June 29, 1972, the Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves become the first teams to trade former MVPs for one another. Oakland sends Denny McLain to Atlanta for Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda....
On June 29, 1912 At The Polo Grounds, Rube Marquard’s record goes to an amazing 18-0 as he tops the Boston Braves 8-6. It is New York’s 12th straight win over the...
June 27, 1962 – Notorious head-hunter Don Drysdale, who hit 20 batters in 1961, had never been hit by a pitch. Bob Shaw filled that void, plunking him in a game in...
On June 27, 1917, Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II, making...
[adrotate banner=”37″] On June 27, 1982 Atlanta turns four twin killings in the first four frames of the 14 inning Riverfront Stadium contest. and the Braves tie the major-league record with seven...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 26, 1935 — Pittsburgh Pirate center fielder Lloyd Waner sets the major league mark, recording 18 putouts during a doubleheader played at Braves Field. The future Hall of...
[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 24, 1905 At the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants beat Boston Braves , 2 – 1, in 12 innings, with Christy Mathewson getting the win. With two...
[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 23, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves for infielder-outfielder Lee Lacy and pitcher Elias Sosa. Marshall, who...
on June 22, 2001 The Braves trade John Rocker along with minor league third baseman Troy Cameron to the Indians in a four-player deal in return for relievers Steve Karsay and Steve...
on June 22, 2001 The Braves trade John Rocker along with minor league third baseman Troy Cameron to the Indians in a four-player deal in return for relievers Steve Karsay and Steve...