Braves prospects Swanson, Albies both have big nights

Braves prospect Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 and scored a run in the Southern League All-Star Game Tuesday night in Pearl, Mississippi.

Phillip Ervin hit a grand slam and Swanson’s team, the South Division, defeated the North Division 5-1.

Meanwhile, another key Braves prospect, infielder Ozzie Albies, had a big game in the International League on the same night.

Albies went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base for the Gwinnett Braves in an 8-7 victory over the Indianapolis Indians in Lawrenceville.

At once a Braves honoree and a nemesis, Joe Torre dearly holds Atlanta memories

The Hall of Famer returns to Atlanta as an honorary American League coach at Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game.

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All-Star Week gives Braves, Atlanta national platform to celebrate Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been among the most prolific offensive players in the sport, as exemplified by him earning a starting spot in the National League’s All-Star outfield.

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Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.

The CBS split from Atlanta News First could preview other big TV changes

TV station owners are having to adapt as viewing habits change and viewership declines.

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.