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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 rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home runBraves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run off of Dodgers’ pitcher Al Downing at Fulton County Stadium. The game is delayed due to the celebration. Aaron will finish his career with 755 home runs. 1994 - Kent Mercker throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Dodgers. 2005 - US President Jimmy Carter is in attendance for the Braves’ home opener at Turner ...2024Read about Hank Aaron breaking news today -
• Baseball history unpacked, April 1Set Number: X31256 TK2 A no-foolin’ M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from ‘reputable sources’. Unrest on the horizon and some of baseball’s sad passings. Also, a homer that wasn’t, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of t...2024Continue with Veterans Committee news -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Juan Francisco from CincinnatiPhoto by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1939 - Phil Niekro is born in Belmont County, Ohio. He made his major league debut in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and won 318 games over a 24-year career before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. 2012 - The Braves acquire infielder Juan Francisco from the Reds in exchange for pitcher J.J. Hoover. Fran...2024See more White Sox breaking news today -
• This Day in Braves History: March 28thPhoto by The Stanley Weston Archive/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1934 - Rabbit Maranville suffers a broken leg while sliding in at home on an attempted double steal in an exhibition game against the Yankees. He will miss the upcoming season and will play only 23 games the next season. 1988 - The Yankees waive Phil Niekro four days shy of his 47th birthday. MLB History 1901 - Phil...2024Continue with Cy Young news today -
• 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...2024See also Atlanta Braves headline news
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• 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...2023See also Brian McCann injuries -
• Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw JonesAt 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...2023Click for news about Atlanta Braves injuries -
• Braves return to Truist Park to face last-place CardinalsPhoto by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Atlanta is riding high after completing an 8-2 road trip. After completing an 8-2 road trip, the Atlanta Braves will return to Truist Park Tuesday for a six-game homestand that will begin with a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tuesday’s game will also begin a stretch of 10 games in nine days for the Braves. Atlanta comes into the serie...2023See more articles Truist Park injury -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 126Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cubs bounce back after a Tigers grand slam for a 6-4 win. I do a lot of different things in this space. It all depends on the vibe I get from the game and often things on social media. For better or for worse, I assume that social media gives some cross-section of where the collective consciousness of Cubs nation and by extent al...2023Read about Jameson Taillon availability report -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta extends winning streak to 10 with win in PhillyPhoto by G Fiume/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: Red Sox owner Joseph Lannin offers the use of Fenway Park to Braves owner James Gaffney. With the Braves making a run for the pennant, Gaffney will take him up on the offer. 1921: Braves crush Cubs 13-5 as Billy Southworth has three doubles and a home run. 1942: Braves pitcher Jim Tobin blasts his sixth homer of the year, tying...2023Check it out Red Sox -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Jaime Garcia to Twins
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1970 - Phil Niekro shuts down the Cubs on a two-hit, 9-0 shutout. Billy Williams accounts for both of Chicago’s hits. 1991 - Brian Hunter homers in a 7-4 loss to the Pirates. On the same day, the Richmond Braves finish a suspended game in Pawtucket. Hunter had homered for Richmond before the game was suspended giving him homers in b...2023Visit the page Jaime Garcia
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 24
Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources and nicely displayed. Ken Holtzman gets the cover for beating Don Sutton (again). 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 narrati...2023See more Don Sutton injury update
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• This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux’s consecutive innings streak without a walk comes to an end
Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1969 - San Diego’s Joe Niekro outduels Phil Niekro in a 1-0 Padres’ win. It is the third career matchup between the two brothers. 1973 - Montreal’s Hal Breeden becomes the second major league player to hit pinch-hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader in Atlanta. The Expos win the first game 11-7, but the Brave...2023See more articles Greg Maddux injury status
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"1997 - Former Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, becoming the 227th member of the Hall." - 2023
"With due respect to Barbaro Canizares, Ryan Church, Troy Glaus, Juan Fransisco, Joey Terdoslavich, Christian Bethancourt, Cameron Maybin, Tyler Flowers, Cristian Pache and Alex Dickerson, the final resting place for Jones’ number 25 will now be in the more appropriate company of Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, Warren Spahn, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro, Hank Aaron and Tom Glavine whose numbers were retired specifically for their accomplishments with the Braves organization." - 2022
"Kyle Wright became the seventh 20-game winner for the Braves since they moved to Atlanta in 1966, joining Denny Neagle, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro, Tom Glavine and Russ Ortiz." - 2020
"The idea was for Phil Niekro and his brother, Joe, to both pitch on the day Phil was going to win his 300th game." - 2017
"Every time I see Phil Niekro, I threaten to rub my eyes over his ability to stay within the vicinity of his old self through the decades, and then I whisper the same thing in my head, which is, "This guy could still go out there with his knuckleball and retire a couple of hitters." - 2016
"White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro and Mariners third-base coach Manny Acta were honored at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's 17th Legends for Youth Dinner on Tuesday." - 2015
"Phil Niekro suggested Dickey's 2012 warrants an asterisk."
