"Bobby Cox passed away at the age of 84. The Dodgers held a moment of silence in his honor and for Ted Turner before first pitch and Freddie Freeman spoke extensively about the Hall of Fame manager. "Bobby Cox led one of the greatest eras of sustained excellence in baseball history. As manager of the Braves, his clubs became an October fixture, representing consistency, professionalism, and championship-caliber baseball for an entire generation of fans," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement."
""Through his leadership, eye for talent, and commitment to player development, Bobby helped shape the careers of numerous Hall of Famers and guided the Braves to Atlanta's first major professional sports championship in 1995. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Bobby's family, the Braves organization, the many players and coaches whose lives he impacted throughout his 29-year managerial career, and Braves fans everywhere.""
"Snell's 2026 debut immediately got off to a rocky start as the Braves loaded the bases with nobody out in the first inning. Austin Riley's force out gave Atlanta an early 1-0 lead. The Braves loaded the bases again in the second inning and Snell nearly worked his way out of the jam but Ozzie Albies dug out a low changeup for a two-run single. A passed ball the"
Spencer Strider’s second start of the season helped the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 and end a two-game Dodgers winning streak. Blake Snell made his first start of 2026 after returning from the injured list, with his rehab plan adjusted when Tyler Glasnow went on the injured list. The Braves scored early, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning after loading the bases with nobody out and getting a force out from Austin Riley. They loaded the bases again in the second inning, and Ozzie Albies delivered a two-run single after Snell nearly escaped. Justin Wrobleski was expected to start Sunday in the series’ rubber match. A moment of silence honored Bobby Cox and Ted Turner before first pitch.
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