Here are a few things to know on Tuesday:
1. Braves lose to Rockies, 3-0
Even though starting pitcher Julio Teheran pitched a great game, the Atlanta Braves gave up three runs in the eighth inning to lose to the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Monday night. Bullpen struggles plagued the Braves after Teheran left the game and a grounder that bounced past shortstop Dansby Swanson resulted in the Rockies first run of the game. The Braves continue the four-game series against the Rockies on Tuesday at 8:40 p.m.
2. 2017-2018 NBA Schedule released
Faced with a rebuilding season, the Atlanta Hawks will not have any games broadcast on national television for the 2017-2018 season, according to the NBA schedule released on Monday night. Before losing several tenured players like Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard, the Hawks finished last season with a 42-39 record and lost in the first round of playoffs to the Washington Wizards. The Hawks will open this season with a five-game road trip before playing in the newly renovated Philips Arena. The Hawks entire schedule can be found on the AJC.com.
3. No clarity on Georgia Tech starting quarterback
Ken Sugiura reported the Georgia Tech quarterback battle could continue until the Yellow Jackets season opener. On Monday, coach Paul Johnson said out of the four candidates Matthew Jordan, TaQuon Marshall, Lucas Johnson and Jay Jones, no one has separated himself from the pack.
4. No time table for Devonta Freeman's return
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will be held out of practice this week after being placed in concussion protocol on Sunday. Coach Dan Quinn told media on Monday that Freeman would be held out of the Falcons exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
5. MLB to sell BAMTech, teams to each receive nearly $50 million
Each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams will receive approximately $50 million from MLB's sale of controlling stake in BAMTech, the league's video streaming company. Atlanta Braves owner Liberty Media was pleased with the decision to sell to Disney, according to Liberty CEO Greg Maffei. More on the AJC.com.
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