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Jake "The Snake" Roberts Sings 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' At Braves Game [Video]

Scott Prather — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:25 +0000

At last night's Atlanta Braves game, the talk of the stadium wasn't as much about the home team's 8-5 victory over the Dodgers, as it was about Jake "The Snake" Roberts signing an impromptu "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" on top of the dugout.

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Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher Rick Camp Dies

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:00:53 +0000

Rick Camp, who pitched nine seasons for the Atlanta Braves, from 1976-1985, died at his Georgia home on Thursday. He was 59-years old.

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B.J. & Justin Upton Become First Brother Tandem In 75 Years To Hit Back-To-Back Home Runs

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:39:13 +0000

Atlanta Braves outfielders B.J. and Justin Upton hit back-to-back home runs in Tuesday night's 10-2 over the Colorado Rockies, becoming the first bother duo in 75 years to accomplish the feat.

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2013 MLB Predictions: NL East

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:16:34 +0000

This is the second segment of my 2013 Major League Baseball Preview. In the first segment, I took a look at the American League East. In this one, I preview the National League East.

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Is Otis Nixon A Con Artist? – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:01:15 +0000

Otis Nixon is a former outfielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1983-1999, for the likes of the Yankees, Indians, Expos, Braves, Red Sox, Indians, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Twins.

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Let the Playoffs Begin

Jay Walker — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:11:01 +0000

The baseball playoffs start today with the new format of having two wild-card teams play each other in a one game, loser go home format.

The Baltimore Orioles are in Texas to take on the slumping Rangers tonight

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Nationals Secure Home Field Advantage

Jay Walker — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:05:11 +0000

The Washington Nationals have secured home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular season finale.

The Nationals entered the day tied with the Cincinnati Reds fo

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Who Is Going To Win The NL East

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:30:28 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Roy Halladay

Today, we continue to take your 2012 Major League Baseball predictions, as we get your thoughts on the National League eastern division.

The Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, Washington Natonals, and New York Mets will battle, in what many consider will be a hotly-contested divisional race

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Chipper Jones Will Hang 'Em Up at the End of the 2012 Season

Jay Walker — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:25:23 +0000

Chipper Jones is one of those rare guys in baseball.

Jones was the first pick taken in the 1990 draft by the Atlanta Braves. And, he's been a member of the Braves ever since.

No team jumping

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From the Bird's Nest: One Incredible Night

Jay Walker — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:17 +0000

Here it is, the middle of football season.

And, everyone in South Louisiana is into the Cajuns, Tigers and Saints.

I’m no exception.

But if you know me, you know that I truly believe there’s no sport like baseball

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Final Day: Cards Catch Braves

Jay Walker — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:09:35 +0000

The red-hot St. Louis Cardinals have finally caught the Atlanta Braves in the chase for the final playoff spot in the National League.

Ryan Theriot had a two-run triple in the seventh to give the C

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Astros Have Made Other MLB Teams Better Over The Years

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:08 +0000

Joe Morgan, Rusty Staub, Kenny Lofton, Curt Schilling, and Mike Cuellar were all members of the Houston Astros at one point in their careers.

Now, you can add Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn to that list.

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Bourn May Be More Valuable Than Pence

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:00:54 +0000

The Astros traded Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies, and Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves, last weekend.

Most people assume that Pence is the better player of the two.

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Trading Bourn May Pay Off For The Astros, But Not Right Now

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:41 +0000

On Sunday, the Houston Astros traded outfielder Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for four players.

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Astros Trade Michael Bourn To Braves

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:11:19 +0000

The Houston Astros have traded outfielder Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for outfielder Jordan Schafer, and three minor leaguers.

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Should Major League Baseball Expand Instant Replay?

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:42 +0000

After Tuesday night's horrible call by umpire Jerry Meals, in the Braves' 4-3 win over the Pirates, a lot of people are demanding that Major League Baseball use more instant replay.

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Buyers & Sellers During MLB Trade Deadline Week.

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:45 +0000

The Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline is Sunday.

Who are the "buyers" looking for immediate help, and the "sellers" looking for future help?

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Jair Jurrgens: MLB's Best Pitcher

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:00:58 +0000

In a year of great pitching, who has been the best, so far, in Major League Baseball?

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MLB Suspends Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:23:33 +0000

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell was suspended for two weeks, without pay, by Major League Baseball, on Sunday, for inappropriate behavior directed toward fans. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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