Atlanta, GA
Braves’ TV future unclear after FanDuel Sports Network deal collapses
The Atlanta Braves are heading into the season with a major question still unanswered: where and how fans will be able to watch their games.
The Braves, along with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, have terminated their local television agreements after Main Street Sports Group, the operator of FanDuel Sports Network regional channels, failed to make scheduled rights payments. As of now, none of the three teams has announced a new local broadcast plan.
In a statement, the Braves acknowledged the uncertainty while signaling that change is coming.
“The Atlanta Braves are aware of the reports regarding Main Street Sports Group,” the team said. “While disappointed with this development, we have been actively preparing for this outcome and are well on our way towards launching a new era in Braves broadcasting.”
Main Street Sports Group confirmed the split but emphasized that its networks remain operational for other leagues.
“FanDuel Sports Network is continuing to broadcast NBA and NHL games, and we appreciate the leagues’ engagement in ongoing discussions on our go-forward plans,” a spokesperson said. “We appreciate the relationships we have had with our MLB partners and fans over many years, and we wish them the best.”
For Braves fans, the lack of clarity means it remains unknown whether games will air on traditional cable, a streaming platform, or a combination of both when the season begins. The team has not yet announced interim coverage plans or timelines for a decision.
Industry observers expect the Braves’ next move to be significant. The franchise was one of Main Street’s most profitable partners, and its departure could reshape how Major League Baseball teams handle local broadcasts. The Braves are widely expected to explore launching their own network, potentially in collaboration with major streaming companies such as Amazon or Apple.
Until an official announcement is made, Braves fans are left waiting and unsure where to tune in as a new season approaches and a new chapter in Braves broadcasting takes shape.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
ATLANTA – A man is recovering after he was shot during a crowd dispute early Thursday morning in northwest Atlanta.
What we know:
Atlanta police say the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW. Investigators determined the gunfire started during a dispute within a crowd gathered in the area.
When officers arrived at the scene, the crowd had already run away. The man who was shot was alert and conscious when he was taken to a nearby hospital.
What we don’t know:
Police have not yet identified the person who opened fire or released the name of the victim.
It is also unclear what exactly sparked the dispute or the current medical status of the man who was shot.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Atlanta Police Department.
Olson’s two-run homer off former Braves closer Kenley Jansen capped a ninth-inning rally that began with Ozzie Albies drawing a walk.
“Little Women: Atlanta” star Ms. Juicy Baby is facing legal trouble.
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 31: Ms. Juicy Baby attends the 2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Atlanta Symphony Hall on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
Ms. Juicy, real name Shirlene King-Pearson, was arrested in Winder, Ga. And charged with two offenses: allegedly driving with a suspended license and without insurance, according to a report from E! News.
The incident occurred on April 18 around 7 p.m. and she was released close to six hours later by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.
The reality star paid two separate bonds via a bondsman, one for $2,214 and another for $1,510, to be released.
Ms. Juicy rose to fame on Lifetime’s “Little Women: Atlanta” in 2016, documenting her life as a four-foot-tall woman.
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 09: Shirlene ‘Ms. Juicy Baby’ Pearson attends “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” season 2 premiere party at Woodruff Arts Center on January 9, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WEtv)
According to her personal website, in addition to her reality TV and acting work, she has “launched her own successful clothing line which includes her trademark slogans and one-liners, her own bobblehead where you can hear her signature phrases and quick one-liners, as well as her own sunglasses line, Eminence Eyewear by Juicy.”
She apparently faced some health issues in the recent past, posting on Instagram in April 2022 that she had been hospitalized and “stabilized in the ICU,” but did not specify the cause.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 01: Shirlene ‘Ms. Juicy Baby’ Pearson attends The “Bobby-Q” Atlanta Premiere Of “The Bobby Brown Story” at Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center on September 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
A month later, her a statement was posted to her page confirming she was out of the ICU after suffering a stroke.
“Ms Juicy is a very private person and wants everyone to know she is fighting and ready to go home,” the post read. “She wants to thank her fans for showing so much love and keeping her in their prayers.”
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