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John W. Scafetta

I'm a longtime sports journalist, who was raised listening to the sweet sounds of Skip Caray and Pete Van Wieren. I have an affinity for the hit-and-run, the bunt attempt to break up a perfect game and the jack-of-all-trades utility player. After years of writing in the sports pages of various daily newspapers like the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Orange County Register and the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, I made the transition to a more consistent corporate writing gig. I live in Atlanta, Ga. with my wife, and we're expecting our first baby Brave in September.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 28: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 28, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Need Consistency from Mike Foltynewicz in 2020

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during a game against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on September 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Can Austin Riley Bounce Back for Atlanta Braves in 2020?

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Atlanta Braves Leo Mazzone, Bobby Cox, and Fredi Gonzalez in 2005. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves “Learning From Leo” Mazzone Series Finale: Scandals

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Pitching coach Leo Mazzone #54 of the Atlanta Braves talks strategy with Kent Mercker. (Photo by Craig Melvin/Getty Images)

Episode 2 of Atlanta Braves “Learning From Leo” Series Focuses on Command

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux talks with pitching coach Leo Mazzone AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read DOUG COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves “Learning From Leo” Series Taps into Mazzone’s Mentality

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2014 Hall of Fame: Atlanta Braves legends Tom Glavine, Bobby Cox and Greg Maddux (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

“Chicks Dig The Long Ball”: A Timeless Treasure in Atlanta Braves History

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Kevin Millwood of the Atlanta Braves in visited on the mound by pitching coach Leo Mazzone . (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Top Five Greatest Feats of Leo Mazzone Magic

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