VIDEO: Padres Fan Catches Foul Ball in Beer Glass, Chugs It
A fan sitting in the Padres Petco Park caught a foul ball in her glass of beer. But what she did next, made her a baseball internet legend.
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Braves Fan Holds Umbrella Over JROTC Cadet in Rainy Memorial Day Ceremony
The Atlanta Braves posted a picture on their Twitter account Monday, showing a fan holding an umbrella over a JROTC member during a Memorial Day ceremony at Suntrust Park.
Veteran Told Not to Fly His American Flag by Parking Supervisor at Braves Game
Army veteran Adam Mourdock flew his American flag at a tailgate before the Braves game on Monday night.
Atlanta Braves Announce New Beer Aged in Vats filled With Wood From Baseball Bats
As the Atlanta Braves finally prepare to begin playing in their new stadium, SunTrust Park, fans will be treated to a brand new beer named the “Chopsecutioner.” It is a light IPA brew aged, they say, over the wood chips from baseball bats.
Canadian Activists File Lawsuit to Force Cleveland Indians to Drop Chief Wahoo, Nickname
Even as the American League Championship Series is being played in Toronto, Canada, Indian activist Douglas Cardinal filed suit in a Canadian court to force a country-wide ban on the Cleveland Indians name and their decades-old Chief Wahoo logo.
Toronto Blue Jays Announcer Will Not Say ‘Indians’ During ALCS Broadcast
As the Toronto Blue Jays head to Cleveland for Games 1 and 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), one announcer is refusing to say the team’s name on air.
Atlanta Braves Interested in Tim Tebow ‘as a Baseball Player, Not as a Gate Attraction’
A Major League Baseball team in the heart of the Southeastern Conference seeks to sign Tim Tebow.
Less Than a Year Before Braves Open New Park, Voters Send Pol Who Pushed $400M Subsidy Packing
Corporate welfare comes with consequences—for its givers and takers.
ESPN’s Bomani Jones Wears a Cleveland ‘Caucasians’ Shirt on Air, Decries Native American Mascots
ESPN “Highly Questionable” co-host Bomani Jones wore a shirt guest co-hosting ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike” Thursday that he said he hopes may spark some “introspection.” The shirt features the Cleveland Indians Chief Wahoo logo, but instead of saying “Indians,” it says “Caucasians.” “To have
Braves’ Freddie Freeman’s Baby Gender Unveil a Huge Hit
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is going to be a dad. On Tuesday, his wife, Chelsea, posted a video of their baby’s gender reveal. In front of a small gathering, Chelsea tossed the ball to Freddie, who smacked the
Kid on His Phone at Braves Game Saved From Being Hit in Face by Flying Bat
A young fan at the Pittsburgh Pirates versus Atlanta Braves spring training game came within mere inches of having a severe head injury this weekend.
Tommy Hanson, Former Braves and Angels Pitcher, Dies at 29
Monday night, Tommy Hanson, 29, the hard-throwing 6-6, 220-pound hurler who played for the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels, died from catastrophic organ failure. Hanson passed away at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, according to a Braves representative.
Stephen A. Smith: MLB ‘Seems to Be’ Content Leaving Out African-Americans
On Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith offered his thoughts on what he declared to be a lack of diversity in Major League Baseball at the manager position. As of now, there are currently zero African-Americans managing
Michael Keaton Heckles Heckler at Pirates-Braves Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves put on an offensive fireworks display in the Pirates’ 10-8 win at Atlanta’s Turner Field Friday night – but the sparks apparently extended into the audience as actor Michael Keaton took a stand against a heckler who was after Pirates center-fielder Andrew McCutchen all night.
