Tyler Estep

5 days ago | ajc.com | Tyler Estep

Folks: A season’s on the line at State Farm Arena tonight. If the Hawks hold on against the Heat (7 p.m. on TNT), they’ll emerge from the NBA Play-In Tournament and start a real-life playoff series against the top-seeded Cavs on Sunday. Lose and it’s on to the offseason. Read all about it in the links below — and then join me in a far less serious exercise.

6 days ago | ajc.com | Tyler Estep

It’s Thursday, folks. Which means it’s time for AJC columnist and friend of the newsletter Ken Sugiura to weigh in on some things — and this time he’s got thoughts on Spencer Strider and a couple big-name Falcons draft picks. Take it away, Ken!Quick links: Strikeouts spoil Strider’s debut | Hawks draw Heat | Corso calling it a careerKEN WEIGHS IN, PART ICredit: John Blacker/APWith only his 2025 debut to pick apart, we’re a long way away from making definitive judgments about Spencer Strider.

6 days ago | ajc.com | Tyler Estep

The Braves broke their streak of alternating wins and losses yesterday. But not in the fun way. In fact, it was in the “strike out a historic number of times to ruin Spencer Strider’s return and lose 3-1” kind of way. We’ll mope about that — plus take your pulse on things — after a quick look at what’s coming up. THE SERIES AHEADOff day today, then back to the friendly confines of Cobb County. This time with the Minnesota Twins along for the ride.

6 days ago | ajc.com | Tyler Estep

Uh-oh. Guess what day it is. Guess what day. It. Is. Ah? Anybody? Julie, guess what day it is? C’mon, I know you can hear me. Mike. Mike. Mike. Mike. Mike. What day is it, Mike? Leslie, guess what today is? It’s hump day — whoop whoop. And Spencer Strider Day, too. Apologies for so thoroughly re-creating an old Geico commercial … but it’s Spencer Strider Day in Toronto! Right about now! Turn on the TV!📺 How to watch: 1:07 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network. ⚾ The pitching duel: You know who vs.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Tyler Estep

Did you enjoy your day of not wondering which fun new way the Braves would find to lose? Good. But buckle up — they’re back at it tonight against the Twins. THE WEEKEND SERIESFun fact: I have a twin brother. He’s shorter than me and one minute younger, too. 📺 How to watch: Not headed to Truist? Tonight’s game is at 7:15 p.m. on Apple TV. Saturday and Sunday’s games are at 7:15 p.m. and 1:35 p.m., respectively, on FanDuel Sports Network. ⚾ The scheduled starters: Tonight: Bryce Elder (0-1, 7.20 ERA) vs.