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Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves • May 17, 2025, 10:31 PM ET (AP)
Former MLB shortstop Rafael Furcal faces felony charges in South Florida, police say • May 15, 2025, 8:32 PM ET (AP)
Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds • May 6, 2025, 12:16 AM ET (AP)
Reds rookie Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch on inside-the-park homer • May 5, 2025, 11:50 PM ET (AP)
Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has no-hit bid vs Reds broken up in 8th inning • May 5, 2025, 9:18 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Milwaukee Braves • Boston Rustlers • Boston Braves • Boston Bees • Boston Red Caps • Boston Red Stockings
Awards And Honors World Series (2021) • World Series (1995) • World Series (1957) • World Series (1914)
Date 1871 - present
Headquarters Atlanta
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Gaylord Perry • Andrés Galarraga • Freddie Freeman • Ronald Acuña, Jr. • Deion Sanders • Ted Turner • Phil Niekro • Greg Maddux • Tom Glavine • Cito Gaston • Eddie Mathews • Hank Aaron • Orlando Cepeda • Dolf Luque • Casey Stengel

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