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Jarred Kelenic Thriving in Leadoff Role for Braves

Jarred Kelenic Thriving in Leadoff Role for Braves

By Olivia Sayer ATLANTA – Jarred Kelenic stepped into the batter’s box on a sunny afternoon at Truist Park. With the series against Tampa Bay on the line, he took a first pitch cutter for a strike. On the second pitch, Kelenic decided to swing on a curveball located over the heart of the plate.…read more »

Yellow Jackets Football Three-Game Mini-Plans On Sale Now

Yellow Jackets Football Three-Game Mini-Plans On Sale Now

Catch the Yellow Jackets in action against Notre Dame, VMI and either Duke or NC State Purchase Mini-Plans | Purchase Season Tickets | Purchase Single-Game Tickets | 2024 Tailgating Information THE FLATS – Three-game mini-ticket plans to catch the exciting action of Georgia Tech football in 2024 are on sale now. This year’s mini-plans include a ticket to the Yellow Jackets’ highly…read more »

Pitching Propels Braves Over Tigers with Three-Game Sweep

Pitching Propels Braves Over Tigers with Three-Game Sweep

By Olivia Sayer ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves may have found their groove. The winners of six-straight NL East titles completed a three-game sweep Wednesday of the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park. While the offense broke out in game three, it was Atlanta’s pitching staff that stole the show.  “We’ll always win when we give…read more »

Chris Dimino Interviews Willie Mays on “Hardball”

Chris Dimino Interviews Willie Mays on “Hardball”

CHRIS DIMINO:  I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, my father proclaimed you to be the best baseball player he ever saw, and that’s coming from a Brooklyn Dodger fan! Very happy to be joined tonight by Willie Mays. Mr. Mays, how are? You this evening?  WILLIE MAYS:  Pretty good.   CHRIS DIMINO:  Now,…read more »

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

BY HILLEL ITALIE Updated 11:05 PM EDT, June 18, 2024 Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon…read more »

Atlanta Braves to Host Ludacris Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Wednesday, September 4

Atlanta Braves to Host Ludacris Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Wednesday, September 4

Celebrations to include Ludacris’ ceremonial first pitch, bobblehead gate giveaway, ‘Luda’s at The Battery Atlanta’ food truck, and more ATLANTA (June 11, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 4, the Atlanta Braves will celebrate multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, actor, and philanthropist Ludacris when the team takes on the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park. Previously, Ludacris performed at…read more »

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