Who is Wally Berger?
Walter Anton Berger was an outfielder who played for four National League teams, primarily the Boston Braves (1930 – 1937). …
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Bob Shaw commits five balks to establish a new major league mark. — May 4, 1963
In a 7-5 loss to Chicago at County Stadium on May 4, 1963, Bob Shaw commits five balks to establish …
Who is Al Glossop?
Alban (Al) Glossop was an second baseman in Major League Baseball. Born on July 12, 1914 in Christopher, Illinois, he …
Chipper Jones connected on a pair of two-run homers, covering both sides of the plate — Game 4 NLDS — Oct 4, 2003
The Braves’ incredible run of 15 straight division titles (1991-2005; minus the 1994 strike season), this 2003 NLDS vs. the …
Who is Bob Elliott?
Robert (Bob) Irving Elliott was a third baseman and right fielder who played most of his career with the Pittsburgh …
Boston Beaneaters logo from 1883 – 1888
The Atlanta Braves have a total of 29 different logos starting back in the Boston Beaneaters days. Boston Beaneaters logo from …
Adam LaRoche collects the first two hits of his career in one inning — April 7, 2004
On April 7, 2004, Adam LaRoche collects the first two hits of his career in one inning. En route to …
1999 Nike Commercial: Glavine & Maddux (Chicks Dig the Longball) — 20 year anniversary — May 2, 1999
Today is the 20 year anniversary of the debut of the “Chicks Dig the Longball” commercial for Nike by Glavine …
“It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.” ~Hank Aaron
I grew up playing baseball. The challenge was to hit a very fast ball coming right at you with less …
Greg Maddux was one of the best free-agent deals that delivered instant payoffs for the Atlanta Braves
In 1993, Greg Maddux, RHP, came to the Atlanta Braves as a free agent. His full contract was for 5 …
Marcus Giles goes to the minors with the Rockies — January 8, 2008
Marcus Giles (.229, 4, 39), after a disappointing season with the Padres, agrees to a minor league deal with the …
Who is George Brunet?
George Stuart Brunet (June 8, 1935 – October 25, 1991) was a pitcher who also went on to a Hall …
Game 3 of the 1995 World Series goes to Cleveland 7-6 — October 24, 1995
With the World Series moving to raucous Jacobs Field in Cleveland on October 24, 1995, the Indians got their first …
“Braves Win Last Game for Boston, Milwaukee Loses It.” – BOSTON GLOBE — March 18, 1953
Strange things happen in baseball. It is fickle some days. When you are playing, it can just happen. Go figure! …
Video of the Braves 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians — October 21, 1995
Atlanta ace Greg Maddux pitched a two-hit complete game victory in his first World Series appearance (and just the fifteenth two-hitter in …
Braves trailed the Mets 6-0 before plating 14 straight to win 18-10 — April 7, 2004
This was a stunning win over the Mets on April 7, 2004. Adam LaRoche got his first two hits in …
Billy Southworth is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee — December 3, 2007
Billy Southworth, who managed the Cardinals (1929, 1940-45) and the Braves (1946-51) is elected to the Hall of Fame by …
Billy Cowan was traded by the Braves to the Chicago Cubs for future Braves manager Bobby Cox and cash — April 28, 1966
Now here was a deal. Billy Cowan was traded by the Braves to the Chicago Cubs for future Braves manager …
Game 5 of the 1948 World Series – Boston Braves 11, Cleveland Indians 5 — October 10, 1948
The 1948 World Series saw the Cleveland Indians against the Boston Braves. The Braves had won the National League pennant for the first time since the …
Braves Offer Prayers For Former Manager Bobby Cox Following Stroke
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox was able to accept visitors in his Atlanta-area hospital room Wednesday, one day after …
Braves blister the Marlins 13-4 — April 6, 2003
The Atlanta Braves didn’t take long to shrug off their lopsided 17-1 loss from the day before. Chipper Jones had a two-run single …
Acuna signs 8-year extension with Braves — April 2, 2019
This is some really great news. I’m pumped. Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves made a huge commitment to one another …
It was snow delay for the Braves — May 4, 1954
Now this didn’t happen in Denver where you might expect it. Nope. But it did happen in Milwaukee. In a …
In Bryce’s debut, revamped lineup steals show — Braves lose 10-4 to Philie — March 28, 2019
I love opening day. It is always a time of hope. Some years it starts well. Some years it doesn’t. …
Chipper Jones and Atlanta’s 1995 Postseason Run To Glory
In the first year of Major League Baseball’s wild-card round (National League Division Series), the rookie Jones belted two homers …
“I didn’t get all of it, but I got enough, … I’m just happy that it came in a big spot.” ~Chipper Jones
We’ve all had that sense of things as we watch a clutch hit or homerun. We are nervous. Will it …
Who is Tony Cuccinello?
