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Coming into the season, the Braves rotation was a significant concern, especially after the injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. They were able to hide those glaring issues over the first couple of months, but the warts are out in the open now. As currently constructed, this is among the worst rotations in baseball, […]
JP Sears was called up to the majors to take the start for the San Diego Padres against the Atlanta Braves in their series finale at Petco Park in place of Lucas Giolito who landed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation earlier in the week. Sears might have been one of the few […]
I know that no one really wants to remember last year, but the trip to San Francisco was a bit of a fulcrum point. Or, maybe, not a fulcrum point, but the part where the Braves were flipped off the deep end by a lever atop a diabolically-positioned fulcrum. Or something. Specifically, the 2025 Braves […]
There are some stadiums where teams just don’t play well. For the Braves, Petco Park is one of them. Atlanta fell in the first two games of the series by a combined two runs, then lost last night 5-2 as San Diego completed the sweep. The Braves managed just six hits, with Joey Bart‘s two-run […]
Four days after outdueling Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan produced another memorable performance in the national spotlight. It was another big divisional game against a team that had previously beaten the Falcons earlier in the season. After squaring off against one of his main quarterback foes in Rodgers, he would be taking on two of his […]
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is back to torment the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he signed a 3-year, $54 million contract extension. The post Bucs Get Terrible News on Future of Hated Rival’s $54 Million Superstar appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves re-signed veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a minor league contract on Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, according to MLB transaction records. The 37-year-old became available after being designated for assignment on June 18, clearing waivers and electing free agency before returning to the organization a day later. Leon’s major […] The post Braves re-sign veteran catcher to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Hawks moved up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft to secure Henri Veesaar, acquiring the No. 52 pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for No. 57 and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Veesaar, a 6-foot-11 forward/center from Estonia, was selected by the Clippers at No. 52 […] The post Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The website Baseball Reference lists 86 active players who were born in Venezuela. The country that won the 2026 World Baseball Classic is famous for exporting its native sons to Major League Baseball. On the night of June 24, Venezuela…
Braves News Tyler Kinley returned to the active roster, along with Ian Hamilton, with Cookie being DFA’d and JR Ritchie being optioned. Reynaldo Lopez is reportedly set to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation this weekend, as the Braves’ rotation continues to be a major issue for the team. MLB News Former top prospect Mick Abel is getting […]
There are many highs and many lows over the course of a 162 game baseball season. And this sure feels about as low as you can get. The Braves continued their spiral on Wednesday night in San Diego, falling by a score of 5-2. It was their fourth loss in a row to drop them […]
Heading into the 2026 NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks had several positions of need. Though they feature several talented players and show the strength of their current roster by taking the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks to six games in the first round, guard playmaking and frontcourt depth were top of mind for Hawks […] The post Hawks 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Reynaldo López will start for the Braves on Friday in their series opener at Oracle Park. It’ll be his first start since April 21, as Atlanta has used him out of the bullpen for the last two months. López told reporters (including Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that he expects to throw three innings […]
The Atlanta Hawks had two first round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft at No. 8 which they used on Houston guard Kingston Flemings, and at No. 23 which they used on St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor. The Hawks then moved up into the second round of the draft, acquiring the No. 52 pick […] The post Hawks end Henri Veesaar’s NBA Draft slide at pick No. 52 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Hawks have finally added a seven-footer, trading up for North Carolina's Henri Veesaar after an unexpected draft tumble.
The Atlanta Hawks had one draft pick coming into tonight’s second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, number 57 overall. But the brass decided to use some cash to jump up to 52 and grab their guy, Henri Veesaar from UNC. The team seems determined to address their need for a sizeable and skilled big […]
10:24 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Hawks. Veesaar’s draft rights go to Atlanta in the deal in exchange for the draft rights to No. 57 pick Narcisse Ngoy and cash. 8:56 pm: North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar, viewed as a possible first-round pick entering the draft, has […]
To sweep or not to sweep. Unfortunately, the Atlanta Braves are not in a favorable position to ask this question. But, they’ve shown they can turn things around under pressure at any given time… let’s see if tonight can be one of those times. First pitch is set for 8:40 p.m. EDT. Game Notes Lineup […]
The lineup isn’t the only place where Walt Weiss and the Atlanta Braves are now throwing throwing things at the wall and trying to figure out what sticks during this rough patch. The rotation has been the heart of the issue, as even when the Braves do score runs, their starters have gotten hit too […]
Who will the Hawks add alongside Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor tonight at 57th overall (barring a trade)? Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, NY Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: ABC, ESPN Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: ESPN+, […]
The San Diego Padres have looked resurgent lately. After losing consecutive series to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, the Friars reeled off a quick series victory against the Atlanta Braves. But, despite winning the series in just two games, each win was a battle. San Diego reeled off a 1-0 victory against […]
A 5-foot-8 guard known for her flashy passes, Tatum Forbes was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. She graduated from Saint Anselm (2023-26) and is about to embark on a pro career in basketball. In her last college season, she averaged 18.3 points and 5.1 assists for the Hawks. She joined Swish Appeal to talk […]
The Falcons made Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the league yesterday, handing him a three-year, $54 million contract extension. The $18 million AAV places him only behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of average annual value, probably a fair assessment if basing things solely on what happened last […]
Wednesday became a payday for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange. The Penn State alum and fourth-year Jag reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $48 million with $25 million guaranteed. Fellow tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. recently agreed to a new deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday to the tune of 3 […]
An intriguing nugget provided by Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman yesterday was that Kyle Farmer would try his hand at catching again on his latest rehab assignment. Farmer has caught 19 games in his career, most of which came in 2019. Not exactly a savant behind the plate, but an option nonetheless in emergency situations. […]