A losing skid has followed every single hot streak the Atlanta Braves have mustered together this season. As a result, the Braves sit nine games below the .500 mark and are in fourth place of the National League East with the July 4 holiday now in the rear view mirror.
Over the past 10 games, the Braves are 3-7 and have scored only 21 runs.
Consequently, trade rumors have continued to heat up around the team. Yes, general manager Alex Anthopoulos stressed in June the Braves won't sell this summer, but even the team's closest beat writers don't appear to be 100% sure Anthopoulos will be able fulfill that promise.