Photo by Drew Hallowell/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. We’re another day closer to the first spring game for the Atlanta Braves, and rumors are continuing to buzz. A recent report from MLB insider Héctor Gómez revealed that the Braves are among teams interested in starting pitcher José Quintana. 36-year-old Quintana … [Read more...] about Braves News: José Quintana rumors, AJ Smith-Shawver, and more
Just like with the Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, though, there may be something to the idea of teams finding it easier to shoot in Atlanta. This season, the Hawks’ opponents are making 81.6 percent of their FTs in Atlanta, versus 79.9 percent in Hawk road games. State Farm Arena has seen the second-highest road FT% of any NBA venue this season, trailing only the Footprint … [Read more...] about
Thursday 2/20 Open Thread
Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Happy Cactus League Opening Day! The Cubs and Dodgers are busy playing the first exhibition game of the season at Camelback Ranch. The Braves will have to wait until Saturday but we’re here, folks. Game action is coming soon! Still, here’s the random clip: … [Read more...] about Thursday 2/20 Open Thread
Braves one of a handful of teams interested in José Quintana, per report
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Could the veteran hurler be on his way to Atlanta? While spring training may officially be underway, there are still a few free agents available to be snapped up on a contract. One of those players is José Quintana, who is still available after his two-year contract with the Mets expired following the 2024 season. With the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Braves one of a handful of teams interested in José Quintana, per report
Falcons projected to take Georgia players in two new mock drafts
Despite the success of the University of Georgia football program over the last few years, the Atlanta Falcons have rarely targeted Bulldogs players in the draft. For whatever reason, the team always seems to go in a different direction. It’s bound to happen at some point and the 2025 NFL draft seems as good a time as any. Georgia is expected to deliver another talented class … [Read more...] about Falcons projected to take Georgia players in two new mock drafts