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Kevin Stefanski on Jack Strand and the Falcons QB competition
It is rightfully Jack Strand mania following his performance against the Colts in the Falcons’ second preseason game — one that saw him total 239 yards of offense with a couple of touchdowns and no turnovers. He’s as impressive as they come physically, and when you combine that with the tape he’s put out through […]
Former Braves executive Dana Brown fired as Astros GM
The call was made today by the Houston Astros, who have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown after four underwhelming seasons with the club. The Astros announced that the club and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. […]
Should Jack Strand make the Falcons 53-man roster?
With just one more preseason game remaining this Friday against the Miami Dolphins, we’re very close to the Falcons releasing their 53-man roster for the Week 1 matchup with the Steelers. A lot of guys made strong cases against the Colts this weekend — none stronger than quarterback Jack Strand. The undrafted free agent out […]
Grading Braves trade deadline acquisitions after three weeks
The Braves’ trade deadline has been widely scrutinized over the last several weeks, and with the way the team has performed since it passed, it’s hard to build much of an argument defending general manager Alex Anthopoulos. He didn’t do enough to address the clear holes littered throughout the roster. But that doesn’t mean the […]
Takeaways from an impressive Falcons preseason win over the Colts
In Week 1 of the preseason, nothing could go right for the Falcons in a 27-7 loss to the Broncos, but Week 2 brought about a much more encouraging script. Tyler Goodson Earns Roster Spot The party really got going when Tyler Goodson busted one outside and took it 49 yards to the house for […]
The Falcons quarterback competition just got real
Up until this point, calling the Falcons quarterback situation a competition was probably generous. Michael Penix Jr. hadn’t been cleared for 11-on-11 work, and Tua Tagovailoa delivered some very uninspiring performances in the public eye — highlighted by a 3-for-5, 22-yard showing in the preseason opener against the Broncos that also featured multiple mishandled snaps. […]
Braves: An encouraging injury update on Reynaldo Lopez
According to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Reynaldo Lopez will begin his rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday. Reynaldo López will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday — Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) August 21, 2026 Reynaldo Lopez has been out the last four weeks with knee inflammation. Prior to […]
The Braves should be playing Sean Murphy every day
The Braves snapped their losing skid yesterday afternoon behind a brilliant performance from Grant Holmes, but the lineup they used is the focus of this piece. It’s exactly what we should see when the Braves hopefully take the field in October. Today's starters ⤵️#bravescountry pic.twitter.com/mhQMCrpSYN — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 20, 2026 Walt Weiss has […]
Braves Starting Pitcher Power Rankings: Who is the #2?
It’s time to update the Braves starting pitching power rankings. If you’re new to this series, this is all about attempting to figure out who could potentially start Game 2 of a playoff series behind Chris Sale — and after three weeks, it feels like we’re finally getting some separation at the top. Removed From […]
Michael Penix Jr. awaits the most important call of the Falcons season
The Falcons quarterback competition has been uniquely sad throughout the preseason. Michael Penix Jr. still hasn’t been cleared for 11-on-11 work after tearing his ACL last season. He says he can essentially do everything from a physical standpoint with the knee, but there’s a mental side that’s sometimes more difficult to overcome. “I want to […]
ESPN has very different rankings for Braves top prospects
When it comes to prospects, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and I love someone who’s willing to trust their gut rather than mirror what the rest of the industry believes. That’s exactly what we’ve seen Kiley McDaniel do over at ESPN. He just updated his list of the top 100 prospects […]
What’s the most concerning aspect about the Braves right now?
After being swept for just the second time all season, the Braves have now lost eight of their last twelve, watching their lead in the NL East shrink from 9.5 games to 4.5 in the span of a week. Nothing is guaranteed anymore, especially for a team showing off a ton of flaws with a […]
What’s the biggest takeaway from the Falcons preseason thus far?
