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  • 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
  • Not on the Opening Day roster? No problem!
    • Not on the Opening Day roster? No problem!
    Set Number: x164202 TK1 Just because someone isn’t on the Opening Day roster doesn’t mean they can’t have a big, and often immediate, impact on the season As I sit down to write this, we are a week away from Opening Day, and the Braves are playing out the string on the remainder of Spring Training. Usually, the month that precedes Opening Day is used to address roster questions, and determ...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
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to a four-year deal
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to a four-year deal
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1963 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire outfielder Felipe Alou, catcher Ed Bailey, pitcher Ernie Bowman and infielder Ernie Bowman from the Giants in exchange for catcher Del Crandell and pitchers Bob Hendley and Bob Shaw. 1974 - The Braves send catcher Jim Essian to the White Sox in exchange for Dick Allen and cash. Allen refuse...2023
  • Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach
    • Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports He’s a former Cubs draft pick. One vacancy on the Cubs coaching staff has been filled, per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic: Ryan Flaherty is expected to be named Cubs bench coach, sources tell The Athletic. Flaherty was a finalist for the Padres managerial job that went to Mike Shildt. Had previously served as Padres bench coach. Now will hold the same ro...2023
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - Rabbit Maranville hits a 10th inning homer to give the Braves their ninth win in a row with a 5-4 victory over Pittsburgh. 1973 - Warren Spahn and Roberto Clemente are inducted into the Hall of Fame. 1973 - An exhibition game between the Brewers and Atlanta Braves draws more than 33,000. Hank Aaron homers for Atlanta,...2023
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Nick Markakis injury and suspension

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  • • Markakis 2nd Braves player to opt out of season
    Braves manager Brian Snitker said veteran outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of this season, becoming Atlanta's second player to do so....2020
  • • How both the MLB and the Astros dug their own holes
    Fan anger surrounding the Astros cheating scandal has been stoked by the unmitigated heat coming from MLB players. Usually-reserved figures (Nick Markakis being the latest) have laid bare their intense anger over the cheating of their peers and the league’s handling of the matter to date. This isn’t how it was supposed to go for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Astros owner Jim Crane when they rel...2020
  • • How both MLB and the Astros dug their own holes
    Fan anger surrounding the Astros cheating scandal has been stoked by the unmitigated heat coming from MLB players. Usually-reserved figures (Nick Markakis being the latest) have laid bare their intense anger over the cheating of their peers and the league’s handling of the matter to date. This isn’t how it was supposed to go for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Astros owner Jim Crane when they rel...2020
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  • • Report: Braves in talks with All-Star OF A.J. Pollock
    With an eye on upgrading their outfield, the Atlanta Braves have turned their focus towards free agent A.J. Pollock, formerly of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that the Braves are in discussions with Pollock and noted that he’d likely man right field for Atlanta. Replacing the production that Nick Markakis gave the Braves a season ago would not be easy. He hit .297/.366/.44...2019
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  • • Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game after scary landing
    Prayers up for the Atlanta Braves’ twenty-year-old Venezuelan prospect. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. tripped after reaching first base on an infield single, and remained down on the field for a brief period of time. It was unclear at first what Acuña specifically hurt, but the Braves have announced that he has knee and lower back pain. The injury may have been more of a shock than anything else mor...2018
  • • Markakis contributes in big way with two HRs
    As Nick Markakis further distances himself from the major neck surgery that zapped his power last year, he has occasionally provided the reminder that he's still capable of contributing, as he did on Thursday night, when he homered twice and helped the Braves claim a 4-3, 11-inning win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field....2016
  • • Markakis matches career high with 3 doubles
    Though they went for naught, the three doubles Braves right fielder Nick Markakis recorded during Sunday afternoon's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals provided further reason to believe that he has regained some of the strength he lacked as he played through his return from neck surgery last year....2016
  • • Markakis matches career high with 3 doubles
    Though they went for naught, the three doubles Braves right fielder Nick Markakis recorded during Sunday afternoon's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals provided further reason to believe that he has regained some of the strength he lacked as he played through his return from neck surgery last year....2016

Nick Markakis lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2024
    "That is more than Nick Markakis and Jeff Francouer had during their time in Atlanta."

