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• Gary Sheffield Blasts MLB for Hall of Fame Delays That Denied Dave Parker the Chance To Deliver His Final Words
Gary Sheffield didn't hold back on the MLB as Dave Parker passed away before he could give his Hall of Fame acceptance speech....2025
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• Bobby Bonilla’s Mets contract is the gift that keeps on giving

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Deferred contracts are not new for Major League Baseball but Bobby Bonilla’s stands out above the rest. Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla cashes a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets, a team he has not suited up for since the Clinton administration. It has become known as ‘Bobby Bonilla Day,’ a tongue-in-cheek holiday celebrating the American dr...2025
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday

RVR Photos-Imagn Images The Hall of Famer was 74 years old Dave Parker, the former MVP outfielder and recent Hall of Fame inductee, died on Saturday. He was 74, and had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for some time. Parker, who had one of the best nicknames in baseball history, the Cobra, is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and, later, the Cincinnati Reds. But late in ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Clete Boyer retires after being released by the Braves

Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1930 - Grover Cleveland Alexander gives up two hits and two runs in relief in a 5-1 Phillies loss to the Boston Braves. The Phillies will release Alexander after the game ending a 20-year career. 1951 - After going 0-for-12 to start his career, Giants rookie Willie Mays launches a 450 foot home run off of Braves’ left-han...2025
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• Gary Sheffield

Gary Sheffield is one of the most electrifying and controversial players in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). A career that spanned over two decades, Sheffield’s time in the league was marked by his combination of raw power, a distinctive and unique batting stance, and a presence on the field that could not be […]...2025
• This Day in Braves History: Sean Kazmar goes 12 full seasons between big league appearances

Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Never give up! Braves Franchise History 1932: New York Giants first baseman Bill Terry ties a National League record with 21 putouts as the Giants beat the Boston Braves, 5-0, behind Hal Schumacher’s two-hit shutout. 1934: At Ebbets Field, Casey Stengel makes his managerial debut, but his Brooklyn Dodgers lose, 8-7, to the Boston Braves. 1947: The Brookly...2025
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with an exhibition game between the Braves and Yankees

Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1958 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire veteran Dick Littlefield from the Chicago Cubs for cash. 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire catcher Stan Lopata, shortstop Ted Kazanski and infielder Johnny O’Brien from the Phillies in exchange for pitcher Gene Conley and infielders Joe Koppe and Harry Hanebrink. 1962 - The...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain

The former 30-game winner reaches his last stop in his career. Braves Franchise History 1973: The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969. Phot...2025
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• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images I have thoughts. On Sunday, former Brewer All-Star Dave Parker was one of two players (along with Dick Allen) inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, via the Era Committee’s Classic Baseball Era (formerly known as the Veterans Committee) ballot. I’m a Hall junkie, so I had a million thoughts, some of which I will share. But the thought that will guide me: who...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves sweep big doubleheader at Citi Field

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Always a good time whenever this happens Braves Franchise History 1928: The Phillies take two from the Braves, winning 10-6 and 4-0. Earl Caldwell, who reported to the Phillies yesterday, tosses the shutout in his first major league start. 1955: With a 10-2 win over the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, the Dodgers clinch the National League pennant w...2024
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• Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others

It’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...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla’s late homer lifts Atlanta to win over Philadelphia

Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1984 - Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar hits a grand slam in a 9-1 win over the Braves. 1996 - David Justice dislocated his right shoulder while swinging at a pitch in the second inning of a 3-0 loss to the Pirates. Denny Neagle allowed four hits over seven innings for Pittsburgh. 2011 - The Braves defeat the Phillies, 3-2 i...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1958 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire veteran Dick Littlefield from the Chicago Cubs for cash. 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire catcher Stan Lopata, shortstop Ted Kazanski and infielder Johnny O’Brien from the Phillies in exchange for pitcher Gene Conley and infielders Joe Koppe and Harry Hanebrink. 1962...2024
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• Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer elected to Hall of Fame

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán falls a bit short The Baseball Hall of Fame announced this evening that writers have elected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer to be inducted along with former manager Jim Leyeland this summer. Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán improved his vote total from 46.5 percent to 57.1 perce...2024
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot

Photo 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...2024
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• How Juan Soto’s postseason on-base streak explains his value

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Juan Soto’s unbelievable playoff run tells you everything you need to know about his value. During the disastrous final game of the 2024 MLB season, after a year of miraculous feats, the great Yankees 26 year old right fielder Juan Soto was able to surprise with one more accomplishment. On his way to the plate for his first at bat, a chyron popped up unde...2024
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• A no-doubt-about-it set of projections for the rest of 2023 Atlanta Braves season
Could this be the year Ronald Acuna, Jr. win the NL MVP? | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Who needs advanced statical analysis when you can read the Battery Power Almanac instead? We are only a month into the 2023 season, but it looks like the Atlanta Braves should be a playoff team, yet again. It might seem too early to make any firm assumptions – just look at la...2023
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• Would Bonds, Clemens Entry Open Up Hall of Fame Floodgates?
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"Schechter/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2002 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers in exchange for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and minor leaguer Andrew Brown."

