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Atlanta Braves
2025 Atlanta Braves season
  • Established in 1871
  • Based in Atlanta since 1966
Atlanta Braves.svg Atlanta Braves Insignia.svg
Team logo Cap insignia
Major league affiliations
Current uniform
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Retired numbers
Colors
  • Navy blue, scarlet red, gold, white
                       
Name
  • Atlanta Braves (1966–present)
  • Milwaukee Braves (1953–1965)
  • Boston Braves (1941–1952)
  • Boston Bees (1936–1940)
  • Boston Braves (1912–1935)
  • Boston Rustlers (1911)
  • Boston Doves (1907–1910)
  • Boston Beaneaters (1883–1906)
  • Boston Red Caps (1876–1882)
  • Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875)
Other nicknames
  • The Bravos
  • The Team of the 90s
  • America's Team
Ballpark
  • Truist Park (2017–present)
  • Turner Field (1997–2016)
  • Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium (1966–1996)
  • Milwaukee County Stadium (1953–1965)
  • Braves Field (1915–1952)
  • Fenway Park (1914–1915)
  • Congress Street Grounds (1894)
  • South End Grounds (1871–1914)
Major league titles
World Series titles (4)
  • 1914
  • 1957
  • 1995
  • 2021
NL Pennants (18)
  • 1877
  • 1878
  • 1883
  • 1891
  • 1892
  • 1893
  • 1897
  • 1898
  • 1914
  • 1948
  • 1957
  • 1958
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1999
  • 2021
NA Pennants (4)
  • 1872
  • 1873
  • 1874
  • 1875
NL East Division titles (18)
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2013
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
NL West Division titles (5)
  • 1969
  • 1982
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
Pre-modern World Series (1)
  • 1892
Wild card berths (3)
  • 2010
  • 2012
  • 2024
Front office
Principal owner(s) Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Traded as:
NASDAQBATRA (Series A)
OTCQBBATRB (Series B)
NASDAQBATRK (Series C)
Russell 2000 components (BATRA, BATRK)
President Derek Schiller
President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos
General manager Alex Anthopoulos
Manager Brian Snitker
Mascot(s) Blooper

The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team from Atlanta, USA. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) East Division. The Braves started in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1871. Back then, they were called the Boston Red Stockings. The team changed names many times before becoming the Boston Braves in 1912. The Braves are the oldest sports team in North America that has played continuously.

After 81 seasons and winning one World Series in Boston, the team moved. They went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1953. In Milwaukee, star players like Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Warren Spahn helped the Milwaukee Braves win the World Series in 1957. Even with this success, fewer fans came to games. So, the team moved again to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1966.

The Braves didn't win much in Atlanta until 1991. From 1991 to 2005, the Braves were one of baseball's best teams. They won 14 division titles in a row, which is an MLB record. They also played in the National League Championship Series eight times in a row. During this time, they had amazing pitchers like Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine.

The Braves are one of only two original National League teams from 1876. The club has won an MLB record 23 division titles. They also have 18 National League pennants and four World Series championships. The Braves are the only MLB team to win the World Series in three different home cities.

History of the Braves

Boston's Early Baseball Days (1871–1952)

Starting in Boston (1871–1913)

1890 Boston Beaneaters
Boston Beaneaters team photo, 1890

The first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869. But they stopped playing after 1870. Their manager, Harry Wright, and some players moved to Boston. They formed the Boston Red Stockings. This team was one of the first in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP). The Boston Red Stockings were very strong. They won four out of five championships in the NAPBBP. This team and its later versions are the oldest continuously playing professional sports team in America.

The club was called the Boston Red Caps when the first National League game was played in 1876. They won against the Philadelphia Athletics. Even with a weaker team that first year, they won the championships in 1877 and 1878. Later, managed by Frank Selee, they won eight championships in the 1800s. By 1898, the team was known as the Beaneaters. They won 102 games with stars like Hugh Duffy and Billy Hamilton.

