Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86
I am so sad about this. Hank has always meant so much to me as I was growing up in …
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Hall of Famer Don Sutton dies at 75
Whether compiling 324 wins, sitting behind a microphone or proudly serving his family, Don Sutton drew widespread respect for the competitive desire …
Phil Niekro signs with Yankees (January 5, 1984)
Phil Niekro, on January 5, 1984, signs a two-year deal with the New York Yankees which allows them to move …
Emil Fuchs saves the franchise (February 20, 1923)
Records show that 19 ownership groups or corporations owned the franchise now known as the Atlanta Braves. Of those, only a …
How the Braves got their name
Here is a great article on how the Braves got their name. They’ve had a lot of them over the …
Braves bring back largely same coaching staff for 2021
Here is some good news for 2021! The three-time NL East champion Atlanta Braves will bring back largely the …
December 1 in Braves History: Atlanta signs Billy Wagner
Thank you to Baseball-Reference and NationalPastime.com for helping provide the background information for these articles. This Day in Braves History: December 1 …
The strike and Bobby in 1994
Bobby Cox began his 5th season in 1994 with the Atlanta Braves. The team started with huge promise. Unfortunately, they …
Nick Markakis decides to return to Braves
Now here is some great news. Hope it works out for him and the Braves. Nick Markakis has changed his mind. …
Braves lose opening day to the Mets. Yo is back! Céspedes’ HR lifts Mets to win
Well, opening day was a long time coming. The coronavirus had it’s way with MLB. I thought it would never …
Baseball Rules Changes Will Harm The National Pastime’s Comeback
Here is a reasonable list of problems with the 60 game season. At a moment when much of the nation …
Dansby Swanson Primed to Breakout in 2020
This is some good news! Dansby Swanson showed some progress last year, but there are signs he could be on …
Braves hold first team workouts Friday
Finally! Can’t wait for the season to start. The Braves’ season begins Friday when the team holds its first formal …
Braves commit to paying team employees through end of May
Here is some very good news. The average stadium worker needs help. It is nice to see the Atlanta Braves …
Aaron on hand as ‘World Series or nothing’ Braves ramp up
Now this is what fans want to hear. Hank gets it! Nothing like a little encouragement from Hammerin’ Hank himself …
Atlanta Braves worst free agent signings in history
We sign a free agent. We hope for the best. We all know the sad story. It doesn’t always work …
After rekindling career, d’Arnaud lands big deal with Braves
Let’s hope this works out. Looks like a great season last year. Travis d’Arnaud’s career appeared to be winding down. …
Cox makes first return to Braves game since suffering stroke
Here is some wonderful news. We’ve all been praying for him. Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has made his …
Braves will get McCann back Sunday as injury list begins to shrink
The Braves plan to activate catcher Brian McCann on Sunday as the team gradually reduces its crowded injured list. McCann …
Who is Wally Berger?
Walter Anton Berger was an outfielder who played for four National League teams, primarily the Boston Braves (1930 – 1937). …
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 …
