Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have hired Kevin Seitzer to replace Greg Walker as hitting coach. The 52-year-old Seitzer was the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays this past season. He also served in a similar position […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have named John Hart as president of baseball operations. Hart took over as interim general manager on Sept. 22 when Frank Wren was fired after the Braves were eliminated from playoff contention. At […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have fired general manager Frank Wren. Braves president John Schuerholz announced the decision Monday, a day after the club was officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Braves were tied for first place at […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves came into the 2014 season as defending National League East champions and with a roster that appeared good enough to make the club contenders once again. Fast-forward to the final weeks of the […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves’ new stadium will be named SunTrust Park. The Braves and Atlanta-based SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced a 25-year sponsorship deal as part of the official groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Braves outfielder Justin Upton departed Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left triceps contusion. The Braves say Upton’s playing status is day-to-day. Upton was hit on his left arm by a Kyle Kendrick […]
Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Braves pitcher Jonny Venters has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday. Gonzalez said the torn UCL was discovered during an examination by surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Venters, […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Long-time Atlanta Braves broadcaster Pete Van Wieren died Saturday morning. He was 69 years old. The Braves said Van Wieren passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs continued to be sellers at Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline, sending pitcher James Russell and utilityman Emilio Bonifacio to the Atlanta Braves for catching prospect Victor Caratini. Russell, a left-hander, has gone 0-2 with […]
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves placed rookie right- handed relief pitcher Shae Simmons on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain. Simmons is 1-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 26 appearances. Right-hander Juan […]