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The Opener: O’Hearn, Tolbert, Ohtani, Bichette

Have a night, Ryan O’Hearn. The Pirates slugger set a franchise record with 10 RBI on Tuesday against the Braves. O’Hearn hit a grand slam and two three-run homers within the first six innings of the game. He then tacked on an eighth-inning single to give himself a four-hit night. 1. Tolbert matches MLB record Royals […]

ESPN’s Tim Bontemps Takes Front Office Job With Hawks

July 8: Bontemps has left ESPN to join the Hawks as a strategic adviser who will report directly to Saleh. His longtime colleagues on ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast, Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon, have published a story confirming the news. June 23: ESPN’s Tim Bontemps is in advanced talks with the Hawks to join their […]

What it would cost the Braves to land Joe Ryan at the trade deadline

The Braves have three significant areas of need heading into the trade deadline — starting pitching, left field, and shortstop. Fixing all of those issues may not be plausible, but two out of three should be the goal, with the rotation being non-negotiable. The Braves must add a frontline arm, and they need to be […]

Do you think MLB can effectively tamper with the ball?

The Braves are not having a good time, so let’s do a question that’s essentially a link dump. Or, well, a dump of one very specific link. The emphasis is on the word “effectively,” as we know MLB can and has attempted to tamper with the baseball based on its own information. A couple of […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Five star Georgia Dome sendoff

Everything was aligning for the Falcons to make the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. A resounding win over Seattle showed the offense was capable of being as dominant in the playoffs as it was in the regular season. The way the Falcons broke the spirit of a perennial contender like they did […]

Ryan O’Hearn has career night, sets Pirates record

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a huge 12-4 win in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves, with Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge from the very first inning. Hurston Waldrep was on the bump for the Braves and did not start off his night great as in the first inning the Pirates had quickly loaded the […]

32YO MLB Star Makes Franchise History After Explosive 3-Homer, 10-RBI Night

Just imagine how different the MLB history books would look if Pirates manager Don Kelly had acted on his instincts. Once the Pittsburgh Pirates built a comfortable lead over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, Kelly considered giving the 32-year-old a breather. But he ultimately decided against it, unwilling to rob his star of a […] The post 32YO MLB Star Makes Franchise History After Explosive 3-Homer, 10-RBI Night appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Braves News: Owen Murphy optioned, blowout in Pittsburgh, and more

The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s contest in Pittsburgh. Most notably, right-hander Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. In addition, the club selected the contract of lefty Connor Thomas, released righty Daysbel Hernández, recalled righty James Karinchak, and placed righty Tyler Kinley on the paternity list.  22-year-old Murphy […]

“Curfew”: Deion Sanders Imposes Strict Restrictions To Colorado Coaches But Gives Students A Free Pass

Atlanta isn’t just another road trip for Deion Sanders. It’s the city where he made his name with the Falcons, played baseball for the Braves, and became one of the biggest stars in American sports. Yet, he’s treating this as business, not a reunion, and is putting his staff on a tight leash. “I got […] The post “Curfew”: Deion Sanders Imposes Strict Restrictions To Colorado Coaches But Gives Students A Free Pass appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Waldrep struggles as Braves lose to Pirates

The Atlanta Braves traveled to PNC Park in hopes of picking up a much needed win after two heartbreaking losses in a row. Hurston Waldrep made his second start of season for the Braves and Paul Skenes was on the mound hoping to rebound from the worst stretch of his young career. The Braves got […]

Which Prospects Could the Phillies Trade at the Deadline?

The MLB Trade Deadline sits just a month away, and rumors are already beginning to swirl. From players who could be traded to what contending teams will be looking for, there’s lots of excitement this time of year.  The Phillies are currently sitting three games behind the Braves for the NL East lead and half […] The post Which Prospects Could the Phillies Trade at the Deadline? appeared first on The Lead .

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Pitts, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons

Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield said, via Greg Auman. “I think both sides want to get it done. Now it’s a matter of finding that middle […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Pitts, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Braves injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez

Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr. is getting close to returning. Walt Weiss said he could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week, which could mean we see him back in the Braves […]

Tom Brady Finally Concedes There Is a Game Greater Than His Historic 28-3 Comeback

If you look back at all the times Tom Brady pulled the New England Patriots out of a nightmare and into a spectacular victory, Super Bowl LI takes the cake. Erasing a 28-3 third-quarter collapse against the Atlanta Falcons into a 34-28 overtime win, Brady created the yardstick by which NFL comebacks are measured. But […] The post Tom Brady Finally Concedes There Is a Game Greater Than His Historic 28-3 Comeback appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Will the Diamondbacks Extend Soroka’s Contract?

Quick Background of Michael Soroka. The Braves drafted him in the first round of the 2015 draft.  Perhaps, 2019 was the best season of his career (All-Star, received votes for rookie of the year and Cy Young awards).  In 2020, he was the Braves’ youngest opening-day starting-pitcher in the team’s modern history. A series of […]

Hurston Waldrep and the Braves take on the Pirates

After two tough losses in a row, the Atlanta Braves will head to PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tonight’s matchup will feature newly returned Hurston Waldrep against reigning Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes. Both pitchers have something to prove. Waldrep is likely looking to show he is fully good to go, […]