The Falcons are right in the middle of the preseason with Week 1 around the corner, and there are no shortage of storylines. Some of which are promising, but several that could spell disaster. This could be a very impactful Falcons rookie class The Falcons didn’t have a first-round pick in this year’s draft because […]
Brutal schedule awaits the Braves, as the NL East race tightens
A week ago, the Braves sat 9.5 games up in the NL East, giving them a 99.8% chance at making the playoffs and a 96.3% chance of winning the division, according to FanGraphs. A week later, that lead is down to just 4.5 games. FanGraphs still has Atlanta’s postseason odds at 99%, but the division […]
AJ Smith-Shawver flashes promise, but Braves can’t stop losing skid
The Braves’ losing skid continued Wednesday afternoon against the Twins, as they were swept for just the second time all season in a series where nothing seemed to go right. However, we did see some very encouraging things from AJ Smith-Shawver, whose final line of 4.1 innings, four earned runs, five hits, three walks, and […]
Braves have lost third most value from injuries, per FanGraphs
From 2024 to 2026, there hasn’t been a more injured club in baseball than the Atlanta Braves. It’s been a curse they haven’t been able to escape, and this recent piece from Dan Szymborski over at FanGraphs encapsulates it perfectly. This has been by far the healthiest Braves club of the last three years, and […]
When could Cam Caminiti join the Atlanta Braves?
Taken in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Cam Caminiti has blossomed into the unquestioned top pitching prospect in the Braves organization. He turned in a stellar 3.09 ERA over 17 starts in his first professional season. And after some rocky outings to begin 2026, he’s found his groove, earning a promotion to […]
Tyler Mahle a lone bright spot, but Braves’ flaws remain plentiful
Tuesday night’s loss against the Twins felt very similar to a lot of the Braves’ defeats over the past couple of weeks. The pitching performed well enough to earn a win, but backed by a flat offense, it never felt like they had much of a chance. The Braves mustered just one run on six […]
Two intriguing Braves prospects earn big promotions
The Braves handed out a couple of really exciting promotions today, with Alex Lodise heading to Double-A Columbus and Carter Beck on his way to High-A Rome. Lodise Loading… 🔋 Alex Lodise has been promoted to Double-A Columbus!#RuleTheLand 🐧 | #BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/LMfrFho1n1 — Rome Emperors (@GoEmperors) August 18, 2026 A big impact in a short […]
Braves shuffling up the rotation amid critical stretch
The Braves are changing up their rotation, announcing the move to recall AJ Smith-Shawver and designate Tyler Kinley for assignment. For now, it looks like the club will be going to a six-man rotation. Smith-Shawver will get the start tomorrow, bumping Chris Sale all the way back to Friday, with Grant Holmes remaining in the […]
Braves make surprising roster move, AJ Smith-Shawver recalled
The Braves made what I would call a surprising roster move on Tuesday afternoon, recalling AJ Smith-Shawver and designating Tyler Kinley for assignment. The #Braves today recalled RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Atlanta and designated RHP Tyler Kinley for assignment. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 18, 2026 The surprising part obviously has nothing to do with […]
This NBA pundit is buying what the Atlanta Hawks are selling
The Hawks had an extraordinarily busy offseason, which included extensions for both Quin Snyder and GM Onsi Saleh, multiple free agent signings and trades, and the additions of three rookies via the draft. This was a team that was already among the best in the league following the mid-season trade of Trae Young, and while […]
It’s past time for the Braves to rethink their shortstop situation
After playing some fantastic baseball, the Braves have hit a bit of a skid, dropping three of four and watching their lead in the NL East slip to 6.5 games. The pitching put the club in a 4-0 hole early on Monday, as the Twins kept finding holes in the defense with relatively soft contact […]
Falcons sign three-time Pro-Bowler Za’Darius Smith
According to Ian Rapoport, the Falcons inked a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. The #Falcons are giving Za’Darius Smith a 1-year deal worth $6M, source said. He has a chance to make $8M. https://t.co/6DK8xCkkuq — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 18, 2026 Smith has made three Pro Bowls throughout his career, the […]
Georgia Bulldogs Clock In At #3 in the Preseason AP Top 25 Poll.
The preseason AP Top 25 Poll dropped on Monday, with the Georgia Bulldogs once again beginning the season well within the top-five, clocking in at #3 behind Ohio State and Oregon. The first AP Top 25 CFB Poll of the season is out. Do you agree with your school's preseason ranking? pic.twitter.com/82mQuPlWCv — FOX Sports […]
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