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Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley runs to first on a game winning RBI during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Atlanta.

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All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.

August 02, 2022
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman walks to the field for the presentation of his World Series championship ring, before the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Atlanta.

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Talking Atlanta Braves draft picks, the All-Star Game and the drama around Freddie Freeman

The World Series-winning Atlanta Braves are adding some exciting new talent to the team in the MLB draft, while drama continues over the exit of former Brave and now Los Angeles Dodger Freddie Freeman. GPB's Leah Fleming talks with Eric Cole from the blog and podcast Battery Power.

July 19, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman walks to the field for the presentation of his World Series championship ring, before the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Atlanta.

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Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman

The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says his ex-team, the Atlanta Braves, is presenting a "false narrative" about the first baseman's departure in March.

July 01, 2022
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Fans take in opening night of the 2022 Banana Ball World Tour at Grayson Stadium in Savannah.

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Play (Banana) Ball! As Braves begin delayed spring training, Savannah Bananas embark on ‘World Tour’

While Major League Baseball is getting off to a slow start due to the recent MLB lockout, “Banana Ball” is right on schedule, as Savannah's beloved team takes to the road.

March 17, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract

After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.

March 16, 2022
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Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson gets congratulations from teammates after his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Freddie Freeman's tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday, March 14, 2022.

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With Freeman a free agent, Atlanta Braves get star 1B Olson from Oakland

Freddie Freeman's tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics.

March 15, 2022
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Braves fans don pearls during the celebration at Truist Park on Nov. 5 in honor of Braves outfielder Joc Pederson.

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Braves fans and Cobb County businesses want MLB dispute resolved

With owners and players unable to reach an agreement, Major League Baseball is canceling its opening day as well as the season’s first six games. This leaves the Atlanta Braves' season in limbo.

March 02, 2022
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  • Amanda Andrews
Protesters gather in front of the Brunswick City Hall during a march for Ahmaud Arbery.

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Georgia Today: Looking back at some of our most memorable stories of 2021

On this special year-end edition of the Georgia Today podcast, we look back at some of our most memorable episodes from 2021.

December 24, 2021
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  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Jess Mador
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman admires The Commissioner's Trophy during the team’s victory celebration at Truist Park on Nov. 5.

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Can't get enough! Here's a photo gallery of the Atlanta Braves World Series Parade

Atlanta Braves players and fans descended on the city of Atlanta and Cobb County on Nov. 5 to celebrate the first World Series championship for the team since 1995. 

November 08, 2021
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  • Riley Bunch
Some of the Atlanta Braves players celebrate on top of a double decker bus during the parade.

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'Champions forever': The Atlanta Braves players and fans alike celebrate World Series victory

Well before 8 a.m., dozens of people gathered Friday in the Battery at Truist Park — the first fans to arrive for a celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series victory that will culminate with a Ludacris and Big Boi concert this evening.

November 05, 2021
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Ahmaud Arbery’s aunt Carla Arbery prays during a vigil outside of the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick on Oct. 17, 2021.

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GPB Morning Headlines for November 4, 2021

Attorneys in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial are moving forward with the 12 jurors and four alternates they'll need to hear the Glynn County case. That's despite Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski arguing there's only one Black juror among the 11 other white panelists.

The World Series Trophy is now home in the Atlanta area.

November 04, 2021
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0.

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The Atlanta Braves shut out the Astros 7-0 to become World Series champions

The Braves needed six games to put away the Astros, and are now celebrating their first championship since 1995. Atlanta's Jorge Soler was named the series Most Valuable Player.

November 03, 2021
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  • Doreen McCallister

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GPB Morning Headlines for November 11, 2021

Today, voters are heading to the polls to decide on mayoral and several other municipal races all across Georgia.

All eyes will be on Houston tonight to see if the Atlanta Braves can clinch a World Series victory in Game 6 against the Astros.

November 02, 2021
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Atlanta Braves' Adam Duvall celebrates after his grand slam home run during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta.

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Atlantans tricked out of Halloween hometown World Series win

Atlanta was denied a hometown celebration when the Houston Astros rallied from an early 4-0 deficit for a 9-5 win in Game 5 of the World Series.

November 01, 2021
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Current Braves manager Brian Snitker with former Manager Bobby Cox in golf cart

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Georgia Today: Despite stroke, Bobby Cox still a presence for Braves and manager Brian Snitker

Longtime Braves fans know Bobby Cox as one of the winningest managers in baseball history. But they may not know what happened in the decade since he retired that's kept Cox mostly away from games at Truist Park. In 2019 Bobby Cox had a stroke. But the legendary baseball figure remains influential with the team and close to Brian Snitker, the Braves’ current manager. In this week's Georgia Today, we explore how the Braves’ miracle season is in no small part due to their special bond.

 

 

October 29, 2021
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  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Jess Mador
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