On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves punched a ticket to the playoffs for the second straight year by defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-0. It’s a run so impressive that fans and pundits alike are apt to forget how leery expectations were as Opening Day loomed. Back on Feb. 7, former Marlins catcher JT Realmuto…
College football is back. Those are four words that fans across the country have been craving to hear for months. With a blank slate comes anxiety, curiosity and hope for those involved. As for the Tennessee Volunteer contingent, getting a healthy does of confidence early in the schedule is a necessity. Fortunately for Jeremy Pruitt…
It comes as no surprise that the 2019 Tennessee Volunteers need to upgrade several facets of their repertoire in order to expand on the foundation set in Jeremy Pruitt’s first year on Rocky Top. The 2018 campaign saw many expected holes with a gap in production and experience. There were also a few bright spots,…
After sweeping the Miami Marlins last week, the Atlanta Braves looked poised to attack a west coast swing with momentum on their side. Let’s just say the trip it was as polarizing as the Braves’ season so far. Atlanta started off in Los Angeles to play the Dodgers. At least, that is what was supposed…
Everyone knows the riddle about what an April forecast brings to the vegetation for May. As far as the Atlanta Braves are concerned, they hope all the rainy days during the first full month of the baseball season results in a fresh bullpen. Oddly enough, as the calendar transitioned from April to May, something seemed…
The Atlanta Braves (13-14) opened the week looking to gain some ground in the muddied National League East. Instead, they lost their footing after going 2-4 against the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies. There were some bright spots during the week, but the same theme that has haunted Atlanta since spring training once again became…
After laying several proverbial eggs leading up to Easter weekend, the Atlanta Braves suddenly look like the Easter Bunny to fans. The week was filled with disappointment for the Braves. The Arizona Diamondbacks came to SunTrust Park and took the series. It was the second time the Braves have been swept in a three-game series…
After being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies to start the season, the Atlanta Braves opened the month of April on a tear. On Sunday, they have the opportunity to avoid losing a series for a fourth consecutive time while gaining some ground on the National League East. Futures Parlay It has been an eventful couple…
It was quite a year for Tennessee guard Jordan Bone. Those who didn’t pay close attention may not realize what Bone meant to the Vols. What would normally be perceived as a tremendous junior campaign for any other upperclassmen in the SEC, is being covered up by the accolades and recognition from Bone’s running mates…
It feels good to be home. At least, that’s what the Atlanta Braves can say after a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs to open up their 2019 season at home. After getting swept by the Philadelphia Phillies on the road, the Braves looked like a totally different club reuniting with the home crowd at…