Don’t know how this going to work out, but this recap is my attempt to live blog game 4 of the 2021 World Series. Quite often I’ll follow along with the comments on the game threads, but tonight you are … Finish Reading
Author: Kirk H.
Kirk H. is a long-time reader of and occasional contributor to Braves Journal who after all these years is still in possession of most of his faculties. Don't follow him on Twitter (or elsewhere, as that would be kind of creepy).
I have a confession to make …
I don’t hate the Astros. There I said it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Braves fan and I want them to win. But I can’t muster the same level of animosity towards the Astros as I do for say … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wanker: Melky Cabrera
There have been some worthy wankers in our series, but IMO, Braves One Year Wanker, Melky Cabrera is the wankiest wanker whoever wanked. How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways ….
Braves One Year Wanker, Melky Cabrera:
… Finish ReadingBraves One Year Wonder: J.D. Drew
2003 was an historic offensive season for the Braves. They were the best offensive team in the NL, with a league-leading and franchise record 235 home runs, while also leading the league in runs scored, hits, RBI, BA, SLG, OPS, … Finish Reading
10 for 10’s: The Atlanta Braves 2018 Season
After four straight losing seasons and an offseason wracked by front office turmoil, expectations for the 2018 season were low. But the Braves surprised virtually everyone, easily winning the NL East over the consensus preseason favorites, the Nats. How … Finish Reading
10 For 10’s: The 2010 Atlanta Braves Season
Welcome to Brave Journal’s 10 for 10’s, where for each season of the past decade we relive the thrill of victory:
And the agony of defeat:
Today’s episode: the 2010 Atlanta Braves Season
The decade of the Aughts saw the … Finish Reading
2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Brian McCann
Brian McCann, 2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review
Brian McCann suffered an injury-plagued and unproductive 2018 season for Houston, only appearing in 63 games with 189 AB while sinking to career lows in AVG, OBP, and SLG. As a result he … Finish Reading
2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Adeiny Hechavarria
By the winter of 2019, Adeiny Hechavarria had firmly established himself as a no-hit all-glove shortstop, with a career slash line around .250/.290/.320 in about 2800 MLB ABs. So it was no big surprise that going into his age 30 … Finish Reading
2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Matt Joyce
Back at the end of the regular season, I wrote a little about Matt Joyce‘s year. You can find it here:
Joyce played a much larger role than anyone envisioned due to injuries and … Finish Reading