The Battery Atlanta's mixed-use development hasn’t been able to pay off Cobb County's $300 million subsidy, casting doubt on the Rays' similar strategy to cover a billion-dollar ask of taxpayers, writes an economist and lifelong Braves fan.

A momentum-swinging hit by Max Crozier and two third-period goals by Brandon Hagel highlight Tampa Bay's comeback from a 2-0 deficit in a 3-2 victory. Game 5 is on Wednesday in Tampa.

The Tampa Bay Rays want $1 billion in tax subsidies as elections loom and political attacks have begun, stirring memories of the seismic political fallout of the Miami Marlins.

After adding Rueben Bain Jr. in Round 1, the Bucs come back with an NFL legacy pick in Josiah Trotter, defensive back Keionte Scott, a UM teammate of Bain, and imposing receiver Ted Hurst.

The team said it remains committed to a 2029 opening but pushed back on Hillsborough officials' requests for stronger financial guarantees and earlier private funding disclosures.

All three first-round playoff games were decided in the extra period. In Game 3, Lane Hutson's slap shot gave Montreal a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay, with Game 4 back in Montreal on Sunday night.

Despite a Rays warning that changing the timeline would jeopardize the project, the team says it's working "diligently" on a response to the county's list of 14 unresolved conditions.

Bain should immediately improve a defense that has struggled to find a legitimate pass rusher. Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht was pleasantly surprised a player of Bain's caliber dropped to the 15th pick.

Fans can get together to watch Tampa Bay and Montreal battle on Friday at Armature Works and Sunday at Coachman Park.

The draft is deep at edge rusher, so Tampa Bay should have several options with the 15th pick in the first round. Trading down is also a possibility for a team that could use more draft capital in the early rounds.

J.J. Moser notches the game-winner, and Nikita Kucherov ends a three-year postseason goal drought when his wraparound sends the game into the extra period. Game 3 is in Montreal on Friday night.

Commissioner Ken Hagan tells WDAE existing restricted revenues can fund most of the county's share, but critics of the plan say taxpayers are still exposed through reserves and emergency dollars.