Barry Bonds, who surpassed Hank Aaron as the all-time home run leader in baseball history, said in a tribute message Friday that the MLB icon was a "true hero."Bonds was among those who reacted to … [Read more...] about Barry Bonds on Hank Aaron’s death: ‘He is an icon, a legend and a true hero’
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Hank Aaron’s death saddens sports world: ‘We lost a legend’
Hank Aaron was an important figure in not only baseball but the sports world, as well, and it was no surprise that his death affected so many Friday.Aaron died at 86, his daughter told WSB-TV. As word … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron’s death saddens sports world: ‘We lost a legend’
Hank Aaron, former MLB home run king, dead at 86
Hank Aaron, one of baseball’s all-time great home run hitters, has died. He was 86.CBS 46 and FOX 5 Atlanta were among those that first reported Aaron's death Friday. His daughter told WSB-TV of her … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron, former MLB home run king, dead at 86
Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dead at 81
Legendary knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro died Sunday, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced. He was 81.Niekro was a five-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner. He played 24 years in the major … [Read more...] about Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dead at 81
Georgia senators defend Atlanta Braves’ name after the Cleveland Indians’ announce name change
The two Georgia Republican U.S. senators, who are in the midst of a heated runoff election, came out together Monday to oppose any name change of the state's Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Georgia senators defend Atlanta Braves’ name after the Cleveland Indians’ announce name change
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became free agents as part … [Read more...] about Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
Big league vets with minor league deals get up to $50,000
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.About 370 players who were at big league spring training with minor league contracts will get advance … [Read more...] about Big league vets with minor league deals get up to $50,000
Bill Bartholomay, who moved Braves to Atlanta, dies at 91
Bill Bartholomay, the former baseball owner who moved the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966 to become Major League Baseball's first team in the South, has died. He was 91.Bartholomay died … [Read more...] about Bill Bartholomay, who moved Braves to Atlanta, dies at 91
Bill Bartholomay, who moved Braves to Atlanta, dies at 91
Bill Bartholomay, the former baseball owner who moved the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966 to become Major League Baseball's first team in the South, has died. He was 91.Bartholomay died … [Read more...] about Bill Bartholomay, who moved Braves to Atlanta, dies at 91
Spring training features several veterans in new places hoping to be in the majors on Opening Day
The 2020 Major League Baseball season is right around the corner, and there was a lot of offseason shuffle that fell behind the glitz and glamour contracts of Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg.Several … [Read more...] about Spring training features several veterans in new places hoping to be in the majors on Opening Day