4+ mon, 4+ day ago (371+ words) There hasn't been much to be excited about regarding Atlanta Braves baseball lately, but one thing that might help salvage the rest of the season for Brian Snitker's club seamheads is a unique setting for an MLB game. In a crossover between the worlds of baseball and auto racing, the MLB Speedway Classic is set to take place on the evening of Saturday, August 2. Bristol Motor Speedway will host the first-ever MLB game to be played in the state of Tennessee, as the Braves and Cincinnati Reds will square off at "The Last Great Colosseum." On Friday, Major League Baseball finally gave Braves fans a glimpse of the recently transformed Bristol Motor Speedway, and it's safe to say they couldn't have done a better job. It's the perfect mash-up of NASCAR and MLB vibes, only adding to the excitement surrounding…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) The Atlanta Braves' 2025 campaign has been a rocky road, to say the least, and a lot of the bumps have stemmed from pitching-related issues. Between closer Raisel Iglesias' putrid performances, the yo-yo treatment of Jesse Chavez, and the recent Craig Kimbrel drama, it's safe to say Braves fans are hungry for some positive pitching news for once. Fortunately, that's exactly what the Atlanta faithful received on Friday. On Friday afternoon, Gwinnett Stripers commentator Dave Lezotte revealed that the Braves have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes from Double-A Columbus to their Triple-A affiliate. The 19-year-old hurler is currently the No. 10 prospect in Atlanta's system, according to the MLB Pipeline. According to Lezotte, Fuentes will be "just the 3rd teenager ever to play for Gwinnett," following in Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr.'s footsteps. That's some pretty good company to be…...

5+ mon, 14+ hour ago (260+ words) The Atlanta Braves will not only be hosting the MLB All-Star Game, but the All-Star Futures Game as well. It is an overdue honor for a team and fan base that will welcome any distraction from the dumpster fire that is the 2025 season. As Atlanta continues to struggle at the bottom of the National League, the All-Star Game will be many fans' only chance to see a capable team. With this in mind, it isn't only the main event fans who are excited for, but the All-Stars Future Game as well. The roster was released this week It features two Braves with JR Ritchie and Hayden Harris earning the honor. Both are players highly thought of within Atlanta's system and could have a chance to give the team a glimpse of the future. The fact that this will come in…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) It is time for the Atlanta Braves to admit defeat and begin to give up on the 2025 season. The team continues to reach new lows sitting double-digit games below ... Things have gotten bad enough that manager Brian Snitker opted to bench Ozuna for a game and put Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin both into the lineup. It is a move fans have been calling for, but one that didn't change the results of Atlanta's continued misery. All of this adds up to the unavoidable fact that it is time to turn the page on Ozuna's tenure with the Braves. It is time to either send Ozuna to the IL due to the hip injury or find the DH a landing spot with a contender. The recent lack of offensive production has tanked what value the aging hitter had as a…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Advocating for the Atlanta Braves to sign or trade for anyone in the next weeks of the season only makes sense in very specific circumstances. The only two scen Advocating for the Atlanta Braves to sign or trade for anyone in the next weeks of the season only makes sense in very specific circumstances. The only two scenarios in which it makes sense to bring in a new addition are in a potential bargain deal or a move that helps the rotation make it through the 2025 season. With this in mind, the Braves should consider reuniting with a familiar face to help pass the long weeks ahead in a failed season. Jason Heyward's MLB debut will forever be remembered as one of the most electric moments a top prospect has enjoyed in their first game. Signing Heyward at this stage…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (227+ words) There were two factors that helped the Atlanta Hawks land former Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis this offseason. The first and most important was a healt Whatever it was that was ailing the former Celtic seems to no longer be an issue with Latvia announcing the star will continue representing them in the 2025 offseason. The Eurobasket roster, including the current Hawk, is a great sign that everything is okay and there aren't any issues moving into next season. It was fair to wonder if it was a problem that would haunt Porzingis after just how awful things went in the playoffs. However, this news is enough to reassure concerned Atlanta fans and give an offseason look at the new addition. There is an argument to be made that this is the most talented player the organization has offered Trae Young…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall remaining a free agent this deep into the season really doesn't come as a surprise. The veteran decided coming off Former Braves' OF Adam Duvall Remains a Free Agent in July At this point, it would be a bit surprising if Duvall doesn't settle for a lesser deal or choose to retire. He wouldn't be the first former Brave to retire this season, with Whitt Merrifield and Kevin Pillar both deciding to hang it up in the 2025 season. This seems the most likely path for a veteran whose best years are far behind him. According to Spotrac, Duvall has made $30.8 million in a career that will be defined by the outfielder's impressive power numbers and his contributions to the aforementioned World Series run. As great as the outfielder has been, it is clear the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (202+ words) Looking at the additions in the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 offseason, none have been more impressive than Jalon Walker. The pass rusher is going to be a star at the Looking at the additions in the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 offseason, none have been more impressive than Jalon Walker. The pass rusher is going to be a star at the next level, and it reflects in the offseason performance and comments from the coaching staff. Head coach Raheem Morris talked about Walker being like "instant grits" due to the linebacker's ability to quickly master any concept. It seems any headline that is coming out about the rookie only continues to build expectations for what the defender might accomplish for the franchise. While patience with a rookie pass rusher is often key, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Walker become an outlier. Seeing all…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) The Atlanta Braves giving up on the season isn't exactly headline news as the club sits double-digit games below .500 with the majority of its starting staff on the injured list. With this in mind, the Braves opting to hold Ronald Acu'a Jr. out of Wednesday's lineup ahead of an off day doesn't come as a surprise. MLB.com's Mark Bowman not only revealed that news, but also hinted that the Braves could plan on giving Acu'a as much rest as possible when it comes to "afternoon games. Acu'a will rest his legs during this afternoon's game and during tomorrow's offday. Makes sense to do this frequently with afternoon games over the rest of the season This decision is on the heels of a second serious knee injury for the 2023 National League MVP, and with Acu'a being the most important piece…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (279+ words) The Atlanta Braves struck gold last offseason when they acquired Chris Sale in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. Sale was coming off an injury-plagued tenure with Boston, making just 31 starts over the past four seasons. The expectations were modest entering his age-35 campaign but the left-hander had a renaissance, winning his first National League Cy Young Award. The performance was so good, that Sale is in line to lead the Braves staff again in 2025. But that didn't stop the Braves from making a big announcement as the team heads toward the end of Spring Training. The Braves announced that Sale will be their Opening Day starter when the team travels west to take on the San Diego Padres on Mar. 27. The announcement was a formality with Atlanta ace Spencer Strider's recovery from Tommy John surgery but it's still…...