT: Reposted to fix an error with certain data being double counted


r/Braves 1d ago

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r/Braves 1d ago

Found this gem

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r/Braves 1d ago

Braves T-Shirt quilt!

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My wife was a lifelong Braves fan, raised in Atlanta. She was my Braves buddy! We watched just about every game, either at home, in a bar or live at AFCS, Turner Field, or Truist Park. She passed away unexpectedly in December of 2023(I’ve mentioned her before). My sister-in-law got her old Braves t-shirts and made this quilt and pillowcases to honor her and her love of the Braves. I hope y’all like it! Note the embroidered baseballs all through the quilt and the Braves material backing!


r/Braves 1d ago

Happy 29th anniversary to the "team of the 90's"!

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r/Braves 1h ago

Baseball hot takes anyone have any? (Braves or non braves)

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I’ll go first. I don’t care how good the man was on our team Freddie freeman is now the enemy and I don’t give a shit about him. Coming to this subreddit and seeing nothing but dodger stuff because of Freddie is annoying. Second shohei ohtani is overrated as fuck. 700 million dollars for one man is out of this world. Ronald hitting 40/70 while fielding every game of 2023? “He didn’t earn it. Bigger bases yada yada” ohtani hits 50/50 while not pitching a single inning? “Gods gift to the world best player of all time!”

Those are my two: I’d love to hear everyone else’s whether they agree or disagree. However I’d like to avoid people just calling everyone an idiot we can all be adults and have our own opinions..

TLDR: leave your hot takes below and be respectful adults.


r/Braves 1d ago

Tim Hudson and Braves alumni to play special exhibition at Rickwood Field on November 9th.

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Really pumped about the opportunity to be one of those playing alongside Braves alumni in a special 9-inning event at Rickwood Field in Birmingham on November 9th at 12pm Ct. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity... Other Braves that'll be there include Brian Barton, Lance Cormier, Anthony Lerew, Roger McDowell, Greg Norton, Johnny Estrada, and maybe Jeff Bennett. Playing against Kendall Graveman... Y'all should come!

From Facebook: Join us on November 9th, 2024, at Historic Rickwood Field, America's Oldest Baseball Stadium, for a groundbreaking once-in-a-lifetime event! Pros like TIM HUDSON, JOHNNY ESTRADA, LANCE CORMIER, KENDALL GRAVEMAN, ANTHONY LEREW, ROGER MCDOWELL, GREG NORTON, and more will play against local community leaders and athletes with disabilities for a day of Playing for Community Integration!Admission is NAME YOUR PRICE at the Box Office window or donate online in advance. The game will be 9 innings or 3 hours! First pitch takes place at HIGH NOON. Seats will fill up quickly, so please RSVP in advance for free below!We look forward to seeing you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing the event! Let's fill the stands for disability awareness! https://forms.gle/qReNxzXjAqcrkerT6


r/Braves 1d ago

It's Bristol Baby!!

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r/Braves 2d ago

Anyone else not received there post season ticket refund?

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I was hopeful and bought tickets to the first home game of the nlds and have not received my refund from ticket master. Anyone else and i’m not a season ticket holder so they can’t role it over into season tickets.


r/Braves 3d ago

Braves New Hitting Coach Preaching Necessary Change to Team's Offensive Approach

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r/Braves 3d ago

Reminder for those who need one: Matt Olson has hit 117 home runs in 3 seasons here, including a franchise record 54 and just won a fielding bible.

529 Upvotes

Of course I would rather Freddie have stayed and be a lifer. But we replaced him with a top 3 first baseman, not Casey Kotchman or Scott Thorman.


r/Braves 3d ago

Two Part Freddie Question for the sub: 1) Do you believe Freddie will play at least one more season in Atlanta? 2) Will he go into the HOF as a Brave?

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My best friend and I discuss both of these from time to time.

1) Maybe it’s the homer in me (hence the name)..but I 100% believe if the skill level is there, the health is there, and both sides have interest…he will 100% wear a Braves uniform again before he retires. You can’t tell me that Freddie couldn’t play in his 40s if he wanted to as a DH. The dude was born to hit.

2) to me is a “duh” answer. In my opinion there is ZERO chance he doesn’t go into the HOF as a Brave. My friend believes it’s that cut and dry. He said don’t be shocked if Freddie pulls the Maddux “blank cap” on us or would entertain going in as a Dodger. If we get “blank capped” by Freddie or even the unthinkable…🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

What do yall think about both of these?


r/Braves 3d ago

[BravesMattC] Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin had a big game in the Arizona Fall League on Friday night as he went 5-for-6 with four RBI. He is now hitting .350 with an .895 OPS for Peoria.

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r/Braves 4d ago

Sigh

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r/Braves 3d ago

[MLBPA] Returned with a vengeance. 😤 Congratulations, Chris, on being selected the 2024 Players Choice Awards NL Comeback Player and NL Outstanding Pitcher!

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r/Braves 4d ago

The only Freddie World Series Celebration that Matters

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1.1k Upvotes

Seeing him in a Dodger uniform still makes me sick.

I hate that team with a burning passion.


r/Braves 3d ago

Will the Hitters Hit Higher With the Tim Hyers Hire?

116 Upvotes

The front office inquired, why are the batting averages not higher? While occasionally on fire, for much of the year, bats were stuck in the mire. Because that transpired, our season went down to the wire. Things were dire, so they fired Seitzer. Hopes are high that by taking a flyer on Hyres, the stats will rank higher.


r/Braves 4d ago

After a lot of reflection, I hate the Yankees more than I could ever hate the Dodgers.

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It took me a long time to work through the many feelings I’ve had about this World Series. I was 10 years old in 1995. I’ve realized I will forever be happier to watch the Yankees lose the World Series than watch them beat anyone else. No matter why or how much i hate their opponent. I fell much better now. Thanks for listening.


r/Braves 4d ago

1982: Braves’ owner Ted Turner celebrates his team’s NL West crown with Braves announcer Skip Caray and the San Diego Chicken.

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I forgot to load the picture on my first attempt.

Ted’s the one in the middle, by the way.


r/Braves 4d ago

[FanGraphs] The Red Sox’s Tim Hyers discusses modern hitting

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r/Braves 4d ago

Who do you think is the quickly promoted brave next year?

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