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The legendary Knucksie passes away Braves Franchise History 1914: The Philadelphia Phillies trade star outfielder and team captain Sherry Magee to the Boston Braves for cash and two players to be named later. The two turn out to be Possum Whitted and Oscar Dugey. Magee led the National League in hits (171), doubles (39), RBI (103), and slugging average (.509), while hitting … [Read more...] about This day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away from cancer at age 81. 

Photo by: Ken Levine/Getty Images Let’s go back in time! MLB History 1972: Roberto Clemente’s final home run comes on his final swing during a batting demonstration in front of “300 admiring kids during a baseball clinic at the town of Aguadilla,” reports United Press International, according to whom Clemente hits “the fifth pitch about 350 feet out of left field at … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: December 27

Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports Did our early season 2024 prognostications come true? We are in the final days of 2024 but before we embark on a new year and a new season, join us in taking a look back on our early season prognostications to see how correct or incorrect the “Battery Power Almanac” (BPA) was or was not on this past Atlanta Braves season. If you forgot - … [Read more...] about How accurate were our 2024 Atlanta Braves predictions?

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It would’ve been incredible if Matt Olson repeated what he did in 2023. Still, he was unable to come close in 2024 to what he did during that career year. The 2023 Atlanta Braves were historically good as a team at the plate and one of the biggest reasons behind that success was Matt Olson delivering a career year … [Read more...] about 2024 Braves Season in Review: Matt Olson