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A look at how former San Francisco Giants players have reinvented their careers with the Atlanta Braves, helping the team surge to the top of the National League East while the Giants battle a disappointing season.
From a gold‑medal game in Taipei to a future in the Tampa Bay system, Kinney credits fun and positivity for his development.
Bobby Cox, the legendary baseball manager whose career spanned six decades, passed away on May 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of sustained excellence and a lasting impact on the sport.
The June 5 ceremony at Wyckoff Country Club recognized Howard Herman’s decades‑long contributions to baseball journalism and his mentorship of younger reporters, while also inducting former MLB player Chad Paronto and a distinguished class of local figures.
Junior third baseman Tre Phelps is delivering a career‑best season for the Georgia Bulldogs, posting a .370 average and 19 homers while navigating a recent suspension. His family ties to former WNBA star Angel Robinson add a personal dimension to his rise.
Former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones will serve as grand marshal for the Quaker State 400 on July 12, adding a celebrated baseball legacy to a high‑stakes NASCAR weekend in Hampton, Georgia.
Albert Wheaton’s journey from a 1990 Braves tryout to a post‑war visit with legends like Chipper Jones reveals a unique blend of military service and baseball devotion.
From his unexpected hiring in the 1970s to the championship years that followed, Bobby Cox’s leadership redefined the Braves and left a imprint that still guides the club.