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Tom Ley

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 17: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on May 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Spencer Strider Is Closing Games As Soon As They Start

Lauren Theisen

Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a home run

The Braves Are Annoying And Unstoppable

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Chris Thompson

Media Meltdowns

Doug Gottlieb Eats Shit, Issues Apology For “Misinformation” About Freddie Freeman’s Ex-Agent

Ray Ratto

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a single in the top of the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on September 06, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Mets Have Been Chased Down

Tyler O'Neill rounds the bases after hitting a home run

Oh Christ, It’s Getting Late And The Cardinals Are Hot Once Again

Travis d'Arnaud is tagged out by Tomas Nido

The Mets Can Do No Wrong Right Now

Maitreyi Anantharaman

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds first base with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves looking against starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa #19 of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Freddie Freeman And Matt Olson Are Moving On!

An emotional Freddie Freeman wipes his nose with a towel during a presser.

Freddie Freeman Feels Like Shit, Just Wants Atlanta Back

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Braves rookie Michael Harris II runs out a hit in a home game.

Defending Champs Call Up Kid Who Just Turned 21, And He’s Been Great So Far

Guillermo Heredia is interfered with in a rundown

Goofy Baseball Blowouts Are Back

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 05: Atlanta Braves c celebrating following their World Series Parade at Truist Park on November 5, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in six games against the Houston Astros winning their first championship since 1995. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

The Stove Is Back On And It’s Hot As Hell

This Is So Stupid

Freddie Freeman Is Gone, But Will He Be Forgotten? Bob Nightengale Investigates

Has Jorge Soler’s Home Run Hit The Ground Yet?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves makes a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Too Many Pitching Changes, Not Enough Scapegoats

Everybody Got What They Came For

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred looks on prior to Game One of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Rob Manfred Reaches A New Low

Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Charlie Morton Broke His Leg! But When???

The World Series You Want Is Rarely The One You Get

Kelsey McKinney

Tyler Matzek Deserves This Moment

Eddie Rosario And The Braves Are A Perfect Match

The Braves Have Nothing To Lose And A Lot To Steal

The Braves’ Baserunning Succeeded Where The Dodgers Failed

Freddie Freeman high fives Ron Washington

Everyone Is Fallible In October

A Modest Rule Proposal: Cool Plays Should Be Unreviewable

David Roth

Terrance Gore taking an extra base, with a great deal of vigor, in a 2019 Royals game.