In 1901, the American League started. Many Beaneaters players left for the new league. The team struggled a lot. They had only one winning season from 1900 to 1913. They lost 100 games five times. In 1907, they stopped using red in their stockings for a while. The team changed names several times. They became the Braves before the 1912 season. The team president, John M. Ward, named them after the owner, James E. Gaffney. Gaffney was called one of the "braves" of New York City's political group, Tammany Hall. This group used a Native American chief as its symbol.

The 1914 "Miracle" Season

A program from the 1914 World Series, featuring Braves manager George Stallings (left). Baseball Magazine cover, 1914 (right).

In 1914, the Boston Braves had an amazing season. It became one of baseball's most famous comebacks. They started with a very bad record of 4 wins and 18 losses. They were in last place, 15 games behind the New York Giants. This was after losing two games on July 4. But then, the team got incredibly hot. They won 41 games and lost only 12 from July 6 to September 5. On August 3, the Red Sox offered their park, Fenway Park, to the Braves for free. The Braves' own park was too small. On September 7 and 8, they beat the Giants. This pushed them into first place. The Braves won the championship, even though they were in last place as late as July 18. They are the only team to do this in the old eight-team league.

The Braves went to the 1914 World Series. Their captain and MVP, Johnny Evers, led them. Many thought the Philadelphia A's would win. But the Braves surprised everyone. They swept the Athletics, winning the World Series. Because of this success, owner Gaffney built a new, big park. It was called Braves Field. It opened in August 1915. It had 40,000 seats and was easy to get to by public transport.

Struggles and a Star (1915–1953)

Boston Braves Cap Logo (1946 to 1952)
The Boston Braves cap logo, 1946 to 1952

From 1917 to 1933, the Boston Braves had a tough time. After several owners, Emil Fuchs bought the team in 1923. Fuchs brought his friend, famous pitcher Christy Mathewson, to help. But Mathewson died in 1925, leaving Fuchs in charge. The team still struggled. In 1933 and 1934, under manager Bill McKechnie, the Braves played better. But it didn't help their money problems.

To get more fans and money, Fuchs made a deal. He got Babe Ruth from the New York Yankees in 1935. Ruth was made a team vice president. He was promised a share of profits and a chance to manage. At first, Ruth seemed to help. But his skills were fading. Ruth couldn't run well and was a poor fielder. This caused problems. It became clear his titles were just for show. Ruth retired on June 1, 1935. He hit his last three home runs just before. The Braves finished that season with a terrible record of 38 wins and 115 losses. This was the team's worst season ever.

Fuchs lost control of the team in August 1935. The team tried to rebrand as the Boston Bees. But it didn't change their luck. A builder named Lou Perini took over. He eventually brought back the Braves' name. World War II caused a small delay. But then, the team, led by pitcher Warren Spahn, had good seasons in 1946 and 1947.

Warren Spahn Pitching transparency 1952 March 21
Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn

In 1948, the team won the championship. Pitchers Spahn and Johnny Sain were key. The rest of the pitching staff was not as strong. A writer named Gerald Hern wrote a famous poem about Spahn and Sain:

First we'll use Spahn
then we'll use Sain
Then an off day
followed by rain
Back will come Spahn
followed by Sain
And followed
we hope
by two days of rain.

This poem became very popular. The saying "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain" became part of baseball talk.

The 1948 World Series was the Braves' last big moment in Boston. They lost to the Indians in six games. On March 13, 1953, Perini announced the team was moving to Milwaukee. Perini said that television and a lack of excitement for the Braves in Boston were the main reasons.

Milwaukee's Time (1953–1965)

Milwaukee Braves Cap Logo
The Milwaukee Braves cap logo

The Milwaukee Braves moved to Wisconsin for the 1953 season. It was an instant hit. They had a record 1.8 million fans. They finished second in the league. Manager Charlie Grimm was named NL Manager of the Year.

In the 1950s, the Braves were a strong team in the National League. With powerful hitters like Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron, they won two championships. They also finished second twice between 1956 and 1959. In 1957, Aaron had an MVP season. He led the Braves to their first championship in nine years. Then, they won the 1957 World Series against the strong New York Yankees. The next season, they played the Yankees again in the World Series. The Braves started strong but lost the last three games and the series. The 1959 season ended in a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers won a playoff game against the Braves. After that, their success went up and down. In 1963, they finished fifth, their first time in the "second division."

