Jonathann Jrade-RiceAcuña Soars: How Atlanta’s Young Star Has Adapted to the LeagueAcuña has adapted to opposing pitchers faster than the flu virus adapts to the flu vaccine.Aug 29, 2018Aug 29, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceNick Markakis Does Not Look Like the Old Nick Markakis. That’s a Good Thing.Last week, I wrote an article about how Kurt Suzuki has transformed himself into a power-hitting monster late in his career. He’s not the…Apr 30, 2018Apr 30, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceKurt Suzuki Has Not Been Lucky, He’s Been GoodHow excited would you be if I told you that the Braves were signing an aging, middling defensive catcher with declining hitting ability and…Apr 26, 2018Apr 26, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceRonald Acuña, Jr.’s Most Consistent Contribution Will Be His DefenseThe Ronald Acuña, Jr. era is here! The cornerstone of the Braves rebuilding project makes his much-anticipated debut tonight. What will it…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceThe Braves Have Been Good. Will It Last?The Braves have a 12–9 record and a+28 run differential against the toughest schedule in MLB, so far. The start to the season has been…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceAtlanta Should Absolutely Sign Harper to a Mega-Deal, if the Opportunity ArisesThere have been a few rumors floating around that Bryce Harper would consider signing with the Braves this coming off-season. Leaving aside…Apr 9, 2018Apr 9, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceSeries Wrap-Up: Opening WeekendThe first game of the season will go down in history as possibly the most exciting opener in franchise history, with Nick Markakis sending…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-Rice2018 Season PredictionsYesterday was opening day (and what a day it was!). Even though the Braves are unlikely to compete for a playoff spot and baseball phenom…Mar 30, 2018Mar 30, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceAtlanta Needs Stars to Emerge in 2018Atlanta fans have suffered through a difficult rebuild. Unfortunately, 2018 is unlikely to be the year the club returns to contention…Mar 20, 2018Mar 20, 2018
Jonathann Jrade-RiceAtlanta’s Corner Outfield ConundrumThe 2017 season has been rough at the MLB level for the Atlanta Braves. Despite climbing all the way to .500 in mid-July, the Braves had a…Sep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2017
