Michael Price

Jun 1, 2024 | sportstalkatl.com | Michael Price

It’s been painful to watch a talented Atlanta Braves lineup flounder for as long as they have, particularly against sub-.500 teams. A recent series against the Nationals, where the Braves lost 3 of 4 games and were outscored 20 to 7, highlights the depth of their struggles. This performance is a stark contrast to last year when the Braves led the league in home runs, slugging percentage, and runs per game. This downturn is perplexing for coaches, players, and fans alike.

Jan 24, 2024 | sportstalkatl.com | Michael Price

Three new members of Cooperstown’s Hall of Fame were elected this year: Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton. Players must have their names checked by at least 75% of the ballots submitted. Beltré had 95.1% support, Helton received 79.7%, and Mauer, at 76.1%, made it by just four votes. Wagner (73.8%), a former Braves closer, fell just five votes shy of entry and will have his last chance to make it into the Hall of Fame in 2025.

Dec 19, 2023 | sportstalkatl.com | Michael Price

Last Friday, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos made another peculiar trade, this time with the Padres. Padres left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr was traded to the Atlanta Braves, along with infielder Matt Carpenter and cash considerations, in exchange for minor-league outfielder Drew Campbell. According to Braves beat writer Mark Bowman, this trade was about acquiring the 29-year-old Kerr, who has options left and is controllable. AA likes to acquire players who are controllable for many years.

Aug 14, 2023 | tinyurl.com | Michael Price |Nick Haines

It’s one of life’s toughest decisions: Is it better for elderly loved ones to age in place or be cared for in a nursing home? What would you do? A panel of experts – from industry insiders and state regulators to elder-care attorneys and aging advocates – examines the emotionally fraught issue in a special town hall session co-presented by Kansas City PBS. The program also previews clips from the station’s new 30-minute documentary How Should We Care?.

Jun 12, 2023 | fwtx.com | Michael Price

No, not those Rolling Stones. These other Rolling Stones — the cats from Weatherford. These are the ones who spelled their name as Rollin’ Stones and braced themselves for rock ’n’ roll stardom at a time when most citizens were still trying to determine whether Elvis Presley was a hillbilly or a hipster. Yeah, these Stones. “History breeds and seeds in strange ways and places,” as the Texas novelist and historian Elithe Hamilton Kirkland (1907-1992) has written.