In 1962, owner Louis Perini sold the Braves. A group from Chicago led by William Bartholomay bought them. Bartholomay wanted to move the team to Atlanta in 1965. But legal issues kept them in Milwaukee for one more season.

Atlanta's Era (1966–present)

Early Years in Atlanta (1966–1974)

Hank Aaron 1974
Hall of Fame right fielder and designated hitter Hank Aaron

The Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966. They found success in 1969 when divisions started. They won the first National League West Division title. But in the National League Championship Series, the "Miracle Mets" swept them. The Braves only had two winning seasons between 1970 and 1981. Fans in Atlanta mostly enjoyed watching Hank Aaron. By the end of 1973, he had hit 713 home runs. This was just one short of Babe Ruth's record. On April 4, 1974, opening day, he hit his 714th home run in Cincinnati. On April 8, in front of his home fans and on national TV, he finally broke Ruth's record. He hit a home run off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron played most of his career as a Milwaukee and Atlanta Brave. He was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on November 2, 1974.

The Ted Turner Years

Ted Turner Buys the Team (1976–1977)
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Media owner Ted Turner bought the team in 1976. He played a big part in how the team was run.

In 1976, media owner Ted Turner bought the team. He owned the TV channel WTBS. He bought the team to keep it in Atlanta. Turner used the Braves as a big draw for his new cable network. This made the Braves the first team to have fans all over the country. WTBS called the team "The Atlanta Braves: America's Team". This nickname is still used in some parts of the country, especially in the South. Turner was short on money. He used money already paid to the team for TV rights as a down payment. Turner quickly became known as a unique owner. On May 11, 1977, Turner made himself the manager. But MLB rules from the 1950s said managers could not own part of the team. So, Turner had to stop managing after one game. The Braves lost that game 2–1. This made their losing streak 17 games.

Ups and Downs (1978–1990)
Tom Glavine
John Smoltz
Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz won six Cy Young Awards together as Braves pitchers.

The Braves didn't have much success between 1978 and 1990. However, in the 1982 season, manager Joe Torre led them. They won their first division title since 1969. Key players like Dale Murphy, Bob Horner, and Phil Niekro helped the team. The Braves were swept in the NLCS by the Cardinals. Murphy won the MVP award for the National League in both 1982 and 1983.

14 Straight Division Titles (1991–2005)

From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves had an amazing run. They won a record 14 division titles in a row. They also won five National League championships and the World Series in 1995. Bobby Cox came back as manager in 1990. He helped turn the team around. They had the worst record in baseball the year before. Important things happened, like drafting Chipper Jones in 1990. They also hired John Schuerholz as general manager.

The Braves' great journey started in 1991. This was known as the "Worst to First" season. The Braves started slowly but then got strong. Young pitchers Tom Glavine and John Smoltz led the way. The team won the NL championship in a close race. They lost the 1991 World Series to the Minnesota Twins. The next year, the Braves won the NLCS in a dramatic way. They beat the Pirates. But they lost the 1992 World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays.

In 1993, the Braves got even better pitchers. They added Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux. Even with a team-best 104 wins, they lost in the NLCS. They lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. The team moved to the Eastern Division in 1994. This started a big rivalry with the New York Mets.

The player's strike cut the 1994 season short. But the Braves bounced back in 1995. They beat the Cleveland Indians to win the 1995 World Series. With this win, the Braves became the first MLB team to win championships in three different cities. The Braves reached the World Series again in 1996 and 1999. But the New York Yankees beat them both times.

In 1996, Time Warner bought Ted Turner's company, including the Braves. The Braves kept winning. They got their ninth straight division title in 2000. But they lost in the playoffs to the St. Louis Cardinals. The team won division titles from 2002 to 2004. But they lost early in the playoffs each year.

