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Monthly Archives: February 2018

Bill Bruton hits two triples to lead the Braves to victory of St. Louis (August 2, 1959)

February 27, 2018

Bill Bruton accomplishes a rate feat on August 2, 1959. He was a triple hitting machine. In both the first …

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Billy Wagner come to terms on a $7 million, one-year deal for the southpaw to become the club’s closer. (December 2, 2009)

February 22, 2018

The Braves and left-hander Billy Wagner come to terms on a $7 million, one-year deal for the southpaw to become …

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Chipper Jones On his book “Ballplayer” (Hall of Fame – 2018)

February 20, 2018

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic …

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Braves trade Hank Aaron to Milwaukee (November 2, 1974)

February 17, 2018

On November 2, 1974, the Atlanta Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Brewers for Dave May and Roger Alexander. The move …

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John Smoltz: ‘The Success Of The Atlanta Braves Won’t Be Duplicated’ 

February 15, 2018

I am a big fan of the Atlanta Braves. What they did by winning 14 division championships is stunning. I …

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Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers report today (February 13, 2018)

February 13, 2018

Great news! Pitchers and catchers report to spring training today. And, here is some good news about Freddie Freeman. Freddie …

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The Giants set a modern record by stealing 11 bases, in one game, against the Braves. (1912)

February 11, 2018

There was a lot new in 1912, including the new name, the Boston Braves. Having played for the Rustlers in …

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See highlights from Chipper’s career — Hall of Fame 2018

February 9, 2018

The Braves show a Chipper Jones tribute video which showcases various highlights from his illustrious career

Chipper Jones — Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances (Hall of Fame)

February 7, 2018

Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances If there is ever any doubt that …

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Chipper Jones, Hall of Famer, is a power hitter with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years (2018)

February 5, 2018

Power hitters with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years It is generally accepted as fact in 2018 that …

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Chipper is one of 35 Live-Ball Era players to reach base at least 40 percent of the time in 5,000 or more plate appearances (Hall of Fame)

February 3, 2018

.401: Career on-base percentage Blame Chipper Jones 14.2 career walk rate, which ranks 12th all-time among players with 10,000 or …

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Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is one of a handful of players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award

February 1, 2018

Players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award Dale Murphy. Terry Pendleton. Chipper Jones. With John Evers, Robert Elliot …

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