"Twenty more years, maybe I'll catch Bobby."
Brian Snitker becomes the second Atlanta
@Braves
manager to reach 500 career wins.
@Kelly_Crull
caught up with the defending World Series champion skipper.
Bote also said his wife Rachel, who supported & grinded with him for 6 years in the minors, watched the walk off grand slam on tv, but then opened the door to the balcony of their Wrigley apartment & got emotional hearing the eruption.
#Cubs
Stefon Xidas just sang the national anthem at Wrigley Field after sending a video message to Tom Ricketts saying he would raise 5thousand dollars for Special Olympics. His goal was far surpassed &
#Cubs
Charities will match the $18thousand he raised-take a listen!
❤️💙CHICAGO, THANK YOU!❤️💙
I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for your love and loyalty the last 6 years. It was a dream come true for this Hoosier to become a sportscaster in the Windy City.
Cubs…
Here’s
@mattolson21
meeting with the young fan who caught his 52nd home run ball. Signed some balls, took some pictures with the family & will certainly leave them with a day & moment they’ll never forget…
#FORTHEA
Baseball is so beautiful🤍⚾️ Forrest Wall spent 9 seasons in the minor leagues with 4 different teams. His call up came with Atlanta in July & tonight his 1st start of the season he just hit his 1st big league bomb! The reactions in the dugout say it all…such a great guy
Apologies
#Cubs
fans on falling behind w/today's news. The photographer we were working w/in STL suffered a heart attack & stroke in the dugout prior to Maddon's announcement. He is now in stable condition in the cardiac recovery room, but please keep him in your prayers.
Austin Riley walked over to me before our on field interview just beaming…
“That was my first one, my first one Kelly” Riley’s first walkoff is one he’ll NEVER forget!
What a moment for the young 3rd baseman who continues his incredible 2021 campaign
Bote: When you round those bases & we got the W & I'm seeing my teammates at home plate jumping around bc we won...it’s magical. It's incredible. It's an unbelievable feeling. Couldn't happen to a better team, a better group of people & I'm so blessed & honored to be part of it
One of my favorite shots of the season as Orlando Arcia comes through in the clutch—2outs, 2on, tie game & OA sends his 16th double of the season down the left field line.
#Braves
move in front 8-6 in the 9th, watch these guys erupt in the dugout👇🏼catch the finish
@BallySportsSO
That was a HUGE homer for a number of reasons...it’s been awhile since I’ve seen KB show this kind of emotion in the dugout👇🏼👇🏼his 2run blast gives the
#Cubs
a 12-11 lead in the 8th. (Ps, how pumped was Castellanos?!) Join is on
@NBCSChicago
A lot will be written/talked about when it comes to Riley’s game winning 2run homer & the swing that changed this series. Minter said it saved the season. Others say “don’t overlook the way he backed up the guys on that last play” his defense deserves equal credit
#AsOneATL
Felt it coming…
This TEAM is unreal!
Arcia with a 3run blast, stellar bat flip & the
#Braves
now lead the Dodgers 4-1 in the 10th on
@BallySportsSO
!
Enjoy the dugout view of this one👇🏼👏🏻
And just because the video is priceless…here is the reaction to
@mattolson21
flying around the bags, diving into 3rd & the dugout loving it! Watch
@ronaldacunajr24
coming sprinting up the steps to show some love💨💨
Dancing Wash may be even greater than Waving Wash😂What a beauty!
Let’s have some fun this weekend
#BravesCountry
!!
Hope you join us on
@BallySportsSO
!
