Despite losing yesterday afternoon, it does feel like the Braves have some positive momentum heading into a critical series with the Los Angeles Angels that they must take advantage of. They are fresh off winning three out of four against the Giants, Michael Harris II is back in the lineup, and Reynaldo Lopez is expected
There have been a lot of murmurs, but now it’s official. Four-time All-Pro safety Justin Simmons will be joining the Atlanta Falcons. The deal is for one-year, $8 million with $7.5 million guaranteed. Falcons signing safety Justin Simmons to one-year, $8M deal with $7.5M guaranteed. (via @RapSheet + @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/33HP0yFSWh — NFL (@NFL) August 15,
Coming off back-to-back extra-inning victories over the Giants on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday presented an opportunity for the Braves to really build some positive momentum with Michael Harris II returning to the lineup for the first time since June 14th. But if rust was a potential concern coming into the game, Harris put that to
For the most part, it’s a great day to be an Atlanta sports fan. The Falcons finally swung a trade for an impact pass rusher, acquiring Matthew Judon from the Patriots for a third-round pick. On the Braves side of things, the club welcomes Michael Harris II back into the starting lineup tonight for the
It took much longer than people might have expected, but the Falcons finally swung something big just a few weeks before the season to address an area of the team that has been plaguing them for more than a decade, acquiring Matthew Judon from the Patriots for a third-round pick. Judon won’t just help the
With Michael Harris eligible to come off the IL for tonight’s game, the Braves had a roster decision to make regarding their outfield depth. Some expected them to designate one of Ramon Laureano or Adam Duvall for assignment to make room for the star centerfielder, but instead, they went the safe route, optioning Eli White
For most of the season, the talk surrounding the Braves has been negative. Injuries have absolutely brutalized an Atlanta club that won 104 games a season ago. The team’s biggest stars underperforming has also been an issue, and when combined, you get one of the most inconsistent clubs in the game. Somehow, the Braves continue
For the first time in over five years, the Falcons are coming into the season with expectations of making the postseason, which they signaled by signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million in guarantees. Raheem Morris won’t be given a grace period like his predecessor. The Falcons have the pieces
Positive storylines surrounding the Braves have been few and far between, but there are a couple developing on the injury side of things. Michael Harris has been nothing short of dominant during his rehab assignment in Gwinnett. He’s eligible to come off the IL Wednesday, and I don’t see any reason why he won’t be
In less than a week’s time, the hope is that Michael Harris II and Reynaldo Lopez will rejoin the Braves. Harris is eligible to come off the IL on August 14th and is currently destroying AAA pitching. He should be back in the Braves lineup in a couple of days. Lopez is eligible to come
