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Photo by Don Kelsen/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The long-time member of the Braves joins his first new team. Braves Franchise History 1999: The Atlanta Braves acquire second baseman Quilvio Veras, first baseman Wally Joyner and outfielder Reggie Sanders from the Padres in exchange for first baseman Ryan Klesko, second baseman Bret Boone and pitcher Jason … [Read more...] about This day in Braves History: Braves trade Ryan Klesko

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The offseason continues to move on as the Braves stay quiet for now. Today was the flurry of first base movement, which fortunately didn’t impact the Braves, who have no opening at first base or designated hitter. It is hard not to get antsy watching players move all over the … [Read more...] about Braves News: Season reviews, Rickey Henderson, hot stove, more

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images He started out slow and started to look like himself again before the injury bug claimed one of its biggest victims of the 2024 Braves season. Over the three seasons leading up to 2024, Austin Riley had established himself as a true star in an infield that was full of them for the Atlanta Braves. It sure seemed … [Read more...] about 2024 Braves Season in Review: Austin Riley

Photo by MLB via Getty Images RIP Rickey I think we all know who’s going to be involved with the random clip today. RIP Rickey Henderson, you were truly one of a kind. … [Read more...] about Saturday 12/21 Open Thread

Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images The baseball artists formerly (and currently) known as the Braves make a blockbuster deal with the Dodgers Braves Franchise History 1935: The Boston Bees acquire Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Regis from the Dodgers in exchange for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore. Al López leaps to … [Read more...] about This day in Braves History: Bees trade for eventual Hall-of-Famer Al López