Cooperstown gets a little bit larger with the addition of three legendary players from the ‘80s and ‘90s. MLB History 1938: Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. 1947: The Tigers sell first baseman Hank Greenberg to the Pirates. 1950: Bob Feller voluntarily takes a pay cut after going 15-14 in 1949. Cleveland obliges and slashes his salary … [Read more...] about This Day in MLB History: Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Iván Rodriguez get elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Braves add to their 2025 international free agent class
Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images The Braves add additional players to the organization. The Atlanta Braves have added more members to their 2025 international free agent class, with Venezuelan shortstop Angel Carmona the headliner from this group. Carmona, a 6’1” infielder, is projected to stay in the middle infield, accordingly BaseballAmerica, with a line-drive … [Read more...] about Braves add to their 2025 international free agent class
Braves claim Amos Willingham from Washington, DFA Allan Winans
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
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