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Chipper Jones news, rumors

  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones drives in 1,500th career run
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones drives in 1,500th career run
    Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images 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 debut for the Milwaukee Braves and goes 0-for-5 in a ...2024
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  • Something showed up
    • Something showed up
     I don't have very much time for cards today, nor tomorrow.But a Very Important Package arrived at my home last night and it's got to be addressed in some sort of fashion here. Yes, this is the start of approximately 158 posts about 2024 Heritage on this blog this year. You're welcome! I went ahead and pre-ordered a box of Heritage over the weekend. I chose Dave & Adam's for one ver...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2012 - Chipper Jones homers in his first game of the year to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak that dates back to their collapse at the end of the 2011 season which cost them a playoff spot. Tyler Pastornicky hit his first major league homer for Atlanta in the win. M...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones Candy Bar introduced
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones Candy Bar introduced
    Braves Franchise History 1997 - Malley’s Chocolates announces the introduction of the Chipper Jones Candy Bar. 2005 - Andres Galarraga announces his retirement. Galarraga appeared in seven games with the Angels in 2004. He spent two seasons in an Atlanta uniform where he hit .303/.384/.562 with 72 home runs and 221 RBI. 2006 - Marquis Grissom announces his retirement. Grissom spent the last thre...2024
  • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    • 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
  • This Day in Braves History: March 24
    • This Day in Braves History: March 24
    Photo by Jamie Squire/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 a 27-year jail sentence after enter...2024

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Chipper Jones injury and suspension

  • • This Day in Braves History: March 24
    2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper announces 2012 will be  his finial season
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper announces 2012 will be his finial season
    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 Atlanta while hitting .287/.337/.491 with 260 home runs. He had stints with Baltimore and Boston after leaving Atlanta. 2012 - Chipper Jones announces that he will retire at the end o...2024
  • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    • 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
    • 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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  • Braves Spring Training: Quick thoughts on every position player in camp
    • Braves Spring Training: Quick thoughts on every position player in camp
    Dave Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Position players are due to arrive for the Braves Monday with the first full squad workout scheduled for Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves will hold their first full squad workout on Tuesday in preparation for the 2024 regular season. In addition to the six catchers that we previewed last week, Atlanta will bring 22 position players to camp in an official capacity. ...2024
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  • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    • 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
  • 2023 Braves Season in Review: Ronald Acuña Jr.
    • 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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  • Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
    • Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
    Brian McCann is a sure-fire Braves Hall of Fame player. Will 2024 be the year of his induction? | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images With the 25th anniversary of the of the Braves Hall of Fame coming up in 2024, here is a look at some of the possible candidates to be inducted next year. The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural class in 1999, with Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones signs three-year extension
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones signs three-year extension
    Photo by George Gojkovich/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 p...2023
  • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
    • 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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Chipper Jones lifestyle

  • • This Day in Braves History: Peter Moylan makes 75th appearance without allowing a homer
    2023
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: From E-Mail to Starbucks, You're Fired!
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "2018 - Chipper Jones is elected to the Hall of Fame in his first attempt along with Jim Thome, Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero."

  • 2023
    "Chipper Jones was a hitting consultant for the Braves during the 2021 season."

  • 2022
    "Chipper Jones 'does not agree' with how Freddie Freeman left the Braves"

  • 2021
    "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."

  • 2020
    "Hall of Famer Chipper Jones could be coming to a television near you if ESPN has its way."

  • 2019
    "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."

  • 2017
    "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'"

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Chipper Jones trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Something showed up
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones Candy Bar introduced
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: March 24
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper announces 2012 will be his finial season
    2024
  • • A reminder about that forgettable 2014 Braves season
    2024
  • Matt Olson, Austin Riley, Spencer Strider rank inside top 20 of MLB Network’s Top 100 players
    • Matt Olson, Austin Riley, Spencer Strider rank inside top 20 of MLB Network’s Top 100 players
    Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Braves had three more players land inside the top 20 of MLB Network’s list of the Top 100 players right now. MLB Network’s roll out of the Top 100 MLB players right now continued Tuesday night and the Atlanta Braves had three players show up in the Top 20. Spencer Strider came in at No. 17 while Austin Riley and Matt Olson were 15 and 13 respectively...2024
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  • • Braves Spring Training: Quick thoughts on every position player in camp
    2024
  • Who could be the next life-long Atlanta Braves player?
    • Who could be the next life-long Atlanta Braves player?
    Could one of these three Braves players - Austin Riley, Ronald Acuna, Jr., or Ozzie Albies - be the next Atlanta player to be spend their entire career with one organization? | Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Since 1876, a stunningly few players have spent 10 seasons in MLB and done so only with the Braves. Could any of this squad’s current group of players join that list? When the Hous...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is elected into the Hall of Fame on his first Ballot
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is elected into the Hall of Fame on his first Ballot
    Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1973 - Warren Spahn becomes just the sixth player to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Spahn received 316 of 380 votes to gain admission. 2008 - The Braves avoided arbitration with reliever Rafael Soriano by signing him to a two-year, $9 million deal. 2013 - The Braves acquire outfielder Justin Upton ...2024

