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With All-Star festivities kicking into high gear, we continue our series featuring 2x MVP Dale Murphy. Murphy would play 15 seasons for the Braves, with

Athletics News / Battery Power / July 11

Matt Olson breaks Dale Murphy’s Braves consecutive games record

Last night, the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals needed scuba gear and wet suits to slog through torrential downpours late into the Missouri nights.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals

For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.

Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates

Braves interested in trade for three-time All-Star

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Braves’ Matt Olson ties Dale Murphy’s insane iron-man streak

The Atlanta Braves’ offense has been inconsistent at times, but one player has continued to produce. With the Braves facing the Pittsburgh Pirates today, Matt Olson is making history, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 30

5 Greatest Braves Outfielders of All Time

The Braves have moved around quite a bit in their day, cementing their place among baseball's most historically rich teams. As a franchise, the Braves have four World Series wins in 10 appearances -- including twice in six tries since moving to Atlanta -- and 12 Hall of Famers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 7

Two Former Atlanta Braves Stars Snubbed in Latest Hall of Fame Voting

Two former Atlanta Braves All-Stars missed out on heading to Cooperstown yet again. Dale Murphy and Gary Sheffield both fell far short of the necessary votes to get the nod.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 8

Bonds, Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes and are not eligible to be voted on in the next cycle, meaning this group must wait until 2031 to be considered again.

Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'N.L. home run leaders since 1994' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 1

Looming December Dates That Will Impact Braves

We've reached the final calendar month of 2025, but the Atlanta Braves still have plenty left to do before the New Year. Arguably, we are reaching the height of the MLB offseason with key events that will play a large role in the team's future.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything You Need To Know

Technically, the 2025-26 MLB offseason began almost a month ago, but the action is only just getting started. Four notable free agents accepted qualifying offers, and a few more – including, Josh Naylor, Dylan Cease, and Ryan Helsley – have signed multi-year deals.

MLB News / ESPN / November 21

Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot

What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Baseball HOF announces eight names on Era Committee ballot

Baseball Hall of Fame announces eight names on Era Committee ballot

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela were revealed Monday by the Hall of Fame as this year’s candidates on the Era Committee ballot.

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

MLB announces 2025 Gold Glove winners

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

The '1986 MLB All-Star Game' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 3

Braves Legend Officially on Eras Committee Ballot for Hall of Fame

An Atlanta Braves legend is officially up for consideration once again for the Hall of Fame. The Contemporary Baseball Era play ballot has been released, and Dale Murphy is one of the eight candidates.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 26, 2025

Braves Legend Dale Murphy, Notable Names Respond to Hall of Fame Campaign

The push to get Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy has its notable proponents, including the man himself. Over the weekend, Murphy expressed his graitude for the efforts to help get him into Cooperstown.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 24, 2025

Hall of Fame Campaign Launched Centered Around Atlanta Braves Legend

A push is being made to help get an Atlanta Braves legend inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dale Murphy to the Hall campaign has been launched in the weeks ahead of the Eras committee meetings, one of the ways members of the Hall of Fame are decided.

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The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1980s

MLB in the 1980s was filled with small ball, but some teams played a little too small. These 20 teams were the worst that we witnessed from the decade.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / August 14, 2025

Braves' Matt Olson breaks Dale Murphy's Atlanta record to move up historic MLB list

This is such an impressive feat.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 3, 2025

This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Dale Murphy

The face of the franchise during the 80s says goodbye to Atlanta 1973: The Atlanta Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the Padres despite a pinch-hit home run by Dave Winfield.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 9, 2025

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy’s consecutive game streak ends at 740 games

1948 - Boston’s Johnny Sain becomes the National League’s first 11-game winner as he defeats Robin Roberts and the Phillies. Alvin Dark has three hits in the win and extends his hitting streak to 21 games.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / May 18, 2025

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy hits three homers in Braves win

A breakout game for a budding Braves legend. 1951: Braves catcher Walker Cooper has five hits in a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1979: Dale Murphy homers three times and drives in five runs to help the Atlanta Braves to a 6-4 win over the Giants.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / November 8, 2024

This day in Braves History: Dale Murphy wins second-consecutive NL MVP Award

Another honor for one of the greatest players to slip on a Braves uniform 1983: Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy, who hit .302 with 36 home runs, 121 RBI and 30 stolen bases in the National League, joins Ernie Banks, Joe Morgan and Mike Schmidt as one of the players who has won the MVP Award in consecutive years.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 24, 2024