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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. […]
Buddy Hield's partially guaranteed contract gives Hawks a great avenue for more roster and financial flexibility.
According to Mike Garafolo, the Jaguars and TE Brenton Strange have agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth up to $48 million in total value. That includes $25 million in guarantees, per Garafolo. It appears the tight end market was set to move quickly after the Falcons got a deal done for Kyle Pitts […] The post Jaguars Signing TE Brenton Strange To Three-Year, $48M Extension appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Braves announced some moves on the pitching staff today. They reinstated right-hander Tyler Kinley from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of righty Ian Hamilton. In corresponding moves, they optioned righty JR Ritchie and designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Ritchie has been up-and-down for Atlanta this year. His last two starts […]
The Atlanta Hawks have selected Kingston Flemings with the 8th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The pick is a perfect representation of the newest trend in the NBA.
If the Yankees, Braves and Brewers want to keep Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal away from the Los Angeles Dodgers, they should start with these trade package.
Ahead of their series finale with the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves announced a couple of notable roster moves. JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after another rough start, allowing five runs over five innings. In his place, reliever Tyler Kinley has been activated from the IL. Additionally, Carlos Carrasco has been designated […]
With six games on the docket there was plenty of action to examine on Wednesday, so let’s dive into it all. (38-37) Gwinnett Stripers 5, (44-32) Nashville Sounds 12 Box Score Despite leading this one 4-2 at one point, the Stripers bullpen faltered late as Gwinnett lost by a staggering 12-5 final on Tuesday. Drue […]
According to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, AJ Smith-Shawver will begin his rehab assignment this Thursday. “The Braves’ right-handed pitcher is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Thursday at the team’s spring training facility,” Bishop wrote. “Smith-Shawver will pitch two innings of a simulated game and throw between 35 to 40 pitches.” This […]
There might have been one hundred rumors surrounding the Atlanta Hawks leading up to the NBA Draft. Some were connecting them to star players on the trade block like Jaylen Brown and Trey Murphy. Others suggested they only wanted to pick once in the first round despite owning two selections. But like most chatter leading […]
If you’re wondering why the Braves were relying on Carlos Carrasco to pitch not one but two innings in a one-run game Tuesday night, Walt Weiss said about half the bullpen was unavailable, including All-Star reliever Robert Suarez who is dealing with forearm tightness. Suarez will play catch today to see how he’s feeling, but […]
The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning. Michael Harris II added on with a double — one of his three hits on the night — and Matt Olson […]
To set some context: the Braves have a 5.5-game lead in the division, playoff odds north of 96 percent, and MLB’s third-best record. They don’t need to chase wins. But, in the same vein, they didn’t need to chase wins in 2025 (although it wasn’t ever quite as comparable, as playoff odds dipped below 90 […]
The Atlanta Hawks added a blend of toughness, production, and emotion Tuesday night by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor entered draft night after a standout season at St. John’s, where he became one of the nation’s most complete frontcourt players. He earned Consensus All-American honors, won […] The post Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Manny Machado delivered the decisive swing Tuesday night, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 extra-innings win over the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the 10th inning, the Padres’ seven-time All-Star lined a walk-off single to center field that scored automatic runner Jackson Merrill from […] The post Padres slugger Manny Machado walks off Braves with clutch hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the middle of their quest to slash a significant amount from their luxury tax bill, with their salary dump of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks being the first domino to fall. Make no mistake about it, however, the Thunder have their sights set on winning another NBA […] The post Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A wild night at Petco Park was capped off by a walk-off single by way of Manny Machado as the Braves fell to the Padres, 7-6, in 10 innings. This is a bad baseball team at the moment. The second inning was a doozy for both sides. The Braves loaded the bases and cashed in […]
The Atlanta Hawks have added Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd-overall pick, confirming their defensive-focused mindset heading into next season.