The Latest Breaking News from Braves

PHILADELPHIA — Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, who represented Freddie Freeman in negotiations with the Braves, released a statement Thursday in which he said the Braves “have fostered a narrative about the negotiations which, stated plainly, is false.”

NEW YORK — The first phase of MLB All-Star Game voting has concluded, and Aaron Judge led all American League players. Under this new system, Judge has automatically earned a starting spot in the game thanks to winning Phase 1. Braves’ outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will join Judge, as he…

It should be impossible to feel sorry for Freddie Freeman. But I do.

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each homered as the Yankees set a new major league record for home runs in the month of June — with a game to go. The Yankees scored all their runs on those two shots as they completed the three-game sweep of…

He ran AROUND the coach!

He is an emotional guy who cares deeply about his organization. Isn’t that what fans want from a star player?

PHILADELPHIA — It stands to reason, with Bryce Harper scheduled for thumb surgery Wednesday, that a popular talking point is whether the Phillies will be able to make a trade to boost the offense in the MVP’s absence.

DENVER — Freddie Freeman has reportedly filed paperwork to terminate his relationship with his longtime agents at Excel Sports Management, saying in a statement his "representation remains a fluid situation" barely three months after he signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers.

Tough day for (checks notes)... Fireballs fans?