Once the Mets overhauled their coaching staff last month, the Braves took advantage of the opportunity to learn why Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson were so well-regarded throughout baseball’s coaching world.

The Braves pick up their options on two stars and announce a Spring Training game schedule. — While it seems like the World Series just ended, Major League Baseball’s offseason has already kicked straight into gear. The Atlanta Braves are one of the teams that have not wasted any time taking care of business.