Talking Chop

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed three new members on Tuesday night, including former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia were also inducted. Billy Wagner gets the phone call that he's been waiting 10 years for (via … [Read more...] about Braves News: Billy Wagner elected to Hall of Fame, Sean Murphy, and more

Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images Is today the day for Andruw Jones? Tonight’s the big night. The results of this year’s voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame will be revealed at 6:00 pm ET and while there are a couple of players who appear to be shoo-ins, there’s still questions about whether or not Andruw Jones will be heading to Cooperstown in 2025 or if he’ll … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Results Open Thread

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Andruw Jones, Brian McCann fall short on the 2025 ballot. The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the results for the 2025 elections, as voted on by qualifying members of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America (BBWAA). On his tenth, and final appearance on the ballot, former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner was elected … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Reviewing the catcher’s first two years in Atlanta and looking ahead to what we can expect from him in 2025 Picture this – you wake up. It’s March 29th, 2024. After yesterday’s Opening Day was rained out, your Atlanta Braves are set to begin the 2024 season in Philadelphia. Fresh off a 104-win 2023 campaign backed by … [Read more...] about 2025 is a big year for Sean Murphy

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images MLB History 1921 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis officially signs on as baseball commissioner agreeing to a seven-year, $350,000 contract. 1938 - Joe DiMaggio rejects a $25,000 offer from the Yankees and counters by asking for $45,000. He will hold out for nearly three months which will end on April 20, just two days before the start of … [Read more...] about This Day in MLB History: Derek Jeter and Larry Walker are elected to the Hall of Fame