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Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches a one-hitter but loses, 1-0 — April 5, 1957

July 31, 2018

In a game at Connie Mack Stadium against the Phillies on April 5, 1957, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches …

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Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech

July 30, 2018

I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …

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What are some of the greatest moments of Chipper Jones Hall of Fame career?

July 29, 2018

It is a wonderful day to celebrate as Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Below are …

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Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony 

July 28, 2018

It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …

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Georgia girl Lauren Alaina with a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones 

July 27, 2018

Georgia native Lauren Alaina got the chance to realize a dream, as she played the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie …

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The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates in 19 innings — July 26, 2011

July 26, 2018

The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates on July 26, 2011, in a game with an improbable ending. The score is 3-3 …

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Freddie Freeman tells the tale of Chipper Jones’ heroic snowmageddon rescue — January 28, 2014

July 25, 2018

Chipper Jones is retired from baseball, but that didn’t keep him from helping out a former Atlanta Braves teammate on January 28, 2014. …

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Tim Hudson breaks his ankle covering first base and is out the rest of the year — July 24, 2013

July 24, 2018

The Braves visit the Mets at Citi Field on July 24, 2013. Veteran All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson is the starting …

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Baseball May Be Broken, but We Shouldn’t Try to Fix It — George Will

July 23, 2018

George Will knows his baseball. He is a professional political pundit but he knows baseball better I think. So did …

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Phil Roof and Ron Piché were traded by the Braves to the California Angels — October 14, 1964

July 22, 2018

On October 14, 1964, Phil Roof and Ron Piché were traded by the Braves to the California Angels for a …

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Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple of his career. It is his 103rd triple in a Braves uniform. — July 21, 1933

July 21, 2018

On July 21, 1933, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple …

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Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues — October 2, 1985

July 20, 2018

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both …

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The Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday — July 19, 2007

July 19, 2018

On July 19,  2007 the Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday, for his final major league …

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First a double steal, then a triple steal. All in the same inning. — July 18, 1961

July 18, 2018

On July 18, 1961, in a game against the Reds at Crosley Field, the Milwaukee Braves have Hank Aaron on second and …

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Top 10 Moments in Braves History — Video

July 17, 2018

The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …

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Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs — June 5, 2008

July 16, 2018

Joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray on June 5, 2008, Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league …

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The Braves defeat the Washington Nationals 11-1, for the 10,000th win in franchise history — July 15, 2011

July 15, 2018

On July 15 2011, at Turner Field, the Braves defeat the Washington Nationals 11-1, for the 10,000th win in franchise history. Five …

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Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, wins his opening day game. — April 5, 1993

July 14, 2018

It is April 5th, 1993. It is Opening Day. Oh how I love opening day. Hope springs eternal. All is …

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Brian McCann is the MVP of the 2010 All-Star Game — July 13, 2010

July 13, 2018

In the 2010 All-Star Game held on July 13, Braves catcher Brian McCann enters the game in the 5th inning …

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The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game — July 12, 1955

July 12, 2018

The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game on July 12, 1955, for the second time in franchise history. The first …

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The Atlanta Braves are 40-40 — July 11, 1991

July 11, 2018

On July 11, 1991, after a 4-1 win against the Cardinals, the Braves, who had finished in last place the …

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Furcal goes 5-5 as Braves lose to the Brewers 8-4 — July 10, 2005

July 10, 2018

Chris Capuano benefited from some timely offense by the Milwaukee Brewers. Capuano earned his career-high fifth consecutive win and the Brewers …

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Markakis, Freeman, Albies, Folty are All-Stars — 2018

July 9, 2018

Nick Markakis now has the distinction of being the Major Leaguer who has played the most career games before garnering …

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Dale Murphy ends 790 games played streak — July 9, 1986

July 9, 2018

On July 9, 1986, in a game at Veterans Stadium against the Phillies, Braves manager Chuck Tanner starts an outfield of …

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Joe Morgan sets an Astros record by going 6-for-6. Braves win 9-8. — July 8, 1965

July 8, 2018

On July 8, 1965, at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, Joe Morgan sets an Astros record by going 6-for-6. The 21 year-old …

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The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals for Orlando Cerpeda — March 17, 1969

July 5, 2018

On March 17, 1969, the Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre, a spring training holdout publicly feuding with team GM Paul …

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Mets beat the Braves in 19 innings, 16-13 at 3:35 am — July 4, 1985

July 3, 2018

On July 2, 1993 at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am. Relief …

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