Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Here are some fast facts about the first MLB speedway classic “On your mark, get set… Pitch!” Well, it won’t be quite like that in today’s game, but you can almost envision it as the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves finale will be played in one of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks: Bristol Motor Speedway, also known as … [Read more...] about A few things you need to know about the MLB Speedway Classic

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images This might be the most fun game on paper for the rest of the Braves’ season This might be the most fun game on paper for the rest of the Atlanta Braves’ season, as their one remaining quality starter in Spencer Strider faces off against flamethrowing rookie Chase Burns at Bristol Motor Speedway. It’s a really fun pitching matchup and is … [Read more...] about High velocity pitching matchup as Braves get set for MLB Speedway Classic

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta adds an additional position player for today’s game. The Atlanta Braves announced that infielder Jonathan Ornelas was added to the team’s active roster as the additional player for today’s MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Ornelas, 25, was picked-up by Atlanta from the Texas Rangers … [Read more...] about Braves add infielder Jonathan Ornelas for MLB Speedway Classic game