Ronald Acuna Jr. wants to stay leadoff hitter
How the Braves construct their lineup will depend on who is acquired or selected to fill their outfield void. But Ronald …
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Mike Foltynewicz leads Braves rotation in 2019
With the start of Spring Training less than a month away, it’s time to look at what the Braves roster …
Getting ready for 2019: Braves dismiss Brian Bridges (director of scouting) and Roy Clark (senior advisor)
After establishing himself as one of John Schuerholz’s most valuable amateur scouts during the 1990s, Roy Clark mentored Brian Bridges, …
“It never feels good, but I’ve had a couple of heartbreakers where I could have won the game, but instead ended the season, … You learn from that.” ~Chipper Jones
Baseball is a game of lots of ups and downs. It is a battle between the pitcher and batter. The …
The White Sox obtain a player to be named later and cash from the Braves in exchange for Dick Allen — December 3, 1974
The White Sox obtain a player to be named later on December 3, 1974 and cash from the Braves in …
Tony Cloninger became the first National League player — and, as of today, the only pitcher — to hit two grand slams in one game. — July 3, 1966
On July 3, 1966, Tony Cloninger became the first National League player — and, as of today, the only pitcher …
“The triple is the most exciting play in baseball. Home runs win a lot of games, but I never understood why fans are so obsessed with them.” ~Hank Aaron
One of the first players to break the barrier of racism in baseball, Hank Aaron led the major league baseball …
At the spacious Astrodome, Jimmy Wynn becomes the first Astro to hit three homers in one game — September 15, 1967
I used to live in Houston and worked directly across from the Astrodome. We used to get in general admission …
Greg Maddux wins his sixteenth Gold Glove award — November 3, 2006
Greg Maddux wins his sixteenth Gold Glove award (November 3, 2006), tying the mark held by former Orioles third baseman …
Darla Harlow, a big fan of the Mississippi Braves, is given the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Trustmark Park in Pearl — August 5, 2011
I love how baseball supports our troops and honors our country. This is a great story. Darla Harlow, a big …
Alex Anthopoulos staying patient at the winter meetings
The Winter Meetings continued on Tuesday and for the Atlanta Braves the word of the day is patience. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos …
The Cubs beat the Boston Braves 24-2 — July 3, 1945
At Braves Field in Boston on July 3, 1945, the Cubs tally the most runs in their post-1900 history when …
Warren Spahn, who will become the winningest left-hander in baseball history with 363 victories, signs a contract with the Boston Bees — June 4, 1940
Warren Spahn It isn’t every day you can do this. It turns out, in fact to be rare. On June …
A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday in Brooklyn vs the Braves — May 4, 1919
A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday (May 4, 1919) in Brooklyn. …
Will Julio Teheran be with the Braves in 2019?
Here is an interesting assessment of Julio Teheran. I’m thinking it is very realistic. The Braves still have a ton …
Braves vs. Phillies Opening Day — Braves win 5 – 3 — April 2, 2007
Opening day is the best. It is really the best when you win. And win the Braves did in 2007. …
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, …
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 …
“Why should a grown man with a house, a family, two jobs and a cat named Will Feral … care about a bunch of millionaire 20-something strangers playing a boys’ game in baggy uniforms?” ~Charles Krauthammer
As fans, I know we all feel this way. Some people just don’t get it. That is okay though. Enough …
Felipe Alou comes to the Braves in trade with San Francisco — December 3, 1963
On December 3, 1963, the Braves trade catcher Del Crandell and right-handers Bob Shaw and Bob Hendley to the Giants …
Tom Seaver was drafted by the Braves but the pick is voided — January 29, 1966
Tom Seaver was drafted by the Braves on January 29, 1966 in the secondary phase of the 1966 Major League Baseball …
“My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.” ~Hank Aaron
Here is some great advice for baseball players for the great Hammerin Hank Aaron. I think many of today’s potential …
Giant third baseman Bob Brenly ties a major league record by making four errors in one inning — September 14, 1986
Giant third baseman Bob Brenly, usually a catcher, ties a major league record by making four errors in one inning …
Future Braves pitcher Lew Krausse strikes out a record 21 Lara batters, tossing a one-hitter for Caracas — November 3, 1965
During a winter league game (November 3, 1965), A’s pitcher Lew Krausse strikes out a record 21 Lara batters, tossing …
Phil Niekro throws no hitter, the first since the Braves moved to Atlanta — August 5, 1973
On August 5, 1973, Phil Niekro goes the distance, holding the Padres hitless in a 9-0 rout at home. It’s …
First Sunday game is played at Fenway Park with the Red Sox dropping a 13-2 decision — July 3, 1932
With a Boston law that prohibited games from being played within 1000 feet of a church on Sundays now rescinded, …
Little League game is played and Sonny Yearick is first to play in majors with Boston Braves — June 6, 1939
Carl Stolz’s had a dream. He wanted to provide a wholesome baseball experience for local boys as a means of …
Fred Brown makes his major league debut for the Boston Beaneaters — May 4, 1901
Fred Brown makes his major league debut on May 4, 1901. It is his first appearance of a brief nine-game …
The Reds trade utility player Terry Crowley to the Braves for Mike Thompson — April 7, 1976
The Reds trade utility player Terry Crowley (April 7, 1976) to the Braves in exchange for Mike Thompson, who will …
Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the Giant’s request for waivers on Chief Meyers — February 10, 1916
On February 10, 1916, the Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers, but Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the …
James E. Gaffney sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 — January 8, 1916
James E. Gaffney, on January 8, 1916, sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 to Percy Haughton, Harvard’s head baseball coach …
The Braves trade Dale Murphy to the Phillies for Jeff Parrett — August 4, 1990
On August 4, 1990, the Braves trade Dale Murphy to the Phillies for Jeff Parrett, Jim Vatcher, and Victor Rosario. …
Chipper Jones and his parents on Braves legend’s career, induction into Baseball Hall of Fame
Chipper Jones and his parents sit down with Paul Byrd ahead of the Atlanta Braves legend’s induction into the Baseball …
Who is Mike Foltynewicz?
Michael Gary Foltynewicz was born October 7, 1991. Foltynewicz grew up in Illinois and wanted to be a major league …
Mike Hessman breaks the minor league baseball home run record — August 3, 2015
Mike Hessman breaks the minor league baseball home run record, on August 3, 2015, with the 433rd round-tripper of his nearly …
Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer Billy Wagner in Game 1 — October 9, 2001
2001 NLDS vs. Houston In the opening round of the NL postseason, Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer …
Bobbie Bragan was finally dismissed as skipper and Billy Hitchcock is elevated — August 8, 1966
On August 8, 1966, with the Braves still mired in the second division at 52–59 and in seventh place, Bobbie …
