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 …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
Jim Bouton notches his last major league victory (62-63) — September 14, 1978
In 1978, Ted Turner signed Bouton to a contract with the Atlanta Braves. After a successful season with the Savannah Braves of the Class AA Southern …
Atlanta Braves win Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 against the Indians — October 21, 1995
The 1995 World Series was the 91st edition of Major League Baseball’s championship series, a best-of-seven playoff played between the …
Before Braves game, Jack McKeon tells the Malins that he was managing the team for the last time — October 2, 2005
Before taking the field on October 2, 2005, the Marlins are told by an emotional Jack McKeon that he was …
Bobby Cox announced as the team’s manager through the 2005 season — April 5, 2004
On April 5, 2004 Braves’ general manager John Schuerholz announces the team has exercised the option to retain Bobby Cox …
The Braves set a club mark by hitting seven home runs — August 3, 1967
The Braves set a club mark by hitting seven home runs, August 3, 1967, in a 10-3 victory over the …
Chipper Jones goes first in the 1990 MLB draft
In the spring of 1990, the Braves (averaged 67.3 victories from 1984-89) were mocked nationally for passing on prep pitcher …
Miguel Tejada plays in his 1,000th consecutive game — July 1, 2006
At Turner Field in a game against the Braves on July 1, 2006, Miguel Tejada plays in his 1,000th consecutive …
Paul Richards, a veteran former MLB manager and general manager, would join the team — June 28, 1966
The Braves’ first year in Atlanta featured an unusual amount of management churn in both the front office and dugout. …
How many World Series appearances have been made by the Braves?
The Braves won three World Series titles in 9 World Series appearances. The Braves are the only franchise to win …
Timothy Miller belts out his rendition of “God Bless America” between halves of the Miami / Atlanta seventh inning — July 4, 2013
Atlanta-based opera vocalist Timothy Miller belts out his rendition of “God Bless America” between halves of the Miami / Atlanta …
Chipper collects his first hit in the World Series game 2 — October 22, 1995
Chipper Jones doubles off Dennis Martinez in the bottom of the 1st inning for his first career World Series hit.
Braves’ nicknames for Players’ Weekend — August 24 – 26, 2018
For the second consecutive year, Major Leaguers will put their personalities and passions on the field when Players’ Weekend takes …
Braves honor Bobby Cox last season giving him a Lexus LS460 — October 2, 2010
With seventy former players and coaches sitting on the infield on October 2, 2010. They were clad in white Braves jerseys …
20-year-old Bryse Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut — August 20, 2018
Bryse Wilson was pitching for his high school team in Hillsborough, North Carolina, barely two years ago. Now, he’s 1-0 …
Jordan Schafer hits a home run on first major league at bat — April 5, 2009
Jordan Schafer becomes the tenth Brave in franchise history on April 5th, 2009 and the 99th overall player overall to hit …
Brothers homer in the same contest when Pirates teammates Lloyd and Paul Waner both go deep — September 15, 1938
For the fifth time in a major league game on September 15, 1938, brothers homer in the same contest when …
Jones homers twice in postseason debut in NLDS Game 1– October 3, 1995
Chipper Jones hits two home runs on October 3, 1995, including a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth, …
Chipper Jones — Rolling Through The Reels — March 3, 1997
Classic interview with Chipper from March 3, 1997. Shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame. Amazing insight just a …
The Braves and Cardinals wear the old Negro League teams represented in their respective cities — August 1, 1998
Using the old Negro League teams represented in their respective cities on August 1, 1998, the Cardinal-Brave game Saturday featured …
First ever game at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium — Tuesday, April 12, 1966
The Atlanta Braves’ first-ever game was played at home, at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, on Tuesday, April 12, 1966, against the …
Cincinnati Reds hit 5 Braves, 3 in one inning — July 2, 1969
Reds’ pitcher Jerry Arrigo ties a major league mark when he hits his third Brave batter in the second inning …
Chipper Jones High School Baseball Highlights
During his freshman year, Jones was a starting pitcher and shortstop for Taylor High School. During the same year, he …
Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech
I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …
What are some of the greatest moments of Chipper Jones Hall of Fame career?
It is a wonderful day to celebrate as Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Below are …
Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …
The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates in 19 innings — July 26, 2011
The Braves win 4-3 against the Pirates on July 26, 2011, in a game with an improbable ending. The score is 3-3 …
Tim Hudson breaks his ankle covering first base and is out the rest of the year — July 24, 2013
The Braves visit the Mets at Citi Field on July 24, 2013. Veteran All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson is the starting …
Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues — October 2, 1985
Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both …
The Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday — July 19, 2007
On July 19, 2007 the Braves sign Julio Franco, one month short of his 49th birthday, for his final major league …
Top 10 Moments in Braves History — Video
The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …
Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs — June 5, 2008
Joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray on June 5, 2008, Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league …
Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, wins his opening day game. — April 5, 1993
It is April 5th, 1993. It is Opening Day. Oh how I love opening day. Hope springs eternal. All is …
The Atlanta Braves are 40-40 — July 11, 1991
On July 11, 1991, after a 4-1 win against the Cardinals, the Braves, who had finished in last place the …
Furcal goes 5-5 as Braves lose to the Brewers 8-4 — July 10, 2005
Chris Capuano benefited from some timely offense by the Milwaukee Brewers. Capuano earned his career-high fifth consecutive win and the Brewers …
Markakis, Freeman, Albies, Folty are All-Stars — 2018
Nick Markakis now has the distinction of being the Major Leaguer who has played the most career games before garnering …
Dale Murphy ends 790 games played streak — July 9, 1986
On July 9, 1986, in a game at Veterans Stadium against the Phillies, Braves manager Chuck Tanner starts an outfield of …
The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals for Orlando Cerpeda — March 17, 1969
On March 17, 1969, the Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre, a spring training holdout publicly feuding with team GM Paul …
Mets beat the Braves in 19 innings, 16-13 at 3:35 am — July 4, 1985
On July 2, 1993 at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am. Relief …
Pittsburgh left fielder Willie Stargell accumulates 14 total bases with three doubles and two home runs — August 1, 1970
At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on August 1, 1970, Pittsburgh left fielder Willie Stargell accumulates 14 total bases with three doubles …
The Devil Rays name Chuck LaMar as the franchise’s first general manager — July 19, 1995
The Devil Rays name Chuck LaMar as the franchise’s first general manager on July 19, 1995. Under leadership of the …
Charlie Culberson is Atlanta’s man of the moment — again (June 3, 2018)
There is a fine line between a good homestand and a great one. Did the Atlanta Braves end up on the right …
Atlanta Braves History from May 30
Here are some articles from May 30 in the Braves history. The return of the four seceders (1876) The 1876 season was …
The Atlanta Braves trade Felix Millan to the Mets (November 2, 1972)
The Braves trade, on November 2, 1972, southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Millan to the Mets for hurlers …
