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Former MLB Coach Tom Burgess dead at 82

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

He also played professional hockey and had two brief stints a major league baseball player. RIP. Tom Burgess, who played briefly in the major leagues before serving as a coach under Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, has died. He was 81. A member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,... [Full Story]

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Atlanta Brave Manager Bobby Cox says he'll be back in 2009

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 10, 2008

Next year will Cox's 20th year managing the Braves. From AP- Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. The 67-year-old Cox signed a one-year contract extension in May, but his team was ravaged by injuries -- especially to the pitching... [Full Story]

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Mike Hampton wins his first ML game since 2005

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: August 6, 2008 · Comments (1)

The veteran southpaw helped his own cause with a RBI double. From AP- SAN FRANCISCO - Mike Hampton earned his first victory in nearly three years and hit an RBI double, leading the Atlanta Braves past the San Francisco Giants 11-4 on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old Hampton had to feel... [Full Story]

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Braves' Smotlz To Have Season (And Possibly Career) Ending Surgery

Posted by Peter F. · Published: June 4, 2008 · Comments (1)

Atlanta Braves pitcher and future first-ballot Hall of Famer, John Smoltz, 41, will undergo shoulder surgery that will likely end his 2008 season. And more than likely spell the end of his brilliant career. Smoltz wants to defy the odds and Father Time and make it back for a possible... [Full Story]

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Ryan Klesko retiring from MLB after 16-year career

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 18, 2008

The Left fielder/first baseman was a key member of the 1995 Atlanta Braves who won the world series. From AP- IRVINE, Calif. -- Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, agent Joe Sambito said Friday. Klesko, an All-Star in 2001 with San Diego, hit .260 last... [Full Story]

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14 Reasons for 14th Straight

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: April 5, 2005

The Atlanta Braves start the 2005 regular season this afternoon. AJC'sDavid O'Brien compiles a list of "14 Reasons Why the Braves will win their 14th consecutive division title." The most intersesting is this one: Chipper Jones never finishes anywhere but first. Look it up. Actually you can't, at least not... [Full Story]

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Rich Mahler Dies of Heart Attack at 51

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 3, 2005

Ex-Brave Mahler dies of heart attack (AJC) New York Mets minor league pitching coach Rick Mahler, who started five season openers for the Braves in the 1980s, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning in Jupiter, Fla. He was 51. "It's a sad day," said Mets assistant general manager Jim... [Full Story]

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Braves Trade for Hudson, Extend Smoltz

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 16, 2004

Braves trade for Tim Hudson (AJC) The Braves got their man Thursday, finalizing a trade for Oakland Athletics ace Tim Hudson to give Atlanta what figures to be one of the best starting rotations in baseball. Atlanta gave up plenty, sending top left-handed prospect Dan Meyer, outfielder Charles Thomas and... [Full Story]

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Franco Sets Geriatric Slam Record

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 4, 2004

AJC -- Franco joins the record books with slam Julio Franco has a goal of playing major league baseball until he's 50, and the Philadelphia Phillies are among those who probably wouldn't bet against him reaching it. The oldest active player in the majors at 45, Franco became the oldest... [Full Story]

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BLOWING UP THE BRAVES

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 8, 2003

We knew it was coming, but the Atlanta Braves' long run is finally over. ESPN reports that they are slashing salary and getting rid of several of their big stars, to replace them mostly with kids up from the farm. As expected, the Braves didn't offer arbitration to the four-time... [Full Story]

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SHEFFIELD A YANKEE?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 20, 2003 · Comments (1)

It appears that's the most likely scenario, according to an ESPN report. Gary Sheffield and Dwight Gooden share the same family tree as well as the same page when it comes to the Yankees: New York would be "an ideal fit" for the free-agent outfielder who last season slugged his... [Full Story]

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SHAKE UP THE BRAVES

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003

Mark Bradley thinks the Braves need to make some drastic moves in the offseason: It's tempting to call this a big offseason for the Braves, tempting until we recall their last offseason. They let Tom Glavine and their prized middle relievers go. They kept Greg Maddux for twice what he... [Full Story]

