Atlanta Braves

Blooper working hard for the city and celebrating the power of sports this morning with Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Katie Kirkpatrick 🫡

The Atlanta Braves today named Walt Weiss as the 49th manager in franchise history after spending the previous eight seasons as the club’s major league bench coach. Weiss, who previously served as manager for the Colorado Rockies, has twice been a World Series champion: first as a player with the Oakland Athletics in 1989, then as the Braves’ bench coach in 2021. Weiss, 61, has been a part of the Braves organization for 11 seasons as both a player and coach. He began his tenure as Atlanta’s bench coach in 2018, helping lead the club to a 680-513 record (.570), second-best in the National League and fourth-best in Major League Baseball. Since Weiss joined the staff, the Braves have made seven postseason appearances, earned six National League East division titles, and won the 2021 World Series. As a player for the Braves from 1998-2000, the former switch-hitting shortstop slashed .257/.354/.329 (210-for-818) and was named a starter for the National League at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1998. The Tuxedo, N.Y. native has spent 12 seasons on a major league coaching staff. He earned his first managerial appointment in 2013 with the Rockies, where he managed the team through the 2016 season. Preceding his time as the club’s manager, Weiss worked for the organization as a special assistant to the general manager from 2002-08. Weiss was drafted out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by the Athletics in the first round (No. 11) of the 1985 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Over his 14 year MLB career, the 1988 American League Rookie of the Year posted a 16.5 bWAR and a 14.8 fWAR across 1,495 games with the Athletics (1987-92), Florida Marlins (1993), Rockies (1994-97) and Braves.

On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.    “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995 Atlanta Braves, including Baseball Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Fred McGriff, as well as Braves Hall of Famers David Justice, Javy Lopez and Leo Mazzone. This three-part podcast documentary series, which marks the 30th anniversary of this team’s historic win, is available on the official Braves YouTube channel and braves.com. 📺 YouTube.com/braves

Together with Truist, we unveiled two special Braves Park Projects in North Carolina this week. After Hurricane Helene damaged the fields at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville, NC, and Elks Lodge in Waynesville, NC, last fall, we installed new fencing, mounds, scoreboards, and more to ensure that these communities have a safe and accessible place to play baseball and softball. Thanks to #TeamTruist who volunteered their time to help further beautify these new fields!

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Introducing Braves Country Convos! Join hosts Jori Palmer and Lauren Sadd for some fun, lighthearted, and unexpected discussions as they interview guests with strong Braves Country ties about the things that connect us all. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/evMCM856 Apple: https://lnkd.in/efr7h9b9 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e8tXyPf4

In an effort to recognize the front line staff serving millions of fans visiting ballparks each season, Major League Baseball has introduced the Home Run Service award. The Atlanta Braves are proud to recognize Jack Sloan, Kids Crew Supervisor and 27 year gameday staff veteran, and Dennis Monroe of our Housekeeping team as our 2025 MLB Home Run Service recipients.   Congratulations Jack and Dennis, and THANK YOU for all that you do!

We’re thrilled to announce that Great Big Game Show will open its first Georgia location at The Battery Atlanta! Created by the team behind The Escape Game, this immersive, TV-style game show experience puts guests at the center of the action, complete with buzzers, lights, and a live host. Perfect for everything from casual nights out to corporate team-building, it’s a one-of-a-kind attraction designed to bring people together. We're also excited to welcome J. Alexander's, known for its wood-fired cuisine, fresh seafood, and elevated dining experience.  Both additions reflect our continued commitment to offering original concepts that create lasting memories for visitors of all kinds at The Battery Atlanta. Check out the full story on The Battery Atlanta blog: https://lnkd.in/eyk5Q4fc

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