Atlanta Braves

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio says farewell to baseball in Houston

09/27/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park on Friday, September 28, for a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Braves (September 28-30). The Astros will honor Craig Biggio for his remarkable 20-year career Sunday, September 30.    » read more »

09/24/2007 -- Outfielder T.J. Bohn was claimed by the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, Assistant General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today.

Originally selected by Seattle in the 30th round of the 2002 draft, Bohn has appeared in 18 major league games, all with the Mariners in 2006. In limited play, he hit .143 (2-14) with one home run and two RBI.    » read more »

- Last Philadelphia Phillies homestand of the 2007 regular season
- Saturday's game time changed to 3:55 p.m.

09/24/2007 -- Atlanta Braves (September 25-27)

TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).

• Rally towels for all fans, courtesy of Toyota.    » read more »

- Jan. 12-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center
- Tickets on sale now at Braves.com/FanFest
- Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation

09/23/2007 -- 2,745,207 fans attended games at Turner Field in 2007 setting the Atlanta Braves highest attendance mark since 2001 (2,823,494). This season also marks the third consecutive year that attendance figures have climbed at Turner Field. 2007's figures reflect a 7% increase over the previous year.

2005 -- 2,521,527
2006 -- 2,550,524
2007 -- 2,745,207    » read more »

- Atlanta Braves to honor their Minor League Pitchers and Players of the Year on Future Stars Night, Sept. 22, at Turner Field
- Minor League stars to participate in pre-game autograph and Q & A sessions in fan plaza

09/19/2007 -- Atlanta Braves Minor League Pitchers and Players of the Year will be honored Saturday, Sept. 22 on Future Stars Night at Turner Field. Several of the Atlanta Braves future stars will sign autographs for fans and participate in an interactive Q & A session from 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. in Fan Plaza.    » read more »

09/18/2007 -- In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Atlanta Braves have launched Braves.com/hispanicheritage celebrating the rich history of Hispanic players who have worn a Braves uniform.

The Braves Hispanic Heritage web page highlights the many contributions and achievements of current and former Braves players of Hispanic decent, beginning with a profile of Dennis Martinez, one of the winningest pitchers in MLB history. On Aug. 9, 1998, while a member of the Braves pitching staff, Martinez set the record for most wins by a Latin American pitcher.    » read more »

Monday, September 17 - Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, 7:05 PM

• Mexican Independence Day - Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Turner Field with a live performance in Fan Plaza by Mariachi Juvenil America.

• MasterCard Grand Slam Value Pack - 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Cokes, a program and parking - Upper Box-$59, Field Pavilion-$79, Lexus Pavilion-$99 (Sunday through Thursday games).

Tuesday, September 18 -Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, 7:35 PM    » read more »

Receive an autographed Atlanta Braves item in exchange for new or used equipment

09/12/2007 -- The Atlanta Braves Foundation will collect baseball and softball equipment to benefit the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy's Carver YMCA Little League teams, on September 18-19 at Turner Field. Fans donating new or used baseball or softball equipment with a $10 minimum value will receive a Braves bumper sticker autographed by an Atlanta Braves player.    » read more »

09/08/2007 -- The Atlanta Braves game on Friday, September 21 versus the Milwaukee Brewers has been moved from 7:35 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. ET to accommodate an ESPN broadcast while the Atlanta Braves game Saturday, September 22 versus the Milwaukee Brewers has been picked up by Fox, changing the game time from 7:05 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.

Fans that have tickets for the game can use their original ticket to gain entrance to Turner Field that evening. The ballpark gates will open at 4:35 p.m. on September 21 and 1:25 p.m. ET on September 22.

Source: MLB

09/06/2007 -- WHO: Warner Robbins Little League World Champions, Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and manager Bobby Cox

WHAT: The Atlanta Braves will welcome the Warner Robbins Little League World Champions to Turner Field for a major league celebration on Saturday, September 8th.

Upon arriving at Turner Field, the Warner Robbins Little League World Champions will meet Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and manager Bobby Cox while they watch Braves batting practice from the field.    » read more »

09/05/2007 -- On Friday, September 7 at Turner Field, Tim Hudson will be honored for the second straight year as the Atlanta Braves recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. He is now one of the 30 nominees for the national Roberto Clemente Award which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the community.    » read more »

09/04/2007 -- Mark Teixeira of the Atlanta Braves has been named the Sharp Presents the National League Player of the Month for August.    » read more »

03 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Slugger Hank Blalock hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Angels in a key Major League Baseball contest.

Hank Blalock's fifth career bases-loaded home run gave the Rangers an 8-5 lead. The American League West division-leading Angels pulled to within a run of tying the game in the ninth inning, and had the bases loaded when Garret Anderson struck out looking to end the game.    » read more »

08/31/2007 - The Atlanta Braves will honor those who have courageously battled breast cancer on Sunday, Sept. 2, with "Breast Cancer Awareness Day" presented by Publix and Skirt! Magazine. More than 1000 participants, including 250 survivors and 750 family and friends have pre-registered to take part in the Brave Breast Cancer Awareness Day activities.    » read more »