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• Today in White Sox History: March 15On this day 121 years ago, Harry Gleason reported to the wrong Sox. | Chicago Tribune Harry Gleason keeps a hole open at third base 1903 Possibly the weirdest roster snafus in a single season continue, as Harry Gleason (brother of future White Sox manager Kid Gleason) is signed by Chicago — but chooses to report to his former team, the Boston Red Sox (née Americans), instead! The comedy o...2024See more White Sox trade rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz elected to the Hall of FamePhoto by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1976 - Ted Turner, owner of UHF television station WTCG which already broadcasts Atlanta Braves games, buys the team for $12 million, largely with borrowed funds. He will soon turn his television station into a national superstation, on which Braves games are a staple product. 1997 - Former Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro...2024Visit the page John Smoltz salary rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Troy GlausPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1984 - The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen. 2010 - The Atlanta Braves sign third baseman Troy Glaus to a one-year deal. Glaus will appear ...2024See more New York Yankees salary -
• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes awayBraves Franchise History 1914 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Sherry Magee from the Philadelphia PHillies in exchange for Possum Whitted and Oscar Dugey. 2020 - Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81. MLB History 1906 - NL umpire Hank O’Day suggests that the batter’s box be outlined with white rubber strips rather than chalk to make it impossible for hitters to eras...2023Check it out Red Sox salary -
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• This Day in Braves History; Braves win 23rd straight game started by Kris MedlenPhoto by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: The Robins stop Grover Cleveland Alexander’s win streak at nine games, defeating the, Phillies 2 - 1, behind Jeff Pfeffer. Alex is done in by three Phillies errors. In front of a handful of fans, the pennant-winning Braves top the Giants, 7 - 1 in the first of two. Boston then beats up Christy Mathewson for s...2023Continue with Christy Mathewson scores -
• This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro pitches final gamePhoto by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1920 - The Braves eliminate the Giants with a 3-2 win at the Polo Grounds in the second game of a doubleheader thanks to a ninth inning home run by Tony Boeckel. 1921 - Braves catcher Ray Powell hits three triples to tie the major league record on an 8-5 win over Brooklyn. 1930 - Wally Berger sets a National League record for roo...2023Click for news about Polo Grounds stats -
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• This Day in Braves History: St. Louis snaps John Smoltz’s streak
Braves Franchise History 1953 - The Braves sign 17-year old Joey Jay making him the first Little League player to make it to the major leagues. 1975 - Joe Morgan’s three-run home run off of Phil Niekro is the difference in a 3-0 loss by the Braves to the Reds. 1976 - Rowland Office’s 29-game hitting streak ends, but the Braves still beat the Expos 2-1. Office hit .408 during the streak which beg...2023See more articles John Smoltz stats
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Michael Bourn had a great 2012 for the Atlanta Braves | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports There are many great single season performances that have been overshadowed over the years. The Atlanta Braves have a long history of excellent seasons from all-time great players. Because of this extensive history, sometimes some all-time great single seasons get forgotten. It is easy to remember the grea...2023Check it out Michael Bourn stats
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• This Day in Braves History: Bruce Sutter picks up 300th career savePhoto by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: - Boston Braves’ hurler George Davis no-hits the Phillies, 7-0. 1935: With the Cardinals’ Phil Collins losing to Curt Davis and the Phils, 4-3, the Cubs extend their winning streak to six straight games. Chicago tops the Braves, 5-1 and 2-1, behind the pitching of Larry French and Tex Carleton, cutting the Cardinal lead ...2023Click for news about Bruce Sutter -
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark Teixeira
