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Monthly Archives: August 2017

Fred Hoey award goes to Bobby Doerr (February 2, 1950)

August 31, 2017

On February 2, 1950, at a Boston sports writers dinner, infielder Bobby Doerr receives the Fred Hoey Award. Doerr played his …

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Bob Wickman traded for Max Ramirez to become a closer for the Braves (July 20, 2006)

August 29, 2017

Trying to keep their 14 straight postseason appearances streak intact, the Braves trade Class A catcher Max Ramirez to the …

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Freddie Freeman homer sets Atlanta Braves record for times reaching base (April 19, 2017)

August 27, 2017

Freddie Freeman had a first-inning walk and third-inning home run on April 19, 2017, against the Nationals to set an …

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Now hear this: The Braves’ rebuild is progressing nicely. Really? I don’t think so.

August 26, 2017

As a fan, I want the Braves to win. I want them to win this year. It isn’t going to …

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The new 2012 playoff change does not benefit the Atlanta Braves (March 2, 1012)

August 24, 2017

Things change in baseball. Sometimes slowly but they change. On November 22, 2011, a new contract between Major League Baseball and its players …

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Johnny Hutchings gives up 500th career home run to Mel Ott (August 1, 1945)

August 22, 2017

At the Polo Grounds on August 1, 1945, Mel Ott hits his historic 500th career home run off Braves’ hurler …

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Game 4 of the World Series, Braves win 7-5 with Eddie Mathews walk off (October 4, 1957)

August 21, 2017

In Game 4 on October 6, 1957, Eddie Mathews’ two-run shot off Bob Grim with one out in the bottom …

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Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth (April 4, 1974)

August 20, 2017

It was time. Babe Ruth, the all time home run leader, a player whose greatness and larger than life personality …

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Braves lose NLDS 5-1 to Chicago Cubs (October 4, 2003)

August 19, 2017

October 4, 2003 wasn’t a great day for the Atlanta Braves. It couldn’t have been worse, as a matter of …

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Braves earn first win of the season with rally vs. Marlins (April 16, 2016)

August 18, 2017

On the ropes early, and in danger of extending their season-opening losing streak even further, the Braves showed resolve and …

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Andruw Jones inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame (August 19, 2016)

August 17, 2017

Andruw Jones played the first eight years from 1996 to 2007 with Atlanta and had some great power numbers. More than …

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The “Crime Dog” pinch hits a homer after a “fire delay” (July 19, 1993)

August 16, 2017

Delays are a part of the game. They happen all the time. But for a fire? Now that is a …

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Hank Aaron’s last at bat with the Atlanta Braves is a home run (October 2, 1974)

August 15, 2017

October 2, 1974 was a sad day for Atlanta Braves fans. Our only hope, for so many years, after the …

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Eddie Fallenstin first in Little League and then the Braves on April 30, 1933 – Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

August 14, 2017

Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins The newspaper photo of the South Orange Ridgewoods that were coached by the Stonehams …

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Julio Franco hits a grand slam at age 45 (June 4, 2004)

August 13, 2017

At Turner Field on June 4, 2004, Julio Franco became the oldest player in baseball history to hit a grand …

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Warren Spahn signs with the Braves (June 4, 1940)

August 12, 2017

It isn’t every day you can do this. It turns out, in fact to be rare. On June 4, 1940 …

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Braves field defeats the Yankees (August 2, 1931)

August 11, 2017

Just playing on Braves field defeats the Yankees. The Braves didn’t have to do the work. I know this is …

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Looking back at the 1966 first opening day for Atlanta Braves (April 12, 1966)

August 10, 2017

What was the first game in Atlanta like? April 12, 1966 was a historic day for the Braves. Here is …

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The Braves maul the Marlins 20-3 to clinch the NL East title (October 5, 2001)

August 9, 2017

It was an evening game at Turner Field. 29,290 were in attendance when the Braves maul the Marlins on October …

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Brian McCann moves to the Yankees (November 23, 2013)

August 8, 2017

Brian McCann is favorite among Braves fans, and has been since he came to town in 2005. He is from …

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Braves rewind: Whatever happened to…Biff Pocoroba?

August 7, 2017

Let’s take a look at Braves from years past. How about Biff Pocoroba? Don’t laugh, he was an All-Star for …

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After Braves, Andrelton Simmons moved on to the Angels (November 12, 2015)

August 6, 2017

It’s like breaking up with your first girlfriend. It’s a little heartbreaking at first. You plan like it’s gonna be …

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Dickey, Markakis help Braves overcome Stanton, Marlins 5-3 (August 4, 2017)

August 5, 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 …

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Rick Ankiel throws 5 wild pitches in one inning (October 3, 2000)

August 4, 2017

Against the Braves on October 3, 2000, Cardinal rookie starter Rick Ankiel sets a modern day major league record by …

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Phil Masi World Series controversy (1948)

August 3, 2017

It was in the first game of the 1948 World Series held at Boston Braves Field against the favored Cleveland …

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