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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta re-signs Eric Hinske

The Braves re-signed Eric Hinske in 2010 and 2011.
Commissioner Landis announced salary cuts for players during the Great Depression. [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta inks Dan Uggla to a 5-year extension

The Braves franchise history includes notable signings and releases of players like Bill Dineen and Dan Uggla.
MLB history includes trades, Hall of Fame inductions, and notable hirings of managers and announcers. [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Manny Banuelos

The Braves acquire Manny Banuelos in 2015 but release him in 2016. He returns to the majors in 2019 and splits the 2022 season with the Yankees and Pirates.
Zack Wheat, outfielder for the Brooklyn Robins, is released in 1927 after 18 seasons. He led the NL in hitting in 1918 and had a .324 average in his final season in 1927. [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Troy Glaus

The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro in 1984.
The Atlanta Braves sign Troy Glaus in 2010. [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: MLB suspends Ted Turner

Braves owner Ted Turner suspended in 1977
MLB events in 1912, 1992, 2002, 2010, and 2020 [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Eddie Mathews to the Astros

The Braves franchise history includes trading Eddie Mathews, who played for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.
MLB history includes significant events such as the 1919 World Series scandal and the death of Roberto Clemente in a plane crash. [ more ]
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Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away

1914 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Sherry Magee from the Philadelphia PHillies in exchange for Possum Whitted and Oscar Dugey.
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Major League Baseball

This Day in MLB History: December 25

1940 - South Side Park, the first home of the Chicago White Sox, burns down.
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1989 - Billy Martin dies in a car accident in Johnson City, New York at the age of 61.
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