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Braves News: Atlanta adds Harold Ramirez, walk-off win, and more
The Atlanta Braves added another outfielder to the mix after signing veteran Harold Ramirez to a minor league deal on Friday.
29-year-old Ramirez was recently released by the Washington Nationals, where he logged 25 games with the division rivals. He also had a stint with the Tampa Bay Rays this season, where he appeared in 48 games.
He suited up for the Gwinnett Stripers Friday night and had a successful debut, with two hits and two RBI.
2 hits, 2 runs driven in for Harold Ramírez so far as a Striper! pic.twitter.com/NyNZ0HOgBi
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) August 24, 2024
Ramirez will add some outfield depth to the Stripers and simultaneously give the Braves some options as the team has been plagued by injury this season.
More Braves News:
With a home run and a game-winner, Michael Harris II helped give the Braves their 3-2 walk-off win over the Washington Nationals.
Drake Baldwin led the Stripers to a 7-2 win in grand fashion. More in the minor league recap.
A strong pitching staff and the new guys flashing the leather are included in takeaways from the Braves-Phillies series.
In the latest Braves Dispatch, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses Ozzie Albies’ return, A.J. Minter’s surgery, and more.
MLB News:
The San Francisco Giants have reportedly been in talks with third baseman Matt Chapman about an extension. He has two years and $36M remaining on his deal. The club also signed veteran catcher Andrew Knapp to a major league deal.
The Arizona Diamondbacks moved the struggling Jordan Montgomery to the bullpen. He’s put up a 6.44 ERA this season in 19 starts.
After firing skipper Scott Servais on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners have hired Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as hitting coach for the rest of 2024.
The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Yu Darvish from the restricted list and returned him to the 15-day injured list. He has not made an appearance since May 29.
The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to August 20.
The Washington Nationals will call up No. 2 overall pick Dylan Crews to make his major league debut on Monday versus the New York Yankees.
Texas Rangers star Max Scherzer was scratched from his rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Friday night. The club has not provided more information.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
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