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NL East could be MLB’s most interesting division. Plus, what’s with the Cardinals?
14h · Ken Rosenthal, Levi WeaverThis article may be behind a paywall
$Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.
commentsPlayers:Atlanta Braves 2025 season preview: Roster breakdown, projections and bold prediction
16h · David O'BrienThis article may be behind a paywall
$After a pretty quiet offseason, the Braves hope to return to the top of the AL East.
Players:How each MLB team can make the 2025 playoffs. (Yes, even the Rockies and White Sox)
18h · Tim BrittonThis article may be behind a paywall
$It’s OK. Dream a little.
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25 MLB predictions for 2025 season: Vlad Jr. extended? Cease to O’s? Phillies sign Tucker?
18h · Jim BowdenThis article may be behind a paywall
$Baseball is back, so let’s have some fun with it.
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Check out recent episodes for the Pirates. Craig Kimbrel’s return could be boon for Braves’ bullpen, if his body cooperates
Mar 24 · David O'BrienThis article may be behind a paywall
$Kimbrel, 36, was at least willing to share with a reporter that a balky back contributed to his struggles last season.
Players:Ranking all 30 MLB teams’ Opening Day lineups: Dodgers, Braves lead way, Rangers power up
Mar 24 · Jim BowdenThis article may be behind a paywall
$Here’s how I rank the Opening Day lineups for all 30 teams as an intriguing season gets underway.
Players:Who will win the 2025 World Series? Predicting the MLB champions, MVP and Cy Young
Mar 24 · Chad JenningsThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Los Angeles Dodgers may be preseason favorites to repeat — but the majority of our 33 writers picked other teams to win it all.
Players:Braves trade again with Angels, swapping Ian Anderson for José Suarez
Mar 23 · David O'Brien, Sam BlumThis article may be behind a paywall
$Anderson walked 20 batters this spring, something the Braves didn't want to see in-season.
Players:Top prospect Drake Baldwin makes Braves’ opening roster; Chris Sale says kid is ready
Mar 21 · David O'BrienThis article may be behind a paywall
$Baldwin will make his major-league debut on Opening Day, catching the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
Players:Bowden’s 2025 All-MLB Breakout Team: A 26-man roster of promising players to watch
Mar 21 · Jim BowdenThis article may be behind a paywall
$Here is my loaded 26-man roster, a position-by-position look at the players who are primed for breakout seasons in 2025.
Players:Braves observations: Schwellenbach is superb, Verdugo is signed, Smith-Shawver is rising
Mar 20 · David O'BrienThis article may be behind a paywall
$After surpassing expectations last season as a rookie with no experience above Double A, Schwellenbach looks capable of even more.
2024-25 MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board: Pete Alonso returns to Mets, Alex Bregman goes to Red Sox
Mar 20 · Tim Britton, Chad Jennings, Aaron GleemanThis article may be behind a paywall
$Analysis, best fits, and contract projections on a strong free-agent class.
Players:Braves agree to one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Alex Verdugo
Mar 20 · Brendan KutyThis article may be behind a paywall
$Verdugo was the No. 38 free agent on The Athletic's offseason Top 40 Big Board.
Players:MLB National League East preview 2025: It’s a three-way race for first
Mar 20 · Jim Bowden, Matt Gelb, Will Sammon, David O'BrienThis article may be behind a paywall
$Last season, the Mets, Braves and Phillies all played in October.
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