Ken Forsch throws a no-no against the Braves — April 7, 1979
Ken Forsch, who almost didn’t make the start due to swelling in his right arm caused by an insect bite, …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Alfonso Soriano busts Andruw Jones’ salary arbitration record — February 10, 2006
Although recently acquired Alfonso Soriano (.268, 36, 104) of the Nationals loses his salary arbitration case, the former Texas Rangers …
Phil Niekro misses the Hall of Fame with only 68% of the votes — January 8, 1996
For the first time since 1971, no one is elected by the BBWAA to enter the Hall of Fame on …
Kyle Davies, a former Atlanta Brave, throws the pitch to A-Rod for his 500th — August 4, 2007
Needing only 14 seasons to accomplish the feat, Alex Rodriguez becomes the 22nd and youngest player (32 years and 8 …
What is a Designate for Assignment (DFA)?
What does it mean when someone is designated for assignment? Definition When a player’s contract is designated for assignment — …
Game 1 of the 1957 World Series was played on Wednesday, October 2, 1957 1:00 pm (ET) at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.
The 1957 World Series featured the defending champions, the New York Yankees (American League), playing against the Milwaukee Braves (National League). After finishing just one game …
The Braves win the 1914 World Series after being in last place on July 4
In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Athletics in a four-game series. The “Miracle Braves” were …
Bobby Del Greco was purchased from the Braves by the Philadelphia Phillies — December 22, 1964
Much of baseball is about trades. You have to constantly look for talent. You constantly give up talent. On December …
Braves open spring training in Connecticut and not Florida — March 18, 1943
Spring training is the start of a glorious time of year. We normally associate it with Arizona and Florida. Not …
Braves capture franchise record 3 Gold Gloves for 2018 season
The 2018 Gold Glove announcement continued an individual defensive dynasty, provided a surprise tie and revealed a major upset for …
Chipper Jones 2000 All-Star Game in Atlanta — Going 3 for 3 — July 11, 2000
Jones belted the only homer at Turner Field that night (off James Baldwin)—an opposite-field blast (left-center) which tied the game …
The Tribe takes a 2-1 World Series game lead over the Braves — October 8, 1948
October 8, 1948, facing only thirty batters, Indians’ rookie hurler Gene Bearden five-hits the Braves for a 2-0 victory in …
Nick Markakis among Atlanta Braves free agents who don’t get qualifying offers
The Braves did not extend a qualifying offer to any of their free agents, including cleanup hitter Nick Markakis. If Atlanta …
1995 was vengeance!
1994 was so disappointed as a MLB and Braves fan. Cancel the season! Really? 1995 was vengeance! The 1995 World …
“We can bunt guys over. But we’re built on power. That’s American baseball.” ~Chipper Jones
This quote from Chipper is true. It is slightly sad though that baseball is all about power now. I love …
