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Fred Owens

Joined: Jan 25, 2011

I grew up in Illinois listening to baseball when the leagues only had 8 teams. My dad and mom died Cub fans always believing that next year would be it. I was a Cub fan until I realized I didn't believe Cub ownership wanted to win. I loved the way the Milwaukee Braves played when Red Schoendienst was at 2nd, Joe Adcock at 1st, Eddie Mathews at 3rd and and Hank Aaron in the outfield but I didn't say that out loud. I joined the Air Force in 1968 and spent 28 years there, mostly overseas without baseball. I returned in 1991 I started following the Atlanta Braves on TBS; I've been with them ever since. My oldest son is a Rangers fan while my youngest is a Braves guy like me. I'm an old school guy I guess, I see no need for a designated pinch hitter and would prefer the All Star game to be about the All Star Game. I do think replay is needed on line calls and at the bases since the technology makes such things a snap; not balls and strikes. I also think Bug $elig is a joke, blackouts are a form of censorship and we have too many teams. More on those another day. Go Braves!

Atlanta Braves second pick of the 2025 Rule 4 Draft, Alex Lodise, is official an Atlanta Brave.

Braves first wave of draft signings reveals curious details of their draft strategy

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The 2025 Atlanta Braves draft was different than any in the last seven years.

A quick look at the entire Braves 2025 MLB Draft class

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The Atlanta Braves might bring outfielder Ramon Laureano back to Truist Park.

Braves' need for an outfielder cannot be ignored at the trade deadline

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Atlanta Braves general manger Alex Anthopoulos isn't going to blow up the team at the deadline.

Braves' trade deadline needs are well-known, but the execution is tricky this year

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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has big decisions to make as the trade deadline approaches.

Braves’ trade deadline strategy might lead to painful, but necessary, surprises

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Former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner changed the way fans watched baseball.

Who are the Braves’ owners and how did they secure the franchise’s future?

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Chicago White Sox v Baltimore Orioles

Braves reportedly respond to horrid loss by calling up bullpen legend

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Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder rebounded after a rough start to help the club right the ship.

Bryce Elder’s numbers looked great — but the warning signs were always there

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St. Louis Cardinals v Atlanta Braves

Braves have to be regretting the Jarred Kelenic trade on multiple levels

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Toronto Blue Jays v Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury history: Every ailment that's plagued him throughout career

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Atlanta Braves starter pitcher Chris Sale plays a key role in the Braves' plans, but he must stay healthy to do it.

Chris Sale Injury history: A breakdown of his ailments during his career

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One day after selecting him, the Atlanta Braves DFA Jesse Chavez, but he'll be back.

Why Braves fans shouldn't panic after Jesse Chavez was designated for assignment

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Julio Teheran made six consecutive Opening Day starts for the Atlanta Braves.

Here is how Braves Opening Day starters have fared for the last 11 seasons

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Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Warren Spahn made more Opening Day starts than any pitcher in Braves history.

Here's a breakdown of the pitchers who started on first 149 Braves Opening Days

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Atlanta Braves righty AJ Smith-Shawver will start the 2025 season as the fifth starter.

Braves make round of roster cuts that all but confirms they'll rely on top young arm

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Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson's over the top delivery is something batters don't see often in today's game.

Braves are hoping Ian Anderson will fill the 'Charlie Morton role'

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