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"Gary Sheffield falls off Hall of Fame ballot, joining Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, more in 60% club"

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"Interestingly enough, Gary Sheffield scored 126 runs that season which is the fifth most in franchise history since 1900."

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"Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones and Bobby Abreu continue uphill battle"

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"Former MLB star Gary Sheffield says he no longer watches baseball: 'They've changed the game so much'"

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" Gary Sheffield casually hits home runs while smoking cigar in viral video "

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"On Baseball: Chipper Jones Will Get Into the Hall of Fame. So Why Not Gary Sheffield?"

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"Seven former Dodgers, including Gary Sheffield, Jeff Kent and Manny Ramirez, are among the players listed on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday."

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"” Former slugger Gary Sheffield also weighed in on Tuesday, supporting at least part of the tool-set idea: “As much grief as he’s gotten, this guy is an unreal athlete,” Jaymie Bane says."

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"Ortiz is the 27th major league hitter to reach the milestone and the first since Gary Sheffield did so on April 17, 2009 as a member of the New York Mets."

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"Grilli is a client of player-turned-agent Gary Sheffield."

• Bobby Bonilla’s Mets contract is the gift that keeps on giving
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with an exhibition game between the Braves and Yankees
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers

Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2002 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers in exchange for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and minor leaguer Andrew Brown. Sheffield appeared in 290 games for the Braves over the next two seasons hitting .319/.412/.562 with 64 home runs and 216 RBI. 2008 - The Braves announce that they are cutting ties ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Paul Byrd to two-year contract

Braves Franchise History 1995 - The Braves trade Kent Mercker to the Orioles in exchange for Joe Borowski and Rachaad Stewart. Merker spent the first seven years of his career with the Braves where he went 31-25 with a 3.49 ERA in 515 ⅔ innings. He appeared in 14 games for the Orioles in 1996 before they sent him to Cleveland in exchange for future Hall of Fame first baseman Eddie Murray. 2002 - ...2024
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• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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• How Juan Soto’s postseason on-base streak explains his value
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Seattle Mariners

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Brewers look to get Seattle out of town before their bats wake up The Milwaukee Brewers will welcome the Seattle Mariners to American Family Field this weekend for a three-game set, their only meeting with Seattle this regular season. After a fairly spread out first week, Friday begins a run of 13 straight game days for the Brewers, all against teams with l...2024
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with an exhibition game between the Braves and Yankees
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• This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The old skipper hits an incredible milestone. Braves Franchise History 1914: The Boston Braves complete an incredible second-half comeback to clinch the pennant. They will forever be remembered as the “Miracle Braves”. 1959: In Game 2 of a three-game playoff, the Dodgers defeat the Milwaukee Braves in 12 innings to clinch the National League pennant. Gil ...2024
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• Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
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• Braves News: 2024 Hall of Fame class, prospect list and more

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday The Baseball Hall of Fame grew by three on Tuesday night as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton make up the 2024 class. The three will be officially inducted on July 21, alongside former manager Jim Leyland. The Hall of Fame voting results pic.twitter.com/rPofj0hyYj— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January...2024
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• 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame announcement open thread

Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Here is who is on the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot and how to watch Tuesday’s announcement. The voting results for the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be revealed Tuesday night starting at 6 p.m. ET live on MLB Network. Coverage will actually begin at 4 p.m. ET, but if you are only interested in the results, then you don’t need to tune in ...2024
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• Braves News: Hall Of Fame Vote, Colin McHugh, More

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images A few former Braves could earn Hall of Fame enshrinement on Tuesday. The day has finally arrived. The 2024 Hall of Fame Class will be announced on Tuesday Evening, and it appears at this time we could get as five players selected: Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, Gary Sheffield The first three seem to be in a v...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• How Juan Soto’s postseason on-base streak explains his value
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves sweep big doubleheader at Citi Field
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• Lyman Bostock (guest post!)

Eight years ago today, I posted about some Lyman Bostock customs whipped up in collaboration with a reader named Nolan. I'm delighted that he's taken me up on my call for a guest post to talk about his experience collecting this fascinating ballplayer with a tragic story. - - -Lyman BostockWhen I was around 12, baseball cards were my obsession. My life revolved around collecting. Di...2024
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• Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton elected to the Hall of Fame

Adrián Beltré leads the 2024 HOF class, with 366 votes. | Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Mark Buehrle drops 2.5% in voting, but survives to see another year New InducteesAdrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer are the newest MLB Hall of Fame members. All three reached the necessary 75% support on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot. Beltré recei...2024
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• 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame announcement open thread
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• Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Three relievers find new homes. Some teams still have work to do. The Hall of Fame vote will be announced tomorrow. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We start out on a bad note today, but things get better after that. Except there are no Cubs trades or signings. That headline sort of pegs me as being of a certain age, doesn’t it? Jeff Passan a...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 19, 2024

