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• This day in Braves History: All-Star Chris Chambliss joins the BravesAfter winning two World Series with the Yankees, Chambliss eventually gets traded to Atlanta for the start of an eight-year stint with the Braves Braves Franchise History 1978: After sixteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Phillies. Other teams which pursued “Charlie Hustle” include the Mets, Braves, Pirates and the Royals. The deal temporar...2024Read about World Series rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Fred McGriff to Tampa BayBraves 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...2024See more Florida Marlins -
• Baseball history unpacked, October 20Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! And other stories, including the sad end of the Cubs’ 2015 season. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2024See also Cincinnati Reds news today -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta takes game two vs. Yankees in the World SeriesPhoto by Al Bello/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1964 - After just 11 years in Milwaukee, the Braves’ Board of Directors votes to ask the National League for permission to move to Atlanta. Milwaukee County officials sue to block the move. 1996 - Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves holds the New York Yankees to six hits in eight innings and Fred McGriff drives in three runs in a 4-0 wi...2024Read about World Series latest news -
• This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against RedsPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The legendary manager hits a huge milestone Braves Franchise History 1921: The Cubs and Braves each pull a triple play, but they do not help. The Cubs lose to the Giants, 5-3, and Boston falls to the Reds, 6-4. 1953: Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight in ...2024Check it out Eddie Mathews -
• Baseball history unpacked, August 30Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Luke Little and others! Jake Arrieta no-hits the Dodgers, and other stories. 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 lore...2024Click for news about Luke Little
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw JonesBraves 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...2024Read about Andruw Jones -
• Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in MilwaukeePhoto by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Braves finished July strong and look like they are finally starting to build some momentum. It was a rough start, but the Atlanta Braves finished off their seven-game road trip by winning four of the last five games, including a series win against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. While the Wild Card race remains tight, the NL East deficit is ...2024Check it out Justin Berl -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriffPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowin...2024See more articles Hank Aaron -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to A’sBraves Franchise History 1972 - The Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997 - Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies. Fred McGriff broke the tie in the seventh with a triple to give Atlanta the win. 2000 - John Rocker tosses a perfect eighth to help the Braves beat the Mets and end their seven...2024Click for news about Orlando Cepeda injury status -
• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn strikes out 18Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - Warren Spahn ties the National League record of 18 strikeouts in a 15 inning, 3-1 loss to the Cubs. MLB History 1933 - Lou Gehrig and manager Joe McCarthy are ejected. McCarthy is given a three-game suspension but Gehrig isn’t keeping his consecutive games played streak alive at 1,249. 196...2024Check it out Warren Spahn -
• Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than othersIt’s so hard, to say goodbye, to yesterday. | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Seeing your favorite player traded can leave scars that never fully heal. Here are some of the Braves players whose trade from Atlanta cause pain amongst the fanbase. June is right around the corner and before you know it rumors will be rampant as the trade deadline approaches - unless you...2024See more Atlanta Braves -
• Prognosticating the rest of the Atlanta Braves 2024 seasonPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Battery Power Almanac is back to soothsay the balance of the 2024 Atlanta Braves season predicated on the last four decades of “the 4’s”. As the bleeps and blorps of technology send us all careening into the AI embankment, it is time to unplug, power down and pull out the Battery Power Almanac for some fine reading while sipping s...2024Read about Atlanta Braves injury status
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"Atlanta’s clean-up man, Fred McGriff, would homer on the first pitch of his at bat - and after a flyout by David Justice - Terry Pendleton would hit a solo home run of his own to give the Braves and Mercker a 2-0 lead." - 2023
"He will be inducted alongside first baseman Fred McGriff, who was previously elected by the Era Committee." - 2022
"Longtime first baseman Fred McGriff was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only player elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Era Committee." - 2020
"Though Fernandez was dealt to the Padres along with Fred McGriff in the blockbuster December 19" - 2019
"The Ballot Final Year: Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff Returning with multiple years of e" - 2018
"In all the years I have been writing this series, the one guy that to me sits most directly on the Hall of Fame line is Fred McGriff." - 2017
"As Fred McGriff earned six consecutive Top 10 finishes in National League MVP Award balloting from 1989-94, he hit 14 more home runs than any other Major Leaguer and produced an fWAR that was better than everybody not named Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr." - 2016
"The Fred McGriff Hall of Fame debate" - 2015
"Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run Number 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list." - 2014
"Fred McGriff and Gary Sheffield are the other players with Atlanta connections who will also appear on the ballot."
