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90-72, 1st in NL East
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.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
In a year of big production from budding National League stars, Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Rookie of the Year, beating second-place finisher Juan Soto of the Nats and Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. The Atlanta outfielder hit .293 with a .917 OPS and 26 homers in 111 games and earned 27 of 30 first-place votes.
Braves' Acuna runaway pick for top NL rookie
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday following a season that saw him hit .293 with 26 home runs and 64 RBIs in 111 games.
Predicting 2019 for this year's MLB awards finalists
After the hardware is handed out this week, here's what comes next for baseball's best players.
Awards roundtable: Who will take home hardware and why
Mookie or Trout? Verlander or Snell? DeGrom with just 10 wins?? We break down all the angles in advance of baseball's major award announcements.
Buster's Buzz: Can McCutchen can beat market trends for older free agents?
Last winter was tough for older free-agent position players, but even at 32 Andrew McCutchen could snap that cold spell.
Braves' Swanson has surgery, to be ready for '19
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who hit .238 with 14 homers and 59 RBIs last season, had surgery to remove a "loose body" in his left wrist and should be ready for 2019.
NL East offseason preview: Will Harper, Realmuto be on the move?
With Bryce Harper a free agent and J.T. Realmuto eager to get out of Miami, some of the division's biggest names could be headed elsewhere.
How Bryce Harper and Manny Machado fit on all 30 teams
Bryce? Manny? Both? ... Or steer clear. We examine how every team in baseball should approach a historic pair of free agents.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
2018 MLB Manager of the Year finalists: AL — Oakland's Bob Melvin, Boston's Alex Cora and Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash. NL — Colorado's Bud Black, Milwaukee's Craig Counsell and Atlanta's Brian Snitker. Winners will be announced Nov. 13
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
The 2018 Rookie of the Year finalists have been announced with stacked trios in both leagues: NL finalists — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña, Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. AL finalists — Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Yankees infielders Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar. Winners will be announced Nov. 12.
The good, the bad ... and the O's: Ranking all 30 teams based on their 2018 goals
Before the season, we said winning the World Series isn't everything. Some teams proved that. Others, well, not so much.
Red Sox, Braves lead with 3 Gold Glove winners
Three Red Sox players received more hardware, as Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler were named as Gold Glove winners. Meanwhile, Nolan Arenado continued his perfect record with a sixth award.
Braves decline qualifying offers to Markakis, others
Outfielder Nick Markakis, catcher Kurt Suzuki and starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez were among the players to whom the Braves declined to give qualifying offers by Friday's deadline.
Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Superstars, southpaws and relief studs
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado clearly are at the head of the class, but there are plenty of big names available beyond the star duo.
Braves acquire catcher Lopez from Padres
Catcher Raffy Lopez, who hit .176 with three home runs and 13 RBIs in 37 games for the Padres last season, has been traded to the Braves for cash considerations.
Breaking down the finalists for the 2018 Gold Glove Awards
Will Mookie Betts win another Gold Glove? Can Andrelton Simmons add to his trophy case? We look at the finalists at every position.
Marty Smith's America The Podcast: Chipper Jones on baseball, hunting & more
What up y'all, I got a good one this week as I talk with Chipper Jones about hunting, flash bangs and how he broke his hand. Plus, I talk can beer with my boy Travis
The way-too-early 2019 Power Rankings: Can Boston repeat?
After a 108-win season, the Red Sox are the World Series champions. But do they open the offseason at No. 1? Where do the runner-up Dodgers and Astros check in?
Finalists for the 2018 Gold Glove Awards
Take a look at the finalists for the Gold Glove at every position in each league.
Braves' McCarthy can be free agent if he returns
Braves right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who missed the second half of the season with a knee injury, can become a free agent if he chooses to continue his career.
Suit: Braves should've acted before '15 fan death
A lawsuit filed by the family of Gregory Murrey, who died in 2015 after falling from the upper deck at a Braves game, contends fan deaths at other parks, including the Rangers', should have led MLB to demand all teams have higher guardrails.
Braves give Snitker two-year contract extension
The Braves have given Brian Snitker, who led the team to a 92-70 record and the National League East title this season, a two-year contract extension.
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 |
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2018 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs759Tied-10th
Batting Average.2575th
On Base Percentage.32411th
Slugging Percentage.41711th
Earned Run Average3.757th
Quality Starts85Tied-10th
WHIP1.2813th
BAA.2292nd
