Mat Batts
I am a Junior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where I am majoring in both English and Creative Writing. I am a LHP on the UNCW baseball team and I am an avid Braves fan. I live and die with the Braves nightly via Jim Powell and Don Sutton on the Braves Radio Network.
Almost six weeks after Jonny Venters was forced to visit the dreaded Dr. James Andrews for the first time with a sore elbow, the Braves set-up specialist is back to square one, with a second visit scheduled…Read More
The Atlanta Braves have long been known for their starting pitching talent and depth. From the five guys in the big league rotation all the way down to the rookies making starts for Rome and Mississippi,…Read More
With young aces like Matt Harvey and Stephen Strasburg emerging in the NL East, Braves fans are waiting (im)patiently for their budding star to take flight and become one of the prolific young arms in…Read More
The Atlanta Braves have played as well as any team in the league during the first week and a half of the season. But coming into their first series against the divisional rival Washington Nationals, everything…Read More
It’s been a great start to the season for Braves left-hander Paul Maholm, who dazzled early this week in his start against the Marlins. Maholm shutout Miami over 7 innings, surrendering just one hit,…Read More
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After receiving bleak news regarding the injured elbow of Jonny Venters on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves…Read More
There are very few things that baseball fans can agree on when it comes to their teams. Be it a close…Read More
Kris Medlen made a name for himself as a starter in 2012. His historic second half of the season gave…Read More
On Sunday afternoon when Craig Kimbrel took the mound for Team USA in the 9th inning of a win-or-go-home…Read More
Braves fans have come to know the pain of disappointing seasons all too well over the last few years.…Read More
It’s no secret that the Braves bullpen is among the best in all of baseball, and has been for 2-3 years…Read More
The middle of February has always served as a time of celebration for baseball fans and players alike.…Read More
When Tyler Pastornicky took the field as the Braves starting shortstop on opening day in 2012, many Braves…Read More
Amongst all of the Upton brother speculation and now newfound excitement, most of Braves country has…Read More
We’re now sitting less than thirty days away from the voluntary report date for all players invited…Read More
Two months ago when the Braves signed CF B.J. Upton, it seemed like everyone in Atlanta had made their…Read More
With Brian McCann undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in early December, the Braves are looking…Read More
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please welcome Mat Batts to the site. He will provide a great player’s…Read More