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• This day in Braves History: All-Star Chris Chambliss joins the Braves
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd HeltonPhoto by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Toddfather has left his mark on both the Rockies franchise and their fans As Todd Helton prepares to take his place in the MLB Hall of Fame, we thought it would be a good time for staff members to reflect on their memories of The Toddfather. The ceremony starts at 11:30am MT. ★ ★ ★ Sam Bradfield My late maternal grandfather was a baseball guy, alwa...2024See more articles Purple Row salary rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his hit streak to 14 gamesPhoto by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Dodgers score eight unearned runs to defeat the Braves 8-5 and snap a 16-game losing streak. 1992 - Greg Maddux announces that he has broken off negotiations with the Cubs and will become a free agent at the end of the season. Maddux will sign with the Atlanta Braves during the offseason. 2001 - Fred McGriff invok...2024See more articles Chipper Jones contract -
• Marcell Ozuna to participate in the Home Run DerbyPhoto by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Atlanta’s designated hitter will be one of eight players partaking in the All-Star Game event. The Atlanta Braves have announced that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby during the All-Star Game festivities in Arlington, TX next week. Ozuna will become the 11th different Braves player to take part in the derby and the...2024See more Marcell Ozuna contract rumors -
• Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others
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• This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes oldest player with a pinch-hit home runPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss. 2004 - Julio Franco breaks his own record as the oldest player in major league history to hit a pinch-hit home run. Franco’s homer tied the game in the eig...2024Check it out Julio Franco salary rumors -
• Prognosticating the rest of the Atlanta Braves 2024 season
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• Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves historyLeft-handed pitcher Kent Mercker started both of the Atlanta Braves last two no-hitters. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The last complete game no-hitter in Atlanta Braves history was thrown on this date in 1994. April 8th is a monumental date in Atlanta Braves history. Not only was it the day in 1974 that Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record but it is the date of ...2024Read about Atlanta Braves contract -
• Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greatsPhoto 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...2024Click for news about Atlanta Braves trade rumors
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• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’tOften 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...2024Continue with Atlanta Braves statistics -
• Rays announce 2024 Promotional Schedule, two additions to Hall of FameFred McGriff will be honored this season | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Late radio broadcaster Dave Wills and MLB HOFer Fred McGriff enter the Rays hall The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the promotions and giveaway schedule, and Rays Hall of Fame induction dates. The first giveaway is the traditional schedule magnet for the first 20,000 fans on Opening Day (March 28) against the Tor...2024Check it out Megan Briggs statistics -
• Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballotPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote, but if I did, this is what it would look like. This is an exercise that I have thought about doing for the last three years, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth the trouble. Voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame in my opinion is the ultimate honor for a writer, but in recent years we have seen b...2024See more Atlanta Braves statistics -
• Baseball history unpacked, December 4Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. There’s a draft in here, and other stories. Happy birthday to Lee Smith! 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 lore and various ...2023Click for news about MLB Photos stats
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 20
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• Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta BravesRick 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...2024Continue with Atlanta Braves -
• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2001Mark Bellhorn batting for the Cubs in 2003 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Some good, some bad, some “why?” The Cubs had made some interesting acquisitions in the previous offseason, including Bill Mueller, Matt Stairs and Tom “Flash” Gordon, and so contended for much of 2001 before fading and finishing third in the NL Central. The trading market was pretty quiet until near the dea...2023See more Jonathan Daniel -
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• Outside The Confines: This article is going to Cooperstown
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Cooperstown welcomes two more immortals into their ranks. The trade deadline approaches and what will the Angels do with Shohei Ohtani? This will probably be the final quiet weekend in MLB for a while. The Trade Deadline is Tuesday and after that, we’ll have the meat of the playoff races. Consider yourself to all be on “Hug-watch” until next Tuesday. I do be...2023Visit the page Shohei Ohtani
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• Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015Click for news about Red Sox
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• Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015See more Red Sox
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• The Fred McGriff Hall of Fame debate
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• Fred McGriff Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Longtime first baseman Fred McGriff was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only player elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Era Committee. McGriff was a unanimous vote, getting votes from all 16 members. Twelve votes were required for selection, and of the other seven players on the ballot,…...2022
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• McGriff elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens left outBarry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday....2022Check it out Bonds Clemens -
• Chipper Jones Named Braves Special Assistant to Baseball Operations
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• Scott Rolen Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
The Hall of Fame announced this evening that third baseman Scott Rolen has been elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He is the only player inducted by the BBWAA in this year’s election cycle. He will be inducted alongside first baseman Fred McGriff, who was previously elected by the Era Committee. Rolen received…...2023Check it out Scott Rolen
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff from Padres
Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowing 13 hits. 2012 - The Braves and the Giants ...2023See more Hank Aaron
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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...2023See more articles Atlanta Braves
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• Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz and More: Scott Miller's 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot
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• This day in Braves History: Fred McGriff goes off in a Braves winThe Crime Dog has a perfect day at the plate Braves Franchise History 1954: The Braves finally get to Phillies ace Robin Roberts in a 5-1 win. Roberts leaves the game in the seventh, snapping a streak of 13 consecutive complete games against the Braves over the last three seasons. He had a 12-1 record in those 13 games. 1957: The Dodgers tied a major league record by using eight pitchers in a 13-...2024Visit the page Hank Aaron -
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• Marcell Ozuna to participate in the Home Run Derby
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listeningAndre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023Visit the page Andre Dawson scandals -
• 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...2023Continue with Brett Davis scandals -
• Cub Tracks’ secrets in the stars
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. So how much longer can we have stars in our eyes and on our team? Tell us true, Jed. It’s the dawning of the age of asparagus. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB basebal...2023See more articles Cub Tracks whispers
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 19
Happy birthday, Taylor Gushue! | Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today we feature financial skullduggery and other such fare, just the thing to open Holiday week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2022See more Clark Griffith
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
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