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16+ min ago (103+ words) Fangraphs revealed its updated ZIPs projections for the Braves on Monday. And while there were no big surprises, the outlook is not as promising as previous years. Aaron Bummer is the latest review in the 2025 Player Review series. Bummer could maintain a big role in the Braves bullpen in 2026. Here are the latest prospect reviews from the 2025 Minor League season. Kyle Schwarber could be the next big bat signed in free agency. Cody Ponce continues to be a hot name in SP free agency. Will more moves occur this week for the Braves? "Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday....

33+ min ago (250+ words) 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay for the duration of their contracts. Previously, clubs were allowed to suspend players after 15 days of pay through the injury clause. 1948 - Stan Musial is named MVP of the National League after one of the most impressive individual seasons of all-time. Musial led the NL with a .365 average, 135 runs scored, 131 RBI, 230 hits, 46 doubles, 18 triples and a .702 slugging percentage. His 39 home runs were one short of Johnny Mize and Ralph Kiner. 1963 - The Angels trade outfielder Leon Wagner to Cleveland for pitcher Barry Latman and a player to be named later who turns out to be first…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (165+ words) Note: The Jets appear to have hit rock bottom dropping a 5-1 contest to the Sabres where they looked apathetic and disinterested. Kudos to Buffalo who were fresh off a big win over the red-hot Wild. They are off today and will conclude the road trip tomorrow in Montreal. Note II: The Moose were off on Monday and will travel today to Chicago (where else) to face their bitter rival for the fifth time in seven games. Winnipeg Sun:Jets "embarrassed" and "disconnected" in loss to Sabres. Folks had plenty of adjectives on last night"s IC Post-Game Show to describe the play of the Jets yesterday. The above two would definitely be appropriate. Global News: Norris shines in return as Sabres humiliate Jets. Christian and Russ combine for this game recap. Sportsnet: Jets hold closed-door players meeting after drubbing by Sabres....

5+ hour, 25+ min ago (528+ words) The Atlanta Hawks lost a heartbreaking 99-98 game to the Detroit Pistons, a game that underscored the Hawks' biggest flaw without Trae Young: their strange guard rotation. The Hawks were at a disadvantage in this match, as this was the tail end of a road back-to-back for the club. Atlanta faced off against Philadelphia in that game, who pushed the Hawks into another nail-biter that took two overtimes to finally claim victory. The game script favored the slightly sluggish Hawks, as neither team could get anything going on offense. Both squads finished with a bottom-five percentile points per possession on the night; the Hawks couldn't finish at the rim, and the Pistons couldn't knock down a three." While the Pistons claimed today's victory, Hawks fans should walk away from this feeling better about the team overall. Sure, a win would be…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago (13+ words) Here's a look at the playoff matchups for Forsyth County flag football teams....

7+ hour, 37+ min ago (135+ words) A Georgia Tech spokesperson said the possible exposure happened after a cleaning product was spilled in the campus recreation center's mechanical room. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said it was muriatic acid that was spilled. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " One person was evaluated and a Georgia Tech building was evacuated after a possible exposure to a small amount of a hazardous material Monday night, according to officials. A Georgia Tech spokesperson said the possible exposure happened after a cleaning product was spilled in the campus recreation center's mechanical room. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said it was muriatic acid that was spilled. The building was evacuated as a precaution, the spokesperson said. The building has since reopened. Fire officials said the person was evaluated for "possible exposure and symptoms and was released....

8+ hour, 11+ min ago (313+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Georgia lawmakers are pressing for answers after approving a $600 million investment aimed at stabilizing the state's troubled prison system. During a House Budget Committee meeting on Monday, members asked whether the money has led to any meaningful improvements as violence, staffing shortages and basic security failures continue. Committee Chairman Billy Hitchens said one of his top concerns remains broken cell-door locks " a longstanding issue that has allowed inmates to roam freely and fueled gang activity within several facilities. Corrections Commissioner Tyrone Oliver told lawmakers that fully replacing the locks could take years, though the department is working with vendors on a long-term solution. Oliver also said staffing trends are improving, noting that Georgia now employs more than 3,000 correctional officers and has seen 20 consecutive months of net hiring gains. The system, however, still needs more than…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (488+ words) December 2, 2025 / 12:08 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Six-wheeled delivery robots weaving through Atlanta sidewalks have been turning heads and going viral, but they're not lost. They're part of a growing wave of autonomous delivery robots now making food runs across midtown and downtown. CBS News Atlanta recently followed one of those machines, a robot named Matin, to see exactly how they work and what their expanding presence could mean for human delivery jobs. Matin rolled out of Rreal Tacos in Midtown, beginning a little more than a one-mile trip to a customer on Spring Street. "It really does help out on the weekends when we have a lot of traffic," said Diana Carrillo, a manager at Rreal Tacos. We tracked Matin the entire way, watching how he handled narrow sidewalks, crowds, and curious pedestrians. For a robot on the job, he's kind…...

8+ hour, 38+ min ago (92+ words) The GBI said it was asked by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office to investigate. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A shooting involving an officer in Bartow County is under investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The shooting incident happened on GA-20 Spur in Cartersville. The GBI said it was asked by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office to investigate. The GBI has not said what led up to the shooting or identified anyone involved. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates....

8+ hour, 40+ min ago (411+ words) December 1, 2025 / 11:52 PM EST / CBS Atlanta If you've scrolled TikTok or Instagram lately, you've probably seen them: dramatic videos of suspected porch pirates yanking packages off doorsteps " only to be blasted with exploding boxes, clouds of pink and blue dye, or other over-the-top payback stunts. The clips rack up millions of views. But according to investigators, most of these "instant karma" scenes are AI-generated or staged. "That's not a legitimate way to keep people from stealing your stuff," said Ryan Winderweedle with the Gwinnett Police Department. "There could be civil liability. There could be criminal liability." And while the videos may be fake, the financial toll of porch piracy in Georgia is very real: nearly half a billion dollars annually, according to industry estimates. For Olivia Wilson, the threat became real this week. Her Tucker doorbell camera captured someone walking onto…...