Atlanta Braves to retire Chipper Jones’ number, induct him in team Hall of Fame

Posted By On February 19th 2013. Under Headline, MLB  Tags: , , ,   .
Atlanta Braves to retire Chipper Jones’ number, induct him in team Hall of Fame Chipper Jones made his debut for the Atlanta Braves in 1993. He then went on to play 18 full seasons for the Braves. Jones batted .303 in his career with Braves, hit 468 home runs and drove in 1623 runs. He was also an eight-time All-Star and the National League MVP ... Read More

New York pub changes name to “Chipper’s” for the weekend to honor Chipper Jones

Posted By On September 7th 2012. Under MLB  Tags: , , , ,   .
New York pub changes name to “Chipper’s” for the weekend to honor Chipper Jones     The Chipper Jones farewell tour that has been making its way across the country since the season began is slowly coming to an end. With time running out on the career of the future Hall of Famer there are only a few more road games left for the Braves before ... Read More

Video: Chipper Jones runs over Erik Kratz in collision at home plate

Posted By On September 1st 2012. Under MLB, Video  Tags: , , , , ,   .
Video: Chipper Jones runs over Erik Kratz in collision at home plate     Earlier this week we saw St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina take a vicious hit from Josh Harrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates at home plate and get up with the ball, despite being shaken up in the process. Fast forward to last night and we had a similar situation when ... Read More

Pablo Sandoval’s bat among items from All-Star Game headed to Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted By On July 11th 2012. Under MLB  Tags: , , , , , , ,   .
Pablo Sandoval’s bat among items from All-Star Game headed to Baseball Hall of Fame Headed for the Hall...     The National League made it look easy in last night's All-Star Game, jumping out to a 5-0 lead after the first inning and cruising to an 8-0 victory. Three of the runs to come across in the opening frame came on this play.   Sandoval made All-Star Game ... Read More

Chipper Jones replaces injured Matt Kemp on NL All-Star team

Posted By On July 3rd 2012. Under MLB  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,   .
Chipper Jones replaces injured Matt Kemp on NL All-Star team One last time...   Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones wasn't voted a starter for the 2012 All-Star game by the fans and wasn't selected as a reserve. He was eligible to be voted in by fans via the Final Vote for the National League's last roster spot along with Arizona ... Read More

Boston Red Sox honor Chipper Jones by giving him No. 10 from Green Monster

Posted By On June 23rd 2012. Under Headline, MLB  Tags: , , ,   .
Boston Red Sox honor Chipper Jones by giving him No. 10 from Green Monster Making his final rounds....     As long time Atlanta Braves third baseman and future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones makes his last rounds through Major League Baseball's cities and stadiums in his final season the tributes continue to take place. The St. Louis Cardinals showed their appreciation when Jones made his ... Read More

Reds to honor Chipper Jones with special bases during series with Braves

Posted By On May 21st 2012. Under MLB  Tags: , , , , , , ,   .
Reds to honor Chipper Jones with special bases during series with Braves   The Chipper Jones farewell tour is in full swing as the career of one of the greatest switch hitters and third basemen in Major League Baseball history slowly comes to an end. Tonight, Jones' Atlanta Braves begin a four-game series against the Reds in Cincinnati, marking Chipper's last appearances at Great American Ballpark. To commemorate the ... Read More

Chipper Jones to retire after 2012 season

Posted By On March 22nd 2012. Under MLB  Tags: , , ,   .
Chipper Jones to retire after 2012 season Larry Wayne Jones, or more popularly known as "Chipper", has been a key member of the Atlanta Braves franchise for close to two decades. Jones time with the Braves will soon be coming to an end, as the veteran third baseman has decided to call it a career at the ... Read More