Atlanta Braves managers who hit a home run in the World Series as players: -Eddie Mathews (1957) -Walt Weiss (1989) End of list.

On this day 70 years ago, Doc Brown slipped and fell while hanging a clock and hit his head on the edge of the sink. When he came to, he had a revelation, a vision, a picture in his head. A picture of this. This is what makes time travel possible. The flux capacitor. #Thankful

Trey, ya savage.

The Blue Jays look like they're in total control. But it's only Game 5, and it's the Dodgers. So, it brings Rambo no pleasure to report the following ...

On this day in 1991, the Braves and Twins played Game 7 of the World Series — one of the greatest games ever. But what happened after the game, in private and outside the view of TV cameras, might’ve been the best part of the whole series. From 2021: www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

On this day in 1991, the Braves and Twins played Game 7 of the World Series — one of the greatest games ever. But what happened after the game, in private and outside the view of TV cameras, might’ve been the best part of the whole series. From 2021: www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

Today in 1987, Phil Niekro returned to the Braves for one last start. It was a day that healed an old wound and brought proper closer to a Hall of Fame career. From 2017, my deep dive into that day, with thoughts from Niekro, Dale Murphy and others: www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/featu...

Something to watch over the final week of the MLB season: We have three players either one homer or one stolen base from a 30-30 season (Corbin Carroll, PCA, José Ramírez). That would give us FIVE 30-30 players in one season for the first time.

In our final Rookie of the Year poll for 2025, the AL race ends exactly where you thought it would, while the NL race has a clear favorite but is far from decided. A breakdown: www.mlb.com/news/nick-ku...

It's not how you start, but how you finish. There have been some players with crazy final-month finishes in the Expansion Era (since 1961). I took a look at the best stretch-run stats for batting average, homers, OPS, RBIs, stolen bases, ERA, K's and WHIP. www.mlb.com/news/best-fi...

A stadium organist will often play the five notes from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" after a player almost gets hit by a pitch. But I wonder how many fans younger than 40 get the joke.

There are some cool, even historic, stat chases to watch in September. I wrote about nine of them. www.mlb.com/news/stat-ch...

I love weird baseball. So I had a lot of fun going through old video to compile this list of the quirkiest homers of all time. I think you'll enjoy it. There's even time traveling and a shocked Vin Scully. Give it a click. www.mlb.com/news/weirdes...

Our latest MVP poll at MLB.com shows a new AL favorite. But in the NL, well, that race is basically over. www.mlb.com/news/cal-ral...

On this day in 1984, the Padres and Braves had the wildest brawl(s) of all time. Things got so out of control that even the bat boys got involved. From 2019, here's the inside story from their perspective. One of my favorite stories I've ever done. www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

In preparing to see THE NAKED GUN remake, I came along this wonderful piece on the original’s Enrico Pallazzo baseball game by @byjasonfoster.bsky.social www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

As the Speedway Classic endured a rain delay and Fox scrambled to fill airtime, I was reminded of another rain-soaked MLB jewel event that was supposed to be a big deal and involved Cincinnati. Behold, the comical inside story of the 1988 All-Star Gala. www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

It was 40 years ago today that the Mets and Braves played an epic 19-inning game that featured tons of wackiness and ended with fireworks at 4 a.m. And it was 10 years ago that I wrote this deep dive on 19 things you might not remember about the game. www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

My 1989 Cubs viewing habits came in clutch. ⚾️ Immaculate Grid 816 9/9: Rarity: 3 IMMACULATE! 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: immaculategrid.com/play

Film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss what makes ALIENS such a satisfying sequel, the evolution of James Cameron's storytelling, and producer Gale Anne Hurd's role as "Cameron Whisperer" during the early phase of his career. podcasts.apple.com/.../1986.../....

When fans get mad at coaches for not making players better, I think of this clip from "It's a Long Way to October," in which Joe Torre and Bob Gibson explain to Ted Turner that there's only so much they can do. Gibson's comments are especially noteworthy. www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxlPj...

I gained like 200 followers out of nowhere in the past day or so. Did someone put out a list of people to follow? In any case, welcome!

There’s dorky, and then there’s what I’m doing right now.

Braves fans are really not gonna like this one. When trailing by *one* run in innings six through nine, here are their numbers since 4/29/24, including tonight: Avg: .204 OBP: .270 OPS: .550 Avg w/ RISP: .182 Avg w/ 2 outs & RISP: .083 All the yikes.

Freddie Freeman is almost certainly headed to the Hall of Fame. But the speed at which he's gone from potentially fringe candidate to near-lock has been remarkable. And it all boils down to this: He's only gotten better with age. My latest: www.mlb.com/news/freddie...

