Blake Silvers

Joined: Sep 26, 2016

Blake Silvers is an editor at the Rome News-Tribune and a contributor at Fansided. His work has appeared on FoxSports.com, and he has also written for Bleacher Report. Blake appears weekly on the Pine Belt Sports Drive radio show and has been a guest on the Knockahoma Nation podcast.

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 13: Gloves and balls are seen on the field before the Chicago Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on April 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Braves defeated the Cubs 4-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Is Austin Riley the odd man out for the Atlanta Braves?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves sits in the dugout waiting to take batting practice before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Nick Markakis turned out to be perfect for the Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitcher Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the second inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park on September 17, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves can’t quiet Cardinals offense in third straight loss

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at AT&T Park on September 10, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves stay hot with 4-1 win in San Francisco

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 3: Touki Toussaint #62 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the Boston Red Sox at SunTrust Park on September 3, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves bats can’t keep pace with Red Sox in 8-2 loss

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves makes a sliding catch during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. All players across MLB will wear nicknames on their backs as well as colorful, non-traditional uniforms featuring alternate designs inspired by youth-league uniforms during Players Weekend. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna is great on defense too

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 20: Bryse Wilson #72 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 20, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Bryse Wilson makes most of big league debut

ATLANTA,GA - JULY 20: A general view of Fulton County Stadium. (Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Rico Carty: The forgotten Atlanta Braves outfield slugger

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 13: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a solo homer to lead off game two of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves sweep doubleheader with Marlins as youth shines

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 4: Matt Marksberry #66 of the Atlanta Braves throws an eighth inning pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field on August 4, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Former Atlanta Braves lefty Matt Marksberry is confident he’ll be back

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 11: Former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on July 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

All-time Atlanta Braves Team as picked by Topps and Beckett

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 30: A. J. Minter #33 and Tyler Flowers #25 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on July 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Braves have more than just a fill-in closer in AJ Minter

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 11: Former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy is honored by the Atlanta Braves prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on July 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Before Chipper, there was Atlanta Braves icon Dale Murphy

MIAMI, FL - JULY 23: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves down Marlins with hot bats, strong start from Newcomb

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 02: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after hitting a 2-run game winning home run in the top of the eleventh inning against the New York Yankeesat Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Atlanta Braves defated the New York Yankees 5-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves stay hot, beat Yankees 5-3 in extra innings

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 12: Pitcher Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the second inning during the game against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 12, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Albies leads Atlanta Braves to extra innings win over Reds