Friday, May 3, 2013
The Atlanta Braves' catcher and Duluth-raised Brian McCann went to bat for the Gwinnett Braves Thursday at Coolray Field as part of his rehabilitation.
Atlanta Braves' catcher Brian McCann is working his way back to Turner Field. After playing three games with Class A Rome Braves, McCann started his stint with the Gwinnett Braves at Coolray Field Thursday (May 2). In October of last year, McCann, a Duluth High graduate, underwent surgery on his right shoulder. While taking practice swings on deck before his first at-bat, a fan shouted to McCann and asked how his shoulder feels. “It feels great,” he shouted back. The G-Braves took on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Thursday evening. McCann went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the 4-1 loss. Game two against the RailRiders is Friday night. First pitch is at 7:05pm. Watch the video to see McCann introduced to the crowd and his first at …
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Chipper Jones is gone, and there are many new faces in the lineup this year. Share your predictions.
The Atlanta Braves have been winners the past two seasons. But the fact is, they have not been to the playoffs either season, although the playoffs once were routine for them. The Braves opened their 2013 season at Turner Field, on Monday, April 1. Gone is team icon Chipper Jones, who retired after the 2012 season. Also, the Braves will be without All Star catcher Brian McCann (Duluth High) for at least the first couple of weeks. Replacing Jones' bat and presence in the lineup will be a large challenge. Also gone is utility player Martin Prado, who was traded to Arizona in the deal that brought outfielder Justin Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to Atlanta. Another key addition was free agent outfielder B.J. Upton. Also, the Braves …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
A minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania is hoping so.
Pennyslvania’s Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball team has a new feature for this upcoming season that it hopes will bring more crowds to the game. You just may not necessarily find them in the stands. The restrooms, however, could have to deal with an overflow crowd. The team is the first professional sports franchise to install urine-controlled video games in its restrooms, according to AOL.com VideoNews. The system, designed by a British company, gives the player the opportunity to control a slalom snowboarder with his urinal stream. It is reported to give the player the opportunity to attempt to score the most points – depending on the accuracy of his stream. The idea has reportedly made quite a splash in the UK. It is unclear yet how …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Gwinnett Patches recently held a contest giving away tickets to a baseball game, and now the nine winners have been determined.
The nine Patch sites in Gwinnett County recently held a contest giving away a Family Four Pack of tickets to the Gwinnett Braves game on June 1st. We randomly selected a winner from each site. Their Patch usernames are: Dacula Patch - Betsy Duluth Patch - Anita Smith Lawrenceville Patch - JoAnn Fuller Lilburn Patch - Diane Altonen Loganville Patch - Denise Beam Norcross Patch - Tim Suggs Peachtree Corners Patch - Gene Reinold Snellville Patch - Sherry B. Cown Suwanee Patch - Alicia Allen Congratulations to all of our winners! We look forward to seeing you at Coolray Field. Even if you did not win, you still can buy tickets for the game at a discounted price by using promo code LAWRENCEVILLE.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
The price of getting our children outfitted to play baseball and softball is rising. A New York Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." So what do you think? Has the cost of bats and gloves taken our kids too far from the simpler days of sandlot and playground ballgames? Or have you had better luck finding more modestly-priced equipment for…
Monday, April 16, 2012
Georgia's governor will be at the baseball game Monday night against Duluth High.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Gov. Nathan Deal better be working on his windup and stretch. This Monday evening at Norcross High School, the Georgia governor is scheduled to throw the first pitch at the Blue Devils' baseball game. The pitch is in recognition of Chris Raasch, Norcross’ scholar athlete baseball player, according to a press release. Raasch made a verbal agreement last fall that he would go to Vanderbilt after he graduates this spring, as reported by the Gwinnett Daily Post. The team's website says other state and county officials are expected to be at the game and will be sitting behind home plate. The Blue Devils will be playing Duluth High School at 6 p.m. at Norcross High School, located at 5300 Spalding Drive. Don’t miss any Peachtree Corners news. …
Monday, March 12, 2012
For over 20 years Danny Cochran was a fixture at the baseball fields of the Gwinnett Park. The long-time volunteer was recognized posthumously on Saturday, March 10.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Danny Cochran had two loves in his life - his family and baseball. And the two were intimately intertwined. For over 20 years Cochran was a fixture at the Pinckneyville Parks baseball fields, first as a father and baseball coach for his two sons, Jeremy and Joey, then later just because baseball was a part of who he was. He served in numerous volunteer capacities, including baseball commissioner, head of maintenance and as an umpire. He was a mainstay at the park said Bert Nasuti, former Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner, who also worked along side of Cochran as a baseball coach. "If you pulled into the park and saw a red truck, you knew Danny was here," recalled Nasuti fondly. But last summer at the still young-age-of 59, he …
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The April 3 contest will pit the major leaguers against farm-system stars.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Fans of the Atlanta Braves will be able to watch the big-leaguers and some current minor-league stars at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on Tuesday, April 3. For the first time at Coolray, fans will be able to watch established Braves stars along with recent Gwinnett Braves alumni like Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman and Craig Kimbrel as they take on future stars of the Atlanta system, according to a Braves news release. The game is to begin at 7:05 p.m. Season-ticket holders will be able to enter at 3:30 p.m. and will be greeted by former Atlanta Braves. Events for season ticket holders will include an on-field “meet and greet” with Braves players and prospects and a dugout Q&A session with Braves Executive Vice President and General …
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Contest offers winner a shot at throwing first pitch at Sept. 26 game.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Want a chance to stand on the pitcher's mound at Turner Field? A Gas South contest is offering those who enter a chance at throwing the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves' Sept. 26 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. To enter, you must go to Gas South's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gassouth and fill out the online entry form. The winner will receive the opportunity at the first pitch as well as four tickets to the game. The deadline to enter is Sept. 12. “Being able to stand on the pitcher’s mound at Turner Field and throw out the first pitch is a once in a lifetime experience,” said Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South, the official natural gas provider of the Atlanta Braves, in a press release. “All of us at Gas South …
Friday, June 24, 2011
Cordier hit in head by line drive.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
The Gwinnett Braves lost the final game of their homestand 4-2 Thursday at Coolray Field, but the game was overshadowed by an injury to pitcher Erik Cordier. Cordier was struck in the head by a line drive in the sixth inning, and was taken from the field on a stretcher. He was conscious and moving his arms and legs when taken to Gwinnett Medical Center. Syracuse right fielder Jesus Valdez was 1-for-3 with his 6th RBI of the series, and first baseman Chris Marrero was 3-for-3 with an RBI for Syracuse. For the G-Braves, outfielder Matt Young was 2-for-4. The G-Braves (38-35) remained in second place in the International League South. Gwinnett now hits the road, and will return to Coolray Field on July 4.
karen
4:30 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
i agree if the braves stay healthy this will be a good year. If bj upton does decide to hit a baseball! more ›