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Braves manager Brian Snitker shares a laugh as he arrives for his press conference the day players have to report for spring training at CoolToday Park on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in North Port. The team’s first official workout is scheduled for Monday. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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Brian Snitker’s path from interim manager to Braves cornerstone
8h ago
080222 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and tight end Kyle Pitts (8) break the huddle with fellow players during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: Will the Falcons’ Mariota pass his audition?
12h ago
Braves rookie Jason Heyward is congratulated by third-base coach Brian Snitker while rounding the bases on the three-run homer he hit in his first major-league at-bat on opening day in 2010.

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Jason Heyward’s career takes another abrupt turn
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New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves’ bad weekend was a function of bad starting pitching
The scoreboard at Oracle Park shows a message for broadcaster Vin Scully after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Vin Scully: The last of the great radio voices
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright waits as New York Mets' Tyler Naquin runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Bradley’s Buzz: Game 1 to the Mets, who mightn’t be the same old Mets
Braves third baseman Austin Riley celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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Can the Braves win it again? Yes. Will they? Um ...
Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games for violating NFL personal conduct policy

Deshaun Watson is docked 11 fewer games than Calvin Ridley. Is that fair?
FILE - Bill Russell, left, star of the Boston Celtics is congratulated by coach Arnold "Red" Auerbach after scoring his 10,000th point in the NBA game against the Baltimore Bullets in Boston Garden on Dec. 12, 1964. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo/Bill Chaplis, file)

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Bradley’s Buzz: Bill Russell was the greatest winner ever
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart takes the stage for his press conference at SEC Media Days with 2021 National Champions flashing on the screen in the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

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Vivlamore’s Buzz: Georgia-Florida comes down to revenue vs. recruiting
060922 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota, left, and Desmond Ridder are shown during OTA at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Falcons won’t be good, which isn’t all bad
Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks at SEC Media Days in the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com”

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The next step for Kirby Smart and Georgia - total domination
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin takes questions during his press conference at SEC Media Days in the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. )Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

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With college football in major flux, the SEC stands strong
Owen Murphy is selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 20th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves again load up on pitching
Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) of Vanderbilt reacts to being pulled from the game against Mississippi State by head coach Tim Corbin in the top of the fifth inning during game three of the College World Series Championship at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha on June 30, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/TNS)

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Will an odd Braves trade make for a draft windfall?
The 1977 SEC Sky Writers

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Bradley’s Buzz: What came before SEC Media Days? Glad you asked
Charlie Morton reacts after giving up a three-run homer to Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor during the third inning of Wednesday's Braves-Mets game at Truist Park. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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The Braves lost a series. The Mets proved a point
This is how the Braves reached the 1999 World Series: Andruw Jones taking ball four from Mets pitcher Kenny Rogers with the bases loaded in the 11th inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. (G. Paul Burnett/New York Times)

Bradley’s Buzz: Here come the Mets, whose lead is dwindling
1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with quarterback Stetson Bennett and defensive lineman Jordan Davis after their 33-18 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Pigskin Pickin’: Georgia Tech to win four games, Georgia to win all but one
070722 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris (23) celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Ron Washington during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: Under new management, the Braves’ draft is still producing
Would the ACC, including Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, look to join the Pac/Big 12s? What’s the upside there? Apart from pressuring Notre Dame to expand its membership to include football, what’s left for the ACC? (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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With college football in flux, where can the ACC turn?
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant exchange words during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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The Hawks have upgraded. A bigger upgrade is out there
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant exchange words during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Bradley’s Buzz: It needs to happen - Durant to Atlanta!
Manager Brian Snitker presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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It’s clear Freddie Freeman isn’t where he wants to be
Atlanta: Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring, who shows it off to the fans during his ring presentation ceremony as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers at Truist Park on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman's first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves lose a series but underscore a point
Hawks guard Trae Young (11) takes a moment before Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Sunday, April 224, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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The Hawks shouldn’t overreact to one lesser season
Duke forward AJ Griffin (21) celbrates after hitting a three point shot against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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Bradley’s Buzz: You shouldn’t be disappointed by the Hawks’ draft
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins' name has been mentioned in trade talks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Will the Hawks rebuild what they rebuilt?
Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, right, smiles at Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried after being thrown out at first during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves will welcome a familiar face
The Bradley family after church

