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M-Braves Fall to Pensacola in Season Finale

Franklin hits his 15th homer of the season
September 17, 2023

PENSACOLA, FL – The Mississippi Braves (62-75, 29-40) finished the 2023 season with a 6-3 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (79-57, 38-30) on Sunday afternoon at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The M-Braves won 11 of their final 18 games, including two of the last three series. The club finished with

Wahoos blank M-Braves, 3-0, on Saturday night 

Hurston Waldrep struck out five over four innings of one-run ball
September 16, 2023

PENSACOLA, FL - Behind seven shutout innings from Jonathan Bermudez, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (78-57, 37-30) shut the Mississippi Braves (62-74, 29-39) 3-0 on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Hurston Waldrep, Atlanta's first-round (24th overall) pick in the 2023 draft, made his seventh professional start and third for the

M-Braves Prevail in Rain-Delayed Win Over Pensacola

Martinez tosses six innings of one-run ball
September 16, 2023

Photo by Nino Mendez PENSACOLA, FL - In a game that started an hour and 50 minutes behind schedule due to a rain delay, the Mississippi Braves (62-73, 29-38) beat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (77-57, 36-30) 5-4 on Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Daniel Martinez posted a career-best Double-A

Baldwin and Stephens Hit Homers to Power M-Braves Past Blue Wahoos

Baldwin hits first Double-A homer, Stephens smashes grand slam
September 14, 2023

PENSACOLA, FL – Drake Baldwin hit his first Double-A homer, Landon Stephens smashed a grand slam and the Mississippi Braves (61-73, 28-38) topped the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (77-56, 36-29) 8-2 on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The M-Braves scored eight runs on nine hits, hitting two critical home runs

M-Braves Fall to Pensacola, 3-2

Bunnell blasts 16th home run
September 13, 2023

PENSACOLA, FL – The Mississippi Braves (60-73, 27-38) came to life late, but the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (77-55, 36-28) held on late, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The series is now tied at a game apiece. Luis De Avila made his team-leading 25th start of the season,

Horne Hammers First Double-A Homer in M-Braves Extra-Inning Win Against Pensacola

Horne hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the sixth
September 12, 2023

PENSACOLA, FL – The Mississippi Braves (60-72, 27-37) took the series opener off the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (76-55, 35-28) by a score of 5-4 in 10 innings at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Tuesday night. The M-Braves snapped a seven-game Pensacola win streak and won their ninth in the last 13

Nolan Kingham promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett among Tuesday's roster shakeup

The M-Braves begin final series of 2023 tonight in Pensacola
September 12, 2023

PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves announced the following roster moves before today's 6:35 pm series opener against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Blue Wahoos Stadium. RHP Nolan Kingham has been promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett, while RHP Jose Montilla, RHP Trey Riley, and RHP Peyton Williams have been reinstated from

Luis De Avila named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

The left-hander wins second POW award after 11-strikeout performance
September 12, 2023

PEARL, MS – Minor League Baseball has announced that Mississippi Braves LHP Luis De Avila has been named the Double-A Southern League Pitcher of the Week for September 4-10. De Avila's recognition comes a week after RHP Alan Rangel took home Pitcher of the Week honors, August 28-September 3. De

M-Braves Fall to Smokies, Wrap Up 2023 Home Schedule

Milligan homers, knocks in three runs
September 10, 2023

PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves (60-71, 27-36) lost to the Tennessee Smokies (69-62, 33-30) 6-4 to close out the 2023 home schedule on Sunday afternoon at Trustmark Park. The M-Braves still won the series, but the Smokies clinched a second half title and postseason berth. Cody Milligan led the

Waddell Walks It Off, M-Braves Top Smokies 5-4

Waddell’s third hit wins the game, M-Braves walk off for a third time this series
September 9, 2023

Photo by Tate Nations PEARL, MS – Luke Waddell lined a ball into left field, Drew Campbell scored, and the Mississippi Braves (59-71, 26-36) walked off the Tennessee Smokies (69-61, 33-29), 5-4, for the third time in the series in front of 4,038 fans on Saturday night at Trustmark Park.

Franklin’s Walk-Off Secures 2-1 Win Over Smokies

Robles tosses 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball
September 8, 2023

PEARL, MS – Jesse Franklin V grounded a ball past the second baseman in the 10th inning, and Drew Campbell scored to lift the Mississippi Braves (58-71, 25-36) over the Tennessee Smokies (69-60, 33-28) 2-1 on Friday night at Trustmark Park. The M-Braves won their seventh in the last 10

De Avila Shines in M-Braves 1-0 Loss to Smokies

De Avila strikes out a career-high 11 batters, delivers six innings of one-hit ball
September 7, 2023

PEARL, MS – Despite strong pitching, the Mississippi Braves (57-71, 24-36) fell 1-0 to the Tennessee Smokies (69-59, 33-27) on Thursday night at Trustmark Park. The Smokies snapped an eight-game losing streak, winning with just one infield hit. The M-Braves lost a three-game win streak. Luis De Avila dominated for

Rangel promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett, Hackenberg promoted to M-Braves

