Daniel Rasmussen

I'm 30 years old and a native son of the South. Born and raised just outside of Huntsville, Alabama, I grew up on Atlanta Braves baseball every night on TBS and became quickly tricked into thinking it was normal for my favorite team to make the playoffs every year (and lose in them most years, too). When I realized that my childhood dream of being the starting centerfielder for the Braves wasn't a likely career destination, I explored other options. Watching and writing about sports has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I graduated from college with a degree in education from Indiana University Kokomo in 2013, and moved to middle Tennessee shortly thereafter. Somewhere between lesson planning and teaching 4th graders, I still get to take part in this obsession of America's pastime.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 08: Joc Pederson #22 and Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate a home run in the eighth inning during game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 08, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves comeback falls short in NLDS Game 1 loss to Brewers

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double in the top of the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 18, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

One way the Atlanta Braves can exploit the Brewers in the NLDS

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 30: Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on July 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves rebuild outfield at Trade Deadline

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 09: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two run home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Braves defeated the Phillies 8-0. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

By the Numbers: How do the Atlanta Braves fare after 20 games?

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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 02: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts at the conclusion of an MLB game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on August 2, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

By the Numbers: How Atlanta Braves stack up vs MLB Through 10 Games

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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Kyle Wright #30 of the Atlanta Braves (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Kyle Wright seeks to take advantage of opportunity

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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 06: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 06, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Dansby Swanson Primed to Breakout in 2020

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after their 10-7 win over the Chicago White Sox at SunTrust Park on August 30, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3 Atlanta Braves to watch for in a 60-game season

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VENICE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves looks back for the signal in the first inning during the spring training game against the New York Yankees at Cool Today Park on February 28, 2020 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves positional previews vs NL East: Left Field

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SURPRISE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: AFL West All-Star, Cristian Pache #27 of the Atlanta Braves bats during the Arizona Fall League All Star Game at Surprise Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Is Cristian Pache about to take the big leagues by storm?

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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 seeks to solidify a spot in 2020

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Don't mess with Atlanta Braves fans... we're serious about our team. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Umpiring crew for Atlanta Braves NLDS with Cardinals includes familiar name

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on September 18, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Atlanta Braves fall to Phils, magic number is 2

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Pitcher Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Atlanta Braves edge Phillies, trim magic number to 8

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 21: Adeiny Hechavarria #24 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates hitting a 2-run home run in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on August 21, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

3 takeaways as Acuña, Teheran lead Atlanta Braves to another series win

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 07: Mitch Garver #18 of the Minnesota Twins looks on as Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves congratulates teammate Ozzie Albies #1 on a solo home run during the sixth inning of the interleague game on August 7, 2019 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Braves defeated the Twins 11-7. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Atlanta Braves slug their way to series win in Minnesota

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