Chris Schad

Chris Schad

Joined: Feb 4, 2025

Chris is an associate editor for the FanSided Regional Network. He grew up in Minnesota, where he promptly hit the "failed-middle-school-athlete-to-writer" pipeline. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has written for numerous sites since 2011, including Bleacher Report, Yahoo! and Bring Me The News. A pro wrestling enthusiast when he's not watching sports, Chris is also the co-host of The Viking Age podcast.

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Former Braves 1st-Rounder Finds New Home 4 Days After Being DFA'd

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the sideline against the New York Giants in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Failed Falcons Signing Trying Out With Saints During Minicamp

Jul 26, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) and catcher Brian McCann (16) react after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Braves Vet Furious About Atlanta's Humiliating Craig Kimbrel Treatment

Jun 5, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr (13) reacts after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Former Braves Villain Cut for the Third Time This Year

Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kirk Cousins Finally Waives White Flag After Trying to Force Falcons Trade

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Braves Slugger Floated as Potential Trade Candidate Ahead of Deadline

Atlanta Falcons v Dallas Cowboys

Former Falcon's Chances of Getting Signed Just Went Up

Sep 6, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) walks to the mound to remove starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) (not shown) from the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Braves Should Pounce on Potential Bullpen Trade After Latest Report

Atlanta Falcons v Seattle Seahawks

Failed Falcons Receiver Already a Star in New Sport After Career Change

Jun 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Sean Newcomb (15) reacts after being pulled from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Ex-Braves Pitcher Traded for 4th Time in His Career to End May

Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is introduced before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Michael Penix Already Impressing Falcons Coaches to Start Year 2

Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks the sidelines during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Falcons Officially Admit Longtime Starter May Be Cut This Offseason

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) on the field after a victory over the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Failed Playoff Rule Change Should Put Falcons on Alert

Mar 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Braves' Pitching Attack Gets Major Reinforcements Before Nationals Series

Dec 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the sideline against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Falcons Coach Puts $10 Million Signing on Thin Ice Before Ever Playing a Snap

Apr 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (19) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Former Braves Hurler Lands Surprise Opportunity After Being Cut Last Month