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Four One-Year Free Agent Rotation Options for Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation could have a change in identity next season. Max Fried and Charlie Morton are free agents leaving open spots in the rotation. Even when you factor in Spencer Strider’s return, there’s still a spot left open.

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What’s Charlie Morton’s value in free agency?

The Braves have three pieces of the club set to test free agency that have all been integral the team’s success over the last five years or so. Max Fried will get all of the headlines, but A.J.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 6

What Could the Atlanta Braves Starting Rotation Look Like in 2025?

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation could have a bit of a different identity in 2025. Two notable arms have reached the end of their respective contracts: Max Fried and Charlie Morton. Fried will be one of the top left-handed starters on the market.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

41-year-old Charlie Morton discusses his future

The Braves 2024 campaign came to an end last night, as they fell 5-4 to the Padres in Game 2. The injuries simply proved too much to overcome, and now a pivotal offseason awaits.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

40-year-old Charlie Morton discusses his future

The Braves 2024 campaign came to an end last night, as they fell 5-4 to the Padres in Game 2. The injuries simply proved too much to overcome, and now a pivotal offseason awaits.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 30

Who the heck is going to pitch for the Braves in the Wild Card series?

It’s celebration time for many in the Atlanta Braves organization after clinching a postseason berth following Game 162 of the season, but Brian Snitker doesn’t have much time to think about what this club has accomplished.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Atlanta Braves Playoff Hopes Come Down to Rescheduled Doubleheader After Loss

The Atlanta Braves dropped the series finale to the Kansas City Royals, 4-2. They miss out on an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot. The first inning got out of hand for starting pitcher Charlie Morton.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 29

Braves fail to clinch amid Morton and offensive struggles in 4-2 loss, set for play-in doubleheader tomorrow

Unlike Max Fried, Charlie Morton may have gone out on a very sour note At this point, the story for the 2024 Braves, amid their injuries and performance in a hostile run environment, is pretty clear: if they get a dominant start, they have a great chance of winning.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Braves Turning to Another Pending Free Agent in Pivotal Start

The plethora of starting pitching depth for the Atlanta Braves has been on full display the final week of the regular season. With an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive year, the Braves will count on that depth again Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 29

Win and they’re in: Braves go for sweep, sixth straight win, and clinch on Sunday

The Braves have gotten a ton of help from the Brewers and Padres the last couple of days. Can they finish off the clinch with a win this afternoon? It’s been a wild season, and it’s been a wild week.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 21

Miami Marlins Rattle Charlie Morton Early, Atlanta Braves Drop Series Opener

The Atlanta Braves dropped their series opener to the Miami Marlins, 4-3. Starting pitcher Charlie Morton was rattled early in the ballgame, and the Braves bats couldn’t overcome it. In six innings pitched, he allowed four earned runs.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 20

Where To Watch, Probable Starters for Atlanta Braves-Miami Marlins Series

The Atlanta Braves finish their road trip with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Right here is your one-stop shop for finding out where to watch the games and who will be on the bump for the Braves.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Braves face NL-worst Marlins with wild card in reach

The Atlanta Braves, who are trailing in the wild-card playoff race, are looking to sweep the host Miami Marlins this weekend. Miami (56-97) has the worst record in the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 16

Charlie Morton is quietly pitching his best baseball as season comes to an end

Following an August 8th start against the Brewers, it was fair to assume the Charlie Morton of old was officially a thing of the past. He surrendered eight earned runs over just 2.2 innings, ballooning his ERA to 4.47.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 16

NL Wild Card Standings Update

The Atlanta Braves nearly capped off a perfect weekend last night with three wins against the Dodgers. Charlie Morton, who continues to prove he’s not quite ready to retire yet, was fantastic again, going six innings and allowing just one run.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 15

Brewers Could Pursue Veteran Braves Starter To Beef Up Rotation For 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers are inching closer to winning their third National League Central title in the last four years. This comes after they dealt former Cy Young Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 18

Charlie Morton, Braves shut down Angels to win series

Charlie Morton gave up one run and two hits in 5 1/3 innings and got just enough offensive support as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / July 7

The Top 10 Greatest Pitchers in Tampa Bay Rays History

After a late-career emergence as a star with the Houston Astros, the Tampa Bay Rays signed Charlie Morton to a two-year, $30 million deal that proved to be one of the better signings in the franchise’s still relatively brief history.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 28

Charlie Morton, Braves cruise past Pirates

Charlie Morton gave up just three hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings and Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run double to highlight a five-run third inning and lead the host Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 8

Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals

Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA) faced the Nationals in Atlanta on May 27 and it did not go well.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 13

Why Braves should be able to take injury update in stride

Why Braves should be able to take starting pitcher's major injury update in stride

Losing an ace such as Spencer Strider this early in the season would be a devastating blow for most teams. But most teams aren't the Atlanta Braves.

Rangers pitcher suffers major injury from punching wall

Reds outfielder moving slowly in rehab from fractured wrist

Yankees' Jon Berti placed on 10-day injured list with left groin strain

Red Sox place second baseman, reliever on injured list

Matt Andriese's MLB return short-lived

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 3

Atlanta Braves Oldest Pitcher Still Has the Right Stuff

The Atlanta Braves are off to a quick start, taking a big opening series against the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Now, the stage was set for pitcher Charlie Morton in a more challenging faceoff on a cold day in Chicago on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 31

What we learned after Braves' series win vs. Phillies

What we learned after Braves' season-opening series win vs. Phillies

While the Braves fell to the Phillies on Sunday, Atlanta still won the series and outscored Philadelphia by 13 runs over the course of three games. Here are three things we learned following the first series of the season.

Braves show offense is still class of MLB in season-opening win

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Braves exercise option on two-time All-Star pitcher

The Braves are bringing back veteran right-hander Charlie Morton for another season in 2024, but the club is expected to decline its club option on veteran reliever Kirby Yates.

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