You see a lot of offensive production out of second basemen nowadays. In fact, not only do a ton of these guys hit for power, but they also make for some of the most well-rounded ballplayers. However, I will tell you this much: after the controversy surrounding Jose Altuve, there is no way I am
Tucker Davidson has impressed down on the farm for some time now. A 19th round pick out of Midland College in Texas, the lefty has proven to be an incredible value, and there is little reason to believe he cannot contribute at the major league level sooner rather than later. In a system full of
Don’t look now, but Braves baseball is right around the corner. Atlanta will head to their new Spring Training home in North Port, Florida soon, with games beginning in just over three weeks. The work that will have to be put in for the Braves to win their first playoff series since 2001 starts now.
Kyle Muller is one of the best up and coming arms in the Braves’ farm system, and we had the pleasure of speaking with him on the SportsTalkATL Podcast recently about his offseason. One of the team’s top picks in the 2016 MLB Draft, the southpaw has been nothing short of sensational down on the
Trae Young will be a busy man this All-Star Break, as it was announced today that he will take part in yet another exhibition: The Rising Stars Game roster… pic.twitter.com/t6eZAY3oSy — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 31, 2020 As long as Young wanted to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge — which he has made abundantly
Outside of the Braves, only the Dodgers and Rays can argue they have a top-five farm system and a shot at a World Series title this year. Despite all of the international signing sanctions, the Braves boast one of the best minor league systems, featuring five players who cracked MLB.com’s 2020 Top 100 Prospect List.
It is truly comical to see most casual NBA fans jump to the conclusion that the Mavericks, by default, won the draft-day trade that landed Luka Doncic. This is not to say the Hawks won either, but it has yet to be determined. Luka is a generational talent, but you can’t gloss over the fact
It is honestly crazy how much can change in a single year of baseball. Just last season, A.J. Minter was set to assume the closer’s role for the foreseeable future in Atlanta. He had a rapid rise to the big leagues, and even got a taste of the closing in 2018, converting 15 of 17
Yea, I know what you are thinking. Hassan Whiteside? Really? With the reputation he has? I know, and I get it. But Whiteside has had an excellent season and will be a free agent this summer. He is averaging 15.6 points and 14 rebounds per game – a resurgent campaign despite Portland’s overall struggles. Jason
NBA teams are continually scouting G-League talent. Kendrick Nunn is just the most recent example of a player who went from playing in the G-League to being a big-time contributor for an NBA team. Just this year, the Hawks signed Brandon Goodwin to a two-way contract. He has outperformed the recently acquired Jeff Teague and
