ATLANTA — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change.
The Braves released a statement saying the team "honors, supports, and values the Native American community. That will never change."
The team said in recent months it has "created an even stronger bond with various Native American tribes, both regionally and nationally, on matters related to the Braves and Native American culture."
"The Atlanta Braves have a meaningful commitment to honor the Native American community and we are excited about working together to ensure this happens," it said.