Feb. 23, 2021 – KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the Braves prepared to take the field for their first full squad workout this morning, manager Brian Snitker and other members of the organization gave their usual speeches. However, this year things were a bit different, due to health and safety guidelines. Since…… read more »
Feb. 23, 2021 – BY DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Like many of you, I was incredibly annoyed by Jseth Owens’ comments caught on camera and directed at Cam Newton during a recent 7-on-7 tournament. But, it’s time to let it go. The rising senior was a clown in calling Newton soon to…… read more »
Feb. 22, 2021 – BY KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As Monday’s workout wrapped up, pitchers have already made quite a bit of progress in the first four days of camp. Brian Snitker says everyone has had a chance to throw a pair of sides, which is the first step in the ramp…… read more »
Feb. 22, 2021 – MATT EDGAR 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It’s the last week of February and I’m finally getting over my disappointment of the 2020 football season on The Flats. A spark has ignited inside me as of late, I guess it’s all the talk about Spring Practice, and I’m starting to think…… read more »
FEB. 22, 2021 BY DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The best front office executive in Atlanta pro sports is Alex Anthopoulos and it’s not even close. The announced agreement between the Braves and former All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb is just another example of how good Anthopoulos is at this job. Lamb is…… read more »
Feb. 20, 2021 – BY KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As we get closer to full squad workouts and the first Grapefruit League game of the new year a week from tomorrow, the Braves don’t come into camp with a whole lot of roster questions. However, to me, the backup catcher position remains…… read more »
Feb.19, 2021 – BY MATT EDGAR 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Notes From The Corner Office / Sports Media Watchdog • Tim Tebow is retiring from baseball. There’s been enough shots taken at him with that news, and I certainly understand why, but separate of his failed baseball career, is it just me that finds…… read more »
Feb.17, 2021 – BY CARLOS MEDINA 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – NFC South – Atlanta Falcons2020 Record: 4-12 | Projected Cap Space: $32 Million Over Hitting Rock Bottom: The make or break season that faced former Falcons coach Dan Quinn and former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff started with an 0-5 start to the season…… read more »
The Atlanta Braves beat Dansby Swanson in salary arbitration, and the shortstop will earn $6 million rather than his request for $6.7 million. Arbitrators Richard Bloch, Walt De Treaux, Robert Herman made the decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments. The 27-year-old Swanson hit .274 with 10 homers and 35 RBIs last season in an…… read more »
By The Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Toumani Camara scored 15 points, including a big three-point play, and Georgia rallied to beat No. 20 Missouri 80-70 on Tuesday night. Missouri (13-6, 6-6 Southeastern Conference) lost its third straight game. It blew a 48-35 lead following a dominant start to the second half. Justin Kier…… read more »
