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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 15

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla leads Braves to win in 2011 Civil Rights Game

Uggla drives in all three as the Braves win a special 1923: At Boston, the Cards trim the Braves, 10-5. The Birds are led by Jim Bottomley’s three triples.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / January 4

This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Dan Uggla to contract extension

The Braves sign their second baseman for what they were hoping was the long haul. 1902: Pitcher Bill Dineen, who has won 36 games over the past two seasons with the Boston Beaneaters, signs with the Boston Americans and will win 20 or more games for the next three seasons.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 16, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Dan Uggla in trade with Marlins

Uggla becomes Atlanta’s starting second baseman for three seasons 1962: Milwaukee Braves general manager John McHale and six former stockholders of the Chicago White Sox buy the team from the Perini Corporation for a reported $6.2 million.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 12, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends his hit streak to 32 games

1949 - The Brooklyn Dodgers protest a 5-3 loss to the Braves at Ebbets Field. In the eighth inning, Duke Snider hits a ball off the screen in CF that umpire Artie Gore initially signals as a home run.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 9, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hitting streak to 30-straight games

1956 - Braves catcher Ebba St. Claire is part of three double plays tying the major league record in a 5-4 win over the Phillies. 1961 - Joe Adcock homered twice, but the Dodgers beat the Braves 8-3 behind Don Drysdale who allowed just four hits and also contributed a second inning grand slam.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 7, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hit streak to 28 games

1972 - Eddie Matthews takes over as Braves manager following the dismissal of Lum Harris. 1973 - The Braves purchase pitcher Joe Niekro from the Tigers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 29, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hitting streak to 20 games

1948: Bill Voiselle pitches the first-place Braves to a 2 - 1 win over the Pirates. 1968: The Pirates edge the Braves 3-2 as a base running blunder by Hank Aaron proves costly.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 15, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla’s late homer lifts Atlanta to win over Philadelphia

1984 - Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar hits a grand slam in a 9-1 win over the Braves. 1996 - David Justice dislocated his right shoulder while swinging at a pitch in the second inning of a 3-0 loss to the Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / January 4, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta inks Dan Uggla to a 5-year extension

1902 - Pitcher Bill Dineen, who has won 36 games over the past two seasons with the Boston Beaneaters, signs with the Boston Americans and will win 20 or more games for the next three seasons.

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