Braves improve team and do no harm to their future
The last week has seen the Atlanta Braves improve their chances at a postseason appearance this season by adding a veteran starter to help stabilize the rotation while also adding depth to the bullpen and improving the bench both offensively and defensively. And while the actions were taken to improve the team’s chances at making it in to this postseason, they players acquired will make Atlanta a better team for the next season as well.
The Braves Made The Playoffs...Not Those Braves!!
As the Atlanta Braves continue to improve their team for the 2017 regular season in their new home, Sun Trust Park, the team that’s 35 minutes northeast of Turner Field is making a HUGE statement that will help build the excitement of a Braves fan base that hasn’t seen their team go to the World Series since 1995.
The Gwinnett Braves won the Southern Division of the AAA International League to advance to the Governor’s Cup Playoffs where they will face the Columbus Clippers, winner of the Western Division of the IL.
Atlanta names John Mosses new manager of Gwinnett
The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that John Moses has been selected as the new manager of the Gwinnett Braves. Moses replaces Rick Albert, who has been reassigned to the Braves’ Gulf Coast League affiliate.
Gwinnett Braves with best record in International League
Aaron Blair (pictured) is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA for Gwinnett after the first two weeks of the 2016 season. Image courtesy Brian Kirk.
The Gwinnett Braves (10-5) sit atop the International League South Division after the first two weeks of the 2016 season. At 10-5, not only does Gwinnett lead the Durham Bulls (9-6) by a game in the division, they also have the best mark in the league. The G-Braves are 5-2 at Coolray Field, 5-3 on the road after 15 games.
Gwinnett opens 2016 season at Norfolk on Thursday
The G-Braves open the 2016 season on Thursday against the Norfolk Tides in Virginia. The Coolray Field opener is Thursday, April 14.
The Gwinnett Braves will open the 2016 campaign with a seven-game road trip that begins in Virginia on Thursday against the Norfolk Tides. The G-Braves will play a four-game set with the Tides that will be followed by a three-game series against Durham.
Gwinnett Braves set National Anthem auditions for February 27
Auditions to sing the National Anthem at Coolray Field before a Gwinnett Braves home game this season are set for February 27.
Auditions to perform the National Anthem ahead of a Gwinnett Braves home game this season are scheduled for Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coolray Field.
Atlanta names Banuelos, Garcia as Gwinnett Players of the Year
Manny Banueloa was named the Gwinnett Braves Pitcher of the Year by the Atlanta organization. Image courtesy Brian Kirk.
The Atlanta Braves announced the recipients of their 2015 Organization Awards last week, honoring the Minor League Pitchers and Players of the Year for each affiliate. Left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos was named Gwinnett’s Pitcher of the Year, while third baseman Adonis Garcia was tabbed Gwinnett’s Player of the Year.