Gabriel Burns

Gabriel Burns

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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. Since joining the AJC in 2017, Gabe Burns has covered four Braves postseason runs, including their remarkable World Series championship in 2021. He also covered the Bulldogs' breakthrough months later. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric sports happenings.

Gabriel Burns staff image

Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. Since joining the AJC in 2017, Gabe Burns has covered four Braves postseason runs, including their remarkable World Series championship in 2021. He also covered the Bulldogs' breakthrough months later. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric sports happenings.

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Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers in their series finale

Braves honor retired groundskeeper Ed Mangan for 35-year run in Atlanta

Retired groundskeeper Ed Mangan was part of the Atlanta Braves' World Series-winning seasons in 1995 and 2021 and worked on fields at all three of the team's stadiums here.

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JR Ritchie showing he belongs in Braves’ rotation

The Atlanta Braves rookie held his own at Truist Park on Wednesday night, reinforcing why the 22-year-old belongs in the team’s rotation.

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How does the Falcons’ roster look after the draft?

What do the Falcons still need now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft? Here’s a glance at every unit and where it stands now.

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Braves stumble in extras, lose to Phillies for first time this season

Philadelphia beats Atlanta 8-5 in 10 innings.

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Braves induct Brian Snitker into team Hall of Fame

Brian Snitker has devoted 50 years to the Braves organization, the only employer he’s known in his adult life. And he’s now forever enshrined in the team’s Hall of Fame....

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Who are Falcons’ options on NFL draft Day 2?

The Falcons have two picks on the second day of the NFL draft, which includes the second and third rounds. Which players could they target?

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Rest of National League East struggling behind Braves

The Atlanta Braves are off to an MLB-best 18-8 start. Their primary competition, however, has floundered.

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Spencer Strider shines in latest rehab outing

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider was excellent in his second rehab outing, striking out eight Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hitters over 4⅓ innings.

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‘Receivers are deep’: Some takeaways from the Falcons’ pre-draft availability

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski met with the media on Monday to talk about how they will strategize making their five picks in Thursday's NFL draft.

Georgia Tech QB Alberto Mendoza

Georgia Tech says Alberto Mendoza is expected starting quarterback

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key expects to go into 2026 with transfer Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando, as its starting quarterback.