Atlanta Braves

08/30/2007 -- Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer and fan favorite Dale Murphy will sign copies of his book, The Scouting Report: Youth Athletics, at Turner Field on September 4 and at the Braves Clubhouse Store at the CNN Center on September 5.

September 4, 5:30 p.m. - Turner Field - Hank Aaron Room (Field level, aisle 128)    » read more »

08/30/2007 -- Fans heading out to Turner Field Aug. 31, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2 for the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets series are strongly urged to arrive early and park at Lakewood Hi Fi Buys Amphitheater if they have not already pre-purchased their parking. Parking at Lakewood will cost $5 and there is a free, five-minute shuttle to and from Turner Field.    » read more »

08/29/2007:
Friday, August 31 - Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, 7:35 PM
PARKING ALERT - Fans heading out to Turner Field this weekend for the Atlanta Braves/New York Mets series are urged to arrive early and park at Lakewood Amphitheater if they have not already pre-purchased their parking. Parking at Lakewood will cost $5 and there is a free, five-minute shuttle to and from Turner Field.
Braves Hat Night presented by Delta - The first 45,000 fans will receive a Braves Hat.    » read more »

08/27/2007 -- Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira and St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen have been named the Bank of America Presents the National League Co-Players of the Week for the period of August 20-26, 2007. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the American League and National League Player of the Week Awards, which reflect the company's long-standing tradition of recognizing achievements that inspire us all to seize opportunities to perform at our very best.    » read more »

Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado Super Saturday concert on Hispanic Heritage Weekend highlights homestand

08/27/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host two NL East division rivals, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, in a six-game homestand beginning Monday, August 27 at Dolphin Stadium. The tenth homestand of the season will feature five fan giveaways including a Hanley Ramirez Figurine, a Marlins Scratch Off Card for 100 autographed Ramirez figurines, a Marlins Maraca, a Marlins Flashlight and a Miguel Cabrera youth T-shirt.    » read more »

27 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson led off the first inning against the New York Yankees with an inside-the-park home run, starting the Detroit Tigers on their way to a 5-4 victory over New York Yankees in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

The New York Yankees' loss dropped them to seven-and-a-half games behind Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead, as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Boston - with the best record in the majors at 80-51 - completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

Atlanta Braves offer breast cancer survivors free admission

08/22/2007 - 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. Breast cancer survivors will receive a free Lower Level ticket for the Braves/Mets game, and their friends and family can purchase tickets for $10. In order to redeem the offer for a free Lower Level ticket, breast cancer survivors can download the Breast Cancer Awareness Day form at www.braves.com/bc_awareness or call 404-494-1020.    » read more »

Raises more than $33,000 to benefit Atlanta Braves Foundation, Anna's Angel Fund, and Jaden's Ladder

08/19/2007 -- The Atlanta Braves Wives Brown Bag Bonanza raised more than $33,000 to benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Anna's Angel Fund, and Jaden's Ladder, on Saturday night at Turner Field. The Braves wives sold more than 800 baseballs autographed by Braves players and manager Bobby Cox in the fourth annual Brown Bag Bonanza fundraiser.    » read more »

1957 World Champion Milwaukee Braves to be recognized

08/15/2007 -- WHO: David Justice
2007 Atlanta Braves team
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame Members including: Phil Niekro, Ernie Johnson, Pete Van Wieren, Skip Caray, and Paul Snyder    » read more »

Atlanta, Georgia, August 15, 2007 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced an online sweepstakes program with the Atlanta Braves that gives fans the chance to win an opportunity to throw out the first pitch at an upcoming Atlanta Braves home game.

Fans can register by logging on to att.braves.com or by texting BRAVES to 36197 and submitting their best reason for why they should be selected to make the first pitch..    » read more »

08/14/2007 6:12 PM ET

Sept. 30 game sold out, limited tickets available Sept. 28-29

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros will host Craig Biggio Tribute Weekend Sept. 28-30 to honor the longtime Astro for his 20-year career with the organization. Craig Biggio announced on July 24 that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2007 season after a career in which he became the 27th player all-time to reach the 3,000-hit plateau.    » read more »

08/09/2007:
Tuesday, August 14 - Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, 7:35 PM

• Law Enforcement Night - The Braves will honor local law enforcement with several pre-game tributes before the Braves take on the Giants at 7:35. Local Swat Teams and Canine Teams will perform presentations in Fan Plaza and officers will take part in a motorcyle parade around the field before the game.    » read more »

08/06/2007 --
Florida Marlins
(August 7-9)
**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).
• First ceremonial pitch: thrown by Rich Diver of Diver Chevrolet and Bob Callandar, representing ARAMARK.
• Chevrolet HHR Giveaway: Chevrolet will give away an HHR to one lucky fan.
• National Anthem: sung by Memorial Baptist Church Choir.    » read more »

08/04/2007, ATLANTA -- Infielder Willy Aybar has successfully completed a rehabilitation program for substance abuse and has re-joined the Atlanta Braves' Minor League system.

While recovering from a hand injury in early May, Willy Aybar sought and received treatment for substance abuse at a facility in South Florida. Aybar is currently on the Atlanta Braves' 60-day disabled list.

Source: MLB

08/01/2007 -- Three big games with the Atlanta Braves and a big Philadelphia Phillies Alumni Weekend are scheduled for Citizens Bank Park on Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12.

Friday, Aug. 10:
One of the most respected men ever to wear Phillies pinstripes will be given the highest honor by the organization during the annual Toyota Wall of Fame induction ceremonies.

The late John Vukovich will be inducted posthumously into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Dallas Green, the 2006 inductee, will present the 2007 award to Vuk's family--wife Bonnie, daughter Nikki Stolarick and son Vince.    » read more »