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  • Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
    • Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
    PGA Tour Champions At one point during the early 2000s, Tiger Woods faced John Smoltz in Major League batting practice. Once upon a time, at the peak of their powers, Tiger Woods took batting practice against baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz. Fresh off Tommy John surgery, Smoltz had to throw a simulated game as part of his rehabilitation process, and Woods wanted to face Smoltz in the ba...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run
    • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run
    Braves 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 ...2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    Happy birthday, Steve Clevenger! | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Steve Clevenger, and other stories, on an important day in history. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with p...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Braves Trade Kimbrel and Melvin Upton to Padres
    • This Day in Braves History: Braves Trade Kimbrel and Melvin Upton to Padres
    Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1971 - The Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in the first opener ever played at Riverfront Stadium. 1997 - In the second game in the history of Turner Field, rain forced the suspension of the Braves and Cubs in the seventh inning. Several players will spend the night in the clubhouse. The Braves will win the completion of the ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
    • 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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  • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    Andrelton Simmons began his career in Atlanta, debuting in 2012. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images The multi-time Gold Glove Award winner hangs up his cleats after being one of the preeminent defenders of his era. On December 26, 2023, ISE Baseball - the agency of Andrelton Simmons - posted a congratulatory image on their Instagram account announcing Simmons was retiring from professio...2023
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  • • Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run
    2024
  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves Trade Kimbrel and Melvin Upton to Padres
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
    2024
  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires John Smoltz from Detroit
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires John Smoltz from Detroit
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1949 - The Brooklyn Dodgers protest a 5-3 loss to the Braves at Ebbets Field. In the eighth inning, Duke Snider hits a ball off the screen in CF that umpire Artie Gore initially signals as a home run. The Braves complain and point out that the ground rules say that the ball is still in play. Gore ends up sending Snider back to thir...2023
  • • 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
  • • This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy homers three times in win over Giants
    Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1951 - Braves catcher Walker Cooper has five hits in a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1979 - Dale Murphy homers three times and drives in five runs to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Giants. 1996 - Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta opens two months ahead of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Following the Olympics, the s...2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: May 15
    Photo by Rob Foldy/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 in the ...2023
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  • A visit to Truist Park in Atlanta
    • A visit to Truist Park in Atlanta
    Al Yellon It’s nice enough, but kind of generic. ATLANTA — The first thing you need to know about Truist Park is that it’s not actually in the city of Atlanta, despite having an official address of 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta, and an Atlanta postal zip code (30339). It’s in suburban Cobb County. To wit: Google Maps It’s in Cobb County, just barely across the county li...2023
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  • How much have taxpayers subsidized recent baseball stadiums?
    • How much have taxpayers subsidized recent baseball stadiums?
    Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The Royals will be asking taxpayers for money soon. The Royals have promised to reveal a location for their new proposed stadium later this month, but have still yet to disclose details on how the $2 billion ballpark district project will be paid for. Owner John Sherman has pledged that the $1 billion costs of the district-portion of the project wit...2023

Timeline

  • 2024
    "2005 - US President Jimmy Carter is in attendance for the Braves’ home opener at Turner Field where Atlanta beats the Mets 3-1."

  • 2023
    "1997 - The Braves end April with 19 wins and go 12-2 at brand new Turner Field."

  • 2022
    "the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the NLDS at Turner Field."

  • 2018
    "543 slash line, despite taking most of his at-bats in the pitcher-friendly parks of Turner Field, Shea Stadium and Citi Field."

  • 2017
    "LOOK: Turner Field has officially transformed for Georgia State football"

  • 2016
    "Jon Lester stymied the Braves and drove in a run, Anthony Rizzo collected three RBIs and Javier Baez belted a three-run homer to lead the Cubs to a sloppy 13-2 victory on Sunday in Chicago's final game at Turner Field."

  • 2015
    "Jacoby Ellsbury, Chase Headley and Stephen Drew each homered to support Nathan Eovaldi's career-high ninth straight win, leading the Yankees to a 20-6 rout of the Braves on Sunday at Turner Field that completed a series sweep."

  • 2014
    "  Tanner Roark pitched seven innings of shutout ball, Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen closed up shop, and Ian Desmond sent a home run deep into the Turner Field seats Tuesday night as Washington became the first team in baseball to clinch a division with a 3-0 win over the Atlanta Braves."

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Turner Field trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth with his 715th home run
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves Trade Kimbrel and Melvin Upton to Padres
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
    2024
  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
  • Managing emotions ahead of the 2023 Atlanta Braves postseason
    • Managing emotions ahead of the 2023 Atlanta Braves postseason
    When the sun sets of this postseason, will there be a parade or a procession? | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images There are a whole host of emotions fans are trying to manage on the cusp of Atlanta’s 2023 postseason debut. Anxious. On the precipice of the post-season launching point for the Atlanta Braves, I – like many of you – am anxious. There’s a juxtaposition th...2023
  • • How much have taxpayers subsidized recent baseball stadiums?
    2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson picks up 200th career win
    Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth
    2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    Happy birthday, Steve Clevenger! | Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The birth of WGN and other logical 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 the lore and vari...2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: Welcome to the Show!
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1971 - The Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in the first opener ever played at Riverfront Stadium. 1997 - In the second game in the history of Turner Field, rain forced the suspension of the Braves and Cubs in the seventh inning. Several players will spend the night in the clubhouse. The Braves will win the completion of...2023

