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This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Gaylord Perry

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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

Garrett Cooper Signs Minor League Deal with Braves

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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

Felix Mantilla Passes Away

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Eleven-year MLB veteran Felix Mantilla passed away on Friday at age 90.  Mantilla appeared in 969 games with the Braves, Mets, Red Sox, and Astros from 1956-66, playing primarily as a second baseman, but with a lot of time spent at third base and shortstop plus all three outfield positions. Though Mantilla never played for the Brewers, the organization paid tribute to Mantilla … [Read more...] about Felix Mantilla Passes Away

Félix Mantilla, Infielder Who Broke up Harvey Haddix’s Perfect Game, Has Passed Away

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Félix Mantilla, who played every infield and outfield position for four major league teams in 11 seasons, has passed away. Mantilla is best known for breaking up Harvey Haddix’s perfect game in the bottom of the 13th inning on May 26, 1959, and being a member of the 1962 New York Mets team that lost 120 games. He was 90 years old. Félix Mantilla Has Passed Away Mantilla, one of … [Read more...] about Félix Mantilla, Infielder Who Broke up Harvey Haddix’s Perfect Game, Has Passed Away