  • 2023
    "2020 - After originally announcing that he would sit out the season over health and safety concerns, Nick Markakis changes his mind and returns to the lineup and delivers a walk-off home run in a 4-3 win against the Blue Jays."

  • 2021
    "This year, we’ve seen former quality MLB players such as Joakim Soria, Daniel Murphy, Cody Allen, Nick Markakis, Hector Rondon, Jordan Zimmermann, Welington Castillo, and Nate Jones decide to retire."

  • 2020
    "Braves outfielder Nick Markakis blasted the Astros for sign stealing, saying, "every single guy over there needs a beating."

  • 2019
    "Replacing the production that Nick Markakis gave the Braves a season ago would not be easy."

  • 2018
    "The Braves currently have two entrenched starting outfielders in center fielder Ender Inciarte and right fielder Nick Markakis, and all-world prospect Ronald Acuna is…"

  • 2017
    "Needing to pick up some of the slack with Freddie Freeman sidelined for at least the next two months, Nick Markakis delivered a go-ahead single and Kurt Suzuki homered to further enrich the three-run eighth inning the Braves constructed during Friday night's 7-4 win over the Nationals at SunTrust Park."

  • 2016
    "Nick Markakis hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning Sunday to lift the Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Cubs, who had rallied to tie the game in the ninth."

  • 2015
    "Nick Markakis notched his third three-hit game of the week and Nick Swisher introduced himself to his new fans with a two-run, seventh-inning double that gave the Braves some breathing room as they extended their dominance of the Marlins with Saturday night's 7-2 win at Turner Field."

  • 2014
    "The Braves got the outfielder they have been pursuing on Wednesday, when Nick Markakis chose to spend the next few years playing in front of friends and family members who watched him grow up in the Atlanta area."

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Nick Markakis trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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  • • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to a four-year deal
    2023
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  • • Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach
    2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: July 8
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1965 - The Braves beat the Astros 9-8 in 12 innings. Mike de la Hoz hit a pinch-hit homer in the eighth, tied the game in the ninth with a single and then singled and scored the winning run to end the game. Joe Morgan became the first Houston player to have six hits in a game. 1967 - The Braves fall to Tom Seaver and the Mets...2023
  • • Brian Snitker has more-than-earned this contract extension with the Braves
    Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Snitker is far from being a perfect baseball manager, but he’s the perfect manager for this ballclub. I’m sure that y’all remember this story pretty clearly, but it has to be repeated just to set the tone for this piece. It was late-August 2017 and the Braves had just got done losing yet another game in another rebuilding season. This on...2023
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  • • Have Certain Free Agent Former MLB Stars Already Played Their Last Game?
    This year, we’ve seen former quality MLB players such as Joakim Soria, Daniel Murphy, Cody Allen, Nick Markakis, Hector Rondon, Jordan Zimmermann, Welington Castillo, and Nate Jones decide to retire.  All current MLB free agents are experiencing the first work stoppage of their career right now.  Should the lockout end sometime in February, there could…...2021
  • • Nick Markakis Opts Out Of 2020 Season
    Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of playing this season, manager Brian Snitker announced to reporters this morning (Twitter link via Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). In doing so, he’ll forgo this year’s $4MM salary and the year of service time he’d have otherwise accrued. More to come....2020
  • • Atlanta Braves offseason review
    It was a busy offseason for the Braves, the back-to-back National League East champions, but maybe not an ideal one. While the Braves signed nine players to major league contracts, they lost their top free agent, third baseman Josh Donaldson. Major League Signings Will Smith, LHP: Three years, $40M Marcell Ozuna, OF: One year, $18M Cole Hamels, LHP: One year, $18M Travis d’Arnaud, C: Two years, $1...2020
  • • Marcell Ozuna signs with Braves for one-year, $18M
    The Braves have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The MDR Sports Management client will receive an $18M salary that slightly exceeds the $17.8M qualifying offer from the Cardinals that he rejected back in November. The market for Ozuna has been tepid, with the Cardinals and Rangers reported as the primary suitors for much of the wi...2020
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Nick Markakis stats and results