Chipper Jones stats and results

  • • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    2024
  • • A reminder about that forgettable 2014 Braves season
    2024
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  • • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    2024
  • • 2023 Braves Season in Review: Ronald Acuña Jr.
    2023
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  • This Day in Braves History : Chipper Jones wins NL MVP Award
    • This Day in Braves History : Chipper Jones wins NL MVP Award
    Braves Franchise History 1982 - Dale Murphy wins the National League MVP Award, becoming the first 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 the most coveted free agents after hitting .277 with 30 home runs and 108 RBI for the Boston Re...2023
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  • The Postseason is quickly becoming the “Travis d’Arnaud Show”
    • 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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  • Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
    • Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
    At long last, Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones is having his number retired by the organization. Seven years after being inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame, Jones will finally see his number retired by the organization with which he became a generational defensive talent. At long last, the Atlanta Braves will be retiring the number Andruw Jones famously wore during his 12 seasons with...2023
  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images 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 Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001 - The Braves acquire Julio Franco from the Mexico City Tigers. Franco was leading the Mexic...2023
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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
  • • Ronald Acuña, Jr. Leads MLB All-Star Voting; Orlando Arcia, Sean Murphy Lead NL at Their Positions
    Ronald Acuña, Jr. leads all MLB players in All-Star votes. | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Acuña, Jr. tops all vote-getters in the initial phase of 2023 All-Star Game voting. His Atlanta teammates Arcia and Murphy hold the voting lead in the NL at shortstop and catcher, respectively. The initial fan voting for the 2023 MLB All-Star game was released today with out...2023
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Chipper Jones parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    2024
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  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    2024
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  • • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    2024
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  • Jim Leyland elected to the Hall of Fame; Lou Piniella snubbed again
    • 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
    • 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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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits his 450th career home run
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in the All-Star game at Turner Field
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1957 - Felix Mantilla and Billy Bruton collide while chasing a pop fly. Mantilla will miss 19 games while Bruton hurts his knee and will miss almost a year. 1962 - Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaaron homer in the ninth inning to help the Braves to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals. It is the first time since the Waner brothers accomplished ...2023
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  • • Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones passes Mickey Mantle on RBI list
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - Jim Tobin homers and tosses a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1971 - Hank Aaron launches his 600th career home run off Gaylord Perry in a 6-5 loss to the Giants at Fulton County Stadium. Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league players with at least 600 home runs. 2011 - Chipper...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper helps Atlanta snap losing streak
    Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2012 - Chipper Jones homers in his first game of the year to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak that dates back to their collapse at the end of the 2011 season which cost them a playoff spot. Tyler Pastornicky hit his first major league homer for Atlanta in the win. MLB His...2023
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Top Chipper Jones news

  • • 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
    2016
  • • 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
  • • Chipper Jones Gets into Heated Twitter Feud over Autograph Snub
    2015
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Chipper Jones fantasy rankings and news

  • • Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
    2023
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  • • Andrew Miller Has Become the Mariano Rivera of New Postseason Age
    2016
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  • • Adrian Beltre's Leap into 400 HR Club Caps Legitimate Hall of Fame Resume
    2015
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  • • Kris Bryant's 3-Strikeout Debut Shows Even Freaks of Nature Need Time to Adjust
    2015
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Chipper Jones schedule, game

  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones drives in 1,500th career run
    2024
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  • • Something showed up
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps a nine-game losing streak
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones Candy Bar introduced
    2024
  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: March 24
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper announces 2012 will be his finial season
    2024
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  • • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    2024
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  • • A reminder about that forgettable 2014 Braves season
    2024
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  • • Braves Spring Training: Quick thoughts on every position player in camp
    2024
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Chipper Jones rumors, scandals

  • • The Postseason is quickly becoming the “Travis d’Arnaud Show”
    2023
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  • • Andrew Miller Has Become the Mariano Rivera of New Postseason Age
    2016
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  • • David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
    2016
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  • • Kris Bryant's 3-Strikeout Debut Shows Even Freaks of Nature Need Time to Adjust
    2015
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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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