4+ mon, 4+ day ago (371+ words) There hasn't been much to be excited about regarding Atlanta Braves baseball lately, but one thing that might help salvage the rest of the season for Brian Snitker's club seamheads is a unique setting for an MLB game. In a crossover between the worlds of baseball and auto racing, the MLB Speedway Classic is set to take place on the evening of Saturday, August 2. Bristol Motor Speedway will host the first-ever MLB game to be played in the state of Tennessee, as the Braves and Cincinnati Reds will square off at "The Last Great Colosseum." On Friday, Major League Baseball finally gave Braves fans a glimpse of the recently transformed Bristol Motor Speedway, and it's safe to say they couldn't have done a better job. It's the perfect mash-up of NASCAR and MLB vibes, only adding to the excitement surrounding…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) The Atlanta Braves' 2025 campaign has been a rocky road, to say the least, and a lot of the bumps have stemmed from pitching-related issues. Between closer Raisel Iglesias' putrid performances, the yo-yo treatment of Jesse Chavez, and the recent Craig Kimbrel drama, it's safe to say Braves fans are hungry for some positive pitching news for once. Fortunately, that's exactly what the Atlanta faithful received on Friday. On Friday afternoon, Gwinnett Stripers commentator Dave Lezotte revealed that the Braves have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes from Double-A Columbus to their Triple-A affiliate. The 19-year-old hurler is currently the No. 10 prospect in Atlanta's system, according to the MLB Pipeline. According to Lezotte, Fuentes will be "just the 3rd teenager ever to play for Gwinnett," following in Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr.'s footsteps. That's some pretty good company to be…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (227+ words) There were two factors that helped the Atlanta Hawks land former Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis this offseason. The first and most important was a healt Whatever it was that was ailing the former Celtic seems to no longer be an issue with Latvia announcing the star will continue representing them in the 2025 offseason. The Eurobasket roster, including the current Hawk, is a great sign that everything is okay and there aren't any issues moving into next season. It was fair to wonder if it was a problem that would haunt Porzingis after just how awful things went in the playoffs. However, this news is enough to reassure concerned Atlanta fans and give an offseason look at the new addition. There is an argument to be made that this is the most talented player the organization has offered Trae Young…...

5+ mon, 12+ hour ago (260+ words) The Atlanta Braves will not only be hosting the MLB All-Star Game, but the All-Star Futures Game as well. It is an overdue honor for a team and fan base that will welcome any distraction from the dumpster fire that is the 2025 season. As Atlanta continues to struggle at the bottom of the National League, the All-Star Game will be many fans' only chance to see a capable team. With this in mind, it isn't only the main event fans who are excited for, but the All-Stars Future Game as well. The roster was released this week It features two Braves with JR Ritchie and Hayden Harris earning the honor. Both are players highly thought of within Atlanta's system and could have a chance to give the team a glimpse of the future. The fact that this will come in…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago (306+ words) Trice was selected in 2024 to help solve this issue; however, the young edge rusher was injured before ever playing a snap and missed the entire season. It seems we are in for a similar script, though the defender could still return this season. It is a frustrating setback for a piece expected to play a role in Atlanta's rotational options. Still, James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker are both incredibly exciting options who are getting ready to make their respective rookie debuts. Add in the addition of Leonard Floyd, and the unit should still see meaningful improvement. Giving Atlanta fans hope that perhaps this year will finally be different. Respected Falcons insider Tori McElhaney reported the injury update, noting that a return to the roster was still open. It was also pointed out that the loss of right tackle Kaleb…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) The Atlanta Falcons' 22-6 win over Minnesota is proving to be costly with star corner A.J. Terrell missing the entire second half due to a hamstring injury and Obviously, the best-case scenario here is that this never becomes a debate with Terrell recovering faster than expected and joining the starting lineup. Something that doesn't seem incredibly likely, judging from the comments of Morris and the approach the Falcons have taken in practice throughout the week. Terrell hasn't been able to participate, and with the concern of hamstring injuries lingering, it makes sense to attempt to win in Week 3 without putting one of your most important defenders at risk. No question, if there is any level of concern, Morris has the right outlook, focusing on getting all of the possible options reps in hopes of finding the best answer....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Braves farmhand JR Ritchie got a huge opportunity in Atlanta on Sunday, as the young pitcher started the MLB All-Star Futures Game at the stadium in which he hopes to call home soon. The first-round draft pick from 2022 took full advantage. Ritchie kicked things off on the mound for the NL squad by issuing a leadoff walk to speedster Max Clark, but he settled in afterward, retiring the next three batters he faced. Two of those outs came by way of strikeouts for the 22-year-old righty. After missing large chunks of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery back in May of 2023, Ritchie has been back at full strength between the High-A and Double-A levels this year. He was unafraid to air it out from the Truist Park mound Sunday, registering as high as 97 mph on the radar…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago (270+ words) The Atlanta Hawks did everything they possibly could to catapult themselves from a Play-In Tournament team to an Eastern Conference contender this offseason. With the additions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, the Hawks are stacked around Trae Young. With good health luck, there is no reason for the Hawks to win at least a playoff round next season. Depending on how the season goes until the trade deadline, the Hawks also have assets to use in a potential deal to further upgrade the roster. If they decide to make a move, the most obvious trade candidate is Kobe Bufkin. The former 15th-overall pick doesn't seem to have much of a role on this team as he enters his third season in the NBA. After a productive collegiate career at Michigan, Bufkin has had a less-than-stellar start to…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (289+ words) Much of this will be determined by how healthy London can get ahead of a trip to New York to take on the Jets. Still, it makes sense to elevate Osborn even if London is able to return to the lineup. With Michael Penix Jr. slated to miss the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins is the starter and has a level of familiarity with the pass catcher. Osborn and Cousins played together on the Vikings, where the receiver was consistently a secondary target that had his veteran quarterback's trust. As Cousins attempts to settle back into a starting role, there should be a level of comfort in bringing back a familiar target. Osborn's best season was in his second year in 2021 when the pass catcher totaled 655 receiving yards. This was followed up by solid performances in both the 2022 and…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Back in April, the city of Atlanta was thrilled when the Falcons drafted the highly touted Georgia Bulldogs football player Jalon Walker. Little did fans know, just two months later, the Atlanta Hawks would do the same thing. Asa Newell was a standout player for the University of Georgia, and his play was good enough to make the Hawks trade for him in the first round of the NBA Draft. Asa Newell was a pick meant for solid depth on a team that needed some help in the frontcourt. Newell could come in when Jalen Johnson was substituted out or could even play some minutes at center if injuries became an issue for the team. However, Newell's Summer League performance has fans wondering if he can be more than just a rotational piece. Asa Newell can push the court in…...