Author: Gary Butts

 The Braves don’t let losses linger. They quickly do something about them.  All-Stars Sean Murphy and Matt Olson homered and Austin Riley also connected as Atlanta bounced back from one of its rare losses over the past month by smashing the Cleveland Guardians 8-1 on Wednesday night.  UP NEXT for the Atlanta Braves: Following an off day, begin a three-game […]

Pete Alonso is going to get his Home Run Derby grudge match against Julio Rodriguez. And this time it will be in front of a partisan crowd.  The first-round matchup between the New York Mets‘ first baseman, a two-time champion, and the Mariners‘ center fielder highlights the slate for the 38th Derby, which will air Monday on ESPN at 8 […]

Various construction projects in and around Clemson’s Memorial Stadium area nearing completion as part of Phase II of stadium renovations.  Most noticeable are the construction of a tunnel in the lower section of the west end zone where players can now enter and exit the field.  A walk way that will serve as the path for the pregame Tiger Walk […]

David Fry had a game-ending hit and the Cleveland Guardians stopped the Atlanta Braves‘ nine-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings Tuesday night.  Atlanta had won 17 of 18 and 24 of 27. The Braves, who have eight All-Stars, own MLB’s best record (57-28).  UP NEXT for the Atlnta Braves is RHP Michael Soroka (1-1, 6.89 ERA) […]

Former Tiger and current Atlanta Brave righthander Spencer Strider was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, announced Sunday. Strider is the first former Tiger to make an All-Star Game roster since 1994, when lefthander Jimmy Key, who was a four-time MLB All-Star, was selected to the All-Star Game for the second year in a row as a member of […]

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.  In the women’s contest, defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39½ hot dogs and buns to collect her ninth Mustard Belt.   

 Spencer Strider knew better than to panic when facing an early two-run deficit.  With the Atlanta Braves‘ bats backing him, Strider had good reason to remain confident on the mound.  Ozzie Albies‘ two-run homer in the fifth gave Atlanta the lead and the Braves charged back to beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Sunday for their 16th win in 17 […]

They might need to get a bigger plane to transport the franchise-record eight Braves who will travel to Seattle for next week’s All-Star Game.  Braves manager Brian Snitker had the privilege on Sunday to tell first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies, third baseman Austin Riley, and starting pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder that they’re All-Stars.  These five […]

Shane Van Gisbergen won his Cup Series debut on a rainy Sunday in downtown Chicago, chasing down Justin Haley and Chase Elliott in a memorable finish to the series’ first street race.  After passing Elliott, van Gisbergen dueled with Haley in the final laps before the three-time Supercars champion moved in front for good. Haley held on for second, and […]