Author: Keith Jordan

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves throws to first base throwing the runner out against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the ninth inning at AT&T Park on September 12, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Atlanta Braves’ shortstop Dansby Swanson saw his 2018 season cut short, going under the knife for wrist surgery.  The former #1 overall pick enters the 2019 season under the microscope.  Swanson struggled with his left wrist most of last season, before finally being shutdown and left off the Braves’ postseason roster....

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 28: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Despite capturing the 2018 National League East title, the Atlanta Braves entered the off-season with several holes to fill. With division rivals Philadelphia Phillies committed to making improvements, and the New York Mets striking early during the hot-stove season to make themselves more formidable, the Braves had to make some moves to stay ahead of the pack. Signing Josh Donaldson brings a power...