Spencer Rickles

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Spencer Rickles was born and raised in Atlanta and has followed the Braves closely for the last 25 years, going to many games every season since he was a child.

MLB’s $100M Bargains & Busts: Lessons from Johnson to A-Rod

Baseball contracts are like first dates with millionaires—exciting, full of promise, and carrying just enough risk to keep things interesting. Beyond the eye-popping figures...

Why Umpires Can’t Catch Balls (and 13 Other Dumbest Rules in Baseball)

The beauty of baseball resides not just in the perfect swing or the 12-to-6 curveball. It's found in the game's magnificent oddities – those...

10 Controversies That Made Trevor Bauer Modern MLB’s Most Polarizing Player

Explore Trevor Bauer's enigmatic career, from his unconventional rise to dominance to his dramatic fall from grace. This deep dive examines how baseball's most...

Why Baseball Is More Dangerous Now Than It’s Ever Been

Baseball's modern contradiction would make Abner Doubleday scratch his head in confusion. The game has never been safer on paper—padded walls, advanced helmets, rule...

The Most Embarrassing MLB Team Seasons of All Time

Baseball measures failure with ruthless precision. A .300 hitter fails seven times out of ten, yet we celebrate them. But what happens when an...

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Mariners Player Completely Loses Track of the Game

Just when it felt like the Mariners were steamrolling...

Braves Identify Jordan Lawler as Backup if Kim Leaves

Ha-Seong Kim’s likely opt-out could reshape the Braves’ offseason...

Braves Matt Olson, Nick Allen Named Gold Glove Finalists

Two Atlanta Braves players have been named finalists for...

Alex Bregman’s Opt-Out Decision Will Have Major Consequences

Alex Bregman's betting on himself again. According to reports,...