Josh Mathews

Joined: Jun 10, 2019

Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. I grew up chopping at The Diamond. Miami Herald, Richmond Times-Dispatch contributor. Former Richmond Flying Squirrels press box extraordinaire. I cut my journalistic teeth at the Village News in Chester, Virginia and I am still sports editor there. Fear the beard.

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: Andrew Heaney #42 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2020 in Anaheim, California. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves trade target: Andrew Heaney

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Mike Minor #23 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Should the Atlanta Braves look to bring back Mike Minor in a deal?

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves enters the dugout after exiting the game during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park on July 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Would a Julio Teheran reunion help down the stretch?

According to Jim Bowden, the Atlanta Braves need Johnny Cueto.(Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Trade Targets: Veteran SP Johnny Cueto

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 04: Adam Duvall #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after a two-run home run off Jack Flaherty #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh 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: How will Adam Duvall, postseason hero, do in 2020?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: With Hamels injury, is Newcomb a lock for the starting rotation?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Closer Shane Greene #19 of the Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Grass wasn’t Greener in 2019, how will Shane Greene fare in 2020?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park on June 22, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Mike Foltynewicz needs to leap forward in 2020

ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals drives in two runs with a ground-rule double against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on September 16, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Marcell Ozuna doesn’t need to be Donaldson, he just needs to be himself

ATLANTA, GA: Touki Toussaint looks on from the dugout with Kyle Wright. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Where does Touki Toussaint fit in after a rocky 2019?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 04: Adam Duvall #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after a two-run home run off Jack Flaherty #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh 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)

What could the Atlanta Braves outfield look like in 2020?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 02: Chris Martin #51 of the Atlanta Braves makes his Braves debut as he pitches in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at SunTrust Park on August 02, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves signing of Chris Martin pushes bullpen to elite levels

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 25: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring during the 8th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 25, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: A deeper look at 3 positive takes from 2019

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 04: Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout in game two of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park on October 04, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A deeper look at 3 negative takes from Atlanta Braves 2019 season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: A.J. Minter #33 of the Atlanta Braves makes a late throw to first base, on a infield hit from Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers scoring Justin Turner #10 for a 6-4 lead, during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 Atlanta Braves players that disappointed us in 2019

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 16: Mike Soroka #40 of the Atlanta Braves throws a second inning pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on August 16, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: 3 players that surprised us in 2019