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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones records his 1,500th career RBI

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Just another accolade for the legendary Braves hitter Braves Franchise History 1925: The Boston Braves release Stuffy McInnis. He will sign with the Pirates and hit .368 in 59 games while playing in his fifth World Series. 1953: The Braves play their first game since moving to Milwaukee and defeat the Reds, 2-0. 1954: Hank Aaron makes his major league...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves snap nine-game losing streak

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images The Braves finally pick up a win after the great collapse of 2011 that derailed their season. Braves Franchise History 2012: The Atlanta Braves win their first game this season, 6-4, over the Houston Astros, as Chipper Jones homers in his first game of the year. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak dating back to the Braves’ collapse at the end of ...2025
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• How will the Braves replace Jurickson Profar?

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Who will Atlanta turn to as a replacement for the suspended outfielder? There is no such thing as too much depth. In baseball, that is usually said related to pitching, but unfortunately for the Atlanta Braves, that will also come into play for the team’s outfield through at least mid-season. With the stunning suspension of prized free agent addition J...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Marquis Grissom announces his retirement

When I hear his name, there’s only one thing I can think of. Braves Franchise History 1997: Malley’s Chocolates announces the introduction of the Chipper Jones Candy Bar. .@RealCJ10 may have been just 24 years old at the time, but that didn’t keep @MalleysCHOC from choosing him to be the first @braves star to have a candy bar named after him. The Chipper Jones Candy Bar was introduced #OTD in 1...2025
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• The 2025 Atlanta Braves season brings milestone anniversaries

Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images Greg Maddux, Chipper Jones, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman are had momentous moments. The 2025 season is chock full of expectations on the field, but it is also a milestone year as the Atlanta Braves will host the All-Star Game for the first time since 2000 and for only the third time since the team moved to Atlanta. The All-Star...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones will undergo knee surgery and begin his final season on the injured list

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1995 - Braves replacement player Dave Shotkoski is held up while out for a walk in West Palm Beach during spring training. Shotkoski is murdered by the assailant. Fellow replacement player Terry Blocker will help the police track down Neal Douglas Evans, who was out on parole. Evans will receive...2025
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• How will the Braves replace Jurickson Profar?
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones will undergo knee surgery and begin his final season on the injured list
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• This Day in Braves History: Javy Lopez retires, Chipper Jones announces future retirement

Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images Two Braves heroes call it a career — one on this actual day and one once his final season ends. Braves Franchise History 2008: Javy Lopez announces his retirement. Lopez hit 260 home runs in his career and set the single-season home run record for catchers with 43 in 2003. He appeared in over 1,100 games with the Atlanta Braves while hitting .287/.337/.491...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn

The Braves challenge the commissioner over charges of tampering. Braves Franchise History 1977: The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, challenging the severity of the penalty for tampering charges stemming from their signing of free agent OF Gary Matthews. 1981: The Atlanta Braves trade outfielder Jeff Burroughs to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Carlos Diaz. M...2025
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• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?

Should the Braves considered extending Albies? | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Albies is on arguably the most team-friendly contract in MLB. Should the Braves consider extending him even further? It goes without saying that Ozzie Albies has become a clear fan favorite for the Atlanta Braves. He has had ups and downs, but has been a solid dugout presence for his entire career. It is obvious tha...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 29, 2025

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Bobby Witt Jr. isn’t the video game cover boy? MLB.com’s Anne Rogers detailed how the rotation stands now. She writes as if five pitchers, including Kris Bubic, are competing for the final rotation spot. The Royals are confident in Bubic’s potential return to the rotation, even after seeing how much success he had in the bullpen last year when he returned from...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 24

On this day seven years ago, Jim Thome was elected to the Hall of Fame on his first try. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Jim Thome makes the Hall! 1939 It was the early years of the Hall of Fame, so voting results could still tend to be pretty weird. Case in point, Eddie Collins was voted into the Hall of Fame — on his fourth try. Collins, by his 124.4 WAR the best second baseman in baseball hi...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay ...2024
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• This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB via Getty Images One of Atlanta’s divisional rivals moves from Canada to Washington D.C. and locks down their new identity. MLB History 1890: At the American Association annual meeting in Louisville, the Philadelphia Athletics are expelled for violating the league’s constitution. A new team in Philadelphia is admitted, plus entries from Boston, Washington and Ch...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Fred McGriff to Tampa Bay

