MLB has officially opened an investigation on former Los Angeles Angels second baseman and current Atlanta Braves minor league player David Fletcher regarding his illegal gambling allegations. MLB has opened an investigation into David Fletcher over his gambling ties, per @TJQuinnESPN. …https://t.co/h4FXKMgxfT — Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) May 20, 2024 MLB Opens … [Read more...] about MLB Opens Gambling Investigation Concerning Former Angel
Former Brave Finds Himself in Poverty and One Day Shy for MLB Pension
Gary Cooper, who once played for the Atlanta Braves, is in dire need of income that the players pension can provide. So what’s the problem? Cooper was with the Braves for just 42 days in 1980. To be eligible under The Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan, one must be in uniform for 43 days as a player, coach, or manager. During his 42-day stay, Cooper appeared in 21 games … [Read more...] about Former Brave Finds Himself in Poverty and One Day Shy for MLB Pension
Atlanta Braves Closer One Save Shy of a Milestone
Only 53 pitchers in MLB history have reached the 200 saves milestone. Eight of those pitchers are Hall of Famers who produced more. Two of those Hall of Famers have 600 or more saves in their respective careers. But back to 200 career saves- four active pitchers have surpassed the milestone and a fifth could be joining them as soon as this weekend. Raisel Iglesias could reach … [Read more...] about Atlanta Braves Closer One Save Shy of a Milestone
The Oldest MLB Players Still Making An Impact
If there is one thing that is inevitable in sports, it’s that time will catch up to you. One day, you will be too old to play the game you love. For me, that was the ripe age of 18. One last season of summer ball, I would never swing a bat in a competitive baseball game again. It was off to slow-pitch softball and beer bellies for me. Some players flame out after a few … [Read more...] about The Oldest MLB Players Still Making An Impact
Braves Activate Second Baseman After Incredibly Short Injured List Stint
It was reported that the Atlanta Braves could receive their All-Star second baseman back as soon as Friday. That report was proven right. Ozzie Albies returns to the Braves Friday after an extremely short stint on the injured list. In fact, his IL stint was just the minimum of ten days, and it is almost unheard of for someone with an injury to one of their toes like Ozzie … [Read more...] about Braves Activate Second Baseman After Incredibly Short Injured List Stint