-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 28
This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win 
Braves Franchise History 1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 13
This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro faces his brother Joe for the third time
Knucksie and his brother square off on the mound one again. 1969: San Diego’s Joe Niekro outduels Phil Niekro in a 1-0 Padres’ win. It is the third career matchup between the two brothers.
The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time
Professional baseball players can be a weird bunch. So, trying to narrow down 25 of the greatest characters of Major League Baseball, based on their eccentricities, can be a tough task.
The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz
How many of the 28 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Yankees’ Max Fried matches Phil Niekro with historic start vs. Guardians
The New York Yankees got exactly what they needed on Thursday night, another phenomenal outing from Max Fried. Fried threw eight shutout innings in a 4–0 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium, lowering his ERA to 1.78 through his first 13 starts this season.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 29
Today in Astros history - May 29
What happened today in team history? 1976 - Joe Niekro takes his brother deep In Joe Niekro’s 21-years of being in the MLB, he only hit one home run. That came as part of the Houston Astros 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves where he took his brother, Phil Niekro, deep on a seventh-inning knuckleball.
MLB News / Talking Chop / January 5
This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency
After spending 20 seasons with the Braves, Knucksie finally joins another club. 1984: The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 26
This day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away from cancer at age 81.
The legendary Knucksie passes away 1914: The Philadelphia Phillies trade star outfielder and team captain Sherry Magee to the Boston Braves for cash and two players to be named later.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 26, 2024
This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together
Phil beats his brother Joe and they both end up going down in baseball history. 1912: The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8-3 and 4-0.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 5, 2024
This Day in Braves History: Fred McGriff becomes the 9th player to have 7 consecutive seasons with 30 or more homers
1922: Pittsburgh roughs up Boston starter Rube Marquard and beats the last-place Braves, 9-3. 1973: - Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9-00, and improves his record to 11-4.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 28, 2024
This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro picks up 250th win
1982: Phil Niekro picks up his 250th career win over the Padres. The 43-year-old knuckleballer will finish the season 17-4, leading the major leagues in winning percentage.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28, 2024
This Day in Braves History: March 28th
1934 - Rabbit Maranville suffers a broken leg while sliding in at home on an attempted double steal in an exhibition game against the Yankees. He will miss the upcoming season and will play only 23 games the next season.
Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 28, 2023
75 Years and Counting: The Story of the 1986 Cleveland Indians
A glimmer of hope The 1986 Indians had not one, but TWO knuckleballers in Tom Candiotti and Phil Niekro, the latter being possibly the greatest in the history of the craft.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 26, 2023
This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away
1914 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Sherry Magee from the Philadelphia PHillies in exchange for Possum Whitted and Oscar Dugey. 2020 - Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passes away at the age of 81.
The best MLB players who never won a World Series
It takes more than one great player to win a championship. These all-time great MLB players had their fair share of personal accomplishments but were never able to win a World Series.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2020
Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro dies at 81
Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Phil Niekro died on Saturday night at the age of 81, the league announced Sunday.
Best seasons that didn't win the Cy Young Award
We've seen our fair share of amazing pitching seasons since the Cy Young Award was introduced in 1956, but those seasons haven't always won the award. Here's a look at the best seasons failed to win the Cy Young since the award started.
Best MLB player of all time born each day of April
April is synonymous with spring and the start of baseball season, when hope springs eternal for each fan base in some form or another. It also gets players back on the diamond for games that matter.
The 'Famous MLB battery mates' quiz
Some of the greatest pitchers in MLB history have a record of playing pitch-and-catch with a handful of solid catchers as their "battery mates." We have identified 22 pitching greats by their battery mates. How many of them can you name?
The 'MLB pitchers games started' quiz
48 pitchers in MLB have started 500 or more games in their careers. How many of them can you name?
The 'Well-traveled, Hall of Fame pitchers' quiz
42 MLB Hall of Fame pitchers have pitched for 3 or more MLB teams. How many of them can you name?
The 'MLB career leaders in wins' quiz
Can you name the Top 50 pitchers in career wins in MLB?
The 'Hitting & pitching 300/3000 clubs' quiz
Only 10 MLB pitchers have notched at least 300 wins and thrown for 3,000 or more strikeouts. On the other side, only 12 hitters have drilled 300 or more home runs and also recorded over 3,000 hits. How many can you name?
The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz
Can you name the 11 players whose numbers the Atlanta Braves have retired?
The 'Cleveland Indians Hall of Famers' quiz
Thirty-five players in the history of the Cleveland Indians franchise are members of the MLB Hall of Fame. How many of them can you name?Note: Includes members of the Cleveland NapsNote: * Means not consecutive years played
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.