B.J. Upton RUMORS & NEWS

  • Uptons hit back-to-back HRs, Braves sweep doubleheader

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution "When B.J. Upton and Justin Upton hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning of the Braves’ 10-2 win Tuesday, capping a doubleheader sweep against Colorado, the brothers did something no others did in a major league game for three-quarters of a century. Hall of Famers Lloyd and Paul Waner,..." April 24

  • Could The 2013 Braves Have Baseball's First All-20/20 Outfield?

    Talking Chop "The Braves' outfield of Justin Upton, B.J. Upton, and Jason Heyward is perhaps the most exciting trio in baseball. All three possess a rare combination of power and speed. In fact, each one already has at least one 20-homer/20-steal season on his resume. Granted, 20/20 seasons are a lot more..." March 15

  • Upton brothers settling in with Braves

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Justin Upton is told it has to be about the coolest thing in the world to play big-league baseball with his brother B.J. But he redirects that line of inquiry. Sure, it was great to join the Braves with his brother, but now it's time to work. “It's fun,” Upton said, “but we're in 'baseball..." March 04

  • Uptons’ upbringing all about competition

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Two-thirds of the Braves’ new-look outfield — and surely one of the great intrigues of baseball’s spring — was born here in the pine-and-backwater-scented lowlands at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Together, the cities of this region band together under the handle of Hampton Roads. It is an..." February 11

  • Uptons’ upbringing all about competition

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Two-thirds of the Braves’ new-look outfield — and surely one of the great intrigues of baseball’s spring — was born here in the pine-and-backwater-scented lowlands at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Together, the cities of this region band together under the handle of Hampton Roads. It is an..." February 10