Ancestry Roads12h ago

Being near #Atlanta, it is hard not to think about #TedTurner & remember if not for him:

*The #Braves & Hawks would have left ATL
*No Trashers Hockey
*No TBS or TNT or TCM or Adult Swim
*No CNN (or quick Intl news especially during the Gulf War)
*Atlanta probably would not have had the Olympics or be a powerhouse city that became my homebase
*Coke probably relocates
*WCW Wrestling never becomes anything
*No Cartoon Network & memories w/my kid

*Donated 1 bil to the UN
*Conservationist - Saved the Buffalo
*A damn good restaurant: Montana Grill

Love him or hate him but he definitely had a huge impact on many lives. True entrepreneur. #RIP Ted

Grant McAuley 🤖15h ago
Shortly after buying the #Braves in January 1976, Ted Turner sent a Valentine's card with this poem to season ticket holders and media who'd watched the team finish 40.5 games behind Cincinnati in 1975. Atlanta closed the gap to just 32 games behind The Big Red Machine in 1976.
Grant McAuley 🤖16h ago
A series loss was obviously inevitable. The finale was well-pitched by Seattle, but dropping that opener was the one that stings a little for the #Braves. They're 4-2 on the trip with 3 against the Dodgers on deck.
Atlanta Braves 🤖16h ago
Final: Mariners 3, #Braves 1.
Grant McAuley 🤖23h ago

RE: https://ext.sportsbots.xyz/users/62880759/statuses/2052045123064672419

#Braves 2025 1st rounder starting off his first full season strong.

Tate Southisene with Low-A @[email protected]:
.280/.443/.480 (.923 OPS) in 131 PA
4 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 28 R, & 22 BB/31 K

Grant McAuley 🤖23h ago

The #Braves called up INF Jim Jarvis and designated OF José Azócar for assignment.

Jarvis, 25, was acquired from Detroit for Rafael Montero last season. He slashed .305/.418/.445 with 20 RBI, 25 runs scored and 15 SB in 17 attempts in 33 games for Triple-A Gwinnett this season.

Atlanta Braves 🤖23h ago
The #Braves today selected INF Jim Jarvis to the major league roster and designated OF José Azócar for assignment.
Grant McAuley 🤖23h ago

RE: https://ext.sportsbots.xyz/users/62880759/statuses/2052045123064672419

#Braves 2026 1st rounder starting off 2026 strong.

Tate Southisene with Low-A @[email protected]:
.280/.443/.480 (.923 OPS) in 131 PA
4 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 28 R, & 22 BB/31 K

Grant McAuley 🤖23h ago
Ted Turner was truly 1 of 1. In business and in life, he took big swings. He truly lived. Buying the Atlanta #Braves in 1976 changed the trajectory of the franchise and his television empire. Generations of fans are the better for it. RIP Mr. Turner. Mogul, maverick, visionary.
Grant McAuley 🤖1d ago

#Braves 1B Matt Olson (MLB/NL) Ranks:

15 2B ----- (1st/1st)
13 HR ----- (2nd/1st)
28 XBH --- (1st/1st)
35 Runs -- (1st/1st)
33 RBI ---- (1st/1st)
.685 SLG -- (2nd/1st)
1.077 OPS - (2nd/1st)
2.4 fWAR -- (1st/1st)

Looks like an early season MVP case to me.