Braves star Matt Olson on becoming MLB's last ironman: 'Rub some dirt on it'
Atlanta Braves star Matt Olson is MLB's last ironman, as he hasn't missed a game since 2021. His Braves teammates and manager Walt Weiss value that trait more than most.
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Brewer Hicklen, Dom Smith in lineup for Braves-Rangers finale
The Braves are keeping the core of the lineup that has come out of the All-Star break in better form through two games intact, with only a few small changes for Sunday’s 1:35 p.m. ET rubber match against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park. The top five of the order remains the same, although Drake […]
Sunday morning Rangers things
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves yesterday by a score of 7-6. Evan Carter had a two run homer in the win, part of a recent stretch of success Carter has had. The bullpen got a shot in the arm with the return of Jakob Junis to the active roster. Elias […]
Lakers Proposed Trade Adds 5x All-Star, Elite Lob Threat Around Luka Doncic
The busy offseason doesn’t seem ready to end quite yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are in hot pursuit of Atlanta Hawks free agent star Jonathan Kuminga, but both parties have yet to close the gap in contract negotiations. Although the Lakers have made some potentially impactful additions to the roster this summer, they are in […] The post Lakers Proposed Trade Adds 5x All-Star, Elite Lob Threat Around Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
Braves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver Goes 4.1 Scoreless in Rehab
Saturday saw the Atlanta Braves affiliates win four out of six games that were played, though the most important news is how the rehabbing players looked. AJ Smith-Shawver turned in a great 72-pitch outing, while Ronald Acuna Jr. reached base twice as did Ha-Seong Kim. We also got a great Lucas Braun outing and a […]
Braves hand ball to Grant Holmes for Rangers rubber match
Looking to start off the second half of the season on the right note, the Braves start Grant Holmes, who was highlighted on the MLB X account this week in a Dropout-related meme, in the rubber match of their home series against the Texas Rangers Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. Holmes (5-4, 3.61 ERA) has […]
Braves Select Elieser Hernández
The Braves are selecting the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández, according to a team announcement. The club has an open spot on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is needed there. To make space on the active roster, fellow righty Owen Murphy is being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernández, 31, joined the Braves on […]
Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy
We are mere weeks away from the NFL season kicking off. As a matter of fact, the first Sunday of the season is in exactly eight weeks, which is where the Mike McCarthy era will begin for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Atlanta Falcons. McCarthy was hired in January after taking a year off following […]
Thoughts on a 7-6 Rangers win
Rangers 7, Braves 6
How does the Mets fire sale affect the Braves?
The Mets, through Chelsea Janes, have started letting teams know that they will begin selling off the team with the exception of a few players. All of the approximately 20 or so teams that are still in a stone’s throw of a wild card spot have begun salivating. Woo for expanded playoff, I guess. It’s […]
What can the Hawks expect from Devin Carter?
Some Atlanta Hawks fans may tell you that the team hasn’t made many moves this offseason, but if you check the transaction list, you’d see several things they did. No, it was Jaylen Brown, or trying for LeBron James, but they’ve made moves that will keep them financially flexible, while also competitive now and in […]
Falcons vs Commanders for 6th year in a row, this time at Landover in Week 15
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. […]
Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, tough loss, more
While it may not have grabbed headlines, AJ Smith-Shawver’s outing for AAA warrants some attention. He looked good over 73 pitches, striking out 5 and walking 1 in 4.1 scoreless frames. Given the state of the Braves’ rotation, grasping at a shortened AAA start of a former top prospect who didn’t have the time to […]
Recap: Wizards beat Hawks to finish 2026 summer league
With both teams sitting their top prospects, the Wizards skeleton summer league squad beat the Hawks skeleton summer league squad, 91-83. Both teams had just eight players available. Both teams hope at least a few of those eight will help populate their G League teams this season. Both teams finish their Las Vegas adventure with […]
Southeast Notes: McCollum, Reneau, Dybantsa, AD, LeBron
After they finished last season by winning 20 of their final 26 games, CJ McCollum is eager to see what the Hawks can accomplish in 2026/27, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required). McCollum played an important role in that late-season success, averaging 18.7 points and 4.1 assists in 41 games after being […]
Texas Rangers Released 6-Year MLB Veteran During Braves Series
The Texas Rangers are opening up the second half of their season against the Atlanta Braves. After getting crushed on Friday evening, the Rangers bounced back on Saturday afternoon with a 7-6 win over the Braves to remain in first place in the AL West. During the Braves series, the Texas Rangers released a player […] The post Texas Rangers Released 6-Year MLB Veteran During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
50-48 – Gory start ends in glory as Rangers get even with Braves
The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Atlanta Braves scored six runs. The Rangers couldn’t let Eli White get away with it. With MacKenzie Gore back to having one of those kind of days following stepping up for a heroic turn in the first half finale, it was former Ranger White that turned a […]
BABIP and defense doom Braves in loss to Texas
The Braves came into Saturday looking for a series win behind Owen Murphy, facing MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers. Murphy went up 1-2 on Joc Pederson to start the game, but gave up a solo homer to the Braves’ legend. Drake Baldwin led off the bottom of the frame with an opposite field single, but […]
Wizards vs. Hawks discussion
The Washington Wizards play the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Monumental Sports Network. In addition, the Washington Mystics will play the Golden State Valkyries at 8:30 p.m. ET which will also be on Monumental Sports Network, though I anticipate it will move to the Monumental 2 since both games will […]
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers, involves Bucks
The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the offseason. One new trade proposal would finally get him to Los Angeles. Rohan Roman of Hawks on SI floated a three-team deal that would send Kuminga and center Jericho Sims to the Lakers, while the Hawks would land Bucks center Myles Turner. Milwaukee […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers, involves Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Game 98 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Atlanta Braves
Texas Rangers @ Atlanta Braves Saturday, July 18, 2026, 3:10 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Truist Park LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Owen Murphy Today’s Lineups RANGERS BRAVES Joc Pederson – DH Drake Baldwin – DH Wyatt Langford – LF Ozzie Albies – 2B Josh Jung – 3B Matt Olson – […]
Braves vs Rangers Game Thread: 7/18/2026
Join us and discuss tonight’s matchup of two intriguing pitchers in the comments below! Game Info Game Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 4:10 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan, Los Bravos
Trae Young Disrespects Knicks’ Jalen Brunson with Bold Move
Trae Young's villain status in the eyes of New York Knicks fans has only increased in the wake of his latest actions against Jalen Brunson. The post Trae Young Disrespects Knicks’ Jalen Brunson with Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY .
NFC Notes: Jessie Bates, Chris Olave, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons S Jessie Bates III was voted as the fifth-best safety in a poll of NFL coaches and execs: “Instincts and ball skills have allowed him to play at a high level for a long time,” an NFL coordinator said. “That’s why his game is aging well. He’s just got a knack for being […] The post NFC Notes: Jessie Bates, Chris Olave, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Braves Minor League Recap: Luis Consoro tallies two XBH in DSL Braves’ win
It was a messy day down on the farm as multiple games were rained out in what was supposed to be a day full of action with nine total games slated for play. Still, there was plenty of action to go around, so let’s dive into it. (46-45) Gwinnett Stripers, (44-48) Toledo Mud Hens (POSTPONED) […]
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