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912 - A day after playing 14 innings in a win over St. Louis, the Braves fall to the Pirates 7-6 in 19 innings as Honus Wagner drives in four for Pittsburgh. 1954 - Using a borrowed bat, Joe Adcock hits four homers and a double to set a major league record with 18 total bases in a 15-7 Braves’ win over the Dodgers at Ebbets Fie...2023Check it out Mark Teixeira
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• Sunday Notes: Niekro Brothers, Manaea, Napoli, HoF, more
n 1960, when he was playing in the South Atlantic League, Phil Niekro was told that he could pitch in the big leagues if he could get his knuckleball over the plate more consistently. Those words, which came from manager Red Murff, were the springboard to a Hall of Fame career. “No one had ever told me that before, and it was my motivator,” Niekro told me recently. “It was then that I hunkered do...2016Continue with Atlantic League
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• Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Chipper Jones with No. 1 overall pick
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - The Reds purchased veteran outfielder Willard Marshall from the Boston Braves. 1975 - The Braves draft second baseman Glenn Hubbard in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. 1986 - Barry Bonds hits his first career home run off of Craig McMurtry in a 12-3 Pirates win over the Braves. Bonds will finish with fo...2023See more articles Chipper Jones
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes Atlanta’s all-time strikeouts leaderPhoto by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1902: Baltimore outfielder Kip Selbach sets the post-1900 mark in the American League by making four errors, a mark tied by Braves outfielder Fred Nicholson in 1922. 1914 - Lefty Tyler stops the Reds for a 3-2 Braves win. 1951: In Boston, the Braves score five in the sixth and roll over the Dodgers, 13-4. Warren Spahn picks up h...2023See more articles John Smoltz -
• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz elected to the Hall of Fame
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• Matt Olson is the Braves’ Roberto Clemente Award nominee for 2023Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Voting is underway now Matt Olson is the Atlanta Braves 2023 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. The award is bestowed annually “to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Your 2023 Atlanta Br...2023Visit the page Matt Olson -
• This Day Braves History: Phil Niekro notches 250th win
Braves Franchise History 1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage. MLB History 1989: Vince Coleman’s major league record-setting consecutive stolen base streak ends at 50 as Expos backstop Nelson Santovenia nails him trying to swipe second base. The Cardinal speedster...2023See more Sammy Sosa
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz strikes out 13
Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the A’s in their final Sunday games played at Braves Field. With the ban on Sunday games at Fenway Park lifted, the Red Sox will play a Sunday game there on July 3. 1962 - Amado Samuel, Joe Torre and Joe Adcock all homer to help the Braves defeat the Cubs 11-9 at Wrig...2023Continue with John Smoltz
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits final home run for AtlantaPhoto by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron hits his final home run as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta defeats the Reds 13-0. Phil Niekro tosses the shutout and picks up his 20th win of the season. MLB History 1919 - The Chicago White Sox drop the second game of the World Series, 4-2 to the Reds. Lefty Williams walks three men in the fourth inni...2023See more Hank Aaron -
• This Day in Braves History; Braves win 23rd straight game started by Kris Medlen
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• Today in White Sox History: August 20It was a weak hit, but still one that stopped Bobby Jenks’ record-tying streak on this day, 16 years ago. | Chuck Rydlewski/WireImage Big “Days” for two legends — 60 years apart 1915 The White Sox acquired Shoeless Joe Jackson from Cleveland for $31,500 (almost a million today) along with pitcher Ed Klepfer, outfielder Braggo Roth and a player to be named later. Klepfer had seen scant tim...2023See more White Sox scandals -
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“The Great” Art Shires had a helluva debut in the majors on this day, 94 years ago. | George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images Shoeless Joe and Art the Great arrive on the South Side 1915 The White Sox acquired Shoeless Joe Jackson from Cleveland for $31,500 (almost $900,000 today) along with pitcher Ed Klepfer, outfielder Braggo Roth and a player to be named later. Klepfer had seen scant ti...2022Continue with White Sox buzz
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