Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Braves swap out arms on the 40-man roster. The Atlanta Braves claimed RHP Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals Friday afternoon, and designated RHP Allan Winans for assignment. The #Braves today claimed RHP Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals and designated RHP Allan Winans for assignment.— Atlanta … [Read more...] about Braves claim Amos Willingham from Washington, DFA Allan Winans
A.J. Minter signs two-year, $22 million deal with Mets, per report
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Yet another hero from the 2021 World Series squad finds a new home via free agency. So far during this offseason, the Atlanta Braves have gotten used to saying farewell to some of the familiar faces of this particular baseball club. On Friday afternoon, another familiar face found a new uniform to play in for 2025 (and potentially … [Read more...] about A.J. Minter signs two-year, $22 million deal with Mets, per report
Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown, per report
Another name has surfaced in the Atlanta Falcons’ search for a new defensive coordinator. According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team will interview Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday. The Steelers finished eighth in points allowed (20.4) last season, allowing 228 passing yards per game. The defense recorded 17 interceptions and 40 … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown, per report
This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner signs four-year deal with Braves
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The vaunted power hitter chooses to stay with the Braves Braves Franchise History 1953: The Brooklyn Dodgers send Andy Pafko to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000. 1983: Bob Horner agrees to a four-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that will pay him up to $6 million, including $400,000 in bonuses if he keeps his … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner signs four-year deal with Braves
Remembering Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker while working for ABC Sports in 1976. | Photo by American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images The cultural icon and former Brave passed away at age 90. Thursday morning the baseball world was saddened with the announcement that “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker had passed away at age 90. The long-time voice of the Milwaukee Brewers crossed over into media after … [Read more...] about Remembering Bob Uecker