To everyone who has reached out, sent uplifting messages & prayed for me this week, I can’t even begin to express my gratitude🙏🏻
The good news, I am officially on the mend & hope to be back covering Braves baseball very soon!! Here’s a quick update👇🏼
🚨HISTORY🚨
@ronaldacunajr24
with the first ever 30/60 season & did it in epic fashion with a GRAND SLAM! His 3rd career grand slam & just watch this reaction👇🏼as he gives the Braves a 5-1 lead on
@BallySportsSO
#Cubs
returning the favor to the A’s...3run homer by Kyle Schwarber makes it 9-1. His 26th of the year & what a homestand for Schwarbs 7for11, 6RBI, 4R, 5BB🤚🏻🤚🏻🤚🏻
Little late, but still cool. What felt like the only record left to break or tie & Marcell Ozuna does it with this swing of the bat!
#Braves
match the 2019 Twins for most home runs in a single season at 307! Love the reactions in the dugout
#ForTheA
Sorry, not sorry!
@MoneyyyMikeee
breaking out in a BIG way tonight!
His 2run homer in the 8th gives the
#Braves
a 7-5 lead over the Mets & I want you to take a look at the reaction in the dugout👇🏼to me, THIS is everything!
#fortheA
@BallySportsSO
The fairytale continues for
@GrissomVaughn
in his major league debut—a 2run homer, over the monster at Fenway—a park he dreamed of playing in as a kid. Beautiful. Baseball can be so poetic sometimes.
#Braves
in front of the Red Sox 5-1, B7
🚨HISTORY🚨The scene in the dugout following
@mattolson21
’s 51st homerun of the season👇🏼tying
@andruwjones25
for the Braves franchise record. His teammates making sure that “good luck” rubs off on them with the homerun ball😂we’ve got all the action on
@BallySportsSO
Legit, was a second from stopping this video assuming it was a routine fly out…soooo glad I didn’t
#Braves
take a 7-6 lead on an E9, wild
We’ve got it all on
@BallySportsSO
To those asking-I’ll be back hosting Braves tonight. Thanks for all your messages🙏🏻It’s been a crushing wk for my family as we held our sweet Sadie one last time & said goodbye to our angel. She was a precious gift from above & filled our home w/so much joy & unconditional love🤍
Big picture:
#Braves
needed to win 1 of 3…they’ve got 2 chances left to get that W & they have Max Fried & Ian Anderson all rested & ready to go.
Of course they wanted to finish this at home, but I’m betting they still like how they’re set up. Stay positive
#BravesCountry
!
I tried to sneak this video so they didn’t catch me😬but this makes me laugh every time Minter comes in🤠EY &
@MoneyyyMikeee
have their own little dance to his walkout song…gets ya pumped, right?!😂
#Halftime
Look who’s backkkkkk….pearls & all! He told me this is the first time he’s put the pennant pearls back on since last season. Did it just for
#Braves
country this wk❤️
Rizzo now has the 3 baseballs he was hit with over last couple gms in cases in his locker. Franchise tying ball & 2 from today. Asked if he gladly takes congrats on record: “Absolutely! Are you kidding me? With this franchise and how long Cubs have been here. It’s a record”
#Cubs
Seen this for awhile & I don’t think it happens w/all the Braves starters, but I adore it & am totally here for it—when Charlie Morton’s day is done, he’ll get more hugs than handshakes. And the hugs are contagious🫶🤗everybody needs a hug, am I right :)
William Contreras says this is just a dream come true...not only for him, but his entire family. Added the ball (1st big league hit) will “definitely go to my family. We’re one big team.”
#Braves
Kimbrel said former ATL teammate Jason Heyward wrote hime "a real long text" saying how much he wanted him in Chicago & if he could help in anyway let him know. "My only questions were; where should I live and what number am I going to wear. I’m very excited to be here."
#Cubs
Whether you’re a Braves fan, baseball fan, sports fan, athlete, parent of an athlete…I encourage you to listen to
@KPILLAR4
👇🏼You LOVE when good things happen to good people & boy did he deserve that moment. Special dude
"Never make excuses. I want to be up in those situations. I walked up with a lot of confidence. Just very happy I came through."
@KPILLAR4
and the
@Braves
lineup delivered again.
@Kelly_Crull
catches up with KP after his clutch hit in the comeback win.
