José Oliva

José Galvez Oliva was born on March 3, 1971, in San Pedro de…

Charlie O’Brien

A baseball writer once compared Charlie O’Brien to Barry Bonds.…

Rod Nichols

Rodney Lea Nichols was born on December 29, 1964, in Burlington,…

Mike Mordecai

A longtime utility infielder who played a dozen years for three…

Matt Murray

Matt Murray spent seven seasons working his way up through…

Alejandro Pena

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has…

Chuck LaMar

Chuck LaMar once commented, “I’m a baseball guy and my heart…

Darrell May

Even though any player who reaches the major leagues is supremely…

Brian Kowitz

Brian Kowitz, a speedy, defensively-gifted outfielder, worked…

Javy Lopez

Javier Torres “Javy" Lopez was born on November 5, 1970, in…

Mark Lemke

Referred to as “the original dirt player” by Atlanta Braves…

Leo Mazzone

With two minor-league seasons under his belt and the 1969 Midwest…

Luis Polonia

Luis Polonia had a nomadic career, playing for six teams in his…

Joe Simpson

Perhaps Joe Simpson was destined to play and describe a game…

Dwight Smith

Dwight Smith entered the major leagues with a bang, thanks to…
Jason Schmidt (TRADING CARD DB)

Jason Schmidt

Midway through the 2001 major-league baseball season, the Pittsburgh…

Mike Sharperson

Mike Sharperson was a super-utility man, a valuable role-player…
Eddie Pérez (COURTESY OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES)

Eddie Pérez

Catchers, like musicians, use both hands for their craft: the…
Greg McMichael (ATLANTA BRAVES)

Greg McMichael

Gregory Winston McMichael was born on December 1, 1966, in Knoxville,…

Greg Maddux

On August 26, 1995, Greg Maddux was at Wrigley Field in Chicago,…

John Schuerholz

John Schuerholz spent 26 seasons as a big-league GM, winning…

Kent Mercker

A journeyman in the best sense of the word, Kent Mercker made…

Fred McGriff

“I was blessed,” said Fred McGriff, reflecting on a decorated…

John Smoltz

The Atlanta Braves’ three aces may be the greatest pitching…