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Jeff Francoeur on the Start of Braves Spring Training

Jeff Francoeur on the Start of Braves Spring Training

HOMETEAM BRANDON LEAK: Braves have pitchers and catchers reporting this week. Jeff, your thoughts on what that means, what’s the actual work that gets done, and then the transition when everybody shows up when they get ready for that first game against the rays on the 24th?  JEFF FRANCOEUR:  Well, I’ll tell you this. The first…read more »

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Chris Dimino is about to embark on his 26th year on the air in Atlanta. Originally a caller back in 1993 to 680 The Fan, he was hired as a full-time host in a TOP 10 market without any previous radio experience.  Chris jokes that his radio “training” came from his days as a bartender in New Jersey.…read more »

Braves Acquire OF J.P. Martínez

Braves Acquire OF J.P. Martínez

Atlanta deals minor-league RHP Tyler Owens to Texas ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today acquired OF J.P. Martínez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor-league RHP Tyler Owens. Martínez, 27, made his major league debut for the Rangers last season. Across 17 games and 44 plate appearances, he slashed .225/.250/.325 (9-for-40) with a double,…read more »

Braves Extend GM Alex Anthopoulos Through the 2031 Season

Braves Extend GM Alex Anthopoulos Through the 2031 Season

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the club through the 2031 season.  “Alex and I have enjoyed a wonderful working relationship, and I look forward to that continuing for many years to come,” said…read more »

Angels Manager Ron Washington Remembers His Career with the Braves

Angels Manager Ron Washington Remembers His Career with the Braves

ATLANTA – Newly-named Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington talked with Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino about his time with the Atlanta Braves, Braves Country, the decision to leave Atlanta for the Angels, early days in baseball, how realistic was the movie “Money Ball”, and MUCH MORE!read more »

Braves Sign Right Hander Joe Jiménez to 3-Year Deal

Braves Sign Right Hander Joe Jiménez to 3-Year Deal

ATLANTA – The Braves signed right-hander Joe Jiménez to a three-year contract worth $26 million, with the reliever set to make $8 million in 2024 and $9 million in each of the final two years of the deal. Jiménez has agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Jiménez, 28, played his first…read more »

Braves Sign Pierce Johnson

Braves Sign Pierce Johnson

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today signed RHP Pierce Johnson to a two-year contract worth $14.25 million guaranteed, with a $7 million club option for 2026 that includes a $250,000 buyout. Johnson will make $7 million in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons and has agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the…read more »

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