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Who is Touki Toussaint?

February 28, 2019

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 …

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Braves capture franchise record 3 Gold Gloves for 2018 season

November 8, 2018

The 2018 Gold Glove announcement continued an individual defensive dynasty, provided a surprise tie and revealed a major upset for …

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Nick Markakis among Atlanta Braves free agents who don’t get qualifying offers

November 4, 2018

The Braves did not extend a qualifying offer to any of their free agents, including cleanup hitter Nick Markakis. If Atlanta …

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Chipper Jones and his parents on Braves legend’s career, induction into Baseball Hall of Fame

October 2, 2018

Chipper Jones and his parents sit down with Paul Byrd ahead of the Atlanta Braves legend’s induction into the Baseball …

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Braves’ nicknames for Players’ Weekend — August 24 – 26, 2018

August 24, 2018

For the second consecutive year, Major Leaguers will put their personalities and passions on the field when Players’ Weekend takes …

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20-year-old Bryse Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut — August 20, 2018

August 22, 2018

Bryse Wilson was pitching for his high school team in Hillsborough, North Carolina, barely two years ago. Now, he’s 1-0 …

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Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech

July 30, 2018

I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …

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Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony 

July 28, 2018

It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …

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Georgia girl Lauren Alaina with a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones 

July 27, 2018

Georgia native Lauren Alaina got the chance to realize a dream, as she played the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie …

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Markakis, Freeman, Albies, Folty are All-Stars — 2018

July 9, 2018

Nick Markakis now has the distinction of being the Major Leaguer who has played the most career games before garnering …

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Charlie Culberson is Atlanta’s man of the moment — again (June 3, 2018)

June 5, 2018

There is a fine line between a good homestand and a great one. Did the Atlanta Braves end up on the right …

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45 things to know about Bartolo Colon on his 45th birthday

May 24, 2018

Bartolo was briefly a Braves pitcher in 2017. I’ve always enjoyed seeing him pitch. Now I get to see him …

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Braves release third baseman Jose Bautista (May 20, 2018)

May 20, 2018

The Braves ended the Jose Bautista experiment when the veteran third baseman was released before Sunday afternoon’s game against the Marlins. With …

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Who DIDN’t vote for Chipper Jones?

May 17, 2018

The truth comes out. There are 250 votes made public for the Hall of Fame. He got 97.2% of the …

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Chipper Jones: Mets Were My Biggest Rival 

May 10, 2018

Chipper Jones joins Over the Line (OTL) to give his opinions on steroid use during his playing career, bow hunting …

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The Braves Got Hot Fast, And They Might Stay That Way (2018 Season)

May 5, 2018

Is this a huge step for an Atlanta club still trying to fill seats in its shiny new suburban stadium? These aren’t …

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Mike Soroka quiets Mets in sharp MLB debut (May 1, 2018)

May 3, 2018

What an exciting game! Oh my! I love it when the Braves whoop up on the Mets. This was a …

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John Smoltz Talks Chipper Jones, Baseball Hall of Fame

May 1, 2018

Former Atlanta Braves hurler John Smoltz joined Dukes & Bell to talk about the upcoming Hall of Fame announcement and …

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Jose Bautista agrees to minor league deal with Atlanta Braves, will play 3B

April 20, 2018

This is some interesting news. Jose Bautista has joined the Atlanta Braves, who plan to use the veteran slugger at third base. …

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Braves knock around Phils in 19-hit rout winning 15-2 (March 31, 2018)

April 1, 2018

Though they generated power to fuel and cap their dramatic Opening Day comeback win, the Braves understand they will more …

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Nick Markakis capped the Braves’ largest Opening Day comeback in modern history with a three-run walk-off homer – Opening Day (March 29, 2018)

March 30, 2018

Now this was a great opening day. I got to see it on MLB TV. Go Braves! Nick Markakis capped the …

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Chipper Jones interview: 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves with Mark DeRosa

March 29, 2018

Mark DeRosa at Baseball Nation interviews Chipper. DeRosa was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 7th round (212th overall) of the 1996 Major …

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MLB Opening Day 2018: Starting lineup for Atlanta Braves is announced. – Let’s play ball!

March 29, 2018

So here it is, courtesy of: MLB Opening Day 2018: Starting lineup for Atlanta Braves | AL.com With Major League …

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Previewing Braves’ 2018 Opening Day lineup

March 27, 2018

It is time to think about opening day. Here are some thoughts from Mark Bowman at MLB.com. Previewing Braves’ 2018 Opening Day lineup “Now that …

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Atlanta Braves roster: Preview for 2018, outlook for 2019

March 24, 2018

Are the Atlanta Braves ready to contend, now in the 4th year of their rebuild? I’m thinking not. The more …

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Do the Braves Have a Future Hall of Famer in Ronald Acuna? 

March 6, 2018

Okay, this is a lot of hype, but then again, stranger things have happened. Besides, I want to believe, at …

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Braves have second best farm system according to MLB Pipeline

March 4, 2018

Now here is some good news. We have all been waiting for the rebuilding of the Atlanta Braves to be …

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Chipper Jones Opens Up About Legendary Career on “Outside The Lines”

March 1, 2018

Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones sits down with Bob Ley on OTL to discuss his career, relationship with Hall of …

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Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers report today (February 13, 2018)

February 13, 2018

Great news! Pitchers and catchers report to spring training today. And, here is some good news about Freddie Freeman. Freddie …

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See highlights from Chipper’s career — Hall of Fame 2018

February 9, 2018

The Braves show a Chipper Jones tribute video which showcases various highlights from his illustrious career

Chipper Jones — Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances (Hall of Fame)

February 7, 2018

Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances If there is ever any doubt that …

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Chipper Jones finished his career as one of 21 members in the 400 Homer-150 Steal Club — Hall of Fame (2018)

January 30, 2018

Players in the 400 HR-150 SB Club The wheels eventually rusted, but Chipper emerged as a 21-year-old prospect with five …

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Chipper Jones qualified as a switch-hitter to hit .300 from both sides of the plate (Hall of Fame)

January 28, 2018

Qualified switch-hitters to hit .300 from both sides of the plate Chipper Jones owned better numbers from the left side …

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Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) in lineup (2018)

January 27, 2018

Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones in lineup Constructing a roster worthy of “Team Of The Decade” distinction …

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Former No. 1 overall pick, Chipper Jones, in the Baseball Hall of Fame

January 26, 2018

Former No. 1 overall picks in the Baseball Hall of Fame Two years ago, Ken Griffey Jr. became the first …

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Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) — one of the top seven third basemen in baseball history

January 25, 2018

Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) unquestionably finds himself among the top seven third basemen in baseball history — the order …

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Chipper is in the Hall of Fame — One of a kind (2018)

January 24, 2018

Well … I never had any doubts. I am sure I will have much to say over the next few …

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Atlanta Braves rumors: Is Liberty Media preparing to sell the team?

January 9, 2018

Now here is some interesting news. I want to believe it primarily because being a Braves fan, the last few …

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