Hank Aaron hits first home run of his MLB career (April 23, 1954)
On April 23, 1954, Hank Aaron knocks out the first home run of his Major League Baseball career. Twenty years …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Jose Bautista agrees to minor league deal with Atlanta Braves, will play 3B
This is some interesting news. Jose Bautista has joined the Atlanta Braves, who plan to use the veteran slugger at third base. …
Boston Braves announce they will move to Milwaukee (March 17, 1953)
The Braves’ spring training game on March 17, 1953, against the Yankees in Bradenton, will prove to be the team’s last …
Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier in first game against Boston Braves (April 15, 1947)
On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he …
Mets’ fan Gregory Sweeney is arrested and charged with reckless endangerment — John Rocker started it! (July 2, 2000)
At Shea Stadium on July 2, 2000, Mets’ fan Gregory Sweeney is arrested and charged with reckless endangerment after he …
“I don’t want them to forget Ruth; I just want them to remember me.” ~Hank Aaron after number 715 (April 8,1974)
On April 8,1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record …
Who was really the first black GM in baseball? Let’s remember Bill Lucas!
On October 5, 1993, Bob Watson replaces Bill Wood as the general manager of the Astros, making the former Houston …
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro becomes 227th player elected to the Hall of Fame (January 6, 1997)
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro, who compiled a 318-274 record during his 24 major league career, becomes 227th player elected to the …
Braves knock around Phils in 19-hit rout winning 15-2 (March 31, 2018)
Though they generated power to fuel and cap their dramatic Opening Day comeback win, the Braves understand they will more …
