Atlanta Braves

April 1, 2008 -- ESPN’s Major League Baseball Opening Night telecast – Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals on March 30 in the debut of Nationals Park – averaged 2,700,000 households and 3,656,000 viewers to become the most-viewed Opening Night ever on ESPN networks. The previous record audience was St. Louis at Cincinnati, April 3, 1994, which averaged 2,595,000 households and 3,612,000 viewers. The corresponding 2.8 rating for the Atlanta at Washington game was the highest-rated Opening Night since Chicago at Seattle in 1996 (3.4 rating).    » read more »

03/30/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight Atlanta Braves players and coaches will take to the field wearing new alternate navy blue jerseys and all-navy caps. The new uniform style, which is being seen for the first time publicly, will be used for periodic road games in 2008.

The jersey - the first change to the Atlanta Braves' road uniform since 1987 - is navy blue with a script "Atlanta" across the chest. The names on the back are white, while the uniform number is navy blue with white trim. The cap is reminiscent of that worn by the Braves in the 1960s and is navy with a simple white "A."    » read more »

Two players placed on disabled list

ATLANTA, 03/29/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves set their 25-man roster for opening day prior to Saturday afternoon's game at Turner Field. Atlanta purchased the contract of catcher Corky Miller, while four players were optioned and two players were reassigned. In addition, right-handed pitcher John Smoltz (right shoulder inflammation) and left-handed pitcher Chuck James (left shoulder rehabilitation) were placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21.

The Atlanta Braves optioned outfielder Josh Anderson, catcher Clint Sammons, right-handed pitcher Buddy Carlyle and left-handed pitcher Jeff Ridgway to Richmond (AAA). Infielder Brent Lillibridge and outfielder Joe Borchard were reassigned to Richmond.    » read more »

First baseman Scott Thorman outrighted to Richmond

ATLANTA, 03/28/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves claimed switch-hitting infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the New York Mets today. He will be on the team's Opening Day 25-man roster. In an additional transaction, the Braves asked for waivers on first baseman Scott Thorman who then cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Richmond.

Ruben Gotay, 25, played in 98 games for the Mets in 2007 and had a .295 batting average with four home runs and 24 runs batted in. He excelled against right-handed pitching, batting .318 with four home runs and 22 RBI and hit .288 (15-for-52) as a pinch hitter. Gotay was also clutch in "Close & Late" situations, hitting .349 (15-for-43).    » read more »

03/31/2008 --
• With large crowds expected and on-going construction on the downtown connector, fans heading out to Turner Field this week for the Braves first homestand of the year are encouraged to arrive early or consider taking Marta.

• Turner Field parking maps can be found at braves.com/parking along with detailed directions, parking and traffic information.

• On Opening Night, the Green, Blue, Orange, and Gold lots will be PERMIT ONLY parking. If fans do not have a permit, please park in the official Braves (Grey, Brown, Red and Yellow) lots located west of the Interstate along Central Avenue.    » read more »

03/25/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for Opening Night 2008 on Monday, March 31 with a 7:10 first pitch. Pre-game ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. will feature a video tribute to the Braves storied franchise, the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. After full squad introductions, recording star Diana DeGarmo will sing the National Anthem and pilots from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans will perform a fly over in F-18 Hornets.    » read more »

03/27/2008 -- Monday, March 31 - Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m. - Tom Glavine vs. Ian Snell

• Opening Night at Turner Field - Pre-game ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. will feature a video tribute to the Braves storied franchise, the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. After full squad introductions, recording star Diana DeGarmo will sing the National Anthem and pilots from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans will perform a fly over in F-18 Hornets.

• Nationally touring country band Whiskey Falls will perform their song "Load up the Bases", written for the Braves 2008 season, pre-game in Fan Plaza, and will sing God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch.    » read more »

Baseball Hall of Famer to be in Rome, Georgia on April 3

03/25/2008, ROME, Ga. -- In keeping with the tradition of historic Opening Night guests, the Rome Braves announce that baseball legend and Hall of Fame member Bruce Sutter will throw out the ceremonial first pitch April 3 just before Rome opens the 2008 season.

"We are honored to have a Hall of Famer, former Brave and Cardinal great Bruce Sutter joining us for our Opening Day festivities," says Rome general manager Michael Dunn.    » read more »

- Atlanta Braves high school scholarship, presented by Publix Super Markets, available now to graduating seniors
- Applications available at "braves.com/community"

03/11/2008 -- For the ninth consecutive year the Atlanta Braves and Publix Super Markets have partnered to offer high school scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia. Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community involvement as well as solid academic performance throughout their high school careers.    » read more »

03/10/2008 -- Atlanta Braves fans now have a new and innovative tool to help share full season ticket plans amongst a group of friends. The Atlanta Braves are the first team in professional sports to offer the "SplitSeason Tickets" online tool to help fans create new season ticket groups.

"Many of our fans already come together to purchase season tickets, and with this innovative and easy-to-use service, we are providing a new and simple way for fans to form these groups and keep them organized," said Derek Schiller, Atlanta Braves executive vice president of Sales and Marketing.    » read more »

All Sunday Night Baseball Games in HD; on ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes ESPN2 to Televise Games Live from Japan March 25 & 26

March 4, 2008 -- ESPN’s 19th season of Sunday Night Baseball – Major League Baseball’s longest-running, season-long exclusive franchise – will begin with the first Major League Baseball game from Nationals Park, the new home of the Washington Nationals, when the team hosts the Atlanta Braves on Opening Night, March 30, at 8 p.m. ET.    » read more »

Dine alongside the 2008 Atlanta Braves team at the fourth annual "Lead-Off Luncheon" on Tuesday, Apr. 22

03/05/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves fourth annual Lead-Off Luncheon will take place Tuesday, April 22nd at noon at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead. Fans will enjoy lunch alongside current Braves players, coaches, alumni, and executives, as the Braves celebrate the start of their 2008 campaign. Braves Hall of Fame broadcaster Pete Van Wieren will host a Q & A session with several Braves stars, giving all luncheon attendees an insightful look at the 2008 team.    » read more »

03/03/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves and Chick-Fil-A have teamed up to reward students for academic excellence with the All-Star Student Achievers Program.

The All-Star Student Achievers Program rewards students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia for their hard work and dedication to academic success. In recognition of their accomplishments, All-Star Student Achievers will receive two complimentary tickets to a 2008 Braves regular season home game and a Chick-fil-A coupon.

Students can become All-Star Student Achievers if they met one of the following criteria for the 2007 Fall Semester:    » read more »

02/25/2008 -- Atlanta Braves 2008 individual tickets will go on sale Friday, February 29, starting at 9:00 a.m. Single game tickets will be available at the Braves box office at Turner Field, 1-800-326-4000, Braves.com/tickets and all TicketMaster outlets.    » read more »

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