After all of the offensive struggles in 2024, the Braves announced the firing of longtime hitting coach Kevin Seitzer soon after the season ended. It was a bit of surprise, because just a few days before Seitzer was let go, Brian Snitker told the media he expected the entire staff to be back for 2025.
Amid all of the injuries, the Braves attempted to get the band back together in hopes of conjuring up some of the same magic that led them to the 2021 World Series. Unfortunately, it was mostly unsuccessful. Adam Duvall, who was acquired just before the start of the season, hit .182 with 11 homers over
The Atlanta Hawks opened their season at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night with a 120-116 win over the Brooklyn Nets. With all eyes on first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and the new $150 million man Jalen Johnson, it was actually a couple of familiar faces that led the way. Trae Young quickly reminded the
The Braves can blame their struggles in 2024 on injuries, run it back with essentially the same group, and nobody would bat an eye. However, there are still some critical decisions to be made, and one has to wonder if three straight first round exits in the postseason might cause Alex Anthopoulos to be a
Most of the Braves core is locked, loaded, and ready to chase a World Series in 2025, but there are several critical pieces set to test the open waters of free agency, and there’s a chance none of them return next season. Buy or Sell: Braves Free Agents Max Fried No point in trying to
The Braves have to find a long-term answer at shortstop. Even if they do end up rolling with Orlando Arcia again as the starter next year, it’s a band-aid over a bullet hole. He’s not the answer; that much we know. However, the options in free agency are limited. Willy Adames is the gem of
The Braves could go in a lot of different directions this offseason. On the one hand, Alex Anthopoulos could look at things from a glass-half-full perspective. This is a club that won 101 games in 2022, 104 games in 2023, and then somehow found a way to make the playoffs this year despite nearly every
The Falcons are coming off their worst performance of the season, a 34-14 loss to the Seahawks at home, one that was eye-opening in more ways than one. The defense has a lot more flaws than most people wanted to acknowledge after the first six weeks. The pass rush has been the primary talking point,
On deadline day for rookies entering their fourth season to reach a contract extension before hitting restricted free agency next offseason, the Atlanta Hawks inked a massive five-year, $150 million extension with forward Jalen Johnson. Atlanta Hawks and forward Jalen Johnson have reached a deal on a five-year, $150 million extension, CEO of Klutch Sports
The Falcons dismal 34-14 thrashing at home to the Seahawks highlighted a lot of the flaws that needed to be talked about despite Atlanta coming into the game on a three-game winning streak. The defense is very bad, proving incapable of stopping the run or the pass. Geno Smith had a field day on Sunday,