I’ve been blessed to interview a number of incredible athletes & sports stars throughout my career, but this right here was a conversation I’ll never forget with a true American hero. If you have a chance, take a listen...it’ll bring tears to your eyes. God Bless you, Angelo.
🚨NUMBER 52🚨
@mattolson21
now holds the single-season
#Braves
record for home runs!
Congratulations, Matt!
Dugout view gives you all the feels👇🏼👏🏻
#ForTheA
Brian Snitker choking up as he speaks of Hank Aaron: "Hank is the reason I'm here." Man of grace & what a person. Sad day. We all lost a great friend, man, and person. He did everything the right way.
#Braves
As I’m walking over to ask Bote for this interview he says “we have to make it quick, I’ve got a flight to catch! They’re inducing my wife tonight!” How awesome is that💙Safe travels & prayers to the Bote’s as number 3 is on the way!
#Cubs
#walkoff
#FlyTheW
#HappyEaster
ICYMI:
#Braves
@austinriley1308
jetted back to Atlanta after the game Tuesday night to be with his wife Anna who went into labor. The two welcomed their first born, Eason Michael Riley, to the world in the wee hours. Momma & the 7lb 1oz little man are doing great💜
Prior to Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta, Freddie Freeman said the drive to the park was different than any others. Saw fans early on his way in. “Tonight is going to be awesome. Fans are going to be amazing. I can’t wait.”
#Braves
@BravesOnBally
It’s been beyond challenging to get to know a new team/players through zoom calls & find a level of trust & comfortability. Part of why I can’t stop smiling in this convo is because
@ronaldacunajr24
surprised us & responded live in English. Proud👊🏼
Talk about humbling🥹this made my night😂Thanks for sharing Callie…your daughter Hadley absolutely NAILED her Halloween costume! Such a beautiful young lady & that smile just melts your heart, doesn’t it?! I’ve got some serious competition!
#Braves
country🫶
There are so many stories, one liners, memorable moments, words of wisdom & laughs, but I’ll keep this simple…
THANK YOU, WASH. For everything.
You are 1of1 & will be sorely missed. Wishing you nothing but the best in Anaheim🤍forever family🙏🏻
#Braves
Strider w/the quote of the night:
“Dansby, ooof, when he made that play, I had some flutters for sure. I see what the women see in him. It got me fired up! Dansby is the man! It’s been really cool the way he has taken me in. He & Max, the 2 of them have been so big for me”
#Braves
"It never gets old."
Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright enjoy another champagne celebrations.
@BrandonGaudin
and
@Kelly_Crull
caught up with the Braves right-handers.
#Braves
country, I know you’ve missed this smile…
@ozzie
headed out to play some catch this afternoon as he continues to work his way back from a fractured left foot.
Lester said after watching
@albertalmora
make another diving catch in CF..."Ok, I’m done clapping for you now." It’s just expected that those guys will make great plays.
"I gotta give love to the
@Braves
, they're the best team in baseball. They're kickin' our butts."
@Kelly_Crull
caught up with the iconic film director Spike Lee👇
Here’s my take as someone who is around this club daily…Arcia’s locker is sandwiched between Albies/Acuna/Ozuna/Rosario & rarely is he not talking in Spanish. He always uses a translator when being quoted directly. Bryce Harper is also the guy who made sure to tell Acuna to keep
For all those tweeting me this game is over...please do me a small favor-step back from your keyboard, grab another drink/app (hug your neighbor) & take a deep breath. Braves have 17 comeback wins this season & you know they can put up big innings. Love you all💜
More wholesome content of
@mattolson21
& his friend from high school Reece Blankenship. Reece inspired Matt’s work w/autism awareness & raising funds for ReClif (a fitness based therapy center in GA). Reece got to hand Matt his award for being the Braves, Roberto Clemente nominee
That’s what makes baseball so freakin awesome. Nick Markakis opts back in 2020 season, his first start of year & he walks it off (1st pitch mind you)💣💣that’s poetry💜
#Braves
win 4-3, take the series from Blue Jays & hard to Philly
To all the die hard
@Cubs
fans at Wrigley today & those who kept watching on
@NBCSChicago
, way to “hang with’em!” You’re all MVPs! What a memorable W!