I want the Cubs to go back to having a guy just sit against the backstop during games.

It's funny that managers still use the two-handed *headphones* gesture to request a replay review, even though the umpires haven't worn headphones for replay in a few years.

Luis Arraez, winner of three straight batting titles, is looking to join a club occupied exclusively by Hall of Famers. He's only hitting .289 as of Monday, but he's still the favorite by one projection model to win the NL crown. A look at his chances: www.mlb.com/news/luis-ar...

It’s always nice to get a Christmas card in May.

I don't think in the Braves' wildest dreams did they see Nick Allen leading all shortstops in Outs Above Average and also carrying a .346 OBP into May.

We're a month into the 2025 MLB season, so it's a fine time to predict who'll be on the All-MLB Team come October. Here's a story with predictions for the first and second teams, from a survey of MLB dot com writers and editors. www.mlb.com/news/april-2...

Corbin Carroll is on pace for 463 total bases. The all-time record is Babe Ruth's 457 in 1921. Carroll's hot start is just another surprise from the first month of the 2025 season. Hey, speaking of early surprises, here's my latest story. Give it a read: www.mlb.com/news/surpris...

Here’s a thing I wrote in 2016 on the 30th anniversary of Bob Horner’s “four homers and a loss” game. Maybe I’ll write something on Eugenio Suarez in 30 years. www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

No, *you* just ate 11 dark chocolate Oreos.

Garrett Crochet's delivery is so aesthetically pleasing.

Most people assume the White Sox won't be as bad this season as they were in 2024, but if they lose today, they'll be on pace for 125 losses -- four more than last season.

Braves rookie catcher Drake Baldwin leads MLB with a 72 percent hard-hit rate among batters with a qualified number of batted ball events. baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/...

I know it's still really early, but Corbin Carroll is on pace for 442 total bases, which would be fifth-most all time and the most since Jimmie Foxx's 438 in 1932. Others: Aaron Judge: 427 Pete Alonso: 412 Fernando Tatis Jr.: 412 (I still think total bases are cool.)

It's been 20 years since an MLB division had no losing teams (2005 NL East), and it's only happened one other time (1991 AL West). But it could happen this year in the AL East, and perhaps produce even more history. My latest: www.mlb.com/news/mlb-div...

He is risen! I’m thankful for Christ’s resurrection, which made possible my salvation and remains my source of hope and joy, as well as the peace that surpasses all understanding. I hope everyone who sees this eventually comes to saving faith in Christ and experiences the same fullness of life.

"The Clubhouse" on Netflix is excellent. Great job by all involved. Another season-long, behind-the-scenes MLB team documentary was long overdue, and these guys nailed it. I hope this one is successful because I'd love to see more. There should be one of these every season.

As you watch "The Clubhouse" today on Netflix (it's great, btw), don't forget about the OG of season-long, inside access baseball documentaries: 1983's "It's a Long Way to October." It was truly groundbreaking and way ahead of its time. www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/...

Today is April 7. Among the cool baseball things to happen on this date: -The Bad News Bears released (1976) -Major League released (1989) -The Sandlot released (1993) -Ken Forsch no-hitter (1979) -Jack Morris no-hitter (1984) -Michael Jordan plays in MLB uniform at MLB stadium for only time (1994)

Lost in all the talk about the Braves and how no team has ever started 0-7 and reached the postseason is the fact that there have been three teams to start 10-0 or better and MISS the playoffs (1962 Pirates, 1966 Indians, 1987 Brewers). Baseball will never not be weird.

I successfully remembered some guys for today's special grid. Rarity score of 0.

My latest: Fans of the Braves (0-5), Brewers (0-4) and Twins (0-4) are probably panicking a little after rough starts. But there have been 14 teams to start 0-4 or worse and still reach the playoffs, including two just last year. Read on, with hope: www.mlb.com/news/playoff...

Alex Verdugo MVP season incoming

I just finished the Apple TV documentary on the 2024 World Series. It’s one of the best World Series documentaries I’ve seen. I especially liked the end credits, which feature John Scott’s “Gathering Crowds” over slow-motion highlights, ala “This Week in Baseball.” Old school.

So it's gonna be one of *those* games for the Yankees and Brewers.

Before you watch today's #OpeningDay games, take some time to appreciate the man who's perhaps the all-time Opening Day GOAT: Richie Hebner. Hebner was a solid player during his 18 seasons in the bigs. But when it came to Opening Day, he was a legit superstar. www.mlb.com/news/richie-...