Turner Field stats and results

  • • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: June 27
    Braves Franchise History 1959 - Hank Aaron is voted into the All-Star game unanimously by the players. 1982 - The Braves tie a major league record by converting seven double plays in a 2-0 win over the Reds in 14 innings. Mario Soto pitched 10 scoreless innings for Cincinnati. The loss begins a stretch for the Reds where they will lose 20 of their next 23 games. 1987 - Tony Gwynn records three h...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    2023
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  • • Top 30 Moments in Rockies History
    Photo By Glenn Asakawa/The Denver Post via Getty Images To commemorate 30 years as an MLB team, Purple Row is looking back at the best of the Colorado Rockies In order to celebrate the Rockies 30th anniversary as an organization, Purple Row will be releasing some Top 30 lists throughout the season to relive some of the best times since the Rockies debuted in 1993. Up first, the top 30 mome...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens
    Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports 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 Milwaukee Braves acquir...2023
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  • • Braves' loss sparks discussion on replay process
    Braves manager Brian Snitker knows his team is not the only one that has been displeased by some results of replay reviews. But that didn't lessen the frustration he and his players felt when a disputed review cost them at least one run during the fifth inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs at Turner Field....2018
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  • • Atlanta Braves' Biggest Regret at the MLB Offseason's 2-Month Mark
    2014
  • • MLB Free-Agent Fallout in Wake of Jason Heyward Trade
    2014
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    2024
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  • • A visit to Truist Park in Atlanta
    2023
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  • • How much have taxpayers subsidized recent baseball stadiums?
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in the All-Star game at Turner Field
    2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, April 5
    2023
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  • • Top 30 Moments in Rockies History
    2023
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  • • Phils' OF trio continues to swing hot bats
    Pete Mackanin finds himself in a bit of a pickle. The Phillies manager said before Tuesday night's 3-1 victory over the Braves at Turner Field that he has four outfielders that need to play evenly, but at the moment, it is hard to justify not having Odubel Herrera, Aaron Altherr and Howie Kendrick in the lineup. That leaves out Michael Saunders, who did not start for the second time in three games...2017
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  • • Steady Garcia tabbed for finale against Mets
    Georgia native Zack Wheeler always enjoyed pitching at Turner Field, going 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA there in four career starts. He'll look to begin a similar trend Thursday in front of friends and family at SunTrust Park, where Wheeler will start the Mets' 7:35 p.m. ET series finale against the Braves, who counter with lefty Jaime Garcia....2017
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  • • Wheeler set to make 1st start at SunTrust Park
    Georgia native Zack Wheeler always enjoyed pitching at Turner Field, going 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA there in four career starts. He'll look to begin a similar trend Thursday in front of friends and family at SunTrust Park, where Wheeler will start the Mets' 7:35 p.m. ET series finale against the Braves, who counter with lefty Jaime Garcia....2017
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  • • Markakis: Signing with Braves 'just felt right'
    2014
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  • • Yankees sweep Braves with 20-run output
    2015
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  • • Yankees sweep Braves with 20-run output
    2015
  • • Braves unable to contain Yankees in finale
    2015
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  • • Severino, late runs carry Yanks past Braves
    Didi Gregorius' seventh-inning double ended Matt Wisler's night and provided sufficient support to Luis Severino, who helped the Yankees claim a 3-1 win over the Braves on Saturday night at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Wisler hangs tough, but Braves fall to Yanks
    Didi Gregorius' seventh-inning double ended Matt Wisler's night and provided sufficient support to Luis Severino, who helped the Yankees claim a 3-1 win over the Braves on Saturday night at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Severino, late runs carry Yanks past Braves
    Didi Gregorius' seventh-inning double ended Matt Wisler's night and provided sufficient support to Luis Severino, who helped the Yankees claim a 3-1 win over the Braves on Saturday night at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Yankees erupt for 15 runs to rout Braves
    Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer and collected a career-high six RBIs, Brian McCann celebrated his return to Atlanta with a three-run shot of his own and the Yankees rolled to a 15-4 victory over the Braves on Friday night at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Yankees erupt for 15 runs to rout Braves
    Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer and collected a career-high six RBIs, Brian McCann celebrated his return to Atlanta with a three-run shot of his own and the Yankees rolled to a 15-4 victory over the Braves on Friday night at Turner Field....2015
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  • • Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Braves Trade Kimbrel and Melvin Upton to Padres
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: SunTrust Park opens with exhibition game against Yankees
    2024
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  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
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  • Braves to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park
    • Braves to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park
    Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Braves will host the 2025 All-Star Game. The Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game per an announcement by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Thursday at the owner’s meetings in Arlington per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Atlanta will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Rob Manfred says.— Jeff Passan (...2023
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  • • Managing emotions ahead of the 2023 Atlanta Braves postseason
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires John Smoltz from Detroit
    2023
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  • • Know Your Enemy: Atlanta Braves
    Cool. | Wikimedia Commons Can the White Sox beat this mighty team? I doubt it! Following a thrilling All-Star break for Sox fans, in which we thrilled to the site of slugging hero Luis Robert Jr. pulverize a ball, and then thrilled to the news that he got hurt doing so and didn’t play in the actual All-Star Game, and so the one bright spot of a season became reduced to a grim punchline, ...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers in the All-Star game at Turner Field
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: May 15
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  • • Nats clinch NL East
    The Washington Nationals are heading back to October. By virtue of a 3-0 win in Atlanta over the Braves on Tuesday night, the Nationals clinched their second NL East championship in three seasons. Even sweeter for the team must be the fact that the clinched the title at Turner Field. A year ago, the Braves won the NL East, shocking a Nationals team that was a chic World Series pick before the sea...2014
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