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The History and Evolution of the Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves, one of the most revered teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), have a vibrant history stretching back to 1871. As one of the oldest continually operating professional sports franchises in America, their journey from Boston to Atlanta, traversing time, cities, and various iconic moments, is both inspiring and instructive. This journey paints a vibrant tableau of their unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence.

McGriff Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former slugger Fred McGriff, who hit 493 home runs and drove in 1,550 runs in a 19-year career, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by a special committee.

Is Jon Lester a Hall of Famer?

Now that pitcher Jon Lester has announced his retirement from baseball, what are his chances of being elected to the Hall of Fame?

Why Jack Morris is still waiting for Hall call

For the first time since 1999, the Baseball Hall of Fame will induct a starting pitcher this summer, but it won’t be Jack Morris. Morris, who won more games (by far) than any other pitcher in the 1980s, and who pitched one of the greatest games in baseball history in Game Seven of the 1991 World Series, is still waiting for his Cooperstown call. With Blyleven now off the ballot, Morris’s candidacy will take center stage over the next three years – his final three chances via the Baseball Writers.

The Greatest Cinderella teams in baseball history

Here’s our list of the greatest Cinderella teams in baseball history, from the 1914 Miracle Boston Braves to the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays, these teams wore the glass slipper for one magical season.

The greatest batteries in baseball history

What is the greatest catcher/pitcher combination in baseball history? The best duo to ever form a battery? How do we answer that question? Where do we start?