Anthony Francis “Tony” Cuccinello was a second and third baseman. He played for the Boston Bees (1936–1940) and the Boston …
The Milwaukee Braves beat the Yankees in Game 2 8-7 — Thursday, October 3, 1957 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 Boston Braves lose game 4 of the World Series — October 9, 1948
Steve Gromek of the Indians and Johnny Sain of the Braves pitched complete games each. The Indians struck first when …
Boston Braves lose the game to the Cleveland Indians 4-3 to close the series — October 11, 1948 World Series
The 1948 World Series between the Boston Braves and the Cleveland Indians was coming down to the wire. After 5 …
Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams in the same game and collects nine RBI’s — July 3, 1966
Tony Cloninger, on July 3, 1966, in a 17-3 rout of the Giants, hits two grand slams in the same …
Who is Johnny Antonelli?
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. …
Brandon Beachy establishes the modern franchise record for strikeouts in a season by a rookie pitcher — September 14, 2011
On September 14, 2011, Braves’ fireballer Brandon Beachy establishes the modern franchise record for strikeouts in a season by a …
Braves Legend Chipper Jones Reveals Why He Never Took Steroids
Steroid use in baseball nearly destroyed the integrity of the game. Those who participated deserve the full shunning of all …
The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick — June 6, 1978
The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick (June 6, 1978) in the June draft and promptly promote …
Rick Mahler blanks the Phillies, 6-0, for his third Opening Day shutout — April 7, 1987
Rick Mahler blanks the Phillies on April 7, 1987, 6-0, for his third Opening Day shutout. He would go on …
Teheran will tie team mark with 6th straight opener — March 28, 2019
For the sixth consecutive season, Julio Teheran will be the Braves’ Opening Day starter. Teheran’s streak of six consecutive Opening …
Who is Buster Chatham?
Buster (Charles Lorenzo) Chatham was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1901 in West, Texas. He played two seasons with …
“You can only milk a cow so long, then you’re left holding the pail.” — Hank Aaron
One of the first players to break the barrier of racism in baseball, Hank Aaron led the major league baseball …
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
This was a great day! On January 8, 2014, hurlers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, best remembered for their dominance …
Chipper’s Last Stand — September 2, 2012
On September 2, 2012, Jones launched his final home run in the majors—a crazy-good, three-run walkoff shot in the ninth …
Freeman records his first unofficial grand slam — March 6, 2019
Freddie Freeman prepared for the upcoming season by being introduced to the thrill of hitting a home run with the bases …
Boston Braves become the Milwaukee Braves — March 18, 1953
On March 18, 1953, the Braves end the 77 year-old association with Boston and become the first major league club …
The second game of the Braves / Indians makes history – October 7, 1948 World Series
The second game of the 1948 World Series also made television history when a live broadcast of the Indians–Braves matchup …
Who is Touki Toussaint?
Dany Gilbert Kiti “Touki” Toussaint (/ˈtuːki tuˈsɑːnt/; born June 20, 1996) is a Haitian-American currently playing for the Atlanta Braves. He was drafted by the Arizona …
Chipper Jones 2012 Home Runs
2012 was Chipper Jones last year in baseball. One of the greatest switch hitters ever. Check out all of his …
Braves legend Andruw giving pointers at camp
I love seeing some of the greats return in the spring to help out. The continuity of talent is important …
10 players you forgot were Braves
The list of Hall of Famers who have played for the Braves includes a Babe (Ruth), a Kid (Nichols), a …
Ronald Acuna joins Atlanta Braves baseball card royalty
By winning the fan vote as the #1 overall card in the 2019 Topps base set, Ronald Acuna, Jr. joined …
MLB to honor Cairo, Georgia native, Jackie Robinson in 2019
Jackie Robinson’s legacy is expansive and all-compassing, and with that in mind, it’s only fitting that Major League Baseball will …
