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2021 MLB season predictions: Division races, playoff picks, award winners and more

Ben Verlander outlines everything you need to know for the 2021 MLB season, from division races to award contenders.

MARCH 30, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Braves: Max Fried set to do something that hasn’t happened since 2002 Max Fried becomes the first left-handed Opening Day starter for the Atlanta Braves since Tom Glavine way back in 2002. For the first time in...

MARCH 26, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Max Fried gets the nod as Braves’ opening day starter ATLANTA - Max Fried will make his first opening day start for the Atlanta Braves, getting the nod in the wake of two stellar seasons.

MARCH 25, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Max Fried gets the nod as Braves' opening day starter

Max Fried will make his first opening day start for the Atlanta Braves, getting the nod in the wake of two stellar seasons

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns Opening Day start Fried was named Atlanta's Opening Day starter Thursday and will get the nod April 1 against Aaron Nola and the Phillies.

Impact Fried could be pushed for the role by a healthy Mike Soroka (Achilles) or Ian Anderson in the future, but he's the obvious choice this season coming off a year in which he cruised to a 2.25 ERA. Fried's xFIP (4.05) and SIERA (4.32) tell a very different story about his 2020 season, however, as it took a .268 BABIP, an 82.0 percent strand rate and a 4.9 percent HR/FB rate to get him to that excellent ERA -- all of which should all regress a fair amount this season. If he slides toward those ERA estimators this season, he'll be more of a mid-rotation starter than an ace, but he'll still be a useful arm for Atlanta.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in first spring action Fried struck out three and didn't walk a batter over four innings Wednesday against the Red Sox in his first game action of the spring, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constit...

Impact The southpaw tossed 51 pitches and was in attack mode from the jump, throwing first-pitch strikes to 12 of the 15 batters he faced. "For me, my first couple spring-training starts, I'm normally trying to shy away from contact and trying to miss bats," Fried said afterwards. "Today, I wanted to attack hitters early, get some early contact and get the guys working behind me." He remains a candidate, and perhaps the favorite, to get the Opening Day assignment for Atlanta.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried looks like the Braves' Opening Day starter in spring debut Max Fried's spring debut had been delayed when he was held out of camp for three days as a precaution after a possible COVID-19 exposure.

MARCH 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set for spring debut Fried will make his first start of the spring Wednesday against the Red Sox, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Potential exposure to someone with COVID-19 forced him into the league's protocols for a few days, delaying his prep for the regular season, but Fried got cleared over the weekend and is ready for his first Grapefruit League action. The 27-year-old will still be able to make four spring starts, giving him enough time to ramp up before Opening Day.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Max Fried can rejoin team; Michael Harris' prospect status growing Max Fried will likely make his first spring start within a few days and should have plenty of time to get ready for the season.

MARCH 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notes: Fried's return; Soroka's recovery Max Fried received the negative COVID-19 test results he needs to return to the Braves' Spring Training complex. Braves manager Brian Snitke...

MARCH 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cleared to return Fried (not injury related) was cleared to return to camp Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fried was away from the team for several days after a "potential exposure" to somebody infected with COVID-19. However, he tested negative several times and will now be able to rejoin the team for workouts. The southpaw will likely complete at least one side session prior to making his spring debut, but he's expected to be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Max Fried sidelined by potential exposure; Bryse Wilson builds on NLCS win Brian Snitker said that Max Fried had not tested positive for COVID-19 and that the Braves would have him “lay low” for a couple of days.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves' Max Fried scratched due to potential COVID exposure NORTH PORT. Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried won’t make his first scheduled start of spring training because of a potential expo...

MARCH 4, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Braves' Max Fried scratched due to potential COVID exposure

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried won’t make his first scheduled start of spring training because of a potential exposure to someone with COVID-19

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Out due to COVID protocols Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Fried won't make his scheduled start in Friday's Grapefruit League game with the Twins due to COVID-19-related concerns, David O'Brien of The...

Impact According to Snitker, Fried didn't test positive for COVID-19, but the Braves fear he had "potential exposure" to an infected person. Fried is expected to remain away from camp for at least a couple of days, but if he continues to test negative while in quarantine, he could return to the team facility at some point next week. Assuming that ends up being the case, Fried's availability for the start of the regular season shouldn't be in any jeopardy.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After breakout '20, Fried seeks more success Max Fried established himself as a legitimate Major League starter as he developed a slider during the 2019 season. His continued improvemen...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Max Fried, A.J. Minter avoid arbitration, but Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson do not If Dansby Swanson, in particular, goes to arbitration, his case will draw attention for his 2020 season and the model that's used.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Max Fried, A.J. Minter avoid arbitration, but Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson do not If multi-year deals aren't signed with Mike Soroka or Dansby Swanson, it'll be a rare case of multiple arbitration hearings for the Braves.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Max Fried avoids arbitration with Braves, settles for $3.5M Max Fried has avoided arbitration, as he has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves. The Atlanta Braves got a big boost to their sta...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Reaches deal with Atlanta Fried signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Braves on Friday to avoid arbitration, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander received a sizable figure in his first year of arbitration eligibility after posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 50:10 K:BB over 56 innings last season. Fried is poised to open the 2021 campaign as Atlanta's ace.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fried locks up his first NL Gold Glove Award While proving he has the potential to be one of the game’s top starters, Max Fried flashed enough defense to add to the list of Braves pitch...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Fried locks up his first NL Gold Glove Award While proving he has the potential to be one of the game’s top starters, Max Fried flashed enough defense to add to the list of Braves pitch...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Poor first frame leads to loss Fried took the loss in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Saturday, giving up three runs on eight hits while striking out five and walking four over 6.2 innings of work.

Impact All the damage the Dodgers managed to do in the game was done in the first inning, as Fried allowed five straight batters to reach base, giving up back-to-back solo homers to Corey Seager and Justin Turner as well as an RBI single to Cody Bellinger. Neither Fried nor the relievers who followed him allowed any more runs the rest of the way, but that one rally was all the Dodgers would need in their 3-1 win. Fried's ERA now sits at 3.04 through four starts this postseason.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried gives up three in first, Dodgers beat Braves again to force Game 7 Sunday, it’s Game 7. No moral victories. No if, ands or buts. Just win or go home.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Strikes out nine in Game 1 Fried allowed just one run in six innings in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Monday, striking out nine while walking two and allowing six hits. He did not factor into the...

Impact Fried bounced back from an unimpressive NLDS outing against the Marlins with a gem against the Dodgers. The lefty allowed a pair of baserunners in each of the first two innings but settled down from there, allowing just a total of two more over his last four frames. One of those was a solo homer to Enrique Hernandez, which kept Fried from earning a win, but the outing on the whole was quite a strong one. He lines up to pitch Game 6 if necessary.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE