By KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – With the NLDS officially kicking off in just a few hours, two NL East rivals will meet up once again in a best-of-five showdown, with the winner advancing to the Championship Series. For Miami, they’re looking to remain undefeated in Postseason series. Meanwhile for the Braves, while…… read more »
ATLANTA (October 1, 2020) – With today’s Braves win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Braves will move on to the National League Division Series which will take place in Houston. Since fans can’t be there in person, the Braves will host watch parties at Truist Park for all games. Fans will need to adhere to…… read more »
By TERESA M. WALKER\ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Another Tennessee Titans player, fullback Khari Blasingame, and another staff member have tested positive for the coronavirus, while the rest of the NFL returned no new positives on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The Titans’ outbreak is now at 20 cases,…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — The deep Atlanta Braves bullpen is preparing for its biggest test. There will be no off days in the best-of-five NL Division Series against the Miami Marlins, which begins Tuesday in Houston. Manager Brian Snitker may have to maneuver his pitching staff through five games in five days. Braves…… read more »
By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are banged up on defense at just the wrong time. Facing a Green Bay offense Monday that leads the NFL in scoring and ranks second in total offense, the Falcons will limp in to Lambeau Field with five starters ailing on a unit that’s given up…… read more »
By KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – With the 2020 regular season now in the rear view mirror, the Braves will shift their attention to doing something they haven’t done in nearly two decades, winning a postseason series. But before we focus on their upcoming opponent, I thought it would be fun to look…… read more »
By KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Well folks, they did it again. For the third consecutive year, the Braves stand alone atop the NL East mountain. We’ve seen some incredible performances over the last few years, but I’d argue that this might be Brian Snitker’s finest job to date. Consider the COVID outbreaks…… read more »
By KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Just when it felt like things were starting to come together for a Braves rotation that’s been a revolving door for the last nine weeks, there was more bad news on Monday just before first pitch of the series opener with Miami. Cole Hamels, who missed the…… read more »
By DOUG FERGUSON MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion. Bryson DeChambeau was not the least bit concerned by the narrow fairways or the ankle-deep rough that shape Winged Foot into historically the toughest of all U.S. Opens. With his extra 40 pounds of…… read more »
By KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Tonight, the Braves officially start the home stretch of the 2020 season, as they open up a three game set against the Mets at Citi Field. While the club was idle last night, they got some help in the standings as the Red Sox beat the Marlins,…… read more »
