Matthew Browning

Joined: Sep 20, 2018

It was the perfect combination for a Braves fan in Kansas.Little League team was the Braves + TBS Superstation = Irrational FandomI have been a sportswriter either full-time or part-time since 2006. I am currently a high school journalism teacher, head golf coach and part-time scribe.I have been married for seven years and have two youngsters.Life is good when you chop.

Barry Bonds was nearly an Atlanta Brave. (Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: What if Barry Bonds had been acquired in 1992?

SEATTLE - APRIL 30: Ken Griffey Jr. #24 of the Seattle Mariners smiles in the dugout prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field on April 30, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Ken Griffey Jr. and what could have been

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 08: A general view of the batters box with the Atlanta Braves prior to an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park on September 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: The trip that could have been

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates scoring on a double by Dansby Swanson #7 (not pictured) in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

NL East Position by Position Preview: Third Base

Atlanta Braves (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: 5 Bold Predictions for 2020

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves participates in a team workout at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2020 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: What to make of Marcell Ozuna’s comments

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 07: Ian Anderson #4 of the National League Futures Team pitches during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on July 7, 2019 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: 3 sleeper candidates to make the roster

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 04: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 04, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Will Max Fried take even another step forward in 2020?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Will Smith #13 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on September 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Offseason grades for every signing

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to game five of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Could be make or break time for Dansby Swanson

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after he hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Expect even bigger results for Ronald Acuna Jr. in 2020

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 15: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

2 reasons Atlanta Braves should trade for Kris Bryant

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 15: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves warms up prior to making his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park on May 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What if Atlanta Braves hold on to all of their prospects?

SURPRISE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: AFL West All-Star, Cristian Pache #27 of the Atlanta Braves is introduced to 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 Minor League system is still loaded

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 26: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners walks off the field after pitching in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on September 26, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Spring Training Non-Roster Invites

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals attempts to make the catch on an RBI double by Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals in the third inning of game three of the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park on October 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: What to do with a suddenly crowded outfield