Braves Franchise History 1958 - Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst is diagnosed as having tuberculosis and will appear in just five games in 1959. 1997 - The Braves trade Fred McGriff to the expansion Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later. 2002 - The Florida Marlins send recently-acquired pitcher Mike Hampton to the Atlanta Braves for Ryan Baker and Tim Spooneyba...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon is suspended for violating baseball’s drug policy

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts. 1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place. 1991 Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy. ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts. 1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place. 1991 Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy. ...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: From E-Mail to Starbucks, You're Fired!
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"We know that baseball is a business, and that seeing players like Chipper Jones spending their entire careers with a team is exceptionally rare."

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"NASCAR star Chase Elliott and Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones came together to take a spin around the track at Bristol, discuss Speedway Classic."

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"Chipper Jones was a hitting consultant for the Braves during the 2021 season."

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"Chipper Jones 'does not agree' with how Freddie Freeman left the Braves"

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"The Braves announced Monday that Hall of Famer Chipper Jones will join their Major League coaching staff on a part-time basis as a hitting consultant."

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"Hall of Famer Chipper Jones could be coming to a television near you if ESPN has its way."

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"This week in baseball blogs… theScore interviews Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and writes about the impact he’s making this spring in Braves camp."

2018
"Chipper Jones grew up and progressed through his distinguished Major League career aspiring to be like his father's childhood idol, Mickey Mantle."

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"They will be joined on the ballot by notable first-timers Chipper Jones and Jim Thome to make for a potentially interesting class."

2016
"Along with being one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history, Chipper Jones has a unique ability to convey his vast knowledge in a manner that would seemingly allow him to be a successful manager or hitting coach."

2015
"Chipper Jones made a lot of fans during his 19 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, but the former Braves star lost at least one supporter because he didn't sign an autograph."

2014
"Chipper Jones on coaching: 'I’m not ready to get back in uniform yet'"

• This Day in Braves History: Braves snap nine-game losing streak
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• How will the Braves replace Jurickson Profar?
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• This Day in Braves History: Marquis Grissom announces his retirement
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• The 2025 Atlanta Braves season brings milestone anniversaries
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones will undergo knee surgery and begin his final season on the injured list
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• This Day in Braves History: Javy Lopez retires, Chipper Jones announces future retirement
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• This Day in Braves History: The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn
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• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 29, 2025
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• Braves News: Drake Baldwin, 2025 Promotional Schedule, More

Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Drake Baldwin continues to earn praise heading into the 2025 season. As the offseason rolls along for the Atlanta Braves, there are still needs to be filled and hopefully more moves to come. But we are also now at the time of the offseason where many outlets reveal top prospect lists, and Atlanta’s top position prospects Drake Baldwin is cont...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 24
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones becomes fifth-ever Braves player to win NL MVP Award

Chipper joins Braves legends such as Dale Murphy, who also won an MVP award on this day. Braves Franchise History 1982: Dale Murphy wins the National League MVP Award, becoming the first Atlanta Braves player to be so honored since Hank Aaron in 1957, when the team played in Milwaukee. Murphy hit .281 with 36 home runs, 109 RBI, 113 runs, and 23 stolen bases. 1989: Nick Esasky, who became one of ...2024
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• Orioles/Royals Wild Card series preview

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images These O’s ain’t Royal. The Royals swept the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS, eventually falling to the Giants in the World Series. The Royals won it all in 2015, but would see the core of that team depart in 2017, leading to a rebuild that bottomed out with a 106-loss season last year. The Orioles made the playoffs in 2016, but began tearing down for a rebuild ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997

Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images They were doing some serious boppin’ back in ‘97. Braves Franchise History 1921: The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997: Andruw Jones hits the Atlanta Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001: The Braves acquire Julio Fr...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones

Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Braves record 11 hits off Jeff Tesreau and beat the Giants 7-3. Bill James is the winner while Joe Connolly finishes a triple shy of a cycle. 1971 - The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the A’s. 1982 - Atlanta snaps an 11-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the Padres and move back within 1.5 games of first place Los Angeles in the NL West standi...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 24

Happy birthday, Stephen Souza Jr. | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday wishes to Stephen Souza, Jr., and others, and more! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the l...2024
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• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t

