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MLB Reveals Exciting Chipper Jones News on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated May 19, 2025 7:07 PM ET

With All-Star Week fast approaching, baseball fans are already buzzing about the 26th edition of the All-Star Futures Game.

Set for July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta, this seven-inning showcase highlights the game’s brightest minor-league prospects.

However, this year’s matchup carries extra significance for Braves Country.

On Monday, Major League Baseball confirmed that two of Atlanta’s most celebrated alumni will take the reins in the dugouts.

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones has been appointed manager of the National League Futures squad, while two-time All-Star Marquis Grissom will helm the American League team.

The announcement was shared via MLB’s official X account.

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and two-time All-Star Marquis Grissom are the managers for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game July 12th in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/W2dO1Z0OE0
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2025

Drafted first overall by the Braves in 1990, Jones spent his entire 19-year career in Atlanta.

He slashed .303/.401/.529 across 2,499 games, amassing 468 home runs and 1,623 RBIs.

An eight-time All-Star, Jones won the National League MVP in 1999 and helped lead the Braves to the 1995 World Series championship.

Grissom, meanwhile, was a two-time National League stolen base leader (1991-92) and four-time consecutive Gold Glove winner (1993-96).

He spent 17 seasons in the majors with six clubs, posted a .272 career batting average, swiped 429 bases, and drove in 967 runs.

A two-time All-Star, Grissom also earned the 1997 ALCS MVP and played a key role in the Braves’ 1995 World Series win.

As part of All-Star Saturday, the Futures Game offers a first look at tomorrow’s stars before the Midsummer Classic on July 15, also in Atlanta.

With the Futures Game returning to Truist Park, the home field of the 2021 World Series champions, the hometown crowd will get to witness both emerging talent and franchise legends in action.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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