It was the best of seasons, it was the worst of seasons.
I’m straining a literary allusion to make a point. Although last year was neither Charlie Morton’s best nor his worst, his 2022 really was a tale of two … Finish Reading
Author: tfloyd
Tfloyd was born on the site of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Before the stadium was built, that is; it was then the site of Piedmont Hospital. It took the Braves another 11 years to arrive on what is now Hank Aaron Drive, but I‘ve always liked to arrive at the ballpark early.
2022 Player Review: Mike Soroka
Mike was not just the best pitcher on the Braves but finished 6th in the Cy Young voting and 2nd in Rookie of the Year. He started the year late after a concerning shoulder injury in Spring Training which apparently … Finish Reading
Where Do We Go From Here? Starting Pitchers
I’m here to write about the Braves’ starting pitchers for next year. And I’m going to do that.
But, as many of you are (painfully) aware, I tend to look back more than I look forward. For me, baseball’s past … Finish Reading
Braves Lose Game Three, Must Win Today and Tomorrow
After losing to the Phillies 9-1 on Friday night, the Braves are playing an elimination game in just a few hours. So we can focus our energies on that one, the most crucial game of the year so far, I … Finish Reading
First Place Braves 5, IWOTM 2
In the biggest game of the season so far, the Braves rose to the occasion and defeated the Mets 5-2. As a result, the NL East race is dead even; after 157 games, each team is 98-57. By the way, … Finish Reading
Braves 1, Phillies 9
Going into Friday’s game our Braves found themselves once again on the Streets of Philadelphia, as the Phils hosted the guys from My Hometown. The Braves are trying to return to the Glory Days of 2021, returning to The Promised … Finish Reading
¡Que Maravilloso! Los Bravos 7, Las Potras 2
It was Hispanic Heritage night at Truist Park on Friday night, el diez y seis de Septiembre. Fittingly, William Contreras and Ronald Acuña Jr, two young sons of Venezuela who were born within a week of each other in December … Finish Reading
Your First Place Atlanta Braves 6, Mariners 4
We should all thank heaven every day that we are Braves fans. Just as importantly, we should all get down on our knees and give thanks that we’re not Mets fans.
JonathanF wrote yesterday about the new book, A Fan’s … Finish Reading
This Is What We Do: Braves club five homers, gut the Fish 8-1
Our Braves are clearly disciples of the great Earl Weaver, whose famous formula for winning baseball games was pitching and three run homers. As he explained, “Pitching keeps you in the game. Home runs win the game.” It’s true … Finish Reading
Really Good Braves 11, Devil Magic 4
I’m late getting the recap up, so I’ll be brief. As Snit might say, our team is really good. Friday’s 11-4 victory over the Cardinals was the 15th win in the last 17 games. And they are playing really well … Finish Reading