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On Father’s Day, let me tell you about my dad
061622 Atlanta: The Mercedes-Benz Stadium 360-degree HD video screen helps announce Atlanta has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Bradley’s Buzz: The World Cup is ours. (Well, some of it)
Atlanta Braves celebrates the win against the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 at Truist Park on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Braves complete sweep against the Pirates, extending the winning streak to 11. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Bradley’s Buzz: The reborn Braves have sworn off losing
110221 HOUSTON: Braves starting and winning pitcher Max Fried falls after colliding with Astros Michael Brantley while fielding at first base in game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Bradley’s Buzz: The maximum value of Max Fried
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry (left), new quarterback Deshaun Watson (center) and coach Kevin Stefanski pose for a photo during a news conference at the NFL team's training facility March 25 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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The Falcons didn’t get Deshaun Watson. They were lucky
052722 Atlanta: Bally Sports Southeast broadcasters Chip Caray, center left, and Jeff Francoeur, center right, interview Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka, center, as they broadcast the Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins game from the right field stands in front of the Coors Light Chop House at Truist Park Friday, May 27, 2022, in Atlanta. The broadcast was moved from the press box and promoted as, “Baseball from the Bleachers.” (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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The Braves hope Mike Soroka - fingers crossed - will return soon
May 7, 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch in the first inning at Truist Park on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: Might the Braves win three in a row?
Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has confidence in All-Star first baseman Matt Olson (right) and the other players on his roster. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Alex Anthopoulos on the Braves: ‘Our talent speaks for itself’
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey officially announces during Tuesday’s news conference at the College Football Hall of Fame that a 10-year deal has been reached to play the SEC Championship game in new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, starting in 2017. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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An SEC-only playoff? Probably won’t happen, but it could
JUNE 3 - Johnny Majors was a Hall of Fame coach who over 29 years compiled a 185-137-10 record at Iowa State, Pitt and Tennessee. A former Vols tailback, he was a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, losing to Notre Dame's Paul Hornung. He won a national title with Pittsburgh in 1976 before coaching the Volunteers over 16 seasons, winning three SEC titles - the last in 1990. He was 85.

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Bradley’s Buzz: College football war of words nothing new
Atlanta's William Contreras reacts with teammates after his game-winning single in the ninth inning against the Phillies on Tuesday night at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

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The Braves needed a jolt. William Contreras provided it
Atlanta Braves' Travis d'Arnaud is safe at second with a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The so-so Braves, plus a bit more on NIL
Happier times: Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, and Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher, right, shake hands during pre-game of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

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Nick Saban might be a hypocrite, but he’s not wrong
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (above) and Alabama coach Nick Saban engaged in a war of words about NIL deals and recruiting classes. (Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

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Saban rips Jimbo’s team. Jimbo likens Saban to God
Braves pitcher Kyle Wright rebounded in a big way last season during the World Series. This season, Wright is among the best NL pitchers. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)

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It took Kyle Wright a while, but he’s delivering now
Stetson Bennett surprises UGA fans in Raising Canes drive-thru

Asking again: What exactly does the NCAA do?
A look back at the Falcons starting QBs through the years

The Falcons’ quarterback succession plan is now in place
The Braves and Mets will square off in four games over the next three days in Flushing, N.Y. (AJC file photo/Hyosub Shin)

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It’s early. Still, the Braves trail the Mets by five games
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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The Falcons - yes, the Falcons - ace the NFL draft’s Day 2
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws under pressure from the Yellow Jackets defense in October 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

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This guy here would like to see the Falcons pick Kenny Pickett
031622 North Port: Atlanta Braves pitchers Sean Newcomb (right) and Kyle Muller loosen up their arms during Spring Training at CoolToday Park on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer
Georgia football-Travon Walker-National Championship

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Thursday’s Round 1 of NFL draft could prove historic for UGA defenders
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson throws his helmet after striking out April 11 at Truist Park. Gauging Swanson’s value never has been easy. His career hasn’t borne out his draft station, but he has been a solid player. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Braves’ Dansby Swanson’s career hasn’t been a total swing-and-miss
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