It’s been a while– too long– since the last dispatch from Upton Abbey, but today’s news commands an update. The Braves’ offseason has been one filled with departures. First, they allowed a number of their free-agent pitchers– Ervin Santana, Kris Medlen, … Continue reading
#Padres Tony Gwynn struck out looking 41 times in his final 11 seasons. #Braves B.J. Upton struck out looking 43 times already this season. — Ace of MLB Stats (@AceballStats) July 25, 2014 The whisper of rumors is beginning to fill … Continue reading
As planned, ALDLAND conducted a show of force during the Braves’ home-opening week, making our presence felt during game three of each series, which were played against the Mets and Nationals. Although Atlanta lost that game and the series to … Continue reading
Upton Abbey is our Atlanta Braves series, now in its second season. B.J. and Justin Upton are off to rough starts, but overall, the state of Upton Abbey is strong. Tune in all season long right here on ALDLAND. The … Continue reading
I have been running this Upton Abbey feature on this site since April. Brendan helped me with the name, and I created the headline graphic that has accompanied each post. Readers with a careful eye have noticed that that graphic … Continue reading
There will be extra baseball in Atlanta this year. The Braves clinched the NL East title over the weekend, ensuring themselves a postseason berth. With a few days left in the regular season, their potential playoff opponents include the Cardinals, … Continue reading
Yesterday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Dan Uggla, Braves second baseman, would be placed on the disabled list in order for him to undergo Lasik eye surgery: In the midst of the worst season of his career, Braves second baseman … Continue reading
Dinner is a popular event at the Abbey, and after last episode’s three-course meal, it seems it’s supper time again. This episode presents a baseball-themed inversion of a classic dinner trope, as there was no dinner guest to be found … Continue reading
We are long overdue for a visit with the Uptons. How about a dinner date? (They’ll probably make Chick-fil-A if you ask nicely and are willing to wait until the third inning.) Appetizer: Team status small talk Right now, Atlanta … Continue reading
I attended my first Atlanta Braves game last night, with the then-AL-Central-leading Kansas City Royals in town for the first of two games in thirty-six hours. Getting to Turner Field via public transportation is easy, particularly considering Atlanta’s bad reputation … Continue reading