The Liberty Media Era

New Owners and Retirements
Chipper Jones last reg season game
Chipper Jones waves to the crowd at Turner Field before his last regular-season game on September 30, 2012. He retired after 19 seasons with the Braves.

In December 2005, Time Warner decided to sell the Braves. Liberty Media bought the team in February 2007 for $450 million. The sale needed approval from MLB owners.

Bobby Cox's last year as manager was in 2010. The Braves made the playoffs again for the first time since 2005. They won the NL Wild Card. But they lost to the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series. This was the end of Bobby Cox's managing career. The next season, the Braves had a big collapse in September and missed the playoffs. The team played better in 2012. They returned to the playoffs in Chipper Jones' final season. The Braves won 94 games in 2012. But they didn't win the NL East. So, they played the St. Louis Cardinals in the first-ever Wild Card Game. Chipper Jones' last game was memorable. The Braves lost the one-game playoff 6–3. The game is remembered for a controversial call that hurt a Braves comeback.

Truist Park and Another World Series Win
SunTrust Park Opening Day 2017
Truist Park before its first regular-season game.

In 2017, the Atlanta Braves started playing at Truist Park. This new stadium replaced Turner Field. After an MLB investigation into signing rules, general manager John Coppolella resigned. He was banned from baseball. Alex Anthopoulos became the new general manager. The team's chairman, Terry McGuirk, apologized for the scandal. He trusted Anthopoulos to lead with honesty. A new mascot named Blooper was introduced before the 2017 season. Under Anthopoulos, the Braves made the playoffs in six of his first seven seasons. In 2020, the Braves reached the National League Championship Series. But they lost to the Dodgers after leading 3–1.

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President Joe Biden hosts the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves on September 26, 2022, at the White House.

In the 2021 season, the Braves won the National League East. They had an 88–73 record. In the playoffs, they quickly beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3–1. The Braves faced the Dodgers again in the 2021 NLCS. They won in six games. This gave Atlanta its first National League championship since 1999. The Braves then went to the World Series. They beat the Houston Astros in six games. This was their fourth World Series title!

Team Logos and Uniforms

The Braves' logos have changed over time. From 1945 to 1955, they had a Native American warrior. From 1956 to 1965, it was a laughing Native American with a mohawk and feather. The current logo, from 1987, has the word "Braves" in cursive with a tomahawk below it.

Uniforms changed in 1987. The team started using uniforms like their classic 1950s look. For the 2023 season, the Braves had four uniform types. These included classic white home and gray road uniforms. They also had a navy blue road jersey for some games. For home games, they had two alternate uniforms. A red one for Friday nights and a "City Connect" uniform for Saturdays. The City Connect uniform honors Hank Aaron. It has "The A" on the chest. The cap has an "A" logo and colors from the 1974 uniform.

World Series Wins

The Braves franchise has won four World Series Championships. This is over 120 years of the World Series. The Braves are the only team to win a World Series in three different cities.

Season Manager Opponent Series Score Record
1914 (Boston) George Stallings Philadelphia Athletics 4–0 94–59
1957 (Milwaukee) Fred Haney New York Yankees 4–3 95–59
1995 (Atlanta) Bobby Cox Cleveland Indians 4–2 90–54
2021 (Atlanta) Brian Snitker Houston Astros 4–2 88–73
Total World Series championships: 4

Braves' Home Fields

Truist Park

Truist Park has been the Atlanta Braves' home stadium since 2017. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta. It is in Cumberland, in Cobb County, Georgia. The team played at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium from 1966 to 1996. Then they played at Turner Field from 1997 to 2016. The Braves opened Truist Park on April 14, 2017. They swept the San Diego Padres in a four-game series. People liked the park a lot. Woody Studenmund called it a "gem." He liked its "compact beauty" and how it mixed baseball with other activities. J.J. Cooper praised the "excellent sight lines for pretty much every seat."

CoolToday Park

Since 2019, the Braves have played spring training games at CoolToday Park. This park is in North Port, Florida. It opened on March 24, 2019. The Braves won their first game there 4–2 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves moved from Champion Stadium. That was their old Spring Training home near Orlando. They moved to be closer to other teams' facilities. CoolToday Park is also where the Braves' players recover from injuries all year.

