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Brian McCann is back, but are the Braves a long-term option?

Brian McCann stands in the on-deck circl with a vibrant sunset sky in the background.

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 over the first game against the offense-crazy San Francisco Giants may have jinxed the team for the final three games, if you believe in More...

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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 batter B.J. Upton talks to an umpire after striking out.
By Pete Dymeck On Friday, April 5th, 2013
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Will strikeouts derail Atlanta Braves World Series ambitions?

Atlanta Braves fans can expect many strikeout debates between B.J. Upton and the umpires this season. If the Atlanta Braves do anything this season, they will perfect the art of striking out. With a batting order 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...

Justin Upton BJ Upton
By Jamie Shoemaker On Sunday, March 17th, 2013
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Atlanta Braves preview: What can the Uptons do for you?

Big question for the Atlanta Braves: Are the Uptons here to play? With Chipper Jones riding off into the sunset, the Atlanta Braves have to find a way to replace his veteran leadership and the 2012 team-best OPS+. More...

Chipper Jones salutes the crowd during his final home game in 2012.
By Michael Dault On Thursday, February 28th, 2013
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Atlanta Braves adjusting to life without Chipper Jones

Now that Chipper Jones has retired, who is the next Chipper Jones for the Braves? (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution) This will be the first season in 18 years the Atlanta Braves take the field without their More...

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