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Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1959 - John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar position with the Phillies. 1982 - Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson are elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Aaron fell nine votes shy of becoming the first-ever unanimous … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot

Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images Another quiet week in the books for the Braves. On Sunday, the Braves signed veteran bat Garrett Cooper to a minor-league deal. While it once again was not a move that addressed any of the clear needs of the major league club, it is a notable organization addition that could provide value at some point in 2025. But more questions than … [Read more...] about Braves News: Garrett Cooper, Week Ahead, Rumors, More

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Hope everybody had a great weekend! Here’s the random clip: … [Read more...] about Sunday 1/12 Open Thread

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The eventual Hall of Famer and infamous spit-baller signs with Atlanta for his first and only season with the Braves. Braves Franchise History 1906: The owners of the Boston Beaneaters reject a $250,000 offer for the team. 1949: The New York Giants are fined $2,000, and their manager Leo Durocher $500, for signing Freddie … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Gaylord Perry

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The deal includes an invite to Spring Training. The Braves have agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran first baseman Garrett Cooper. Included in the deal is an invite to Spring Training, per Robert Murray. Free-agent first baseman Garrett Cooper in agreement with the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league contract, sources say. The … [Read more...] about Garrett Cooper Signs Minor League Deal with Braves