Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Luke Waddell has quietly had a very good season for the Stripers, hitting .298/.408/.356 (40-58) Gwinnett Stripers @ (50-46) Memphis Redbirds - 8:05 PM ET Pitching Probables GWI: Austin Cox (2-1, 3.64 ERA) MEM: Curtis Taylor (4-3, 3.43 ERA) Austin Cox picks up the spot start for the Gwinnett Stripers following their 6-0 thumping by the … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Preview – 7/24
A new look coming for Battery Power in August
Our coverage remains the same but with a new look In just a couple of weeks, Battery Power is switching to a new platform as part of SB Nation’s network-wide move to a new publishing platform. This will change the look of the site and also make it faster and more reliable on any device you use. This is an upgrade. When you land on the site, it will look cleaner – less clunky, … [Read more...] about A new look coming for Battery Power in August
POLL: How should the Braves handle Sean Murphy?
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images They’ve made it clear that they won’t trade him now, but should they ever? Sean Murphy is a very good ballplayer. Anyone who says otherwise is just unreasonably salty about losing William Contreras in the trade to acquire him. At the dish, Murphy has a 126 wRC+, which is just shy of his 2023 mark of 130. Behind … [Read more...] about POLL: How should the Braves handle Sean Murphy?
Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images One of the cult heroes from the 2021 World Series-winning squad finally rides off into the sunset On July 13, Jesse Chavez made his fourth appearance of the season for the Atlanta Braves, pitched two innings, gave up four runs and was designated for assignment shortly afterwards. It wasn’t the first time that it had happened to Chavez … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
3 Falcons storylines on defense to pay attention to during 2025 training camp
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images All three levels of the defense will be worth a close watch this summer, for reasons that range from encouraging to worrisome. Atlanta Falcons training camp is right around the corner, and the team has multiple storylines worth paying attention to throughout the process. Here are three I will be keeping tabs on, and they’re ones you should watch … [Read more...] about 3 Falcons storylines on defense to pay attention to during 2025 training camp