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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 ...2024Click for news about Atlanta Braves headline news -
• 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...2024Visit the page Atlanta Braves latest news -
• 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...2024See more articles Atlanta Braves -
• The most Hall of Famers, update 19The excitement over the selection of the most recent Baseball Hall of Fame class has passed, but I haven't addressed it with my usual Hall of Fame update yet. I'll cite the usual laziness and busyness.There are four more people to add to the list of the most Hall of Famers for each Topps flagship set -- Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland. Also, I always find more sets to i...2024Visit the page Adrian Beltre rumors -
• 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...2024Read about Megan Briggs news and rumors -
• Another Dodger is going to the HOFThe Hall of Fame announced its 2024 class this evening (once upon a time this was held much earlier in the day) and thanks to the constant vote tracking online, there wasn't much of a surprise about who was selected. The most I heard about this class in the lead-up is whether Billy Wagner will make it (He didn't). Wagner didn't play for the Dodgers. Neither did official HOF selections J...2024Continue with Billy Wagner news
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• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
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• 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...2024See more articles Atlanta Braves injury status -
• 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 articles Atlanta Braves injury -
• 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...2023Continue with Brian McCann -
• 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...2023See more articles Shohei Ohtani injury status
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• Braves News: Atlanta Wins Series over Brewers, A.J. Minter to begin Rehab Assignment, More
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images A busy day on multiple fronts for the Braves. The Braves are officially back to winning series. After dropping their first two series in the second half of the season, the Braves were able to come from behind on both Friday and Sunday to beat the Brewers two out of the three times over the weekend. On Sunday, Ozzie Albies played the hero with a big three...2023Visit the page Rehab Assignment injuries
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• Braves News: Austin Riley homers again, 2023 draft signees, and more
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday The Atlanta Braves started the road trip on a high note with a 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Here are the highlights: Michael Soroka is still good at throwing baseballs. He settled in after a shaky first inning and allowed four runs in six innings. He fanned four and gave up two walks. Orlando Arcia ho...2023See more articles Austin Riley availability report
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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 articles Hank Aaron
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• This Day in Braves History: Keith Lockhart’s pinch-hit grand slam stuns Phillies
Braves 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...2023Continue with Orlando Cepeda injury report
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• Braves News: Michael Soroka set back once more, minor league coaching staffs announced, more
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Not the most ideal news for the Atlanta Braves on Friday Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Atlanta Braves RHP Michael Soroka is being held out as a precaution after experiencing hamstring tightness. Soroka made skipper Brian Snitker aware of the issue when he arrived at camp. Mike Soroka is dealing with hamstring tightness, mana...2023See more articles Michael Soroka injury update
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"292 average is 27th in franchise history and just behind Fred McGriff, Joe Torre and Freddie Freeman." - 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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• Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves history
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• Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot
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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 salary rumors -
• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
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• 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 ...2023Continue with MLB Photos trade rumors -
• 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: “...2023Check it out Andre Dawson salary rumors -
• 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...2023Check it out Brett Davis trade rumors -
• 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 also Cub Tracks
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• Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 30Carmen Fanzone | Photo by Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Happy birthday, Carmen Fanzone! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plent...2023See more Pete Rose statistics -
• 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...2023Continue with Atlanta Braves
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• 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame voting results: Scott Rolen gets in, joins Fred McGriff; Todd Helton just shortRolen earned 76.3% of the votes from submitted ballots...2023See more articles Scott Rolen statistics -
• Scott Rolen has been elected to the Hall of Fame
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images He’ll be inducted in Cooperstown this summer. Longtime major league third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in the results of balloting announced Tuesday evening. Rolen got 76.3 percent of the vote, five votes over the 75 percent required for induction. Others who came close to induction: Todd Helton, with 72.2 per...2023Continue with Scott Rolen statistics
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• Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
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• 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: 2001
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 4
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• Cubs 10, Athletics 1: Patrick Wisdom’s two homers lead a blowout
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Cubs smashed hits all over Oakland Monday night. OAKLAND — I feel sorry for A’s fans, really I do. Ownership has torn down the roster so that it’s barely recognizable and former Cub Tony Kemp batted fifth Monday night. Think about that for a minute. Tony Kemp has a .358 career slugging percentage. That would be roughly comparable to the Cubs bat...2023Read about Patrick Wisdom
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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 articles Clark Griffith
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• Outside The Confines: Flushing full of money
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Mets go on a huge spending spree, but how much better are they? A look at the crazy spending this winter. The stars come out for the WBC this time. A free agent got married. If Steve Cohen offers me a $10 million deal to write about the Mets, I’m outta here. Like you wouldn’t do it. We’re starting with all the Mets signings and I apologize is some of ...2022See more articles Steve Cohen
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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 articles 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 articles 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....2022Continue with Bonds Clemens -
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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…...2023See more articles Scott Rolen
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff from Padres
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• Former Braves Gaston, Johnson up for Hall of Fame electionCito Gaston spent parts of five seasons as a player with the Atlanta Braves. | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images Cito Gaston and Davey Johnson, who both spent part of their playing careers with the Atlanta Braves, could be part of the 2024 Hall of Fame class. Yesterday, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced eight candidates eligible for election for the 2024 induction clas...2023Continue with Atlanta Braves -
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• This Day in Braves: Atlanta clinch 1st division title since 2013Braves Franchise History 1948 - For the fourth time this season, Stan Musial has five hits in five at-bats to set a National League record and tie the major league mark established by Ty Cobb. Stan the Man’s hits, which include a double and home run, come off five different pitchers on five consecutive pitches in the Cardinals’ 8 - 2 victory at Braves Field in Boston. 1974 - Pitcher Tom Griffin d...2023Visit the page Stan Musial -
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