April 2021 - Braves Journal

Braves @ Blue Jays (but not really) Game Thread

Remember that one time when Canada was in Florida? No? The “Toronto” Blue Jays are opening their season in TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida because it’s so close and convenient to Toronto. We do have some action on the transaction … Finish Reading

Your first place Hammers lose 9-3, but are still in first place

It’s difficult to summarize the Braves’ rise from worst to first in a way that does justice to the size of the feat. I mean, sure, there was the 1991 team that inaugurated the Great Run, which was presaged … Finish Reading

We’re going to WAR, so B or F Off, and Cubs @Braves Game Thread

Our team is back where they belong, tied for first place in the NL East. It hasn’t been pretty, but the offense and starting pitching seem to be rounding into form. The bullpen still needs some tinkering, but we’ve already … Finish Reading

First Place Braves 10, Last Place Cubs 0

Over the past three Wednesdays, I’ve taken advantage of this platform to remind everyone that it’s a long season, that we shouldn’t draw conclusions based on anything that happens in April, and that we need to avoid moods that are … Finish Reading

Braves 5, Teddy Bears 0

What, us worry?

Hard to believe that just a couple of days ago, the Braves couldn’t hit water falling out of a boat; today, basically everyone just did the same boringly good job. Only two ohfers in the regular lineup, … Finish Reading

Cubs @ Braves, Recap and Game Thread

Let’s get the hard part out of the way…Charlie Morton looked good yesterday. His fastball was lively. His curveball was filthy. His pitch to Kris Bryant, in which Bryant deposited over the left field fence, was a really … Finish Reading

Game Thread and Braves Pitching Stats

Ok…who’s responsible for bringing the Voodoo magic? I think we need a thread of Phil Collins up in this place. As the Braves are living in a land of confusion, let’s take a look at the Braves pitchers and their … Finish Reading

Diamondbacks 5, Braves 0, Diamondbacks 7, Braves 0.

Lord, where to start?

Madison Bumgarner pitched a no-hitter; ought to get that out of the way. Zac Gallen pitched a one-hitter. That does a lot of work. What else?

The story coming in on Drew Smyly was that … Finish Reading

Let’s Play 2: Diamondbacks @ Braves

The Braves were an unfortunate victim to a small sample yesterday. For the most part, Atlanta dodged some pretty rough storms yesterday and many were wondering why the Braves cancelled its game. Well…James Spann has that answer: