Bobby Cox is returning to the dugout — but only for one exhibition. The former Braves manager will be back in uniform to manage the organization’s top prospects against the current major leaguers on April 3. The game will be played at the home of the Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett team near Atlanta.
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A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.
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Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson said Thursday his right shoulder is feeling good and he expects to be on a regular routine for the start of spring training. Hanson enjoyed a strong first half of the 2011 season, posting a 10-4 record and 2.44 ERA. He made only five starts after the All-Star break due to persistent pain in the shoulder.
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One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones’ outlook. Jones is feeling optimistic about his health as he moves closer to his 18th season with the Braves. Despite two knee surgeries in the last two years, the last link to the Braves’ 1995 World Series championship is not ready to talk about ending his career.
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Bryce Harper has just the right mix of skill and confidence to be a factor for the Nationals before his 20th birthday.
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The Atlanta Braves are one of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises, with numerous Hall of Famers having worn the navy, scarlet, and white. After moving from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966, the Braves were home to such players as long-time home run king Hank Aaron,…
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Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves. If you’re thinking of attending a game as part of your Greater Orlando vacation, here’s a visitor’s guide to the baseball stadium.
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Brandon Beachy did his best to forget what happened at the end of last season. It all came back to him this past weekend, when the Braves pitcher was in St. Louis visiting his college roommate. Everywhere Beachy looked, there were shirts, caps and other gear celebrating the Cardinals’ improbable World Series championship.
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Baseball season is right around the corner, and no major leaguer will face any more pressure in spring training than Tyler Pastornicky. The Atlanta Braves are handing the untested rookie the starting job at shortstop on a team that missed the playoffs by only one game last year.
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If you are in Florida in March, spring training should be of the highest priority. However, after a long day in the sun or a few straight days of sitting in the stands, baseball can get a bit tiring. Some people need a bit of a break from America’s pastime.
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