Fred Hoey award goes to Bobby Doerr (February 2, 1950)
On February 2, 1950, at a Boston sports writers dinner, infielder Bobby Doerr receives the Fred Hoey Award. Doerr played his …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Bob Wickman traded for Max Ramirez to become a closer for the Braves (July 20, 2006)
Trying to keep their 14 straight postseason appearances streak intact, the Braves trade Class A catcher Max Ramirez to the …
Freddie Freeman homer sets Atlanta Braves record for times reaching base (April 19, 2017)
Freddie Freeman had a first-inning walk and third-inning home run on April 19, 2017, against the Nationals to set an …
Now hear this: The Braves’ rebuild is progressing nicely. Really? I don’t think so.
As a fan, I want the Braves to win. I want them to win this year. It isn’t going to …
The new 2012 playoff change does not benefit the Atlanta Braves (March 2, 1012)
Things change in baseball. Sometimes slowly but they change. On November 22, 2011, a new contract between Major League Baseball and its players …
Johnny Hutchings gives up 500th career home run to Mel Ott (August 1, 1945)
At the Polo Grounds on August 1, 1945, Mel Ott hits his historic 500th career home run off Braves’ hurler …
Game 4 of the World Series, Braves win 7-5 with Eddie Mathews walk off (October 4, 1957)
In Game 4 on October 6, 1957, Eddie Mathews’ two-run shot off Bob Grim with one out in the bottom …
Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth (April 4, 1974)
It was time. Babe Ruth, the all time home run leader, a player whose greatness and larger than life personality …
Braves lose NLDS 5-1 to Chicago Cubs (October 4, 2003)
October 4, 2003 wasn’t a great day for the Atlanta Braves. It couldn’t have been worse, as a matter of …
Braves earn first win of the season with rally vs. Marlins (April 16, 2016)
On the ropes early, and in danger of extending their season-opening losing streak even further, the Braves showed resolve and …
Andruw Jones inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame (August 19, 2016)
Andruw Jones played the first eight years from 1996 to 2007 with Atlanta and had some great power numbers. More than …
The “Crime Dog” pinch hits a homer after a “fire delay” (July 19, 1993)
Delays are a part of the game. They happen all the time. But for a fire? Now that is a …
Hank Aaron’s last at bat with the Atlanta Braves is a home run (October 2, 1974)
October 2, 1974 was a sad day for Atlanta Braves fans. Our only hope, for so many years, after the …
Eddie Fallenstin first in Little League and then the Braves on April 30, 1933 – Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins
Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins The newspaper photo of the South Orange Ridgewoods that were coached by the Stonehams …
Julio Franco hits a grand slam at age 45 (June 4, 2004)
At Turner Field on June 4, 2004, Julio Franco became the oldest player in baseball history to hit a grand …
Warren Spahn signs with the Braves (June 4, 1940)
It isn’t every day you can do this. It turns out, in fact to be rare. On June 4, 1940 …
Braves field defeats the Yankees (August 2, 1931)
Just playing on Braves field defeats the Yankees. The Braves didn’t have to do the work. I know this is …
Looking back at the 1966 first opening day for Atlanta Braves (April 12, 1966)
What was the first game in Atlanta like? April 12, 1966 was a historic day for the Braves. Here is …
The Braves maul the Marlins 20-3 to clinch the NL East title (October 5, 2001)
It was an evening game at Turner Field. 29,290 were in attendance when the Braves maul the Marlins on October …
Brian McCann moves to the Yankees (November 23, 2013)
Brian McCann is favorite among Braves fans, and has been since he came to town in 2005. He is from …
Braves rewind: Whatever happened to…Biff Pocoroba?
Let’s take a look at Braves from years past. How about Biff Pocoroba? Don’t laugh, he was an All-Star for …
After Braves, Andrelton Simmons moved on to the Angels (November 12, 2015)
It’s like breaking up with your first girlfriend. It’s a little heartbreaking at first. You plan like it’s gonna be …
Dickey, Markakis help Braves overcome Stanton, Marlins 5-3 (August 4, 2017)
R.A. Dickey is glad he doesn’t have to face Giancarlo Stanton too often. But he did and won. Now that is some good …
Rick Ankiel throws 5 wild pitches in one inning (October 3, 2000)
Against the Braves on October 3, 2000, Cardinal rookie starter Rick Ankiel sets a modern day major league record by …
Phil Masi World Series controversy (1948)
It was in the first game of the 1948 World Series held at Boston Braves Field against the favored Cleveland …