First time I’ve actually been up close for this tradition & it did not disappoint😂
Be honest, you catch a bag of peanuts from HOF Tom Glavine or Jeff Francoeur, what are you doing with it?!
Opening & eating?!
Taking home & framing?!
Selling on EBay/Marketplace?!
Go
@Braves
Some 2out, late inning magic for the
#Braves
who finally get to Tyler Rogers. Ozuna single CF & the 1st pitch Rosario sees he drives 441ft to CF to give Atlanta the lead again! 6-5 ATL over SFG as we move to the 9th on
@BallySportsSO
, enjoy the dugout celebration & curtain call👇🏼
Zobrist: There is no perfect family in life, no perfect scenario. I’m fortunate I’m not alone. I’ve got so much support. My faith, I believe in a God who heals broken relationships.
Another reminder to vote
@mattolson21
for the Roberto Clemente Award! Tonight his longtime friend Reece Blankenship, who inspired his work with ReClif & changing the conversation around autism, handed him his team award before the game-such a beautiful & inspiring moment🤍
THIS TEAM💙💙 No words, just happy tears. Feeling so grateful to have worked with this talented, passionate, supportive group. Kap, you are truly one of a kind...what an incredible run my friend. Thank you for being you & always entertaining us with your hard work🙌🏻👏🏻💙
Tonight’s game is our final
#Cubs
broadcast on
@NBCSChicago
. For me it is my final game hosting Cubs pre/post game after 25 seasons. I will miss working w/this awesome team.
@daviddejesus
@dougglanville
+
@kellycrulI
. I look forward to the future + I wish the Cubs well!
Austin Riley joked with me that he was a little nervous to be the teammate speaking to Travis on behalf of the team. You just wanted him to know how much he means to us as a person, not just as a teammate. What a milestone & memorable, custom gift—congrats Travis!!!
Atlanta
@Braves
teammates gifted Travis d'Arnaud with a custom chest protector for reaching the 10-year mark in the majors.
@Kelly_Crull
has the story.
A year ago this sweet family lost their mother to lung cancer. She was a die hard Cubs fan & in her honor, they are all here on the anniversary to root on her team. She is certainly smiling down on all of you...& what a perfect way to celebrate & remember her.
Ahhhh, that reaction...SOOOO THRILLED for
@FreddieFreeman5
your 2020 NL MVP! Love getting to see him share this wonderful moment with his family & can’t wait to talk to him shortly!
Covered some amazing humans/athletes &
@LieutenantDans7
is right up there. Such a pro. Always striving to “be the best version” of himself & expected the same from those around him. We will miss you in Atlanta
#7
, but will certainly be cheering for you & your continued success!
A team, a squad, a family unlike any other🤍Missing a lot in this pic, but there’s no better bunch out there. Can’t imagine doing this grind w/anyone else. Thank you to everyone at home for watching all season long! We appreciate you more than you’ll ever know!
@BallySportsSO
Such a disappointing finish for the Braves after an incredible regular season. One that saw so many historic & memorable moments. But, Atlanta’s offense that lead the league in so many categories all year, just didn’t produce enough in this NLDS. We’ll hear from guys shortly.
How about this as a good way to start your Thursday evening
#Cubs
fans?!
#44
, Anthony Rizzo out on the field doing some light jogging before the game with the training staff on hand to watch.
I might be the only one on the planet that doesn’t watch
#GameOfThornes
, but at least I’m not feeling conflicted right now as I finish watching this
#GameofCubsDBacks
in the 14th.
Content that is sure to bring a smile to your face,
#Braves
Country
@ozzie
is hitting, he’s running the bases, he’s taking grounders….he’s getting closerrrrrrr!