Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager who guided the Atlanta Braves to their 1995 World Series title, died at age 84. The Braves announced the news on Saturday.
The Atlanta Braves expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their former skipper. In a statement, the team noted that Cox led them to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 championship. They described him as the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform and extended condolences to his wife Pam and family.
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Guillermo 'Billy' Álvarez Cuevas, who led the Cruz Azul cooperative for more than three decades, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in a hospital in Toluca.
Bob Horner, the former Atlanta Braves star who skipped the minors after being the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft, has died at age 68. The Braves announced his passing on Tuesday.
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Ted Turner, the media mogul who owned the Atlanta Braves and brought the team to national audiences through TBS, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. His ownership transformed the franchise during one of its most successful eras.
Kansas City Royals players and fans observed a moment of silence for former World Series champion outfielder Terrance Gore before the 2026 home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Gore, who died in February at age 34, was remembered in a pregame ceremony featuring his family, capped by his son throwing the first pitch.
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The Philadelphia Phillies dismissed manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning amid a disappointing 9-19 start to the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski named bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager after Alex Cora declined the offer. Players including Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto took accountability for the team's struggles.