Braves gear up for Opening Day, welcoming back fans amid ballpark changes
It?s Opening Day across the MLB, but our Atlanta Braves don?t come home until next week. When they do, they?ll be welcoming fans at 33% capacity back for the first time since 2019. Kelly Price has more on what kind of changes fans can expect at the ballpark in 2021.
It?s Opening Day across the MLB, but our Atlanta Braves don?t come home until next week. When they do, they?ll be welcoming fans at 33% capacity back for the first time since 2019. Kelly Price has more on what kind of changes fans can expect at the ballpark in 2021.
Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
Cobb leader says moving MLB All-Star game in protest would hurt business
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Cobb commissioner pleads for game to stay
After a union executive with Major League Baseball said players were ready to discuss moving the 2021 MLB All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest a controversial new election law, a Cobb County elected official is pleading for the game to stay.
After a union executive with Major League Baseball said players were ready to discuss moving the 2021 MLB All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest a controversial new election law, a Cobb County elected official is pleading for the game to stay.
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Report: Organizations call to move MLB All-Star Game, The Masters over voting law
Controversial Republican-backed reform of elections in Georgia is facing backlash, including calls to move major sporting events out of the state in protest.
Controversial Republican-backed reform of elections in Georgia is facing backlash, including calls to move major sporting events out of the state in protest.
Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
Outfielder Nick Markakis has retired after 15-year career spent with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.
Outfielder Nick Markakis has retired after 15-year career spent with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.
Braves welcome back limited-capacity fans to Truist Park this season
The Atlanta Braves are welcoming back fans — at 33 percent capacity — for 2021 games for the first time since October 2019.
The Atlanta Braves are welcoming back fans — at 33 percent capacity — for 2021 games for the first time since October 2019.
Astros missing eight pitchers at camp due to health and safety protocols
Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols.
Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols.
Coach Chipper already making an impact with Braves
Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is taking on a new role with the team this season. Jones is now an assistant hitting coach with the team and has already made his presence felt down at spring training.
Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is taking on a new role with the team this season. Jones is now an assistant hitting coach with the team and has already made his presence felt down at spring training.
Freddie and Chelsea Freeman welcome sons born 6 weeks apart
Freddie and Chelsea Freeman's individual Instagram pages tell the story of a fun and eventful off-season for the young couple---one that came with the top honors for the Braves first baseman and the addition of two baby boys born six weeks apart in two different years.
Freddie and Chelsea Freeman's individual Instagram pages tell the story of a fun and eventful off-season for the young couple---one that came with the top honors for the Braves first baseman and the addition of two baby boys born six weeks apart in two different years.
Freddie Freeman, wife Chelsea welcome twin boys to their family
The National League MVP has a good reason for being late to spring training - two new bundles of joy.
The National League MVP has a good reason for being late to spring training - two new bundles of joy.
Former MLB player Johnny Damon arrested for DUI in Central Florida
Damon played in the MLB from 1995 to 2012.
Damon played in the MLB from 1995 to 2012.
Braves' Soroka eager to push his return from Achilles injury
Mike Soroka isn't considering a cautious approach to his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon after throwing on the opening day of the Atlanta Braves' spring training.
Mike Soroka isn't considering a cautious approach to his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon after throwing on the opening day of the Atlanta Braves' spring training.
Acuña's Australian manager remembers Braves star shining brightly
Just about every baseball fan in the United States knows about Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña, Jr. Before he was an Atlanta icon, however, Acuña was a wizard in "Oz."
Just about every baseball fan in the United States knows about Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña, Jr. Before he was an Atlanta icon, however, Acuña was a wizard in "Oz."
It's official: Dodgers ink deal with powerhouse pitcher Trevor Bauer
Major League Baseball All-Star and Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was announced Friday.
Major League Baseball All-Star and Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was announced Friday.
Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
Braves sign Ozuna to 4-year deal
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Marcell Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract.
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Marcell Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract.
Major League Baseball work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely
Baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season, making a work stoppage in 2022 a real risk.
Baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season, making a work stoppage in 2022 a real risk.
Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway suspended following sexual misconduct allegations
LA Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway “aggressively pursued” several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported
LA Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway “aggressively pursued” several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported