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News Articles: Atlanta Braves

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Georgia Today: Runoff debates begin; Training to dispense PREP and PEP; New college accreditations

On the June 1 edition: Democratic candidates for Senate and governor campaign together, while Republicans debate ahead of the runoff; A major manufacturer plans to expand to Macon; And two Georgia schools are expected to be among the first in the country to join a new accreditation agency for public colleges and universities.

June 01, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
FILE - Atlanta Braves captain and third baseman Bob Horner, right, exults with teammate Chris Chambliss after they beat the Cincinnati Reds, April 23, 1982, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Joe Sebo, File)

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Former Braves slugging 3rd baseman Bob Horner, who hit 4 homers in a game, dies at 68

Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman who was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1978 and hit a home run in his debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died. He was 68.

May 27, 2026
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  • Associated Press
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Georgia Today: Passengers with hantavirus at Emory; New tax bills now law; Last week to early vote

On the May 11 edition: Two-people who were on a ship with hantavirus are now at Emory University; Braves fans say goodbye to iconic manager Bobby Cox; And a new report from Georgia environmental regulators highlights the severity of the state's ongoing drought.

May 11, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
 FILE - Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to fans after a loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series in Atlanta, Oct. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

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Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, who led team to first World Series title, dies at 84

Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox died Saturday in Marietta, Ga., according to the Braves. 

May 09, 2026
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 In this Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 file photo, American media mogul Ted Turner is photographed on the red carpet at the Captain Planet Foundation benefit gala in Atlanta.

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Ted Turner, Atlanta's trailblazing CNN founder, conservationist and philanthropist, dies at 87

The Atlanta icon's legacy includes pioneering cable television through his Turner Broadcasting System and CNN, transforming the Atlanta Braves into “America’s team," supporting environmental efforts through Captain Planet and funding the United Nations Foundation.

May 06, 2026
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Georgia Today: Fulton County ballot case; Pleas to change abortion law; Braves opening day

On the Mar 27 edition: Attorneys for Fulton County and the Trump administration squared off in court today over the county's demand that the FBI return seized ballots from the 2020 election; the families of three women who died as a result of abortion-related complications are pleading with lawmakers to change state law; and today is opening day for the 2026 Atlanta Braves season.

March 27, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
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The Atlanta Braves' opening day is here. GPB previews the ball season

The Atlanta Braves are set to open the 2026 season. GPB's All Things Considered host and resident baseball fan Peter Biello talks with his afternoon colleague Orlando Montoya about it all. 

March 26, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Orlando Montoya
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Georgia Today: 14th District race; Atlanta Braves broadcast service; Atlanta charter school remembers

On the Mar 11 edition: No candidate was able to break the 50% threshold in the 14th Congressional District race, so the top two vote getters will be on the ballot again next month; we have more details behind the new Atlanta Braves broadcasting service; and an Atlanta charter school is remembering a 7-year-old student killed during a shooting last month.

March 11, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
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Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season. The Braves chose to control the BravesVision plan instead of having the telecasts produced by Major League Baseball.

February 24, 2026
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Monday was “Truck Day” and the Braves are headed to their spring training home in North Port, Florida, to prepare for the 2026 season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

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Atlanta Braves are headed south for spring training, new promo items on tap for 2026 season

On the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, several moving trucks were idling in the bowels of Truist Park. The trucks, courtesy of Atlanta Peach Movers, were in the process of being loaded with the necessary gear the Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and staff will need while at spring training. 

February 03, 2026
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  • Donnell Suggs and
  • The Atlanta Voice
Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detain an observer, who was later released, as part of President Donald's Trump's immigration policy, in Minneapolis on Jan. 6, 2026. Photo by Tim Evans/ Reuters

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Georgia Today: ICE arrests in Georgia; Gov. Kemp wants SNAP restored; Jones headed to Cooperstown?

On the Jan. 20th edition: ICE has been making arrests in Georgia; Governor Brian Kemp is asking that SNAP funds cut by the federal government be restored; and Braves legend Andruw Jones looks to be on his way to the Hall of Fame.

January 20, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Kansas City Royals' Mike Yastrzemski runs during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sept. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agrees to $23 million, 2-year deal with the Braves

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $23 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option with the potential to make the deal worth $26 million over three seasons.

December 11, 2025
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Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton, left, offers a hug to manager Brian Snitker, right, after a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season

Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season. 

October 01, 2025
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Atlanta Braves face lawsuit over ball-to-face injury

A sports law expert explains the history and current legal standing of the "baseball rule" and how it might apply to a lawsuit against the Atlanta Braves.

September 29, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya
FILE - Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike during the third inning of a spring training baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Houston Astros, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader and the plate on Sunday.

August 06, 2025
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