Fan Attendance

Home Attendance at Truist Park
Year Total Attendance Game Average Stadium Capacity by % Major League Rank by #
2017 2,505,252 30,929 75.3% 13th
2018 2,555,781 31,552 76.8% 12th
2019 2,654,920 32,776 79.8% 12th
2020 0* 0* NA NA
2021 2,300,247 29,490 71.8% 2nd
2022 3,129,931 38,641 94.0% 4th
2023 3,191,505 39,401 95.9% 5th

(*) – No fans were allowed in MLB stadiums in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Rivalries

New York Mets

The Mets swept the Braves in the 1969 NLCS. But their rivalry didn't get really intense until 1994. That's when both teams were put in the National League East division.

The Braves played the Mets in the 1999 National League Championship Series. The Braves took a 3–0 lead. It looked like they would sweep. But the Mets fought back in Game 4 and Game 5. Even with the Mets' strong comeback, the Braves won the series in Game 6. Andruw Jones got a dramatic walk-off walk. This earned the Braves their 5th National League championship of the decade. In 2022, both the Braves and Mets finished with 101 wins. The NL East title came down to a key three-game series at Truist Park. The Mets had a small lead. But the Braves swept the series. Atlanta won the NL East division title and a first-round bye. They won the season series against the Mets.

Nationwide Fanbase

The Braves have many fans in Atlanta and Georgia. They are also called "America's Team". This is because their games were shown nationally on TBS from the 1970s to 2007. This gave the team fans all over the country.

The Braves have strong support in the Southeastern United States. This includes states like Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.

Tomahawk Chop Discussion

Atlanta Braves fan with tomahawk
The Atlanta Braves encouraged fans to do the "Tomahawk Chop." They gave out foam tomahawks at games.

In 1991, Atlanta Braves fans started doing the "tomahawk chop" during games. They would use foam tomahawks. Some Native American groups said this was disrespectful. They felt it was demeaning. But the Braves' public relations director said it was a "proud expression of unification and family." The discussion came up again in 2019. Cherokee Nation member and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley found the chop insulting. The Braves then changed how they did the chop during games. They talked with Native American representatives. In 2020, people pressured the Braves to change their name. The Braves said they were still talking about the chop. But they said the team name would not change.

The debate about the tomahawk chop continued in 2021. Some Native American leaders, like Richard Sneed, the Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, said they personally didn't mind it. They saw it as recognizing Native American strength. But others strongly disagreed. Sneed said there were bigger issues for Native American communities. He questioned why the chop was such a focus. The Eastern Cherokee Band of Indians and the Braves started working together. They wanted to add Cherokee language and culture to the team's activities, stadium, and merchandise. This was to show more cultural understanding.

Achievements

Awards

Team Records

Retired Numbers

The Braves have retired eleven numbers in their history. Most recently, Andruw Jones' number 25 was retired in 2023. Chipper Jones' number 10 was retired in 2013. John Smoltz's number 29 was retired in 2012. Bobby Cox's number 6 was retired in 2011. Tom Glavine's number 47 was retired in 2010. Greg Maddux's number 31 was retired in 2009. Also, Hank Aaron's 44, Dale Murphy's 3, Phil Niekro's 35, Eddie Mathews' 41, and Warren Spahn's 21 are retired. Jackie Robinson's number 42 is retired for all of baseball. Six of these eleven numbers (Cox, Jones, Jones, Smoltz, Maddux, and Glavine) were on the Braves at the same time. All eligible players whose numbers are retired have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The only exceptions are Dale Murphy and Andruw Jones. The colors and design of the retired numbers on signs in the stadium match the uniform design from when the player was on the team.

