Sights & Sounds From Matt Ryan's Celebrity Golf Tournament
Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:
Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:
Braves Lose 5th Straight to Start Season
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.
Braves open 2016 season for the last time at Turner Field
Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will take the field for the final opener at Turner Field after 19 years of calling "The Ted" home.
Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will take the field for the final opener at Turner Field after 19 years of calling "The Ted" home.
Murphy a huge hit in Nats debut, 4-3 win over Braves in 10
ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Murphy was a huge hit in his Washington debut with a home run and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Nationals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener Monday.
ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Murphy was a huge hit in his Washington debut with a home run and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Nationals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener Monday.
Chipper Jones Talks About Opening Day, New Role with Braves
Before the Braves final Opening Day at Turner Field, the club honored the 1997 Braves team. The '97 team was the first to play at Turner Field. Chipper Jones was the third baseman on that team and FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins caught up with the Braves Hall of Famer to talk about the final season at Turner Field and his new role with the Braves organization. Watch the video above.
Before the Braves final Opening Day at Turner Field, the club honored the 1997 Braves team. The '97 team was the first to play at Turner Field. Chipper Jones was the third baseman on that team and FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins caught up with the Braves Hall of Famer to talk about the final season at Turner Field and his new role with the Braves organization. Watch the video above.
MLB's new Utley Rule costs Braves a baserunner against Nats
ATLANTA (AP) — Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals.
ATLANTA (AP) — Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals.
Chipper Jones Talks Opening Day, His New Role with Braves
Chipper Jones Talks Opening Day, His New Role with Braves
Chipper Jones Talks Opening Day, His New Role with Braves
Braves organist plays baseball-themed concert
It's one of the classic sounds that pairs perfectly with the smell of hot dogs and the sight of baseball season starting. Atlanta Braves fans are used to organ music piping through Turner Field, and it comes courtesy of organist Matthew Kaminsky.
It's one of the classic sounds that pairs perfectly with the smell of hot dogs and the sight of baseball season starting. Atlanta Braves fans are used to organ music piping through Turner Field, and it comes courtesy of organist Matthew Kaminsky.
Braves Near Roster Limit for Opener with Nationals
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reached their opening day roster, adding outfielder Drew Stubbs and pitcher Alexi Ogando and designating for assignment outfielders Michael Bourn and Emilio Bonifacio on Saturday. The Braves also sent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Gwinnett for one start. The moves left Atlanta with 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reached their opening day roster, adding outfielder Drew Stubbs and pitcher Alexi Ogando and designating for assignment outfielders Michael Bourn and Emilio Bonifacio on Saturday. The Braves also sent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Gwinnett for one start. The moves left Atlanta with 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five...
Thanks for the prawns Mr. Schuerholz
So after 51 years in the game, John Schuerholz is moving on. Sort of. He claims he’s not stepping back, but stepping forward in his new role as vice chairman of the Braves. When Schuerholz took over as GM back in 1990 the Braves franchise couldn’t get out of its own way. Schuerholz was the architect of the kind of glory years this city had never known, before or since. Multiple division titles...
So after 51 years in the game, John Schuerholz is moving on. Sort of. He claims he’s not stepping back, but stepping forward in his new role as vice chairman of the Braves. When Schuerholz took over as GM back in 1990 the Braves franchise couldn’t get out of its own way. Schuerholz was the architect of the kind of glory years this city had never known, before or since. Multiple division titles...
Braves discuss management changes, Schuerholz leaving role as team president
The Atlanta Braves announced some big executive changes Thursday morning as the team heads into the final season at Turner Field.
The Atlanta Braves announced some big executive changes Thursday morning as the team heads into the final season at Turner Field.
From the Archive: Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005
With the news coming down that Jeff Francoeur will be on the Braves opening day roster, we dug into the FOX 5 Sports archives for this story from February 2005.
With the news coming down that Jeff Francoeur will be on the Braves opening day roster, we dug into the FOX 5 Sports archives for this story from February 2005.
Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005
Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005
Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005
OF Jeff Francoeur Makes Braves with Impressive Spring
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Francoeur has made the Atlanta Braves' opening-day roster with an impressive showing in spring training. The Braves told the 32-year-old outfielder on Tuesday he will be added to their major league roster. Under baseball's labor contract, the Braves were required to keep him, release him or pay a $100,000 retention bonus if he was willing to continue...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Francoeur has made the Atlanta Braves' opening-day roster with an impressive showing in spring training. The Braves told the 32-year-old outfielder on Tuesday he will be added to their major league roster. Under baseball's labor contract, the Braves were required to keep him, release him or pay a $100,000 retention bonus if he was willing to continue...
Braves release former All-Star OF Nick Swisher
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves released high-priced outfielder Nick Swisher on Monday, ditching a former All-Star whose numbers plummeted the last two seasons.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves released high-priced outfielder Nick Swisher on Monday, ditching a former All-Star whose numbers plummeted the last two seasons.
Glavine preaches patience for young 2016 Braves and their fans
Braves legend Tom Glavine knows what it's like to be part of a youth movement in Atlanta baseball. The Hall of Fame pitcher says both fans and players need to be patient as the organization's young talent works their way through the system and starts to build a contender.
Braves legend Tom Glavine knows what it's like to be part of a youth movement in Atlanta baseball. The Hall of Fame pitcher says both fans and players need to be patient as the organization's young talent works their way through the system and starts to build a contender.
Braves Spring Training talk: Dansby Swanson
One of the most talked about players at Braves Spring Training has played fewer than 100 games as a professional. Marietta-native Dansby Swanson is creating a baseball buzz around Disney. Click on the link to see 680 the Fan's Kevin McAlpin and FOX 5's Justin Felder talk about what they've seen of the shortstop prospect so far in camp.
One of the most talked about players at Braves Spring Training has played fewer than 100 games as a professional. Marietta-native Dansby Swanson is creating a baseball buzz around Disney. Click on the link to see 680 the Fan's Kevin McAlpin and FOX 5's Justin Felder talk about what they've seen of the shortstop prospect so far in camp.
Maybin's broken wrist overshadows Tigers' win over Braves
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin is likely to miss the start of the season because of a broken left wrist.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin is likely to miss the start of the season because of a broken left wrist.
Braves raise height of protective netting at Turner Field
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are adding more protective netting between the dugouts for their final season at Turner Field.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are adding more protective netting between the dugouts for their final season at Turner Field.
Jimenez roughed up for 6 runs, Orioles fall to Braves
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs while retiring just one batter in the first inning as the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Wednesday.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs while retiring just one batter in the first inning as the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Wednesday.