Often lost in the celebration of Atlanta’s 14 division crowns from 1991 though 2005 is the one they didn’t win - but didn’t count - in 1994. After the Boston Braves won the 1914 World Series, earning the moniker the “Miracle Braves” in the process after going 68-19 in their final 87 games to win the National League, the Braves franchise only made five appearances in the postseason until 1991. Fiv...2024
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• A reminder about that forgettable 2014 Braves season

The Braves only won nine games in September 2014, but somehow won this game on September 28 against the Phillies despite this eighth inning collision between centerfielder Emilio Bonifacio and right-fielder Ryan Doumit. | Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images After a 96-win 2013, the Braves collapsed in the second half of 2014. Ten years later, that season still leaves a grimace on the fan...2024
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• Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Ronald Acuña Jr. has just six seasons in the majors, but is already making his mark in the Braves’ record books Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 2023 season was one of the best offensive performances in major league history, landing him his first career MVP Award. It seems kind of weird to type, but Acuña is going into his seventh major league season at this point, eve...2024
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• 2023 Braves Season in Review: Ronald Acuña Jr.

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images 2023 was a historically good season for the face of Atlanta's franchise For the second time in four seasons, the Atlanta Braves had one of their players win the National League MVP award. This time, Ronald Acuña Jr. joined the elite club of players to win the MVP award while wearing a Braves uniform. Any time you can join the likes of any...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves snap nine-game losing streak
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• The 2025 Atlanta Braves season brings milestone anniversaries
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• Braves News: Drake Baldwin, 2025 Promotional Schedule, More
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• MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason

Bobby Witt Jr’s MVP-like performance helped push the Royals back to the postseason. Kauffman Stadium was built for speed. Ironically, that wasn’t the intent. When the stadium was constructed for the 1973 season, the team anticipated home runs would go up since the dimensions were actually smaller than their previous home at Municipal Stadium, where hitters had to smack a ball 360 feet down the le...2024
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• Braves News: Huascar Ynoa resumes rehabbing, Chris Sale logs 200th strikeout, and more

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. It’s been a long road to recovery for Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa, who has once again resumed his rehabilitation process. After missing all of 2023 recovering from Tommy John, he was ready to go in 2024 but was quickly shut down with elbow inflammation. While rehabbing in Aug...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves

Rick Mahler and Bruce Benedict were the starting battery on Opening Day in 1982. Bob Gibson, who started 10 Opening Days during his playing career, was making his debut as Atlanta’s pitching coach. | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Here are some of the famous and forgotten starters the Braves have had since moving to Atlanta in 1966, including one player who started at five differen...2024
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• Jim Leyland elected to the Hall of Fame; Lou Piniella snubbed again

Photo by Mark Cowan /Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images Congratulations to the former Marlins, Pirates, Rockies and Tigers manager. Former Tigers, Marlins, Rockies and Pirates manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Hall of Fame Sunday by the Contemporary Era Committee, considering several candidates from 1980 to the present. Congratulations to Leyland, who got 15 of the 16 possible...2023
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• Legendary Braves scout Paul Snyder passes away

