Well, it happened just two and a half years before I was born. It was April 8, 1974, at the house that I grew up loving, even to this day, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. It was the bottom of the fourth inning and Dodgers pitcher Al Downing threw the 1-0 pitch that sent this now legend … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Legend
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Foltynewicz Out with Braves
After giving up five home runs in his last two starts, the Atlanta Braves have opted to designate SP Mike Foltynewicz for assignment. What this means is the Braves will either trade Folty or send him back to the minor leagues. Since Folty is a veteran he has some options. He can refuse to go … Continue reading Foltynewicz Out with Braves
Walk-Off in 9th Wins it for the Braves
The Atlanta Braves have a way of beating up on the Miami Marlins, and it was no different last night as the Braves hosted the Marlins for scrimmage game one of two for these two teams at rainy Truist Park in Atlanta last night. Braves have dominated the Marlins over the last two seasons going … Continue reading Walk-Off in 9th Wins it for the Braves
Outlook on Braves 60-Game Schedule
With the 60-game schedule released, we already know that RF Nick Markakis and P Felix Hernandez have both opted out of playing these games with concerns to Covid-19. Also, with 1B Freddie Freeman testing positive and having symptoms, along with three other players that are asymptomatic, who knows when they might return. Part of the … Continue reading Outlook on Braves 60-Game Schedule