This date in Braves history: Smoltz continues push for Cy Young

On July 13, 1996, John Smoltz pitched a two-hit shutout in the Braves' 2-0 victory over the Marlins, the 15th win in a 24-win NL Cy Young Award season for the Hall of Fame righthander.

Smoltz struck out 10 and walked three while adding a hit and a RBI. Javy Lopez had a two-run homer for the Braves.

Smoltz would finish the season at 24-8 with a 2.94 ERA as the Braves won the NL pennant for the second straight year. The Braves fell to the Yankees four games to two in the World Series.

Ha-Seong Kim becomes key player in crucial Braves offseason

After injuries derailed his season with the Rays, Kim is thriving with the Braves—just as Atlanta eyes shortstop options for 2026.

Braves complete four-game sweep in dominating fashion

Thanks to a 3-RBI game from Marcell Ozuna, and yet another home run from Matt Olson, the Braves defeated the Nationals 9-4 on Wednesday, finishing off a four-game sweep.

Jurickson Profar atoning for past, becomes key in Braves’ outlook

Profar’s debut season with the Braves has been the proverbial mixed bag, from a suspension to sensational closing weeks.

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Emory giving free tuition to students from families making under $200,000

Starting next academic year, Emory University will be tuition-free for undergraduates whose families earn less than $200,000, a move that could help hundreds of students.

Weekend Predictions: Another winning weekend for Falcons, Georgia Tech?

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