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They did it again (1992)

October 30, 2014

In 1991 the Atlanta Braves went from last place to first place. It was Bobbie Cox’s second full season. And …

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Chipper Jones breaks Dale Murphy’s home run record (July 5, 2007)

October 29, 2014

At Dodger Stadium on July 5, 2007, Chipper Jones’s two solo home runs is the difference in the Braves’ 8-6 …

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Crazy Stats From Braves-Phillies Game 18-13 (May 2, 2012)

October 28, 2014

The May 2, 2012 Atlanta  Braves / Philadelphia Phillie game was crazy.  We won in extra innings. Here are some …

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Called because of heat? (1905)

October 27, 2014

Playing in Boston on July 12, 1905‚ the Reds score 7 runs in the 6th to beat the Boston Beaneaters …

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New Management for the Beaneaters (1902)

October 26, 2014

After 12 seasons as coach of the Boston Beaneaters, Frank Selee was out. Al Buckenberger was the new man. In …

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Dale Murphy – What a career!

October 25, 2014

Dale Murphy’s number 3 was retired by the Atlanta Braves in 1994. What a glorious day that was. Murphy finished …

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14 straight games (1947)

October 24, 2014

1947 was quite a season for the Boston Braves. They had barely seen first in 30 years. They ended in …

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It would get worse (1938)

October 23, 2014

It was Casey Stengel‘s first year as manager of the Boston Bees (now known as the Atlanta Braves) in 1938. …

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Tommy Bonds wins 40 games (1877)

October 21, 2014

Tommy Bond was the man in 1877. This is the second year for Major League Baseball. Tommy definitely eased the …

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Braves have first overturned call in expanded instant replay system put to the test across Major League Baseball on Opening Day (March 31, 2014)

October 20, 2014

So the Atlanta Braves have the honor of the first successful use of instant replay to reverse a call on …

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Dale Murphy hits 3 home runs in 3 at bats (May 18, 1979)

October 19, 2014

Dale Murphy, on May 18, 1979,  has 3 home runs in 3 at bats‚ knocking in 5 runs‚ to pace …

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Tony Cloninger hits 2 grand slams (July 3, 1966)

October 14, 2014

In a 17-3 rout of the Giants on July 3, 1966, Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams in the same …

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Jason Heyward’s fourth inning blast (April 15, 2012)

October 13, 2014

Jason Heyward of the Atlanta Braves hits a fourth inning home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field on …

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Improvement (1886)

October 10, 2014

Some changes were in the offing for the Boston Beaneaters (now the Atlanta Braves) in 1886. John Morrill moved into …

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Born in Havana (1917)

October 9, 2014

Johnny Sain was born in Havana. It was 1917. OK, it wasn’t Cuba. But today in baseball that wouldn’t be …

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Bobby Lowe sets record for number of bases in one game (May 30, 1894)

October 8, 2014

In the afternoon game on May 30, 1894‚ Boston second baseman Bobby Lowe hits home runs in 4 consecutive at bats‚ including …

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Braves lose to Mets on Opening Day 2012 (April 5, 2012)

October 6, 2014

Tommy Hanson’s first opening day on April 5, 2012 start was pretty good. Unfortunately Johan Santana, the Mets starter, did …

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Fred Tenney “volunteers” to play in Boston (June 16, 1894)

October 5, 2014

On June 16, 1894, despite scoring 26 runs in the 3-game series‚ Louisville is swept by Boston‚ extending its losing …

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Chipper Jones names his son Shea (August 30, 2004)

October 4, 2014

Now this is rich. Chipper Jones and his wife, Sharon, welcome their second child into the world on August 30, …

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Sad trade for Dale Murphy and a sad day for Braves fans (April 3, 1993)

October 3, 2014

April 3, 1993 was a sad day for Braves fans. The Rockies signed free agent veteran Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale …

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Fred Tenney manages the team to eighth place (1911)

October 2, 2014

When you are President  of the club you get to make the decisions. So, William Russell had had enough of Fred …

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Dale Murphy and his bid to be in the Hall of Fame

October 1, 2014

Will Dale Murphy ever make it to the Hall of Fame? I’m thinking not. He was on the ballot for 15 …

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