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Going for a series win behind Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves are shuffling their lineup a bit, swapping Michael Harris up to the leadoff spot and Drake Baldwin down to cleanup. Jim Jarvis gets another start at shortstop, facing the righty Peralta. Meanwhile, AJ Ewing gets the start at leadoff for the Mets and Francisco Lindor […]
On Monday, the Atlanta Hawks officially announced their trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Aaron Wiggins.The 27-year-old had spent all five seasons of his NBA career with the Thunder.He is coming off a year where he had averages of 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field […] The post Atlanta Hawks Officially Announce Trade For NBA Champion Guard appeared first on HEAVY .
On June 23, the Atlanta Falcons made it clear that Kyle Pitts remains central to their long-term vision. Atlanta agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension, including $36 million fully guaranteed, and stands as the largest three-year contract ever given to a tight end in NFL history. The extension shows Atlanta’s belief in the […] The post The Falcons Finally Show Full Trust in Kyle Pitts’ Future appeared first on The Lead .
At the time that I am writing this, it appears that top prospect Owen Murphy is being called up, but its unclear when he will be deployed, though presumably he will either start today’s game or tomorrow’s. The scheduled starter has been Reynaldo Lopez for today’s game. Lopez is coming off his best start in […]
Barring a drastic reversal of fortune, the New York Mets will be one of the most active sellers at the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. New York entered Monday’s series finale against the Braves at 37-53, 16 games behind Atlanta in the National League East. In the coming weeks, the Mets are expected to part […] The post Analyst Has Bold Take on Trade Deadline Plans for Mets Star appeared first on HEAVY .
The Nats are where they have been now for a while which is fun and good because where they are is "about .500 and in the playoff discussion". About a month ago we talked about the playoffs and while we'll go over that deeper in a week during the ASB I want to look at my assumptions about the other teams to see how they held up. If so, it's likely worth checking them out again the same way at that time. Gap would grow between the Nats and Braves/Dodgers/Brewers Wa...
According to Gaurav of Battery Power, the Braves are calling up another top prospect as Owen Murphy is headed to the bigs to make his MLB debut. Per source I’m hearing Owen Murphy will be headed to Atlanta. Last pitched July 1st – 6IP 2H 0R 1BB 7KDominant, unique 4s FB that sits 91-93 but […]
One team stands out amongst all potential Jonathan Kuminga landing spots: the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hawks really should engage in a sign-and-trade with them.
The Braves announced Monday that they’ve yet again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Atlanta also placed veteran lefty Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm contusion. In a pair of corresponding moves, Atlanta recalled right-hander JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett and selected the contract of right-hander and former first-round […]
The Atlanta Braves are undoubtedly a team to watch between now and the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. With the Braves currently at the top of the National League East, there is a clear expectation that they will be buyers this year.One of the Braves’ top needs heading toward the trade deadline is pitching help. This […] The post Braves Named Best Trade Fit for Tigers All-Star Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .
There may not be a better time for Zuby Ejiofor to have another impressive outing than against Aday Mara and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
I wrote this same piece last year and some of these names have already been making noise. Miguel Sime is a part of the Futures Game, Samuel Cozart is a potential first rounder next year after going to college instead of signing, and one of the honorable mentions (Cardell Thibodeaux) recently signed with the Braves […]
The Braves rotation hasn’t had many positive developments this season, and the latest injury to Martin Perez is yet another punch they must find a way to roll with; however, the version of AJ Smith-Shawver that should be returning soon is worth getting excited about. The 23-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John […]
The Braves fell to the Mets on Sunday afternoon in a thriller — one that started with a flurry of runs, went quiet for a stretch, and then exploded for 11 combined runs in the ninth inning alone. Martin Perez got the start for Atlanta, the latest twist in a wild ride through his 15th […]
Kingston Flemings impressed in his Summer League debut despite the Hawks' loss. His all-around performance showed exactly why Atlanta drafted him.
(42-43) Gwinnett Stripers @ (37-49) Durham Bulls – POSTPONED (35-41) Columbus Clingstones 4, (46-35) Knoxville Smokies 5 Box Score After going ahead early, the Clingstones were unable to make a one run lead last – unfortunately due to some timely hitting by the Smokies in the games middle innings. Brett Sears got the start for […]
The Atlanta Braves are expected to look to bolster their pitching staff ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.Atlanta is one of the top teams in baseball and should look to bolster its rotation. The Braves have plenty of assets to get a deal done, and former MLB GM and now insider Jim Bowden of […] The post Insider Reveals Braves Potential Trade Package for Ace Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .
Pitchers from the Orioles and Braves lead the FAAB acquisition market from last week. The post Expert FAAB Review ’26: Week 15 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
While we twiddle our thumbs, tap our feet impatiently, and sigh deeply during the long wait for training camp, we can still talk about training camp. And we will. Let’s start by talking about some of the true roster battles for the 2026 Falcons, rather than those guys duking it out for a starting job. […]
With the Pelicans choosing to reduce the asking price for Trey Murphy III, an insider presented a trade framework for the Hawks to land the two-way wing.
With Martín Pérez very likely heading to the IL after having injured his forearm getting hit with a comebacker and Carlos Carrasco also likely to receive yet another DFA, there’s a spot that’s available in Atlanta’s pitching staff at the moment. As it turns out, the Atlanta Braves may be turning to a rookie who […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently finished a series with the Washington Nationals. They won 11-5 on Sunday afternoon, improved to 46-45, and will take on the Atlanta Braves in their next series. During the Nationals series, the Pirates announced a wave of roster moves. One of those roster moves was selecting the contract of Noah Murdock, […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2-Year MLB Player After Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Mets came into the Sunday game against the Braves mired in a serious funk. They had lost three straight games and twelve of the last fourteen games. They needed to turn it around, and given the state of their rotation, they had their best chance with Nolan McLean on the mound. They were facing […]
Behind a three-run first inning, it seemed the Braves were going to carry their Saturday momentum right into Sunday afternoon’s home game against the New York Mets. Then they were held scoreless for the next seven innings. Facing a seven-run deficit after the Mets posted a five-run top of the ninth, the bats awakened but […]
The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the New York Mets in a four-game wrap-around series, which will conclude on Monday evening. Atlanta has won the first two games of the series. During the Mets series, the Braves have made a handful of roster transactions, which include optioning JR Ritchie, and bringing Carlos Carrasco back […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Roster Decision on Recently Cut MLB Pitcher During Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .