Merrill Kelly has never been the kind of pitcher who commands headlines. He’s not the fireballer. He’s not the ace with viral strikeout numbers. But for the Texas Rangers, Kelly has been something arguably more valuable — reliable, consistent, steady. The kind of pitcher who stabilizes rotations, plugs gaps, and delivers innings when others can’t. […]
BREAKING: Nick Allen emotionally credits Savannah’s support as the reason he survived the toughest stretches and reached this point in his career.nh1
Nick Allen has built a reputation on defense, grit, and the kind of daily consistency that often goes unnoticed outside baseball circles. But this week, in a candid and unexpectedly emotional interview, the young infielder reminded everyone that even the toughest competitors are shaped by the people who stand beside them. Allen spoke not about […]
BREAKING: Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin is being credited with reshaping the competitive culture and identity of the Atlanta Braves.nh1
For most rookies, winning Rookie of the Year is a career milestone. For Drake Baldwin, it appears to be only the beginning of something larger — something cultural, something foundational, something the Braves didn’t know they were missing until he arrived. Inside the Braves clubhouse, players and coaches talk about Baldwin with a tone typically […]
BREAKING: Braves face season-defining choice—keep their Rookie of the Year “golden pick” or sacrifice it in pursuit of a top free agent.nh1
The Atlanta Braves have spent the past several years building one of baseball’s most stable, forward-thinking franchises. But this winter, their strategic discipline is about to be tested in a way they haven’t faced in years. With Baldwin capturing Rookie of the Year honors, the Braves were awarded a coveted draft pick — a compensation […]
GOOD NEWS: Ten years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Kirk Gibson continues inspiring others and changing lives every October.nh1
October has always belonged to Kirk Gibson. From his iconic 1988 World Series home run to countless postseason memories, his name is woven into the fabric of baseball lore. Ten years after announcing his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Gibson is still shaping lives in October — not through dramatic home runs, but through quiet strength, advocacy, and […]