1972 - The Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain.
1997 - Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies. Fred McGriff broke the tie in the seventh with a triple to give Atlanta the win.
2000 - John Rocker tosses a perfect eighth to help the Braves beat the Mets and end their seven-game winning streak. It is Rocker’s first trip back to Shea Stadium since making inappropriate comments in an interview with Sports Illustrated.