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Cooperstown bound? Making the case for Andruw Jones’ Hall of Fame candidacy
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (596+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The new year is upon us, and as baseball settles into its familiar offseason lull, Hall of Fame discussions once again take center stage. Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones is currently in his ninth year…...
Braves sign right-hander Ian Hamilton to one-year contract
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (366+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday signed right-hander Ian Hamilton to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, according to the team. Right-hander Anthony Molina was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room on the 40-man roster for Hamilton....
Braves sign SS Ha-Seong Kim to 1-year, $20 million deal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (256+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will return to the Braves on a one-year, $20 million deal, the team announced Monday. Kim played the final month of the 2025 season with the Braves after being claimed off waivers from the…...
Braves reach 2-year deal with outfielder Mike Yastrzemski
4+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal, the team said Wednesday. The contract is valued at $23 million and includes a third-year club option for 2028 worth $7 million with a $4 million buyout. Yastrzemski…...
Braves great Dale Murphy falls short in Baseball Hall of Fame voting
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (653+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dale Murphy, a standout for the Atlanta Braves and a prominent figure in 1980s baseball, fell short Sunday of the votes needed for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee....
Report: Braves fan favorite Ron Washington finalizing deal to become infield coach with Giants
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (275+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Ron Washington, a fan favorite who spent several years with the Atlanta Braves organization, is set to join the San Francisco Giants as an infield coach, according to multiple reports. This will be Washington's 21st season…...
Braves sign right-hander Joel Payamps to 1-year deal
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Sunday signed right-hander Joel Payamps to a one-year contract for 2026. Payamps, 31, will earn $2.25 million next season. He pitched briefly for Atlanta last season and was outrighted by Atlanta on Nov. 6. The…...
Braves bring back RHP Raisel Iglesias on one-year deal
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday signed right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal, the team announced. Iglesias, 35, will make $16 million in 2026, and will return to a Braves team that struggled mightily out of the…...
Braves acquire LHP Ryan Rolison from Rockies for cash considerations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday acquired left-hander Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations, both teams announced. Rolison, 28, was Colorado's first-round pick (22nd overall) in 2018 and battled numerous injuries before making his…...
Braves set to play Brewers in 2026 MLB Little League Classic
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the league announced Wednesday. The game will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Journey Bank Ballpark at…...