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ATLANTA -- Long-time Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox had his No. 6 jersey retired during a ceremony before Friday's game. Cox had two stints as manager and one as GM with the franchise. He won five pennants and one World Series. One of the guest s...

Sources say that MLB will expand the use of replay for the 2012 season and espnW's Sarah Spain is all for it. Here's why even baseball purists and clock-watchers should be, too.

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox threw out the first pitch to his successor, Fredi Gonzalez, before Atlanta's home opener against the Phillies.

Joe Torre, Bobby Cox and Lou Piniella stood together behind the podium, a trio of retiring managers honored for a combined 81 years leading major league clubs.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Former Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella was honored along with retiring managers Joe Torre, Cito Gaston and Bobby Cox in a reception to honor the iconic managers held by Commissioner Bud Selig on Tuesday. I asked Piniell...

The Atlanta lineup, already weakened by the continued absence of Chipper Jones, looks even weaker with the loss of Martin Prado. But the playoffs are a new world of opportunity, where a streak and a little pixie dust can be all it takes, writes Buster.

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2010

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs minor-league manager Ryne Sandberg will be one of several candidates the team meets with over the next 10 days, according to a major league source. Former Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez will also have a meeting with Cu...

Some familiar baseball faces are nearing the end of the line, and the game won't be the same without them. Sadly, the cult of personality in MLB is about to be a thing of the past.

Finding a manager isn't an exact science, and it gets more complicated when you're the Cubs and Braves, two clubs with high-profile positions and two well-known names to replace.

From Bill Madden, who probably isn't just making this up: Lou Piniella is retiring as manager of the Chicago Cubs effective at the end of the season, the Daily News has learned. The 67-year old Piniella, who led the Cubs to NL Central division titl...

Like so many others, Jonny Venters has found his stride as a pitcher in a new role. Now he's working out of the 'pen. But while so many get relegated to the bullpen, Venters made the decision himself, and it has paid off for the Braves.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2010

Bobby Cox hasn't lasted this long just because he's a winner; Cox has nurtured relationships with players over the years by maintaining consistency, and through a steady stream of encouragement, writes Buster. If he leaves, baseball will lose a giant.

Blog | Conversation | September 23, 2009

The Braves are chasing the Phillies in the NL East, and Buck Showalter says time is running out and Atlanta needs to start making its move this weekend.

On the day the Atlanta Braves retired Greg Maddux's number, his former manager Bobby Cox led the praises.

It's just about impossible to evaluate the talent of a manager who hasn't yet actually managed.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2004

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox announced that right fielder Gary Sheffield will not start Saturday afternoon's pivotal Game 4 against the Chicago Cubs and is doubtful to pinch hit. Darren Bragg will start in his place.