NL East Stock Watch: Which team is having the best winter?
The division's four contenders have made the biggest moves to restock their rosters, but they're far from finished.
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90-72, 1st in NL East
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Talking about the transition of even more of the Braves' young arms to the big-league level, manager Brian Snitker spoke about how things have changed since his days as a Triple-A manager, saying, "(It used to be that) you never know how a player is going to perform when they see that third deck. Now, these kids come up and it doesn't faze them one bit. They think they are right where they are supposed to be."
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
Braves manager Brian Snitker on now being the team everyone is trying to dethrone in the tough NL East: "This is exactly what we've been working for."
Winter meetings moves for all 30 teams
With every team looking to make moves in Las Vegas, here's a forecast of big trades and signings for each.
Kluber for Schwarber and more trades we want to see in Vegas
A swap of 2016 World Series stars? Madison Bumgarner in Dodger blue? We play Let's Make A Deal, Las Vegas-style with moves we'd make if we were calling the shots at the winter meetings.
Buster's Buzz: Which teams are waiting to pounce on bargains?
While some clubs will spend big money in Vegas, others are watching for when they can sign key players without busting their budgets.
Braves hire fired Phils pitching coach Kranitz
Rick Kranitz, fired by the Phillies as pitching coach last month, has been hired by the Braves for the same position.
With Corbin to Nationals, NL East is where offseason action is
Patrick Corbin to Washington, Josh Donaldson to Atlanta, Jean Segura to Philly, Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to New York -- the NL East teams are going for it.
CoolToday Park to be Braves' new spring home
CoolToday Park will host the Braves' final spring game in 2019 and become the team's full-time training home in 2020.
Reliever Venters agrees to non-guaranteed deal
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with left-hander Jonny Venters on a non-guaranteed contract worth $2.25 million Friday.
Buster's Buzz: More likely Braves land LeBron than Bryce Harper
There has been speculation about Atlanta pursuing Harper. It makes sense, but it's just not how the organization does business.
Law: Are Donaldson, Chavez deals good risks for the money?
While $23 million is a big chunk of change, the Braves could get full value for their one-year investment. Plus, an under-the-radar reliever addition.
Donaldson hoping for long-term home with Braves
The Braves were Josh Donaldson's favorite team as a child. Now he hopes they're the team he finishes his career with, despite signing just a one-year contract with the team as a free agent.
Way-too-early 2019-20 MLB free-agent rankings
While this winter's crop searches for new homes, we look ahead to the big decisions that loom for some of the game's top stars -- Nolan Arenado, Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt and Gerrit Cole among them.
Braves sign Donaldson to one-year, $23M deal
The Atlanta Braves and free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson have agreed on a one-year, $23 million contract.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
I love the Braves getting Josh Donaldson on a one-year, low-risk deal. From 2015 to 2017, he ranked third among position players in WAR behind only Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. That doesn't mean he'll return to that level at age 33 and after the calf injury that wiped out most of his 2018 season, but he should look nice in the cleanup spot after Freddie Freeman. It probably takes them out of the Manny Machado and Bryce Harper lotteries as well -- not that the usually conservative Braves were going after either of those two anyway.
Josh Donaldson's deal with Braves could pay off big for both sides
For $23 million, Atlanta stepped up its quest to repeat in the NL East while a former MVP gets a year to re-establish his value.
McCann agrees to deal to return to Braves
Free-agent catcher Brian McCann has signed a deal to return to the Braves, the team announced Monday.
The top offseason priority for all 30 MLB teams
Your favorite team probably isn't going to get Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. But another move -- maybe for a top pitcher -- could make all the difference this winter.
Price, Venters earn Comeback Player awards
Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has won the AL Comeback Player of the Year award and Braves reliever Jonny Venters has earned the NL honor. Venters hadn't appeared in the majors since 2012 due to injuries.
David Justice: I had no idea I influenced Cam Newton in such a positive way
Following a school visit 23 years ago, the Panthers QB was inspired to give back to his community thanks in part to the former Atlanta Braves player.
Reports: Nats reach 2-year deal with Suzuki
Catcher Kurt Suzuki is leaving the Braves to join their NL East rival, agreeing to a two-year contract, according to multiple reports.
A blockbuster offseason move for all 30 teams
Want to make a hot-stove splash? Start with these bold trades and free-agent additions.
Braves' Snitker named NL Manager of the Year
After leading the Braves to an unexpected National League East title, Brian Snitker has been named NL Manager of the Year. The Brewers' Craig Counsell and Rockies' Bud Black finished second and third, respectively.
Rookie class was stellar, but Ronald Acuna Jr. may shine brightest in long run
While Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. were named baseball's top rookies, the Braves outfielder has flashed the potential to quickly become one of the game's elite players.
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2018 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 90 | 72 | .556 | - | L2 |
| Washington | 82 | 80 | .506 | 8 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 80 | 82 | .494 | 10 | W2 |
| New York | 77 | 85 | .475 | 13 | W2 |
| Miami | 63 | 98 | .391 | 26.5 | L2 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.757th
Quality Starts85Tied-10th
WHIP1.2813th
BAA.2292nd
Runs759Tied-10th
Batting Average.2575th
On Base Percentage.32411th
Slugging Percentage.41711th