Smith celebrates return to home state with Braves
At his first news conference with the Braves on Tuesday, Georgia native Will Smith said he's fine with pitching in any inning and is happy to move close to home.
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97-65, 1st in NL East
The MLB genie: One wish for fans of all 30 teams ... with a catch
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
Braves boost shaky bullpen, sign lefty Will Smith
The Braves signed free-agent closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract on Thursday.
Awards Week review: Why Trout, Bellinger took home MVP honors
Here's a breakdown on all the winners -- from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young and MVP -- why they won and what it all means.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Atlanta is a good landing spot for Will Smith, fantasy-wise, as a lefty who can neutralize the left-handed leanings of SunTrust Park. That contract assures he'll close, strengthening his top-five-reliever case. Ultimately, I think he'll settle at RP6 in my rankings.
O'Day guaranteed $2.75M in deal with Braves
Right-handed reliever Darren O'Day is guaranteed $2.75 million as part of the one-year contract he reached to return to the Atlanta Braves.
NL East offseason preview: Will Nats keep the band together?
If the champs can't hold on to their stars, what is their Plan B? Who else in the division will go all-in?
Braves, reliever O'Day agree on $2.25M contract
Darren O'Day has agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract to remain with the Braves.
Jeff Passan ESPN
The Texas Rangers have expressed interest in Josh Donaldson as they head into an offseason in which they have money to spend. The Rangers are making third base and starting pitching a priority, and Donaldson is coming off a phenomenal season with Atlanta.
Trout, Braves trio highlight Silver Slugger winners
Angels outfielder Mike Trout has received his seventh Silver Slugger Award after batting .291 with 45 home runs and 104 RBIs this season.
The good, the bad ... and the Tigers: Ranking all 30 MLB teams based on their 2019 goals
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
Union chief's rebuke of GM heats up baseball's cold war over free agency
Tony Clark's criticism of Braves exec Alex Anthopoulos was the latest labor skirmish for players facing another slow burn on the hot stove.
MLBPA unhappy with comments from Braves' GM
Tony Clark, head of baseball's players' union, said the union is launching an investigation after Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he has spoken with other teams to discuss their plans in free agency.
Braves re-sign Markakis, Flowers, decline Teheran
The Braves re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis and catcher Tyler Flowers to $4 million, one-year deals but declined pitcher Julio Teheran's 2020 option.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The HoF announced Mon. that 9 former players and pioneering union leader Marvin Miller are on its "Modern Baseball Era" (1970-87) ballot to be voted on 12/8 by a 16-member committee. Dwight Evans, Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Ted Simmons and Lou Whitaker are the players. 75% of votes are required for election.
Strasburg in line for megadeal after opting out of contract (2:00)
Top offseason spenders might include Angels, Padres, White Sox (1:56)
Braves decline OF Hamilton's $7.5 million option
The Braves declined their part of Billy Hamilton's mutual option for 2020, allowing the speedy outfielder to become a free agent.
Way-too-early 2020 Power Rankings: Can Nationals stay on top?
After a stunning World Series title, Washington faces some uncertainty this offseason. Will the Nats be No. 1 again or will the Astros or Dodgers take their place?
Astros favored to win '20 World Series; Nats 14-1
Despite their Game 7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the Houston Astros, at 4-1, are the favorites to win next year's World Series.
FiveThirtyEight: Would The Expos Have Won The 1994 World Series?
As soon as New York Yankees reliever Bob Wickman heard the ball leave Larry Walker's bat, he knew it was trouble.
Braves' Freeman has arthroscopic elbow surgery
Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is expected to be back for the start of spring training after arthroscopic elbow surgery on Wednesday.
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8557th
Batting Average.2589th
On Base Percentage.3367th
Slugging Percentage.4528th
Earned Run Average4.1910th
Quality Starts767th
WHIP1.3619th
BAA.25619th