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BRAVES COMMENT ON BILL BARTHOLOMAY PASSING

BRAVES COMMENT ON BILL BARTHOLOMAY PASSING

ATLANTA, GA – There is baseball in Atlanta today because of Bill Bartholomay. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.”, Bartholomay was instrumental in bringing people together and fostering diversity while helping shape Atlanta as a major city in the south when he relocated the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966. His warmth and grace were…read more »

Atlanta Braves Foundation – creating a relief fund to help gameday workers

Atlanta Braves Foundation – creating a relief fund to help gameday workers

ATLANTA (March 17, 2020) – It was announced earlier today, that all 30 Major League Baseball teams will donate $1 million to assist thousands of ballpark staff impacted by the delayed start of 2020 MLB season due to the COVID19 pandemic. The Atlanta Braves, through the Atlanta Braves Foundation, are creating a special disaster relief…read more »

The Braves, MLB & Coronavirus – One Week Later…

The Braves, MLB & Coronavirus – One Week Later…

BY KEVIN MCALPIN ATLANTA, GA – One week ago, the Braves were getting ready to take on the Red Sox at CoolToday Park in North Port. That was the night Major League Baseball announced that clubhouses would be closing to the media in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19. In the last…read more »

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO DELAY 2020 OPENING DAY BY AT LEAST TWO WEEKS

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO DELAY 2020 OPENING DAY BY AT LEAST TWO WEEKS

March 12, 2020 Spring Training Games Cancelled As of 4:00 p.m. (ET) Today and WBCQ Games Postponed; MLB Will Continue to Evaluate Ongoing Events and Effects on 2020 Scheduling Following a call with the 30 Clubs, and after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. today announced that MLB…read more »

Braves: Two Week Until The Regular Season Starts…Where Are We?

Braves: Two Week Until The Regular Season Starts…Where Are We?

KEVIN MCALPIN NORTH PORT, FL- With the end of Spring Training in sight and the regular season now just two weeks away, the marquee roster battles over the last month have mainly focused on third base and the starting rotation. But there’s another area that could still be up for grabs over the next couple…read more »

Braves Minor League Players To Watch In 2020

Braves Minor League Players To Watch In 2020

BY KEVIN MCALPIN NORTH PORT, FL – Part of the fun of Spring Training every year is getting a chance to lay eyes on players we only follow from afar through box scores and game reports. So, for those across the Southeast that plan on taking in a game from one of Atlanta’s minor league…read more »

BRAVES ALMOST READY TO ROLL INTO THE REGULAR SEASON

BRAVES ALMOST READY TO ROLL INTO THE REGULAR SEASON

BUCK BELUE ATLANTA, GA – For our Braves, it’s almost “Go Time!” The Spring Training days are disappearing in a hurry now. Basically, it’s about time to get your act together. What a relief to hear Freddie Freeman’s elbow is better. He’s our MVP. Can’t afford to lose him for any length of time. Anyway,…read more »

Markakis leads by example with NL East champion Braves

Markakis leads by example with NL East champion Braves

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As he searched for the best things Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis brings to the team, bench coach Walt Weiss shared several. Highly credible. Strong, quiet leader. One of the most respected players in baseball. Humble. Calming force. But you could tell Weiss had something else on his mind. And…read more »

The “Too Early” Prediction of the Braves’ Opening Day Lineup

The “Too Early” Prediction of the Braves’ Opening Day Lineup

KEVIN MCALPIN NORTH PORT, FL – With less than a month until Opening Day, it feels like the first few weeks of Spring Training have really flown by. While a lot can change over the next four weeks, here’s an all-too-early prediction and what the Braves 26 man Opening Day roster will look like on…read more »

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