This plan has been in the works since 2016, and now it’s finally coming to fruition, as Georgia State University is moving forward with a new college ballpark on the footprint of the former Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. (more…)
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Braves, Truist Park land 2025 All-Star Game
Start your planning: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today that the Atlanta Braves and Truist Park will host the 2025 All-Star Game. (more…)
Hurricane Ian poised to disrupt baseball industry
Hurricane Ian is poised to disrupt the baseball industry in coming days, potentially affecting a critical MLB series and forcing Florida operations to send home players and coaches from fall workouts. (more…)
Cobb County, Braves spar over tax breaks for new office tower near ballpark
A proposed 250,000-square-foot tower near Truist Park to house new Truist Financial Corporation offices is seeing opposition from Cobb County officials who say the Atlanta Braves are seeking tax breaks in violation of previous pledges. (more…)
In metaverse move, Braves unveil Digital Truist Park
With so much attention being paid by the likes of Facebook to create the metaverse, the Atlanta Braves become the first MLB team to hop on the trend with the creation of a Digital Truist Park. (more…)
Manfred: Local buy-in means no Braves moniker overhaul
The approval of the Atlanta Braves name from local Cherokee leaders means the team won’t be pressured to change the moniker a la the Cleveland Indians transitioning to the Guardians. (more…)
Turner Field area rebounds after move of Braves
Despite the loss of the Atlanta Braves, the Turner Field site is turning out to be exactly what Atlanta leaders expected: a successful mixed-use community anchored by Georgia State University. (more…)
Braves see Q2 2021 revenues approach 2019 levels
The Atlanta Braves reported revenues of $216 million in the April-June period and a $54 million operating profit as part of parent Liberty Media’s second quarter 2021 results. (more…)
MLB sued over All-Star Game move
A Texas-based conservative group is suing Major League Baseball, saying the move of the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia to Denver caused local businesses $100 million in losses and are seeking the game’s return to Truist Park. (more…)
MLB pulls ASG from Atlanta after state approves new voting restrictions
MLB is pulling the 2021 All-Star Game from Truist Park and the Atlanta Braves after the Republican legislature and governor placed new restrictions on voting rights in the battleground state. (more…)
Braves add Augusta to affiliate lineup
The Atlanta Braves unveiled their 2021 affiliate lineup, adding the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) to the mix. (more…)
2021 All-Star Game logo released; MLB Draft moved back
We have the 2021 All-Star Game logo as unveiled by MLB and the Atlanta Braves for the July 13 game at Truist Park, with the event being held in conjunction for the first time with the 2021 MLB Draft. (more…)
“Chop On” sign removed from Truist Park
Though the Atlanta Braves say they will keep the Braves name at a time when sports names based on Native American symbols are under reconsideration, it looks like the team will make some adjustments to the branding–with the Tomahawk Chop chant and imagery seemingly on the way out. (more…)