Rangel is the reigning Southern League Pitcher of the Week
September 7, 2023

PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves announced the following roster moves before today's 6:35 pm contest with the Tennessee Smokies at Trustmark Park. RHP Alan Rangel has been promoted from Mississippi to Triple-A Gwinnett, and RHP Drue Hackenberg has been promoted from Low-A Augusta to Mississippi. Rangel, 26, is promoted

Milligan’s Walk Off Completes M-Braves Comeback Win

Milligan walks off with a single, M-Braves pull off three-run comeback
September 6, 2023

Photo by Eddie Kelly PEARL, MS – Cody Milligan smashed a walk-off single over the head of the left fielder, and the Mississippi Braves (57-70, 24-35) completed a three-run comeback, 4-3, over the Tennessee Smokies (68-59, 32-27) on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. Milligan notched the sixth walk off win

M-Braves Pound Smokies 8-2 on Tuesday Night

Potts goes 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI
September 5, 2023

Photo by Eddie Kelly PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves (56-70, 23-35) handed the Tennessee Smokies (68-58, 32-26) their seventh straight loss in an 8-2 pounding to start a six-game home series at Trustmark Park on Tuesday night. The Smokies walked 10 batters and allowed nine hits. The M-Braves scored

Homestand Highlights: September 5-10 vs. Tennessee Smokies

September 5, 2023

PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves wrap up the final homestand of the season with a six-game series against the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A Affiliate, Chicago Cubs) at Trustmark Park. The homestand features several promotions, including two college nights and back-to-back Post-Game Fireworks Shows on Friday and Saturday! Tuesday, September 5

Alan Rangel named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Rangel set a new career high with 12 strikeouts on Sunday
September 4, 2023

PEARL, MS – Minor League Baseball has announced that Mississippi Braves RHP Alan Rangel has been named the Double-A Southern League Pitcher of the Week for August 28 - September 3. Rangel tossed seven shutout innings, allowed one hit, and posted a career-high 12 strikeouts to lead the Mississippi Braves

Rangel's Stellar Start Leads M-Braves to Series Win

Rangel spins seven innings of one-hit ball, posts career-high 12 strikeouts
September 3, 2023

Photo by Eddie Kelly PEARL, MS – Alan Rangel spun seven shutout innings, allowed one hit and posted a career-high 12 strikeouts to lead the Mississippi Braves (55-70, 22-35) to a series win, 6-0, against the Rocket City Trash Pandas (57-69, 26-31) on Sunday night at Trustmark Park. Rangel retired

M-Braves Drop Back-and-Forth Game to Rocket City

Waldrep goes three innings in Double-A debut
September 2, 2023

Photo by Jack Sadighian PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves (54-70, 21-35) dropped a back-and-forth game, 4-2, to the Rocket City Trash Pandas (57-68, 25-31) on Saturday night at Trustmark Park. The M-Braves will have another chance to win the series in the finale tomorrow night. Hurston Waldrep, Atlanta’s 2023

M-Braves Dominate Late in 5-2 Win Over Trash Pandas

Franklin goes 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI
September 1, 2023

Photo by Eddie Kelly PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (54-69, 21-34) scored three unanswered runs late and won their third of the last four games in a 5-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas (56-68, 25-30) on Friday night at Trustmark Park. Luke Waddell and Jesse Franklin V

De Avila Tosses Career-High Eight Shutout Innings, M-Braves Fall in Extras to Rocket City

De Avila spins the longest start by an M-Brave this season
August 31, 2023

PEARL, MS – Luis De Avila spun a career-high eight shutout innings, but the Mississippi Braves (53-69, 20-34) fell 2-1 in extra innings to the Rocket City Trash Pandas (56-67, 25-29) on Thursday night at Trustmark Park. De Avila’s eight innings was a career high and a season-high for M-Braves

M-Braves Top Trash Pandas 3-2 on Wednesday Night

Clementina scores go-ahead run in eighth inning
August 30, 2023

Photo by Mike Krebs PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves (53-68, 20-33) scored three unanswered runs in a 3-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas (55-67, 24-29) on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. Daniel Martinez struck out a career-high nine batters, and the M-Braves pitching staff combined for a

Campbell’s Walk-Off Single Lifts M-Braves Past Trash Pandas 6-5

Campbell goes 2-for-4 with a walk-off RBI single
August 29, 2023

PEARL, MS – Drew Campbell put a ball on the ground in the infield for a walk-off base hit in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Mississippi Braves (52-68, 19-33) snapped a four-game losing skid with a 6-5 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas (55-66, 24-28) on

2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep promoted to Mississippi among a series of Tuesday roster moves

C Drake Baldwin, INF Joshua Fuentes, and RHP Brooks Wilson added to the roster
August 29, 2023

PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves have announced the following roster moves prior to today's doubleheader with the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Trustmark Park. INF Joshua Fuentes was reinstated from the Triple-A Gwinnett 7-day Injured List and transferred to Mississippi. RHP Brooks Wilson was reinstated from the Triple-A Gwinnett

M-Braves announce 2024 home schedule

Opening Night 2024 at Trustmark Park set for Tuesday, April 9 versus Biloxi
August 29, 2023

PEARL, MS – In conjunction with Minor League Baseball, the Mississippi Braves have announced their home games for the 2024 season. The M-Braves are scheduled to begin their 2024 campaign on the road before Opening Night at Trustmark Park on Tuesday, April 9, versus the Biloxi Shuckers. The 138-game schedule