Bill Bruton was a center fielder who played for the Milwaukee Braves (1953–1960) and Detroit Tigers (1961–1964). Bruton started his …
The 1965 Milwaukee Braves season was the 13th and final season for the franchise in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta …
The 1995 World Series was the 91st edition of Major League Baseball’s championship series, a best-of-seven playoff played between the …
The Braves won three World Series titles in 9 World Series appearances. The Braves are the only franchise to win …
Chipper Jones doubles off Dennis Martinez in the bottom of the 1st inning for his first career World Series hit.
With seventy former players and coaches sitting on the infield on October 2, 2010. They were clad in white Braves jerseys …
In a game at Connie Mack Stadium against the Phillies on April 5, 1957, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette pitches …
I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …
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 …
The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …
On July 11, 1991, after a 4-1 win against the Cardinals, the Braves, who had finished in last place the …
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 on July 19, 1995. Under leadership of the …
Ah, the last part of the season. Many years, much is at stake. That was true in 1965 but not …
On April 23, 1954, Hank Aaron knocks out the first home run of his Major League Baseball career. Twenty years …
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, who compiled a 318-274 record during his 24 major league career, becomes 227th player elected to the …
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic …
On November 2, 1974, the Atlanta Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Brewers for Dave May and Roger Alexander. The move …
I am a big fan of the Atlanta Braves. What they did by winning 14 division championships is stunning. I …
One of the biggest minds behind the Atlanta Braves will receive the Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the …
Greg Maddux is another one of the most beloved Braves of all time, playing 11 total years in Atlanta, four …
It is March 17, 1953. A very good deal is about to happen. The Milwaukee County Board, which oversees County …
On October 5, 1957, in the first World Series game ever played in Milwaukee, native son Tony Kubek hits two …
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), …
Well, we knew it wouldn’t be good news for Atlanta Braves GM John Coppoelella. A lifetime ban is a big …
George Stallings entered his fourth season as manager for Boston Braves in 1916. They finished third, four games behind with …
1903 was a disastrous year for the Beaneaters. It was Al Buckenberger’s second year as manager. They ended the season …
Dusty Baker became a bitter rival of the Braves but contributed mightily as a player from 1968 to 1975. Dusty …
Johnny Antonelli played with the Braves from 1948 to 1950, again in 1953 and 1961. Born on April 12, 1930 …
Javy Lopez played for the team for four years during the 2000s and was a favorite among Braves’ fans. He …
Things change in baseball. Sometimes slowly but they change. On November 22, 2011, a new contract between Major League Baseball and its players …
In Game 4 on October 6, 1957, Eddie Mathews’ two-run shot off Bob Grim with one out in the bottom …
October 4, 2003 wasn’t a great day for the Atlanta Braves. It couldn’t have been worse, as a matter of …
Just playing on Braves field defeats the Yankees. The Braves didn’t have to do the work. I know this is …
It was in the first game of the 1948 World Series held at Boston Braves Field against the favored Cleveland …
Gene Conley, one of the few players in history to win championships in two major professional sports, has died. He …
On February 3, 1975, the special Veterans Committee selects second baseman William Jennings Bryan “Billy” Herman (Cubs, Dodgers, Braves and Pirates), …
Surpassing John Smoltz’s effort for the 2003 Braves by ten games, on July 20, 2008, Francisco Rodriguez becomes the quickest …
Billy Southworth moved to manage the Boston Braves in 1946. At the time, making $50,000 as a manager was a …
Judge Fuchs’, the owner, decided to make a change in the manager position. It happens frequently in baseball. What you …
This is stunning. We can’t imagine it today. It is hard to get one complete game now. Cardinals hurler Herman …
With a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning off reliever Colter Bean, Danny Sandoval spoils the Braves’ bid for …
In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …
In the Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports’ …
Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins Les Mann: baseball hero, football hero, basketball star, World Series hero, Track and …
In the first ever League Championship Series playoff game on October 4, 1969, the Mets beat the Braves 9-5 in …
It’s opening day the year after the Miracle Braves won the World Series. So, on April 14, 1915, the Phillies …
I really enjoyed watching Fred “The Crime Dog” McGriff. Fred was a very good baseball player for a long time. I …
