Chad
Chad
I am a proud father, husband, pastor and avid baseball fan. The Atlanta Braves are my team of interest, though I follow the game as a whole. Please don't hesitate dropping me a line, especially when you are happy with the content I share.
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Atlanta Braves’ Tim Hudson Improving, Closer to Returning
Atlanta Braves‘ veteran, Tim Hudson, is getting closer to returning to the Braves’ team. He has made three minor league starts and is on pace to start on Tuesday for the Braves’ AAA affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves.
TweetHave the Atlanta Braves Found Their #3 Hitter?
The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed an offensive surge over the past couple weeks. Fredi Gonzalez, often criticized, seemed to make a great move early last week. Freddie Freeman was struggling at the plate and Gonzalez gave him a day off in the Braves’ loss to the New York Mets last Monday. On Tuesday, Freddie was [...]
TweetHave the Atlanta Braves Figured Out How to Hit Lefties?
The Atlanta Braves are one of the hottest teams in the MLB over the past 11 games. They have won 9 out of 11 games and have put together an impressive hitting streak. They are third in the MLB in runs scored behind the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. They scored 9 or more [...]
TweetShould the Atlanta Braves Be Concerned About Chipper Jones’ Knees?
Chipper Jones missed the first game of the series between the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamonbacks last night. This is the third game that he has missed since returning from the disabled list due to knee soreness. It is also the second time he has missed a game immediately following a plane trip. The first [...]
TweetIs Former Atlanta Braves’ Manager, Bobby Cox, Interested in Managing Again?
Life has been difficult for Atlanta Braves’ manager, Fredi Gonzalez as he has tried to fill the big shoes left open by Bobby Cox. Cox retired after the 2010 season. He managed the Braves from 1990-2010, spanning 21 seasons, which included 1883 wins during that 21 season stint, 2149 wins with the Braves overall, 14 [...]
TweetReflections on Atlanta Braves’ Chad Durbin, One Last Time
I have written a couple articles about the Atlanta Braves’ relief pitcher, Chad Durbin over the first 10 games of the season. I do not want to be redundant or “beat a dead horse.” However, I could not help but react to an article on Durbin from the AJC yesterday. Fredi Gonzalez provided some nuggets [...]
TweetAtlanta Braves Continue Mend-Making Tour, Set to Retire John Smoltz’s Number
The Atlanta Braves announced earlier today that they will retire John Smoltz‘s number on June 8th and induct him into the Atlanta Braves’ Hall of Fame. The news was announced early this morning by Braves’ president, John Schuerholz. While the move comes as no surprise, it is nice to see the Braves proactively repair the [...]
TweetChipper Jones Returns to Atlanta Braves’ Lineup
Chipper Jones returned to the Atlanta Braves’ lineup on Sunday afternoon. He missed the first two games of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers due to fluid buildup on his knee. He started the final two games of the series against the Houston Astros and led the Braves to their first two wins of the [...]
TweetAtlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers: Series Recap
The Atlanta Braves completed a three game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this afternoon. They won their 5th straight game and improved to 5-4 on the season. They won the series with timely hitting, solid pitching and good defense. Here is a break-down of the series:
TweetAtlanta Braves Need to Cut Chad Durbin Now
The Atlanta Braves completed a three game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. Chad Durbin made his first appearance since April 9th. He came into the game with the outcome decidedly in the Braves’ favor, 7-1 in the 9th inning. Durbin allowed two doubles and a homerun to let the Brewers get within [...]
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