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On Aug. 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquired Greg Maddux in a trade with the San Diego Padres in exchange for Minor League pitchers Eduardo Perez and Mike Watt.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 27

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Bobby Cox are inducted into Hall of Fame together

Cooperstown turns into Atlanta North for one wonderful day. 1961: Vada Pinson steals home to give the Reds a 2-1 win over the Braves. Carl Willey’s throw beats Pinson but he kicks the ball out of the glove of catcher Sammy White.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 5

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux outpitches John Smoltz...in 1992.

The two future rotation mates square off in the old days. 1992: Bill Hohn ejects an Atlanta Braves fan for making obscene gestures in a game against the Cubs.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / January 8

This Day in Braves History: Bobby Cox, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine are elected to the Hall of Fame

Braves Franchise History 1916 - James Gaffney sells the Boston Braves to Harvard University football coach Percy Haughton for a reported $500,000. Gaffney purchased the Braves in 1913 for $187,000.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 9, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a five-year deal

1976 - The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers. 1992 - The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 26, 2024

Braves’ Hall of Famer among most valuable MLB free agents ever

With the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes off and running, David Schoenfield of ESPN ranked the most valuable free agent signings of all time, and it’s not hard to guess which Braves Hall of Famer made the list — Greg Maddux.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 19, 2024

This Day In Dodgers History: Greg Maddux Acquired In Trade With Padres

On August 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquired Greg Maddux in a trade with the San Diego Padres for Minor League pitchers Eduardo Perez and Mike Watt.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 18, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux wins his 200th game

1914: The Braves express slows as the Reds beat Dick Crutcher, 3-1. 1915: The new Braves Field opens in Boston as an estimated 46,500 jam the park to see the Braves and Dick Rudolph beat the Cards, 3-1.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 15, 2024

Greg Maddux Documentary To Air on MLB Network

Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux is the subject of the newest MLB documentary, MLB Network Presents: One of a Kind, premiering at 8 PM ET on August 25.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 15, 2024

Dodgers Hall of Famer to be Featured In MLB Network Documentary

Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux will be featured in an upcoming MLB Network Presents documentary called One of a Kind. The documentary will highlight the career of Maddux, who is considered one of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 14, 2024

MLB Network to Air Greg Maddux Documentary 'One of a Kind'

MLB Network has announced it will be telling the story of Atlanta Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in the latest edition of their MLB Network Presents documentary series. The title of the documentary is “One of a Kind.” The documentary is set to air on Sunday, Aug.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 26, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux joins the 3,000 strikeout club

1962 - Warren Spahn sets a National League record for pitchers with his 31st career home run in a 6-1 Braves’ win over the Mets. 1964 - The Braves sweep the Mets in a doubleheader at Shea Stadium.

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MLB News / Talking Chop / July 5, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux records his 250th career win

1992 - Bill Hohn ejects a Braves fan for making obscene gestures in a game against the Cubs. Chicago wins 8-0 as Greg Maddux outpitches John Smoltz. 1997 - The Expos retire Andre Dawson’s No.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 10, 2024

Today in Cubs history: The Cubs and Red Sox meet at Wrigley for the first time

It was an historic meeting, and the Cubs brought their hitting shoes. For the first few years of interleague play, the Cubs played only teams in the AL Central.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / April 19, 2024

Tee Up with the Stars: Greg Maddux, Jon Lester, and AJ Pierzynski Swing for Charity at The Invited Celebrity Classic

This weekend, the greens of Las Colinas Country Club in suburban Dallas will not only host the swings of seasoned PGA Tour Champions but also the competitive spirits of some of Chicago's own baseball icons at The Invited Celebrity Classic.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17, 2024

Red Sox’ Tanner Houck goes full Greg Maddux with stunning feat not seen since 1995

Boston red sox starter Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston’s first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years as they beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / March 29, 2024

Frank Thomas Teases New Vodka Brand in Vegas

Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas has a hand in several business ventures, and another one came to light on Opening Day of the 2024 MLB season. The Big Hurt was in Las Vegas, Nevada promoting “Take Me Out to Vegas” alongside Cubs legend Greg Maddux to help ring in the baseball new year on Thursday.

MLB News / Talking Chop / January 8, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame

1916 - James Gaffney sells the Boston Braves to Harvard University football coach Percy Haughton for a reported $500,000. Gaffney purchased the Braves in 1913 for $187,000.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / December 9, 2023

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to a 5-year deal

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 1, 2023

A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1994

It was a quiet trade year, largely because of the labor dispute. Despite losing Greg Maddux and making some other bad moves, GM Larry Himes somehow got the Cubs to an 84-78 record in 1993.

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