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Braves pitching steals the show Friday

Braves pitching steals the show Friday

March 5, 2021 – BY KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – On Friday, we likely got our first glimpse into what the Braves lineup will look like heading into the new year. Acuna, Albies, Freeman, Ozuna and d’Arnaud made up the top five in the Atlanta order as Brian Snitker got the reigning NL…read more »

Braves show encouraging signs five games into Spring Training

Braves show encouraging signs five games into Spring Training

March 4th, 2021 – BY KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Five games into the Spring session, there have been some really encouraging signs for the three-time defending NL East Champs. So far, the starting rotation has looked solid, though we have yet to see Charlie Morton or Max Fried get on the bump.…read more »

Slow and steady with Mike Soroka: You’ve got options

Slow and steady with Mike Soroka: You’ve got options

March 5th, 2021 – BY DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The rush to get Mike Soroka back from the torn Achilles is not immediate. That’s a good thing.  Yes, this club is immediately better when Soroka is taking the ball every fifth day. The good news, is there’s time to get him back and…read more »

Mitsubishi Electric Golf Classic: FANS ARE BACK!

Mitsubishi Electric Golf Classic: FANS ARE BACK!

Monte Ortel, the Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Classic has big news: TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! Golf fans, be sure to listen and find out how you can get those tickets, what is in store for players and fans at this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic, and who we can expect to see playing.read more »

There’s One Big Window Open In Athens

There’s One Big Window Open In Athens

March 4, 2021 – BY MATT EDGAR 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Spring Football is fast approaching, which means we’re in the midst of all the off-season lists and early prognostications. You know the drill. “College football’s most intriguing newcomer for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team”, or “The 10 college football teams that can crack…read more »

Will Kirby Smart win a national title? I’m not so sure

Will Kirby Smart win a national title? I’m not so sure

March 4, 2021 – BY DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It’s honestly fine to wonder if indeed Georgia will win a national title under Kirby Smart.  At this point, I say ‘I don’t know.’ The potential is there and that cannot be denied.  Let’s go through what Smart has done well in Athens…read more »

The Braves outfield is one of the best in the league

The Braves outfield is one of the best in the league

March 3, 2021 – BY BUCK BELUE 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The new Atlanta Braves outfield has a chance to be one of the best in Major League Baseball, with Ozuna, Pache and Acuna in the line-up! Seriously, Braves Country already knows that Marcell and Ronald are ballers. So, if the rookie in centerfield…read more »

Dropstep Podcast: Dissecting Trae Young’s game.

Dropstep Podcast: Dissecting Trae Young’s game.

Today, it\’s all about the Atlanta Hawks\’ Trae Young: How does he become a better closer? What are improvements Trae Young needs to make to get this team over the hump? Who needs to see more time from the Hawks, and who needs to sit the bench. Next, The guys play a game of \”Is…read more »

Off Season Preview: NFC South – Carolina Panthers

Off Season Preview: NFC South – Carolina Panthers

NFC South – Carolina Panthers 2020 Record: 5-11 | Projected Cap Space: $6 Million BY CARLOS MEDINA 680  THE FAN, ATLANTA – Working on a Turnaround: It would make perfect sense if Panthers head coach Matt Rhule carried around a business card that read, “turnaround artist”. That’s what he’s been able to do in every…read more »

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