When I searched “Comiskey” and “Royals”, I got “Tartabull” and I’m good with that | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A surprisingly busy mid-January news day Sigh. I guess I get to start with stadium talk again as that was the biggest news. We’ll start with The Star story on this: With only hours to spare Thursday, Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed an ordinance that would h...2024
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• Former Royals Carlos Beltrán and James Shields on Hall of Fame ballot

Photo by Linda Cataffo/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images José Bautista, who was briefly on the Royals, also listed Former Royals Carlos Beltrán, and James Shields are part of the 26 players that will be on this year’s ballot for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It will be the second time on the ballot for Beltrán, who received 46.5 percent of the vote last year and was likely...2023
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• WATCH: David Ortiz clubs 500th career home run
The 500-home run club has gained a new member. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz took Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore deep in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game for the 500th homer of his illustrious career. He hit his 499th career home run in the first inning. Ortiz is the 27th major league hitter to reach the milestone and the first since Gary Sheffield did so on April 17, 2009 as...2015
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• Turner making strong case to be NL All-Star
The list of Dodgers No. 3 hitters over the years includes names like Duke Snider and Reggie Smith, Kirk Gibson and Mike Piazza, Gary Sheffield and Matt Kemp. Even Manny Ramirez....2015
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. sets a new modern day Braves record for runs scored

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Acuña passes Dale Murphy with his 132nd run scored of the season. Ronald Acun1a Jr. is putting together a season for the ages and is rewriting much of the Atlanta Braves franchise record book. Acuña scored his 132nd run of the season with a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Phillies to break Dale Murphy’s modern day franc...2023
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• Braves get back on track with 10-3 win over the Nationals

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Max Fried made his return while Ozzie Albies finished with four hits in a win over the Nationals. Max Fried returned and the Atlanta Braves got back on track Thursday night with a 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Despite a long layoff, it didn’t take Fried long to settle in. Fried retired the first six hitters he faced, including a pair of strikeou...2023
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• Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones and Bobby Abreu continue uphill battle
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• Braves News: Matt Olson sets RBI record, home field advantage clinched, and more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday It was a huge night for Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves, who swept the Chicago Cubs after Thursday’s 5-3 victory. Matt Olson hit his 54th home run of the season, which also brought his RBI total to 136, breaking the Braves’ single-season franchise record. With his 54th home run of the season, @mattolson21 se...2023
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• Braves To Sign Jason Grilli
The Braves have agreed to sign right-hander Jason Grilli, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links). He’ll receive a two-year deal with a club option for a third season, according to Rosenthal. Grilli is a client of player-turned-agent Gary Sheffield. … ...2014
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• Gary Sheffield falls off Hall of Fame ballot, joining Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, more in 60% club

Sheffield is among the top 10 in highest vote totals to not make the Hall of Fame in his last try...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Sean Kazmar goes 12 full seasons between big league appearances
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• This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with an exhibition game between the Braves and Yankees
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• The Next Brewers Hall of Famers (and a Hall-of-Fame Rabbit Hole)
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• How Juan Soto’s postseason on-base streak explains his value
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• This day in Braves History: Bobby Cox reaches 2,000 career wins
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• This day in Braves History: Marcus Giles becomes sixth Braves player to reach 20 homers in 2003

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Talk about sharing the wealth! Braves Franchise History 2003: Second baseman Marcus Giles hits a home run off Brad Penny’s 3-2 pitch, as the Atlanta Braves tie the National League record by having six players hit at least 20 home runs in a season. Along with Giles, Javy Lopez, Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and Vinny Castilla equal the mark ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves sweep big doubleheader at Citi Field
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• This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla’s late homer lifts Atlanta to win over Philadelphia
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• Remembering Dave Parker, the Brewer All-Star who died on Saturday
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• New York Yankees great harshly throws Mike Mussina and Joe Torre under the bus for infamous 2004 playoff loss to Red Sox

Former New York Yankees star Gary Sheffield throws Mike Mussina and Joe Torre under the bus for their shocking loss to the Red Sox in 2004....2024
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• Gary Sheffield misses out on National Baseball Hall of Fame in final year of eligibility

The former Padre was on his final year on the ballot As announced on MLB Network today, Gary Sheffield (63.9%) will not be joining Jim Leyland, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer in Cooperstown this summer. Sheffield was the only nominee on the ballot for the tenth year, which is the last year any player can appear on it before being taken off. Yesterday, he was tracking at just below the ne...2024
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• Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer elected to Hall of Fame
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 19, 2024
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• Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Gary Sheffield

Sheffield is one of the best offensive players of all-time It is sad that Statcast was not around when former Atlanta Braves outfielder Gary Sheffield was in the prime of his career. He undoubtedly would have been on the leaderboard quite often, especially with exit velocity. It seemed that Sheffield did not hit fly ball home runs, he hit line drive lasers. Not to mention, the most swagger in hist...2024
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• Former Royals Carlos Beltrán and James Shields on Hall of Fame ballot
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