Joseph Lawsky

Joseph Lawsky is a born and raised Atlantan, which is a rare breed. He is a filmmaker, photographer and writer by trade, a woodcarving hobbyist and an extremely enthusiastic Braves fan with an endless well of optimism. Go Braves!

      Brian McCann stands in the on-deck circl with a vibrant sunset sky in the background.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
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      Brian McCann is back, but are the Braves a long-term option?

      With the emergence of Evan Gattis behind the plate, the sun may be setting on Brian McCann’s career with the Atlanta Braves. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) First off, I owe y’all an apology. My excitement More...

      Buster Posey
      By Joseph Lawsky On Friday, May 10th, 2013
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      The Atlanta Braves go streaking!

      Buster Posey thinks his was bigger. (George Nikitin, AP) Alright, calm down, ladies. They aren’t running in the buff through the streets of downtown Atlanta. That’s just unhygienic. But if you ask real More...

      Fan sits in freezing cold, mostly empty Coors Field.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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      April showers bring May power(s) for Atlanta Braves

      I’ll bet that guy didn’t even pay for his ticket. (John Leyba/Denver Post) And that, as they say, is that. April is over. Good riddance, I say. Seriously, snowed-out games, half the superstars in the More...

      Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez chats with an umpire.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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      So … do the Atlanta Braves suck now?

      Listen, Blue, can you cut me a break this time? Maybe just a warning? (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) That’s right, Atlanta Braves fans. I heard you. After a nearly historic streak to start the season, the More...

      Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis connects with the ball.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Friday, April 12th, 2013
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      Atlanta Braves: Weekend battle in the capital

      Gattis great, Gattis good, let us thank him for his wood. (Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports) What can I say about the Atlanta Braves that hasn’t already been said about good southern barbeque? It’s greasy, More...

      Atlanta Braves players enter the field from center field amidst fireworks on opening day.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Friday, April 5th, 2013
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      Atlanta Braves: Are they living up to the hype so far?

      The Atlanta Braves put on a fireworks display, in more ways than one. (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports) Well, that was quite a first series for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, wasn’t it? Two long-time More...

      Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran throws a pitch to home.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Monday, March 18th, 2013
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      Atlanta Braves: Grapefruit League impressions are positive

      Julio Teheran has impressed enough to earn a spot in the Atlanta Braves rotation. (Brad Barr/USA TODAY Sports) We’re into full spring swing, and the speculation surrounding the Atlanta Braves is in sixth gear. More...

      Shot of Turner Field at dusk.
      By Joseph Lawsky On Thursday, February 14th, 2013
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      Grass always greenest for baseball fans before spring training

      Atlanta head groundskeeper Ed Mangan keeps it the greenest! (photo by Ariel Bravy) One of the best parts of writing about baseball is every year in February I get to start over with an article that mentions the More...

      B.J. Upton brings power and speed to Atlanta. (Charles Sonnenblick/Getty Images)
      By Joseph Lawsky On Thursday, November 29th, 2012
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      Braves land first offseason piece: B.J. Upton

      B.J. Upton brings power and speed to Atlanta. (Charles Sonnenblick/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves have filled the first missing piece for the 2013 season. In a deal signed last night, B.J. Upton is the newest More...

      Will he stay or will he go? Michael Bourn is the Braves' biggest offseason piece. (Kevin Cox/Getty Images)
      By Joseph Lawsky On Friday, November 16th, 2012
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      Atlanta Braves offseason plan: One foot in front of the other

      Will he stay or will he go? Michael Bourn is the Braves’ biggest offseason piece. (Kevin Cox/Getty Images) The offseason is officially underway. Trade talks, offers, contract extensions – the pieces More...

      Chipper Jones passes the torch to a new generation of Braves. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
      By Joseph Lawsky On Thursday, November 1st, 2012
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      Are the Atlanta Braves fighting their own history?

      Chipper Jones passes the torch to a new generation of Braves. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) I guess Adam Wainwright shouldn’t have celebrated so soon … Sorry. I’m a bitter Atlanta Braves fan and More...

      (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
      By Joseph Lawsky On Saturday, October 6th, 2012
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      Unbefitting end for Braves thanks to errors and questionable call

      Braves fans made it clear they though the infield fly call was “trash.” (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) As you all know, I’m a dyed-in-the-wool Braves fan. So anything I say here will most likely be More...

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