Eric Cole

Eric Cole

I started my career writing about baseball covering the Atlanta Braves for SB Nation's Talking Chop back in 2015 which has since been renamed Battery Power. After years of writing for those fine folks, I made the decision to take over as Site Expert at House That Hank Built before becoming a full-time MLB Staff Writer for FanSided in 2023. Along the way, I have been a guest on multiple ESPN radio affiliates as well as 680 The Fan and 92.9 The Game to discuss Braves baseball and especially Braves prospects and was a long-time host on the Battery Power podcast. These days, I continue to write about the Braves as well as covering the Astros, Padres, and Angels with particular expertise with minor league coverage, the MLB Draft, and bashing Anthony Rendon when possible. When I am not writing about or talking about baseball (which is seldom), I am an avid baseball card collector (Maddux and Soroka being my primary personal collections) and I also collect shark teeth. All other sports are mostly dead to me as my Bills have broken my heart too many times.

San Francisco Giants v Baltimore Orioles

Calling up Craig Kimbrel is nice, but ignores Braves' biggest roster problem

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Nov 8, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Braves complete roster shuffle by striking surprise trade with the Orioles

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Miami Marlins v Atlanta Braves

Why the next two weeks will make or break the Braves' 2025 season

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Aug 20, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) yells at umpire Alan Porter (not pictured) against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Braves legend, Brian Snitker said it all with simple comments after historic meltdown

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Washington Nationals v Atlanta Braves

Braves somehow reached absolute rock bottom in embarrassing loss to Diamondbacks

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Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Two

MLB expert boosts Braves playoff hopes, but then drops one key caveat

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May 3, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; General views of the field and grounds crew during a rain delay before the start of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Rain Delay, June 4: Weather Updates, Start Time

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Arizona Diamondbacks v Atlanta Braves

Braves must save Brian Snitker from himself and ditch this struggling reliever

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Atlanta Braves v San Francisco Giants

It's time to admit that the Braves may have been cursed by Ron Washington

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Baltimore Orioles v Detroit Tigers - Game One

Braves just opened the door to the worst possible Brian Snitker replacement

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Washington Nationals v Atlanta Braves

It’s time to ask tougher questions about the Braves’ training and medical staff

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Boston Red Sox v Atlanta Braves

Brian Snitker quote on Braves’ struggles highlights lack of urgency and energy

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Boston Red Sox v Atlanta Braves

Lingering Marcell Ozuna injury could force Braves to alter their lineup plans

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Boston Red Sox v Atlanta Braves

Braves' woes on offense proves Atlanta has fundamental organizational flaw

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Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies - Game One

Braves choosing to test fate again with roster move to replace AJ Smith-Shawver

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Boston Red Sox v Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. has returned with a vengeance, but he can’t save the Braves alone

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