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Warnock silent on MLB's Atlanta Braves name change, MLB commissioner notes 'Native American community in that region is fully supportive of the Braves’ program'
Like other professional teams with ties to indigenous people, the Atlanta Braves have recently been questioned regarding whether or not the team will change their name and mascot. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), U.S. Senator from Georgia, did not respond to an interview request from the Peach Tree Times regarding this issue.
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Former Braves pitcher dies in car crash: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues'
Anthony Varvaro, a former Atlanta Braves pitcher and New York City police officer, was killed recently in a car accident.
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'He's got a big arm': Strider hopes to join Braves bullpen
Spencer Strider is looking toward the defending champion Atlanta Braves’ bullpen this year after just one year in his professional career, according to a recent report by MLB.com.
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Jones on Freeman leaving Atlanta Braves: 'If you want to play in Atlanta, you play in Atlanta'
Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones recently criticized his former teammate Freddie Freeman for leaving the Braves to play for their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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'I made a mistake': Braves' Ozuna returns following domestic abuse suspension
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna returned to the team's lineup last week after discussing last year's domestic abuse arrest with his teammates.
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'I'm here to do whatever we can to win ballgames': Braves sign pitcher Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen, a pitcher, signed a one-year contract March 18 with the Atlanta Braves.
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Atlanta Braves president on signing McHugh for $10 million: 'Collin is as good as it gets'
Right-handed relief pitcher Collin McHugh will join the Braves this season on a two-year $10 million deal as a late-inning specialist.
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Braves' Acuña: 'I'm going to be ready' when cleared to play
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acñna has declared himself ready to go this season after missing the team's World Series-winning run with an ACL injury, a recent report by MLB.com said.
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Olson on signing with Braves: 'Every box is checked here'
Within hours of signing him, the Atlanta Braves have secured first baseman Matt Olson to an eight-year, $168 million deal.
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‘Braves got better end of Smoltz deal’: MLB shares biggest trades for Atlanta
Even after all this time, John Smoltz still holds down the No. 1 spot for biggest deal made in Atlanta Braves’ history.
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Atlanta Braves infielder Freddie Freeman credits bonding with newborn twin sons with turning around his season
For Braves player Freddie Freeman, bonding with his newborn twin sons was the perfect solution to turning around the season.
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Braves legends agree 2021 team built for playoffs
Hall of Fame hurler John Smoltz knows the look of a winner, and the 1995 title-winner likes what he sees from this year’s Atlanta Braves.