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  • • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    2024
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  • • Braves’ bats’ big blasts back battling Morton from behind in 14-6 win
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Michael Harris had a five hit game and Eddie Rosario hit two homers as the Braves offense rolled over the Rockies. Looking to complete the four game sweep, the Braves were hoping for a strong start from the veteran Charlie Morton. Morton had a strange first inning, hitting the first batter and allowing a one out homer, striking out the other three batter...2023
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  • • Marcell Ozuna signs with Braves for one-year, $18M
    2020
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  • • Braves execs McGuirk, Anthopoulos defend spending choices
    Braves fans have been none too pleased to see a surprising NL East title and NLDS appearance followed up by a relatively quiet offseason. While Atlanta made a big splash early by signing Josh Donaldson to a one-year deal and followed that with the nostalgic addition of Brian McCann, there’s been little activity since. Atlanta re-upped with Nick Markakis on an affordable one-year deal which, while ...2019
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  • • Extra Bases: The Reluctant All-Star Whose Manager Calls Him ‘Boring’
    Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves has been as steady as they come in baseball, but now he has some flashy statistics and a chance to keep his family happy by taking them to the All-Star Game in Washington....2018
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  • • Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game after scary landing
    2018
  • • MLB Wednesday scores, highlights, live team updates, news: Yankees come back to beat Red Sox
    Plus Nick Markakis just keeps hitting. Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's MLB action...2018
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  • • Markakis makes mark with 4-hit game
    Nick Markakis entered Thursday's season-series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park with just one hit in the first three games of the four-game, home-and-home series, hitting .273 for the season. But he went 4-for-5 Thursday night -- a season high in hits and one shy of his career high -- with three RBIs, raising his batting average 32 points to .305....2016
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  • • Markakis makes mark with 4-hit game
    Nick Markakis entered Thursday's season-series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park with just one hit in the first three games of the four-game, home-and-home series, hitting .273 for the season. But he went 4-for-5 Thursday night -- a season high in hits and one shy of his career high -- with three RBIs, raising his batting average 32 points to .305....2016
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Nick Markakis parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    2024
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  • • Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach
    2023
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  • • Extra Bases: The Reluctant All-Star Whose Manager Calls Him ‘Boring’
    2018
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  • • Braves' brother-in-law duo brings out best in each other
    "They'll say things you couldn't say to another teammate." Nick Markakis and Ryan Flaherty aren't just veteran leaders in the Atlanta clubhouse, they're family members who love to needle each other....2018
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  • • Markakis leaves Braves to tend to family matter
    Braves right fielder Nick Markakis traveled to Baltimore to tend to a family matter on Wednesday morning....2016
  • • Markakis leaves Braves to tend to family matter
    Braves right fielder Nick Markakis traveled to Baltimore to tend to a family matter on Wednesday morning....2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: In Shelby Miller, Braves Find a New Potential Anchor
    2015
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  • • Physical Health, Emotional Maturity Key for Manny Machado, Orioles
    2015
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  • • Markakis coming home to play for Braves
    2014

Top Nick Markakis news

  • • Markakis, new Brave Swisher help sink Marlins
    2015
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  • • Markakis, new Brave Swisher help sink Marlins
    2015
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  • • Markakis coming home to play for Braves
    2014
  • • Markakis plates winner as Braves earn split
    2016
  • • Braves thwart LA behind Peterson's 3 RBIs
    Jace Peterson drove in three runs and Nick Markakis hit his first home run of the season as the Braves overcame Matt Wisler's rough fifth inning for a 7-4 win Monday night over the Dodgers at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Rally thwarted after A-Gon's 21st homer
    Jace Peterson drove in three runs and Nick Markakis hit his first home run of the season as the Braves overcame Matt Wisler's rough fifth inning for a 7-4 win Monday night over the Dodgers at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Teheran, Markakis lead Braves to series split
    2016
  • • Bullpen, timely hits complement Teheran in opener
    Julio Teheran kept the Marlins in check for six-plus innings, and received a big assist from the Braves' bullpen in the seventh inning. Backed by two RBIs from Nick Markakis, Atlanta edged Miami, 2-1, on Monday in front of an Opening Day sellout of 36,969 at Marlins Park....2015
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Nick Markakis fantasy rankings and news

