Atlanta Braves

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)

Bumgarner Should Be At Forefront Of Braves Mind After Two Bad Starts

Atlanta Braves Shouldn’t Consider Trading Ender Inciarte

Braves Drop Two-Game Series With Nationals

Atlanta Braves Waiting All-Star Game Confirmation

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 23: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox throws a pitch in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 23, 2018 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. The Red Sox won 4-1.(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Still the Perfect Landing Spot For Surprise Free Agent Craig Kimbrel

NAGOYA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of 8th inning during the game six between Japan and MLB All Stars at Nagoya Dome on November 15, 2018 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

Braves Season 1/3 Over

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 29: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-RBI triple to score Preston Tucker #20 and Charlie Culberson #16 in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on May 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Austin Riley Will Keep Ender Inciarte on the Braves Bench

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the New York Mets on September 26,2018 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Luke Jackson Blows Back-To-Back Saves, Now Newcomb’s Turn To Try Closer Role

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)

Austin Riley Has Earned Spot On Team. What Does That Mean For Ender Inciarte

DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Arodys Vizcaino

Atlanta Braves Trade Two Inconsistent Relievers For Another Inconsistent Reliever

MIAMI, FL - JULY 23: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves returns the the dugout after in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Braves Finish Strong Homestand, Go Back On Road

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 23: Jonny Venters #39 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of the interleague game at Fenway Park on June 23, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Bullpen Shuffle Continues After Club Releases Venters

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

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 06: Pitcher Mike Soroka #40 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the first inning during the game against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on May 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Braves Future Looks Bright After Riley, Soroka Performances

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)

Snitker Makes Right Move With Lineup Changes

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after being caught stealing during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers 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)

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