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Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images After spending 20 seasons with the Braves, Knucksie finally joins another club. Braves Franchise History 1984: The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency

Matt Marton-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Spencer Strider is a huge swing point of the 2025 season for Atlanta. There is a world in which he returns just as he left and immediately slots in early in the season as an ace level starter again and coasts at that level into the playoffs. There is another world in which he is never the same after … [Read more...] about Braves News: Rumor mill, Braves remain quiet, more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Enjoy the weekend! Here’s the random clip: … [Read more...] about Saturday 1/4 Open Thread

The Braves sign their second baseman for what they were hoping was the long haul. Braves Franchise History 1902: Pitcher Bill Dineen, who has won 36 games over the past two seasons with the Boston Beaneaters, signs with the Boston Americans and will win 20 or more games for the next three seasons. 1918: The Boston Braves acquire Larry Doyle, Art Wilson and $15,000 from the … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Dan Uggla to contract extension

Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images Thanks for the memories, Charlie. Charlie Morton, who spent the last four years with the Atlanta Braves, including a heroic performance during the 2021 World Series run, has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. We have agreed to terms with RHP Charlie Morton on a one-year contract for the 2025 season.Welcome to … [Read more...] about Charlie Morton signs one-year deal with Baltimore Orioles