Win, win, win. The Braves take their 5th win in a row and remain undefeated at home as the bullpen contributed 5 2/3 innings, allowing 5 hits and a walk, while striking out 7.
Braves starter Kyle Wright battled through … Finish Reading
Author: Rusty S.
Rusty S. is a Braves Journal reader since 2005 and an occasional innings-eater. It was my understanding that there would be no expectations.
Braves 14, Mets 1
Dansby Swanson may look like Ryan Howard from “The Office,” but tonight he hit like Ryan Howard from the Phillies.
Swanson doubled, homered, and drove in 5 runs on his way to a 3 – 5 night. Among numerous other … Finish Reading
Worst Trades in Braves History: Len Barker
The subject of our Worst Trades in Braves History, Len Barker, had made a pretty big name for himself by the time he was traded from the Indians to the Braves on August 28, 1983. The righthander had won … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wanker: Rick Cerone
Braves One Year Wanker, Rick Cerone was thrust into the national spotlight starting with the 1980 season, after he was traded to the New York Yankees to take the place of Yankees Captain Thurman Munson, who had been killed … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wanker: Omar Moreno
I was 18 years old when the 1982 Bill James Baseball Abstract came out. I spent the mid and late ’80’s being horrified with the management of the Atlanta Braves, and nothing symbolizes that dreadful time better than the presence … Finish Reading
The 2020 Micro-Season
What’s the least amount of baseball that would be worth playing before the powers that be simply cancel the entire season? Here’s a proposal for a Micro-Season.
(Disclaimer: this is not a prediction that a micro-season is the most likely … Finish Reading
Life Before Superstations: A Story about J.R. Richard
On July 30th, 1980, WLW radio in Cincinnati announced Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard had collapsed during a pre-game workout, and had been rushed to a Houston hospital. I was 16 years old.
I was not an Astros fan, but … Finish Reading
Dusty Baker
The Houston Astros are in the news a lot these days, and a former Brave from way back has taken control over the madness in Dusty Baker.
Dusty Baker, the Right Choice
The 70 year old Baker is a … Finish Reading
Atlanta Braves Relief Pitchers: Best of the 10 for 10’s
Thus far in the Atlanta Braves 10 for 10’s player series, we have covered the infield, the outfield, and the best of the worst. Today, we look at the 2010’s best of the Atlanta Braves Relief Pitchers.… Finish Reading
Atlanta Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna
In what has been really busy offseason that saw a dead period for about a month, it’s now picked up steam again as the Atlanta Braves signed Marcell Ozuna to a 1 year, $18 million deal.