Payton Wilkerson

Payton Wilkerson

Joined: May 21, 2021

Contributor for Dawn of the Dawg

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 11: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves throws to first during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Braves News: Ozzie Albies out for season with another heartbreaking injury

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he strikes out Elehuris Montero #44 of the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Truist Park on September 01, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Has Spencer Strider locked up the NL Rookie of the Year award?

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 24: Ehire Adrianza #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 24, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves re-acquire infielder Ehire Adrianza in trade with Nationals

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 11: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets slides in safely with a double in front of Robinson Cano #22 of the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park on July 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves fall to Mets 4-1 behind gem from Max Scherzer

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 04: Truist Park is shown during the national anthem before a game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals on July 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)

Braves win wild and wet game against the Cardinals on the Fourth of July

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 22: Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Guillermo Heredia #38, Orlando Arcia #11, Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 and Matt Olson #28 after hitting a walk-off single to score the winning run by William Contreras #24 in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park on June 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves players of the month after a successful June

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Adam Duvall #14 after hitting a two-run homerun in the third inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 13, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves slug their way to 12th straight victory

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Michael Harris II #23 after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves keep on rolling as Spencer Strider shows progress

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 30: Ronald Acuna Jr #13 of the Atlanta Braves safely advances into third base on a single off the bat of Dansby Swanson against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field on May 30, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Braves drop series opener against Diamondbacks 6-2

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 16: Ian Anderson #36 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 16, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Braves bats silenced by Milwaukee pitching in 1-0 defeat

VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Photo Day at CoolToday Park on March 17, 2022 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return will be the spark the Braves have needed

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 09: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves throws to first for an out against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Truist Park on April 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Maikel Franco, Washington Nationals rout Braves 11-2

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 29: Will Smith #51 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Three of the World Series at Truist Park on October 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2022 Atlanta Braves player preview: Will Smith, CP

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 17: A general view prior to the Atlanta Braves playings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Braves: Three exciting opponents coming to Truist Park in 2022

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 7: Cameron Maybin #25 of the Atlanta Braves hits against the Miami Marlins at Turner Field on August 7, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Remembering Cameron Maybin’s 2015 with the Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 05: Manager Brian Snitker (R) cheers as members of the Atlanta Braves team speak following the World Series Parade at Truist Park on November 5, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in six games against the Houston Astros winning their first championship since 1995. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

Braves pick up 2024 club option for Manager Brian Snitker