The last time the Atlanta Braves made it to the last dance was back in 1999. They are finally reliving that feeling this year with new players, same uniform. That feeling in 1999 was short lived as the NY Yankees swept the Braves (4-0). This year the Braves are playing a common foe, but with … Continue reading Braves heading to the World Series
Author: mark kirkley
So far so good
Well, it was just about 365 days ago that the Braves were in the same position as today. Braves had a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the best four out of seven in the NLCS. But with this year's team, unlike last year's team, it just feels different. For one, all teams are not … Continue reading So far so good
Buyers not sellers
Back on July 16 I posted a piece writing about the Braves just made the trade for Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Peterson and how this trade might push the Braves to greatness and win the division. At that time the NL East was: New York Mets: 47-40Philadelphia Phillies: 44-44Atlanta Braves: 44-45Washington Nationals: 42-47Miami Marlins: 39-50 … Continue reading Buyers not sellers
Braves capture division again
Last night the Atlanta Braves captured their 4th National League Eastern Divisional title for the fourth straight season as they took down the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 at Truist Park. Over all the Braves have won 121 division titles in the history of the Braves that spans from Boston to Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Braves have the … Continue reading Braves capture division again
Why I Write
Why I write? Well, there are so many reasons. But I think the number one reason I write is that it makes me feel good. I enjoy taking time sitting in front of my MacBook Pro or iPad Pro with a cup of joe and put fingers to the keys. I get my thoughts across … Continue reading Why I Write