  • • Just How Bad Will Atlanta Braves' Punchless Offense Be in 2015?
    2015
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  • • Bleacher Report's 2015 Spring Training Preview for Dummies
    2015
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Nick Markakis schedule, game

  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    2024
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  • • Not on the Opening Day roster? No problem!
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47
    2023
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  • • Braves' Nick Markakis hits walk-off homer in return to lineup, enjoys socially distanced celebration
    Markakis returned to the lineup Thursday after initially opting out of the season...2020
  • • Braves star Nick Markakis says Astros players need a ‘beating’
    Rival MLB players continue to speak out against the Houston Astros after it was concluded they cheated during their 2017 title season. By now, Houston’s sign-stealing scandal is well known. With MLB teams reporting to spring training over the past week, players have come out of the woodwork in criticizing the team. That includes Atlanta Braves All-Star outfielder Nick Markakis, who said in no unce...2020
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  • • Marcell Ozuna signs with Braves for one-year, $18M
    2020
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  • • Acuna: 'I'd like to stay in the leadoff spot'
    When the Braves re-signed Nick Markakis in January, they began leaning toward putting Ender Inciarte in the leadoff spot and moving Ronald Acuna Jr. to the cleanup role. But manager Brian Snitker said Acuna may still get his wish to stay at the top of the lineup....2019
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  • • Braves execs McGuirk, Anthopoulos defend spending choices
    2019
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  • • Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos: Atlanta still seeking outfield help
    Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he has made an outfield acquisition the club's top priority at current, and a move “may be resolved soon,” per Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Gabe Burns. The club, of course, has been linked to still-available A.J. Pollock (who would cost the team a second-round draft pick if signed) and the recently departed Nick Markakis to fill its vacancy at one out...2019
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  • • Braves' revival reflected in 4 All-Star selections
    The Braves' changing fortunes, after four straight losing seasons, were affirmed Sunday with two players elected to the All-Star Game's starting lineup for the first time since 2003, in Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis....2018

Nick Markakis rumors, scandals

  • • Five ways MLB commissioner can dig out from Astros mess
    Stick an asterisk next to the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series title and a fork in baseball’s integrity: Rob Manfred has a mushrooming scandal on his hands that needs a competent cleanup crew ASAP. Here’s what happened under the MLB commissioner’s embarrassing watch in the past week: Braves outfielder Nick Markakis said "every single" scandal-scarred Astros player "needs a beating." Yankees slugg...2020
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  • • How both the MLB and the Astros dug their own holes
    2020
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  • • How MLB & The Astros Dug Their Own Hole
    Fan anger surrounding the Astros cheating scandal has been stoked by the unmitigated heat coming from MLB players. Usually reserved figures (Nick Markakis being the latest) have laid bare their intense anger over the cheating of their peers and the league’s handling of the matter to date. This isn’t how it was supposed to go…...2020
  • • How both MLB and the Astros dug their own holes
    2020
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  • • Braves' Nick Markakis: Astros players 'deserve a beating' for stealing signs
    There has been no shortage of outrage expressed across Major League Baseball over the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but Braves outfielder Nick Markakis appears to feel a bit more strongly than most about the situation. With a lot of talk over the past few weeks about pitchers intentionally throwing at Astros hitters in 2020, Markakis made it clear on Tuesday that he believes Houston players de...2020
  • • Braves' Nick Markakis: Every Astros player 'needs a beating' for cheating scandal
    The Atlanta outfielder is the latest to put the Astros on blast for their sign-stealing...2020
  • • Braves star Nick Markakis says Astros players need a ‘beating’
    2020
  • • Where Do Dodgers Go Now After Whiffing on Zack Greinke, David Price?
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: In Shelby Miller, Braves Find a New Potential Anchor
    2015

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