Braves beat Cleveland 1-0 — October 6, 1948 World Series
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 “Miracle …
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Braves win 1995 World Series Game 2– 4 -3 score — October 22, 1995
The 1995 World Series, despite being in an odd-numbered year, opened in the NL home because of the omission of …
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 …
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 …
1995 was vengeance!
1994 was so disappointed as a MLB and Braves fan. Cancel the season! Really? 1995 was vengeance! The 1995 World …
Bill Bruton hits a 10th-inning home run gave the Braves a 3–2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee’s first major league game — April 14, 1953
Bill Bruton was a center fielder who played for the Milwaukee Braves (1953–1960) and Detroit Tigers (1961–1964). Bruton started his …
Milwaukee Braves 1965 season was the last before moving to Atlanta — Final record of 86-76
The 1965 Milwaukee Braves season was the 13th and final season for the franchise in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches a one-hitter but loses, 1-0 — April 5, 1957
In a game at Connie Mack Stadium against the Phillies on April 5, 1957, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sandy Koufax gets his 26th victory, defeating the Milwaukee Braves in the clincher, 2-1 — October 2, 1965
Ah, the last part of the season. Many years, much is at stake. That was true in 1965 but not …
Hank Aaron hits first home run of his MLB career (April 23, 1954)
On April 23, 1954, Hank Aaron knocks out the first home run of his Major League Baseball career. Twenty years …
“I don’t want them to forget Ruth; I just want them to remember me.” ~Hank Aaron after number 715 (April 8,1974)
On April 8,1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record …
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro becomes 227th player elected to the Hall of Fame (January 6, 1997)
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro, who compiled a 318-274 record during his 24 major league career, becomes 227th player elected to the …
Chipper Jones On his book “Ballplayer” (Hall of Fame – 2018)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic …
Braves trade Hank Aaron to Milwaukee (November 2, 1974)
On November 2, 1974, the Atlanta Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Brewers for Dave May and Roger Alexander. The move …
John Smoltz: ‘The Success Of The Atlanta Braves Won’t Be Duplicated’
I am a big fan of the Atlanta Braves. What they did by winning 14 division championships is stunning. I …
Longtime Atlanta Braves exec John Schuerholz scores Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award
One of the biggest minds behind the Atlanta Braves will receive the Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the …
Greg Maddux headed to Chicago to rejoin the Cubs (2004)
Greg Maddux is another one of the most beloved Braves of all time, playing 11 total years in Atlanta, four …
Milwaukee clears the way for the Boston Braves to become the Milwaukee Braves (March 17, 1953)
It is March 17, 1953. A very good deal is about to happen. The Milwaukee County Board, which oversees County …
Native son Tony Kubek hits two home runs in the 9-3 rout of the hometown Braves (October 5, 1957)
On October 5, 1957, in the first World Series game ever played in Milwaukee, native son Tony Kubek hits two …
Tim Hudson is one of the greatest Atlanta Braves players of the 2,000’s
After spending his college years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Auburn University, Tim Hudson played in the major leagues for the Oakland Athletics (1999–2004), …
Former Atlanta Braves GM John Coppolella given lifetime ban from baseball (November 21, 2017)
Well, we knew it wouldn’t be good news for Atlanta Braves GM John Coppoelella. A lifetime ban is a big …
The Braves print tickets and almost go to the series (1916)
George Stallings entered his fourth season as manager for Boston Braves in 1916. They finished third, four games behind with …
58-80 isn’t a good enough record in anybody’s world (1903)
1903 was a disastrous year for the Beaneaters. It was Al Buckenberger’s second year as manager. They ended the season …
Dusty Baker as an Atlanta Brave outfielder (1968 — 1975)
Dusty Baker became a bitter rival of the Braves but contributed mightily as a player from 1968 to 1975. Dusty …
Johnny Antonelli is traded to New York Giants for Bobby Thomson (1953)
Johnny Antonelli played with the Braves from 1948 to 1950, again in 1953 and 1961. Born on April 12, 1930 …
Javy Lopez – Atlanta Brave from 1992 to 2003
Javy Lopez played for the team for four years during the 2000s and was a favorite among Braves’ fans. He …
The new 2012 playoff change does not benefit the Atlanta Braves (March 2, 1012)
Things change in baseball. Sometimes slowly but they change. On November 22, 2011, a new contract between Major League Baseball and its players …
Game 4 of the World Series, Braves win 7-5 with Eddie Mathews walk off (October 4, 1957)
In Game 4 on October 6, 1957, Eddie Mathews’ two-run shot off Bob Grim with one out in the bottom …
Braves lose NLDS 5-1 to Chicago Cubs (October 4, 2003)
October 4, 2003 wasn’t a great day for the Atlanta Braves. It couldn’t have been worse, as a matter of …
Braves field defeats the Yankees (August 2, 1931)
Just playing on Braves field defeats the Yankees. The Braves didn’t have to do the work. I know this is …
Phil Masi World Series controversy (1948)
It was in the first game of the 1948 World Series held at Boston Braves Field against the favored Cleveland …
RIP: Gene Conley, Milwaukee Braves and NBA champion, dies at 86 (July 4, 2017)
Gene Conley, one of the few players in history to win championships in two major professional sports, has died. He …
William Jennings Bryan “Billy” Herman selected by the special Veterans Committee for the Hall of Fame (February 3, 1975)
On February 3, 1975, the special Veterans Committee selects second baseman William Jennings Bryan “Billy” Herman (Cubs, Dodgers, Braves and Pirates), …
Francisco Rodriguez becomes the quickest reliever ever to reach 40 saves, breaking John Smoltz’s record (July 20, 2008)
Surpassing John Smoltz’s effort for the 2003 Braves by ten games, on July 20, 2008, Francisco Rodriguez becomes the quickest …
Billy Southworth as a Brave and the challenges of alcohol (1946-1949)
Billy Southworth moved to manage the Boston Braves in 1946. At the time, making $50,000 as a manager was a …
Making a change, new manager but the same owner (1930)
Judge Fuchs’, the owner, decided to make a change in the manager position. It happens frequently in baseball. What you …
Cardinals hurler Hi Bell goes the distance in both games of a Sportsman’s Park doubleheader beating the Braves, 6-1 and 2-1 (July 19, 1924)
This is stunning. We can’t imagine it today. It is hard to get one complete game now. Cardinals hurler Herman …
Colter Bean loses a spring training bid for a no-hitter (March 7, 2008)
With a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning off reliever Colter Bean, Danny Sandoval spoils the Braves’ bid for …
