Open thread, 9/23-25, #Braves vs. Reds, D’backs, Padres & Rays
The Twins have all but clinched the #1 overall draft pick. The Braves still have the second pick but are in danger of losing it. The Reds “trail” by one … Continue Reading Open thread, 9/23-25, #Braves vs. Reds, D’backs, Padres & Rays
Open thread, 9/19, Aaron Blair vs #Braves pitching infamy
Blair, who coasted through the minors, has put together the worst season by a Braves starting pitcher since Kyle Davies . Davies, who looked like a budding star the year … Continue Reading Open thread, 9/19, Aaron Blair vs #Braves pitching infamy
Open Thread, 9/16-18, #Braves’ Quest for 7
The Braves must go 7-9 to avoid losing 100 games. Starts by the likes of Gant, William S. Perez and Ryan Weber don’t inspire much confidence. The schedule is tough, … Continue Reading Open Thread, 9/16-18, #Braves’ Quest for 7
Open Thread, Sept. 12-14, #Braves Might Have Upper Hand
Tuesday UPDATE: Good news. Swanson is in the lineup after taking an errant throw in, as Braves official site scribe Mark Bowman put it, “the groin region.” Also good to … Continue Reading Open Thread, Sept. 12-14, #Braves Might Have Upper Hand
The silver anniversary of #Braves nirvana: Showdown in Atlanta
There had been flings, but the series against the Dodgers at Fulco in mid-September marked the beginning of Atlanta’s (short-lived) love affair with the Braves. Game 1 went to the … Continue Reading The silver anniversary of #Braves nirvana: Showdown in Atlanta
#Braves Marketing, Then and Now
This is an actual promotional piece from 1977. We’ve gone from wet T-shirt contests to Christian rock bands. Both are off-putting, in different ways. Apparently, barely concealed breasts weren’t that … Continue Reading #Braves Marketing, Then and Now
Open Thread, Sept. 9-11, #Braves vs. Mets Second String Rotation
The Mets are battling for a wild card spot. So who would’ve figured the Braves would play them in September and not face any of the New Yorkers’ feared young … Continue Reading Open Thread, Sept. 9-11, #Braves vs. Mets Second String Rotation
So what’s Hector Olivera been up to?
Olivera, sentenced to 90 days in jail today after being found guilty of misdemeanor assault, hasn’t been spending his time making amends. TMZ Sports spoke with Alex Vega from The … Continue Reading So what’s Hector Olivera been up to?
Open thread, 9/7, #Braves etcetera
In his last three starts, covering 19-2/3 IP, Folty has walked one batter. For the year he’s walked just 29 in 108-2/3 IP. Liberty Media announced today it purchased Formula … Continue Reading Open thread, 9/7, #Braves etcetera
Open thread, 9/6, #Braves and boycotts
Gifted comedian and Atlanta native David Cross spoke for many this weekend when he told the AJC’s Rodney Ho he won’t be following the Braves to Cobb County. “I was … Continue Reading Open thread, 9/6, #Braves and boycotts
Open thread, 9/5, #Braves and the left side of the infield
Bryce Harper and Daniel Murphy are taking the day off. So is Dansby Swanson, the second time he’s sat against Max Scherzer. He was “rested” against Zack Greinke and Madison … Continue Reading Open thread, 9/5, #Braves and the left side of the infield
Connecting the dots on #Braves and Tebow
Why would the Braves waste any time on a 29-year-old rookie who hasn’t played baseball since high school? Especially when you consider how well the last 30-year-old rookie experiment went … Continue Reading Connecting the dots on #Braves and Tebow
Open Thread, 9/1, #Braves’ September Story Line
If Folty pitches well today, there could be hope. Maybe even hope for a decent 2017. For the rest of the season, the most interesting plot line for Los Bravos, … Continue Reading Open Thread, 9/1, #Braves’ September Story Line
Open thread, 8/31, the day Morganna met the #Braves
August had been a forgettable month for the ’69 Braves. It was their only month with a losing record en route to their first playoff berth since the move from Milwaukee. … Continue Reading Open thread, 8/31, the day Morganna met the #Braves
Open Thread, Aug. 30, Coolest #Braves Shirt Ever
I picked up this beaut at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival on Saturday. I’m not sure how well it translates here, but the image of Henry Louis Aaron is … Continue Reading Open Thread, Aug. 30, Coolest #Braves Shirt Ever
The silver anniversary of #Braves nirvana: First place, finally
On this day 25 years ago, the Braves held the division lead for the first time since April 8, 1989, when they were 3-1. They’d win only 60 more games … Continue Reading The silver anniversary of #Braves nirvana: First place, finally
Open thread, Aug. 25, Wisler returns for #Braves
Matt Wisler returns from Gwinnett to pitch tonight. It appears it’s less of a reward for good work at AAA, where he’s been just OK, and more a promotion because … Continue Reading Open thread, Aug. 25, Wisler returns for #Braves
Open thread, 8/24, #Braves vs. OF glut
Check out The Office’s comprehensive rundown of the Braves’ top prospects. Nick Markakis or Ender Inciarte? You figure one will be traded this offseason, as Mallex Smith’s return in 2017 … Continue Reading Open thread, 8/24, #Braves vs. OF glut
#Braves prospects: Studs, duds and all the rest
Atlanta in 2017? Ozzie Albies. He’s had little problem adjusting to Double-A pitching, with a .399 OBP and .453 slugging percentage. Triple-A was a different matter, which suggests he could probably … Continue Reading #Braves prospects: Studs, duds and all the rest
Open thread, 8/23, #Braves vs. trading for Brian McCann
The emergence of Gary Sanchez, who’s either the next Johnny Bench or Kevin Maas, has made Brian McCann expendable. Reportedly the Braves and Yankees have already talked trade, with the … Continue Reading Open thread, 8/23, #Braves vs. trading for Brian McCann