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BRAVES WIN AWARDS

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003

AJC reports For the 11th consecutive season, the Braves have the National League's Gold Glove pitcher. It just isn't Greg Maddux. Mike Hampton won the Rawlings fielding award Wednesday, ending Maddux's near-record streak in voting by managers and coaches. Maddux had been honored 13 consecutive seasons -- 10 with the... [Full Story]

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BRAVES RE-SIGN ORTIZ

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 4, 2003

This one was a no-brainer: Even as the Braves move ahead with plans to trim payroll, they weren't about to decline a relatively bargain-rate 2004 contract option on 21-game winner Russ Ortiz. The team exercised a $6.2 million option on the right-hander, who led the National League in wins after... [Full Story]

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BRAVES RESHUFFLE BEGINS

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 29, 2003

AJC reports, The Braves have already declined a $3 million option on pitcher Shane Reynolds' contract and dropped backup catcher Henry Blanco from their roster. Those were the easy decisions. The myriad of difficult ones come during the next eight weeks as the team aims to reduce payroll while remaining... [Full Story]

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Wistful Braves

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 21, 2003

The Atlanta Braves players are pointing fingers and trying to figure out how they lost in the post season despite the best record in the National League. Again. "It's been frustrating the whole time watching this thing," said Braves infielder Mark DeRosa, who has been home in Mableton, watching every... [Full Story]

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Pitiful Braves

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 15, 2003

How far the mighty have fallen. AJC reports, On Tuesday afternoon Chicago Cubs fans were poised to celebrate the Cubs' first World Series berth in 58 years. Red Sox fans congregated at Fenway, anticipating a possible ALCS lead against the hated Yankees. And Braves fans? Twenty of them spent the... [Full Story]

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BREAK up the braves

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 9, 2003 · Comments (1)

Tim Tucker says we should expect a radically different line-up for next year's team: Don't be surprised if you look up one day late this month and find the Braves' roster decimated. More than half of their players --more than half! -- can become free agents. While the fretting has... [Full Story]

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Smoltz wants to start

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 9, 2003

AJC reports: A day after his fourth elbow surgery, Braves closer John Smoltz said he'd retire rather than have his elbow cut again, and reiterated a preference to return to the starting rotation. *** Not only does Smoltz think that the every-fifth-day schedule of starting be easier on his elbow,... [Full Story]

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Smoltz Has Surgery--Again

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 7, 2003

From ESPN: Atlanta closer John Smoltz had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove painful scar tissue in his right elbow. Smoltz missed almost a month because of tendinitis in the elbow late in the season, and after his return he pitched through obvious pain in the Braves' division series playoff loss... [Full Story]

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Braves Postseason Preview

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 30, 2003 · Comments (2)

The Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball but go into postseason play with serious doubts about whether their starting pitching is good enough to win a championship. This is especially ironic for a team that has gone to the playoffs twelve consecutive seasons on the strength of superb... [Full Story]

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BRAVES CLINCH HOME FIELD

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 28, 2003

The Atlanta Braves will have home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. Of course, since the wildcard Florida Marlins are in their division, they nonetheless have to face the division-winning Chicago Cubs in the best-of-5 first round instead. Some incentive to win the most games. ... [Full Story]

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LOPEZ BREAKS CATCHER HR RECORD

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 27, 2003

Atlanta Braves catcher Javy Lopez hit his 42nd home run of the season as a catcher Saturday, breaking Todd Hundley's major league record for the position. Lopez also has one homer as a pinch-hitter, giving him 43 overall this season. Hundley hit 41 for the New York Mets in 1996.... [Full Story]

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BRAVES WIN 100TH

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 27, 2003

From AJC: Friday night['s] 6-0 victory against the Phillies at sold-out Veterans Stadium [was] the 100th of the season for the Braves and manager Bobby Cox.* Cox joined Joe McCarthy as the only managers in history with six 100-win seasons and tied Casey Stengel for ninth on the career list... [Full Story]

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PLAYERS' MANAGER

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 26, 2003

It's no wonder Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox is so popular with his players: Braves manager Bobby Cox may be back on the bench tonight after serving a two-game suspension for arguing a call against pitcher Greg Maddux. But ask practically any of his players and they'll tell you: Cox... [Full Story]

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