Photo by Paige Calamari/MLB via Getty Images Snyder played a huge part in the Braves’ success throughout the 90s. Legendary Atlanta Braves scout and front office executive Paul Snyder has sadly passed away per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis. Snyder was 88 years old and spent his entire 50-year professional baseball career in the Braves’ organization. Very sad to learn that legendary scout P...2023
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• Why Chipper is a no-doubt HOF selection
Chipper Jones grew up and progressed through his distinguished Major League career aspiring to be like his father's childhood idol, Mickey Mantle. During his successful journey, the Braves legend earned the opportunity to forever be included within discussions that solely focus on Cooperstown's most revered immortal residents....2018
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• Why Chipper is a no-doubt HOF selection
Chipper Jones grew up and progressed through his distinguished Major League career aspiring to be like his father's childhood idol, Mickey Mantle. During his successful journey, the Braves legend earned the opportunity to forever be included within discussions that solely focus on Cooperstown's most revered immortal residents....2018
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• Chipper, Vlad among 4 elected to Cooperstown
The Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome four new members into its ranks as Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman and Jim Thome were named to the Class of 2018....2018
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• Chipper Jones returning to Braves coaching staff, per report
Chipper Jones was a hitting consultant for the Braves during the 2021 season. | Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones is poised to return to Atlanta’s coaching staff in 2023. It appears that Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones will be returning to the team’s coaching staff as a hitting consultant, based on a report from The Athletic’s ...2023
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• Chipper prefers front office over coaching
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• Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman elected to Hall of Fame
This is only the fifth BBWAA Hall of Fame vote ever to produce at least four inductees...2018
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• Chipper Jones 'does not agree' with how Freddie Freeman left the Braves
Freeman signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers instead of taking a shorter deal to stay in Atlanta...2022
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• Chipper Jones Gets into Heated Twitter Feud over Autograph Snub
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• Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The answer seems somewhat obvious but let's have some fun trying to get to the eventual result! Outside of the 1988 edition getting rained out and the 2020 edition being canceled altogether, there’s been a Home Run Derby as part of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities every year since 1985. Counting this year, there wil...2023
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• Andrew Miller Has Become the Mariano Rivera of New Postseason Age
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• Adrian Beltre's Leap into 400 HR Club Caps Legitimate Hall of Fame Resume
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• Kris Bryant's 3-Strikeout Debut Shows Even Freaks of Nature Need Time to Adjust
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones records his 1,500th career RBI
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves snap nine-game losing streak
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• How will the Braves replace Jurickson Profar?
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• This Day in Braves History: Marquis Grissom announces his retirement
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• The 2025 Atlanta Braves season brings milestone anniversaries
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones will undergo knee surgery and begin his final season on the injured list
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• This Day in Braves History: Javy Lopez retires, Chipper Jones announces future retirement
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• This Day in Braves History: The Atlanta Braves file suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn
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• Braves to sport 2025 All-Star Game logo on hats

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There are also a couple of minor tweaks to the uniform, once again. Uniform nerds, unite! Earlier this week, I went on a bit of a tangent within an article that was meant to cover the return to spring training for the Atlanta Braves. You’ll have to forgive me for that, as I, uh, have a history of writing about such things. I could ...2025
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• Braves News: Bullpen projections, Jesse Franklin V released, and more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Happy February! We are just three weeks away from the Atlanta Braves’ first spring matchup of 2025 against the Minnesota Twins. There are still a few questions regarding the roster, but Friday did not come with any answers on that front. For now, we’ve got bullpen projections, the latest release,...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 29, 2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones finishes second in 2005 NL MVP voting

Photo by Diamond Images/Getty Images Andruw had an incredible 2005 season but came up short in the NL MVP voting. Braves Franchise History 2005: St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols earns the National League MVP Award, edging Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones. Pujols was among the NL leaders in most hitting categories and finished with a .330 batting average, 41 home r...2024
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• Braves fire Kevin Seitzer, Bobby Magallanes and Sal Fasano, per report

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta will be on the search for two new hitting coaches this offseason after previously stating that the whole staff would be returning. Last week, when Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and manager Brian Snitker were asked by the media as to whether or not the coaching staff would be ...2024
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• The Postseason is quickly becoming the “Travis d’Arnaud Show”

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Braves catcher has estabilshed himself as one of the best postseason performers in baseball. When the trade for Sean Murphy proved to be the most significant move of this past offseason for the Braves, it likely was a surprise move to many. Atlanta was coming off a 2022 season in which it featured arguably the best catching duo in baseball with Travis d’Ar...2023
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• Andrew Miller Has Become the Mariano Rivera of New Postseason Age
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• David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
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• Kris Bryant's 3-Strikeout Debut Shows Even Freaks of Nature Need Time to Adjust
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• Chipper Jones apologizes for Sandy Hook tweet
Chipper Jones is the latest athlete to take the Twitter apology route after he jumped on the widely-debunked conspiracy bandwagon this weekend. Jones apparently learned of some new information regarding the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting (perhaps he saw this video?) and sent out a tweet Friday indicating he believed the shooting was a hoax: As you...Read More...2015
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• Trading Jason Heyward needs to be the first step for the Braves
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves set Twitter abuzz by trading Gold Glove right fielder Jason Heyward to the Cardinals. And while the move makes sense from an objective perspective (heading into his walk year, in line for a massive payday, Braves needed young pitching), it hurts from an emotional perspective. This is a guy who grew up in Georgia and seemed destined to take the crown of “Mr. Brave” fro...2014
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