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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 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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Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Forrest Wall joins the Padres.

Braves lose pair of roster spare parts to deals with budget-challenged teams

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Could Spencer Turnbull be wearing The Tomahawk next year?

3 inexpensive options that would strengthen the Braves' 2025 pitching staff

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The Atlanta Braves' newest outfielder, Jurickson Profar, fills a hole in the lineup at a price that allows them to continue shopping.

Atlanta Braves' shrewd Profar signing leaves payroll space for more moves

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Three Atlanta Braves prospects could soon be wearing a hat like this.

Baseball America suggests three Braves prospects could have breakout seasons in 2025

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Drake Baldwin is the new number one prospect in the Atlanta Braves system.

Braves place two prospects on the latest top 100 MLB prospect rankings (sort of)

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Hank Aaron shakes the hand of former Braves catcher and Hall of Fame Announce Bob Uecker, who passed away today.

Remembering former Brave and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker

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Former Braves infielder Felix Mantilla passes away at 90.

Former Braves super-utility man who was ahead of his time just passed away

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Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin sped to the top of Baseball America's Top-Ten Braves prospects for 2025.

Arms dominate the latest Atlanta Braves Top 10 prospect list from Baseball America

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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is looking for the pieces to complete another championship roster.

The Braves should be thankful that they did not sign Willy Adames

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Outfielder Mike Tauchman is the perfect fourth outfielder needed to complete the Atlanta Braves' bench.

3 Cyber Monday value signings the Braves should jump on before the Winter Meetings

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