Dale
Murphy
OF
Retired June 13, 1994
Bobby
Cox

Mgr
Retired August 12, 2011
Chipper
Jones
3B
Retired June 28, 2013
Warren
Spahn

P
Retired December 11, 1965
Andruw
Jones

OF
Retired September 9, 2023
John
Smoltz

P
Retired June 8, 2012
Greg
Maddux

P
Retired July 17, 2009
Phil
Niekro

P
Retired August 6, 1984
Eddie
Mathews
3B
Retired July 26, 1969
Hank
Aaron

RF
Retired April 15, 1977
Tom
Glavine

P
Retired August 6, 2010
Jackie
Robinson

All MLB
Honored April 15, 1997

Baseball Hall of Famers

Chipper jones 4-18-12
Chipper Jones
Atlanta Braves Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Boston Braves

Earl Averill
Dave Bancroft
Dan Brouthers
John Clarkson *
Jimmy Collins
Hugh Duffy *
Johnny Evers

Burleigh Grimes
Billy Hamilton
Billy Herman
Rogers Hornsby
Joe Kelley
King Kelly
Ernie Lombardi

Rabbit Maranville *
Rube Marquard
Tommy McCarthy *
Bill McKechnie
Joe Medwick
Kid Nichols *
Jim O'Rourke

Charley Radbourn
Babe Ruth
Frank Selee *
Al Simmons
George Sisler
Billy Southworth
Casey Stengel
Ed Walsh

Lloyd Waner
Paul Waner
Deacon White
Vic Willis *
George Wright *
Harry Wright
Cy Young

Milwaukee Braves

Eddie Mathews *

Red Schoendienst
Enos Slaughter

Warren Spahn *

Hank Aaron *

Atlanta Braves

Hank Aaron
Orlando Cepeda
Bobby Cox *

Tom Glavine *
Chipper Jones *
Greg Maddux *

Fred McGriff *
Phil Niekro *
Gaylord Perry

John Schuerholz
Ted Simmons
John Smoltz *

Bruce Sutter
Joe Torre
Hoyt Wilhelm

  • Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Braves cap insignia.
  • * Boston / Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame
  • † Hank Aaron chose to represent the Atlanta Braves on his HOF cap insignia, but the HOF lists the Milwaukee Braves as his primary team
Greg Maddux 2008
P Greg Maddux, Hall of Famer

Braves Hall of Fame

Dale Murphy 1984 Braves Police Set (cropped)
2× MVP Dale Murphy, outfielder
Eddie Mathews Braves
3B Eddie Mathews, Hall of Famer
Braves HOF wall at SunTrust Park, May 2017
Braves Hall of Fame wall at Truist Park
Key
Year Year inducted
Bold Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
dagger
Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brave
Bold Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award
Braves Hall of Fame
Year No. Name Position(s) Tenure
1999 21 Warren Spahndagger P 1942, 1946–1964
35 Phil Niekrodagger P 1964–1983, 1987
41 Eddie Mathewsdagger 3B
Manager
1952–1966
1972–1974
44 Hank Aarondagger RF 1954–1974
2000 Ted Turner Owner/President 1976–1996
3 Dale Murphy OF 1976–1990
2001 32 Ernie Johnson Sr. P
Broadcaster
1950, 1952–1958
1962–1999
2002 28, 33 Johnny Sain P
Coach
1942, 1946–1951
1977, 1985–1986
Bill Bartholomay Owner/President 1962–1976
2003 1, 23 Del Crandall C 1949–1963
2004 Pete Van Wieren Broadcaster 1976–2008
Kid Nicholsdagger P 1890–1901
1 Tommy Holmes OF
Manager
1942–1951
1951–1952
Skip Caray Broadcaster 1976–2008
2005 Paul Snyder Executive 1973–2007
Herman Long SS 1890–1902
2006 Bill Lucas GM 1976–1979
11, 48 Ralph Garr OF 1968–1975
2007 23 David Justice OF 1989–1996
2009 31 Greg Maddux P 1993–2003
2010 47 Tom Glavinedagger P 1987–2002, 2008
2011 6 Bobby Coxdagger Manager 1978–1981, 1990–2010
2012 29 John Smoltzdagger P 1988–1999, 2001–2008
2013 10 Chipper Jonesdagger 3B/LF 1993–2012
2014 8 Javy López C 1992–2003
1 Rabbit Maranvilledagger SS/2B 1912–1920
1929–1933, 1935
Dave Pursley Trainer 1961–2002
2015 Don Sutton Broadcaster 1989–2006, 2009–2020
2016 25 Andruw Jones CF 1996–2007
John Schuerholz Executive 1990–2016
2018 15 Tim Hudson P 2005–2013
Joe Simpson Broadcaster 1992–present
2019 Hugh Duffy OF 1892–1900
5, 9 Terry Pendleton 3B
Coach
1991–1994, 1996
2002–2017
2022 9 Joe Adcock 1B/OF 1953–1962
54 Leo Mazzone Coach 1990–2005
9, 15 Joe Torre C/1B/3B
Manager
1960–1968
1982–1984
2023 25, 43, 77 Rico Carty LF 1963–1972
Fred Tenney 1B 1894–1907, 1911

