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Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock throws against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Georgia native and Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock honors brother who died in Lake Lanier accident

Georgia native and Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. 

May 19, 2025
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Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley (27) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Atlanta.

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Braves receive morale boost from long-awaited 1st win of season against powerful Dodgers

Austin Riley knows one Atlanta win in six games against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn't give the Braves a claim to challenge the team with baseball's best record. Even so, avoiding a season sweep with a 4-3 win over the Dodgers was important for the Braves' morale.

May 05, 2025
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Savannah Banana Alex Ziegler balances a "torpedo bat" on his chin at Truist Park in Atlanta on March 31, 2025.

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WATCH: Savannah Bananas take over Truist Park for two nights of 'Banana Ball'

Over the weekend, the Savannah Bananas brought their touring baseball show to the home of the Atlanta Braves for the very first time.

March 31, 2025
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  • Chase McGee
An artist's rendering of the planned Synovus Park in Columbus, Ga.

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Fans invited to celebrate another milestone in minor league baseball’s return to Columbus

The effort to play minor league baseball in Columbus for the first time in 17 years achieves another milestone Jan. 30 at Synovus Park.

January 30, 2025
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  • Mark Rice
FILE - Red Star chickens feed in their coop, Jan. 10, 2023, at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview, Ill. The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the U.S. government roughly $661 million and added to consumers' pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

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Georgia Today: Historic snowfall in Georgia; Bird flu spreading; Former Brave falls short of HOF

On the Wednesday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Snow falls across Georgia — in some areas, lots of it; bird flu spreads among the state's commercial poultry producers; and a former Braves outfielder falls short of gaining entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

January 22, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Jimmy Carter with Hank Aaron in the White House

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Jimmy Carter: Lifelong Braves fan

The Atlanta Braves remember one of their lifelong fans: former President Jimmy Carter.

December 31, 2024
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  • Chase McGee
Bally reporter, Hanna Yates, broadcasts her pregame with fans standing behind her waiting for autographs before the start of a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Bally Sports owner could have rights to only Atlanta Braves in baseball next season

Diamond Sports Group could be down to broadcasting only one Major League Baseball team's games next season. The operator of the Bally Sports regional sports networks said during a hearing that it will cut loose the seven teams it has under contract for the 2025 season.

October 03, 2024
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The Georgia Department of Transportation launched a new mobile app to encourage Georgia drivers to drive safely with a contest for the title of the safest driver. (Pexels)

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Georgia Department of Transportation launches app encouraging safe driving with contests

The Georgia Department of Transportation, in partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced Aug. 1 the launch of a safe driving app used to prevent crashes and improve road safety.

August 06, 2024
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  • GPB News Staff
Billye Aaron, Hank Aaron's widow, speaks at Truist Park at the unveiling of the new Hank Aaron stamp on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

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USPS unveils new Hank Aaron 'Forever' stamp at Truist Park

Stamp collectors and baseball fans converged at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday morning to witness the unveiling of the new stamp honoring the legendary Braves player.

July 31, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) and starting pitcher Max Fried (54) walk to the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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GM on Braves' struggles: 'It's about making sure you get to the playoffs one way or the other'

Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a media session before a game. He admitted he wouldn't usually do that unless the Braves are struggling — even though they're one of just five NL teams above .500.

June 13, 2024
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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., right, walks off the field with a trainer after being injured while running the bases during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

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Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years

The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP tore his left ACL, ending his season. Acuña was hurt during the Braves' 8-1 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

May 28, 2024
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Libertarian challenger Chase Oliver, left, and Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., participate in a U.S. Senate debate during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Republican challenger Herschel Walker was invited but did not attend. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

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GPB evening headlines for May 27, 2024

Libertarian activist from Atlanta Chase Oliver is the Libertarian nomination for President.

The Atlanta Dream lose to the Minnesota Lynx.

Braves star Ronald Acuña, Jr. is out for the season.

May 27, 2024
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Truist Park

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Braves’ Fletcher bet with Mizuhara bookie

Braves second baseman David Fletcher also placed bets with former Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s illegal bookmaker, according to a report from ESPN’s Tisha Thompson.

May 20, 2024
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  • Madison Auchincloss
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's home run record 715 fans match onto the field to each holding a sign to commemorate an Aaron home run before a baseball game between New York Mets and Atlanta Braves Monday, April 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Aaron passed Ruth on April 8, 1974.

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Baseball returning to the Atlanta site where Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run

Baseball is returning to the site where the Braves first played in Atlanta and Hank Aaron hit his record 715th home run. Georgia State has finalized plans for a new 1,000-seat baseball stadium in a parking lot that includes the footprint of the former Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

May 15, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud speaks with reporters in the Braves clubhouse Monday, April 22, 2024.

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Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud enjoying 'wild' hot streak

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud is currently enjoying a hot streak rarely seen in Braves history. 

April 23, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
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