Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches a one-hitter but loses, 1-0 — April 5, 1957
In a game at Connie Mack Stadium against the Phillies on April 5, 1957, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech
I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …
What are some of the greatest moments of Chipper Jones Hall of Fame career?
It is a wonderful day to celebrate as Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Below are …
Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …
Georgia girl Lauren Alaina with a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones
Georgia native Lauren Alaina got the chance to realize a dream, as she played the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie …
The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates in 19 innings — July 26, 2011
The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates on July 26, 2011, in a game with an improbable ending. The score is 3-3 …
Freddie Freeman tells the tale of Chipper Jones’ heroic snowmageddon rescue — January 28, 2014
Chipper Jones is retired from baseball, but that didn’t keep him from helping out a former Atlanta Braves teammate on January 28, 2014. …
Tim Hudson breaks his ankle covering first base and is out the rest of the year — July 24, 2013
The Braves visit the Mets at Citi Field on July 24, 2013. Veteran All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson is the starting …
Baseball May Be Broken, but We Shouldn’t Try to Fix It — George Will
George Will knows his baseball. He is a professional political pundit but he knows baseball better I think. So did …
Phil Roof and Ron Piché were traded by the Braves to the California Angels — October 14, 1964
On October 14, 1964, Phil Roof and Ron Piché were traded by the Braves to the California Angels for a …
Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple of his career. It is his 103rd triple in a Braves uniform. — July 21, 1933
On July 21, 1933, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple …
Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues — October 2, 1985
Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both …
The Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday — July 19, 2007
On July 19, 2007 the Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday, for his final major league …
First a double steal, then a triple steal. All in the same inning. — July 18, 1961
On July 18, 1961, in a game against the Reds at Crosley Field, the Milwaukee Braves have Hank Aaron on second and …
Top 10 Moments in Braves History — Video
The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …
Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs — June 5, 2008
Joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray on June 5, 2008, Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league …
The Braves defeat the Washington Nationals 11-1, for the 10,000th win in franchise history — July 15, 2011
On July 15 2011, at Turner Field, the Braves defeat the Washington Nationals 11-1, for the 10,000th win in franchise history. Five …
Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, wins his opening day game. — April 5, 1993
It is April 5th, 1993. It is Opening Day. Oh how I love opening day. Hope springs eternal. All is …
Brian McCann is the MVP of the 2010 All-Star Game — July 13, 2010
In the 2010 All-Star Game held on July 13, Braves catcher Brian McCann enters the game in the 5th inning …
The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game — July 12, 1955
The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game on July 12, 1955, for the second time in franchise history. The first …
The Atlanta Braves are 40-40 — July 11, 1991
On July 11, 1991, after a 4-1 win against the Cardinals, the Braves, who had finished in last place the …
Furcal goes 5-5 as Braves lose to the Brewers 8-4 — July 10, 2005
Chris Capuano benefited from some timely offense by the Milwaukee Brewers. Capuano earned his career-high fifth consecutive win and the Brewers …
Markakis, Freeman, Albies, Folty are All-Stars — 2018
Nick Markakis now has the distinction of being the Major Leaguer who has played the most career games before garnering …
Dale Murphy ends 790 games played streak — July 9, 1986
On July 9, 1986, in a game at Veterans Stadium against the Phillies, Braves manager Chuck Tanner starts an outfield of …
Joe Morgan sets an Astros record by going 6-for-6. Braves win 9-8. — July 8, 1965
On July 8, 1965, at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, Joe Morgan sets an Astros record by going 6-for-6. The 21 year-old …
The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals for Orlando Cerpeda — March 17, 1969
On March 17, 1969, the Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre, a spring training holdout publicly feuding with team GM Paul …
Mets beat the Braves in 19 innings, 16-13 at 3:35 am — July 4, 1985
On July 2, 1993 at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am. Relief …