Team Roster

Atlanta Braves 2023 spring training roster
40-man roster Non-roster invitees Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 49 Kolby Allard
  • 36 Ian Anderson
  • 61 Nick Anderson
  • 55 Bryce Elder
  • 62 Seth Elledge
  • 54 Max Fried
  • 26 Raisel Iglesias
  • 77 Joe Jiménez
  • 52 Dylan Lee
  • -- Lucas Luetge
  • 68 Tyler Matzek
  • 32 Collin McHugh
  • 33 A. J. Minter
  • 50 Charlie Morton
  • -- Roddery Muñoz
  • 59 Dennis Santana
  • 40 Mike Soroka
  • -- Jackson Stephens
  • 99 Spencer Strider
  • 63 Michael Tonkin
  • -- Darius Vines
  • 30 Kyle Wright
  • -- Kirby Yates
  • 19 Huascar Ynoa

Catchers

  • 16 Travis d'Arnaud
  • 12 Sean Murphy
  • 60 Chadwick Tromp

Infielders

Outfielders







Manager

Coaches

  • 57 Sal Fasano (catching coach)
  • 58 Drew French (bullpen)
  • 10 Chipper Jones (hitting consultant)
  • 39 Rick Kranitz (pitching)
  • 97 Jimmy Leo (bullpen catcher)
  • 70 Bobby Magallanes (assistant hitting)
  • 95 Eddie Pérez (assistant)
  • 98 Tomás Pérez (batting practice pitcher)
  • 34 Kevin Seitzer (hitting)
  • 37 Ron Washington (third base)
  •  4 Walt Weiss (bench)
  • 99 José Yepez (bullpen catcher)
  •  2 Eric Young Sr. (first base)



40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees

Injury icon 2.svg 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list
* Not on active roster
Suspended list
Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 28, 2022
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Minor League Teams

The Atlanta Braves have six minor league teams. These teams help new players get ready for the major leagues.

Class Team League Location Ballpark Affiliated
Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers International League Lawrenceville, Georgia Coolray Field 2009
Double-A Columbus Clingstones Southern League Columbus, Georgia Synovus Park 2025
High-A Rome Emperors South Atlantic League Rome, Georgia AdventHealth Stadium 2003
Single-A Augusta GreenJackets Carolina League North Augusta, South Carolina SRP Park 2021
Rookie FCL Braves Florida Complex League North Port, Florida CoolToday Park 1976
DSL Braves Dominican Summer League Boca Chica, Santo Domingo Atlanta Braves Complex 2022

Radio and TV Broadcasts

Bally Sports Southeast shows the Braves' regional games. Brandon Gaudin is the play-by-play announcer for Bally Sports Southeast. He works with lead analyst C.J. Nitkowski. Jeff Francoeur and Tom Glavine also join for some games. Peter Moylan, Nick Green, and John Smoltz also appear as analysts for certain games.

The radio team has play-by-play announcer Ben Ingram and analyst Joe Simpson. Braves games are heard across Georgia and seven other states. They are on at least 172 radio stations. This includes 680 The Fan in Atlanta. Stations as far as Richmond, Virginia, and Louisville, Kentucky, also carry the games. At least 82 radio stations in Georgia broadcast the games.

See also

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