Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 15: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves rounds first base after his first Major League home run in the fourth inning during his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park on May 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Austin Riley Flashes Power in Impressive Debut

Braves Future Looks Bright After Riley, Soroka Performances

Snitker Makes Right Move With Lineup Changes

Braves End Road Trip On High

DENVER, CO - MAY 7: Starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants delivers to home plate during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 7, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Madison Bumgarner is a Perfect Trade Target

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 13: Starting pitcher Luiz Gohara #64 of the Atlanta Braves walks in from the bullpen before the start of the Braves game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Minter Can’t Be Trusted On Braves Roster Any Longer

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers shakes hands with manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves before Game Three of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Braves See Gap In Quality After Sweep by Dodgers

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 8: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning on May 8, 2018 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. The Braves won 1-0. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Could Find Surprise Value in Sean Newcomb as Reliever

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 4: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on May 4, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Nick Markakis Hasn’t Slowed Down Yet

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 10: Pitcher Kevin Gausman #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at SunTrust Park on August 10, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Pitcher Kevin Gausman Suspended Five Games

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Julio Teheran #49 throws during the eighth inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field on October 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Braves Sweep Marlins, See Positives Signs From Bullpen

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after his second inning three run home run during Game One of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Mike Foltynewicz Must Improve Quickly for Questionable Rotation

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 10: Pitcher Kevin Gausman #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at SunTrust Park on August 10, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Why Kevin Gausman Did the Right Thing Throwing at Urena

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets on May 2, 2018 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sean Newcomb Showing Improvements

ATLANTA, GA. - MAY 19: Dansby Swanson #7 and Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves embrace before the game against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Field on May 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Dansby Swanson a Bright Spot on Struggling Braves Roster

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by Ender Inciarte #11 as teammates line up to greet Newcomb after throwing a one-hit game through 8 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on July 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

3 Observations From Braves First Month

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jerry Blevins #39 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves on September 25,2018 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Attempting to Help Terrible Bullpen

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 12: Second baseman Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves gestures and runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning during the game against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 12, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Ozzie Albies Thriving in New Leadoff Role

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves: Ronald Acuna Is Ready For Spotlight

Atlanta Braves, Brian Snitker (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Walks Are Still The Braves Main Issue

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 21: Jesse Biddle #19 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on April 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 11-5. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Should Remain Patient With Jesse Biddle Despite Early Struggles

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves runs bases during his seventh inning home run against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won 11-7. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Josh Donaldson Is Heating Up

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 08: Bud Norris #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the bottom of the ninth inning during a MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 8, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the 4-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Free Agent Bud Norris Could Fit in Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 28: Luke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on March 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Bullpen Is Shortcoming For Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Jonny Venters #48 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during the game at SunTrust Park on April 14, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Jonny Venters Hits Injured List After Rough Start

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves runs bases during his seventh inning home run against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won 11-7. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Josh Donaldson Showing Improvement After Slow Start

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves runs to third base on a double hit by Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 1, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Extend Second Baseman Ozzie Albies With Team Friendly Deal

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Brian Snitker of the Atlanta Braves looks on as the Braves take batting practice prior to the start of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field on October 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Max Fried Has Earned A Starting Spot