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Monthly Archives: March 2019

In Bryce’s debut, revamped lineup steals show — Braves lose 10-4 to Philie — March 28, 2019

March 31, 2019

I love opening day. It is always a time of hope. Some years it starts well. Some years it doesn’t. …

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Chipper Jones and Atlanta’s 1995 Postseason Run To Glory

March 30, 2019

In the first year of Major League Baseball’s wild-card round (National League Division Series), the rookie Jones belted two homers …

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“I didn’t get all of it, but I got enough, … I’m just happy that it came in a big spot.” ~Chipper Jones

March 29, 2019

We’ve all had that sense of things as we watch a clutch hit or homerun. We are nervous. Will it …

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Who is Tony Cuccinello?

March 28, 2019

Anthony Francis “Tony” Cuccinello  was a second and third baseman. He played for the Boston Bees (1936–1940) and the Boston …

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The Milwaukee Braves beat the Yankees in Game 2 8-7 — Thursday, October 3, 1957 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York

March 27, 2019

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 …

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The Boston Braves lose game 4 of the World Series — October 9, 1948

March 26, 2019

Steve Gromek of the Indians and Johnny Sain of the Braves pitched complete games each. The Indians struck first when …

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Boston Braves lose the game to the Cleveland Indians 4-3 to close the series — October 11, 1948 World Series

March 25, 2019

The 1948 World Series between the Boston Braves and the Cleveland Indians was coming down to the wire. After 5 …

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Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams in the same game and collects nine RBI’s — July 3, 1966

March 24, 2019

Tony Cloninger, on July 3, 1966, in a 17-3 rout of the Giants, hits two grand slams in the same …

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Who is Johnny Antonelli?

March 23, 2019

Johnny Antonelli was left-handed starting pitcher who played for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves (1948-50, 1953), New York and San Francisco Giants, and Cleveland Indians between 1948 and 1961. …

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Brandon Beachy establishes the modern franchise record for strikeouts in a season by a rookie pitcher — September 14, 2011

March 22, 2019

On September 14, 2011, Braves’ fireballer Brandon Beachy establishes the modern franchise record for strikeouts in a season by a …

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Braves Legend Chipper Jones Reveals Why He Never Took Steroids

March 21, 2019

Steroid use in baseball nearly destroyed the integrity of the game. Those who participated deserve the full shunning of all …

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The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick — June 6, 1978

March 20, 2019

The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick (June 6, 1978) in the June draft and promptly promote …

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Rick Mahler blanks the Phillies, 6-0, for his third Opening Day shutout — April 7, 1987

March 19, 2019

Rick Mahler blanks the Phillies on April 7, 1987, 6-0, for his third Opening Day shutout. He would go on …

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Teheran will tie team mark with 6th straight opener — March 28, 2019

March 18, 2019

For the sixth consecutive season, Julio Teheran will be the Braves’ Opening Day starter. Teheran’s streak of six consecutive Opening …

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Who is Buster Chatham?

March 18, 2019

Buster (Charles Lorenzo) Chatham was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1901 in West, Texas. He played two seasons with …

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“You can only milk a cow so long, then you’re left holding the pail.” — Hank Aaron

March 16, 2019

One of the first players to break the barrier of racism in baseball, Hank Aaron led the major league baseball …

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A trio of selections marks the first time the BBWAA has voted in three players since 1999. It includes Maddux and Glavine — January 8, 2014

March 14, 2019

This was a great day! On January 8, 2014, hurlers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, best remembered for their dominance …

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Chipper’s Last Stand — September 2, 2012

March 12, 2019

On September 2, 2012, Jones launched his final home run in the majors—a crazy-good, three-run walkoff shot in the ninth …

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Freeman records his first unofficial grand slam — March 6, 2019

March 9, 2019

Freddie Freeman prepared for the upcoming season by being introduced to the thrill of hitting a home run with the bases …

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Boston Braves become the Milwaukee Braves — March 18, 1953

March 7, 2019

On March 18, 1953, the Braves end the 77 year-old association with Boston and become the first major league club …

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The second game of the Braves / Indians makes history – October 7, 1948 World Series

March 5, 2019

The second game of the 1948 World Series also made television history when a live broadcast of the Indians–Braves matchup …

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