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Duvall and Ozuna make history in Boston!

Duvall and Ozuna make history in Boston!

KEVIN MACALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Wednesday night, Adam Duvall and Marcell Ozuna became the answer to a trivia question as they became the first pair of teammates to have three homer performances in back-to-back contests. In 151 years of Major League Baseball, the feat had never been accomplished, which is truly mind boggling.…read more »

No deals for the Braves at the trade deadline

No deals for the Braves at the trade deadline

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the clock ticked closer and closer to the 4pm Trade Deadline on Monday, Braves fans were all holding their collective breath that a deal could get worked out to land another starting pitcher to the mix. However, as four o’clock came and went, disappointment spread across social…read more »

Braves acquire pitcher Tommy Milone from the Orioles

Braves acquire pitcher Tommy Milone from the Orioles

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – With the Major League trade deadline looming at 4pm on Monday, everyone knows the Braves are looking for starting rotation help. As conversations start to heat up around the game, Alex Anthopoulos and company pulled off a deal to acquire veteran southpaw Tommy Milone from the Orioles in…read more »

The Braves are at the Halfway Point: Where do we stand?

The Braves are at the Halfway Point: Where do we stand?

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the Braves wrapped up a two game, doubleheader sweep of the Yankees, the first half of the 2020 season came to a close. Through the first 30 games of the year, the Braves are 18-12, and all things considered, that doesn’t feel so bad. The rotation has…read more »

Ian Anderson debut delayed by rain; starts today

Ian Anderson debut delayed by rain; starts today

  KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE AN, ATLANTA – Much like fellow top prospect Cristian Pache, Ian Anderson’s Big League debut will have to wait an extra 21 hours or so as Tuesday night’s series opener with the Yankees was postponed due to rain. Anderson will finally get his opportunity to step on a Big League…read more »

Braves Pitcher Ian Anderson debuts tonight against the Yankees

Braves Pitcher Ian Anderson debuts tonight against the Yankees

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Over the last few years, there have been a number of highly anticipated Major League debuts from top prospects in the Braves organization. And tonight, fans get to see another one as 22 year old righty Ian Anderson will get the nod in the series opener with the…read more »

With Acuña and Albies down, who is bringing the offense?

With Acuña and Albies down, who is bringing the offense?

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – While the Braves came up empty in their quest of a sweep of their rival Phillies on Sunday night, there’s lots to like about the production this team is getting from the top of their order, even in the absence of Ronald Acuña Jr and Ozzie Albies. In…read more »

Could another to prospect soon be on the move to Atlanta?

Could another to prospect soon be on the move to Atlanta?

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the Braves attempt to solve the biggest question mark this season surrounding the starting rotation, Brian Snitker hinted on Friday that another young arm could soon be on the move. Ian Anderson, the 22 year old former first round pick out of Shenendehowa High in New York…read more »

Rainout spoils Pache 2020 debut

Rainout spoils Pache 2020 debut

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Mother Nature sure knows how to rain on parades, doesn’t she? Last night, Braves fans were counting down the hours until first pitch of the series finale with the Nationals. But, the weather had other ideas. With Wednesday night’s rainout, and tonight’s scheduled off day, fans will have…read more »

Nick Markakis: Quietly catching up to some baseball legends

Nick Markakis: Quietly catching up to some baseball legends

KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – If I was to tell you there was currently a player in Major League Baseball who is one double shy of Babe Ruth, eleven hits ahead of Carlton Fisk on the all-time list and 22 RBI ahead of Rod Carew, you’d probably assume I’m talking about someone like…read more »

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