April 12, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – One of the takeaways from the 2020 Atlanta Braves season was that the Braves, for one season, joined the modern analytics baseball lineup. With the rule changes of 2020 including the universal DH, the Braves altered their lineup to get their best hitters the most at bats…… read more »
April 11, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It seems like this answer is an obvious and resounding “YES,” until you re-live some of the pain that has become synonymous with being an Atlanta sports fan. The existence of the idea the “suffering Atlanta Fan” started with plays like the Lonnie Smith base running error…… read more »
April 10, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – In honor of Larry King who passed away earlier this year, I have put together a list of things that both he and I feel as we get ready to hear “PLAY BALL” 2021! (Side note before we start: If you have to ask who Larry King…… read more »
April 9, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Over the last 11 years, Braves fans have been spoiled, having a chance to watch the career of Freddie Freeman evolve into the player he is today. While the 2020 season was his most memorable to this point, Freddie has proven to be one of the most…… read more »
April 8, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Braves manager Brian Snitker has done one of the most improbable things any coach or manager can ever do. He’s become a lovable sports figure without winning a championship. As a manager or a coach in professional sports it’s so hard to become beloved without winning the…… read more »
April 8, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Yesterday was much better as a Braves fan. Right?! That was the Braves team we’ve come to know and love over the last couple of years. They had a tough game, but found a way to win. That’s what great teams do. How about the first game…… read more »
April 6, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The 2020 Masters Tournament was unique for many reasons.One of the most glaring differences from other years was the ridiculously low scores.A number of records were broken, including the all-time scoring mark. Suffice to say, we won’t see 20 under par this week.In fact, we won’t see…… read more »
April 5, 2021 – 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It’s no secret that golf has a rich tradition in Georgia. Underrated, however, may be the recent excellence of collegiate golf in the Peach State. Both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech boast respected golf programs, but many will be surprised to hear that 11…… read more »
680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – No, the sky is not falling. No, the season is not over. No, this is not what you should expect from the 2021 Braves. Obviously, the new year didn’t get off to the start that anyone had hoped for, being swept out of Philly and held to just three total…… read more »
April 1, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The Final Four is all set and it’s been two weeks since our ninth seeded Yellow Jackets fell in the First Round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament to eighth seeded Loyola Chicago. Despite the loss, we all felt pretty good about things on The Flats and…… read more »
