MLB & Atlanta Braves

Legendary Atlanta Braves manager is set for return to the dugout

By Jordan D. Hill
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, center left, argues after Braves' Brian McCann, right, was tossed for arguing a called third strike with home plate umpire Chad Fairchild, left, as Braves third base coach Brian Snitker holds back McCann during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta. Cox was also ejected, tying the record for ejections set by John McGraw
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, center left, argues after Braves' Brian McCann, right, was tossed for arguing a called third strike with home plate umpire Chad Fairchild, left, as Braves third base coach Brian Snitker holds back McCann during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta. Cox was also ejected, tying the record for ejections set by John McGraw AP Photo/Gregory Smith

Umpires beware: Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox is coming back.

Cox, 76, will manage the Atlanta Braves’ Future Stars Tuesday when the team faces off with the Braves’ Major League squad. Cox has managed the Future Stars in the exhibition a number of times since retiring after the 2010 season, which included a win in 2014.

Cox has been a fixture within the Braves’ organization with two stints and 25 years as manager as well as a five-year run as general manager from 1986 to 1990. Even after stepping away from the daily operations, Cox has served as a consultant with the team.

Cox compiled 2,149 victories in his time as Braves manager, which leaves him fourth on the all-time win list. The Braves won 14 consecutive division titles under his guidance and captured the 1995 World Series championship. Along with the wins, Cox also holds the record for most managerial ejections with 158.

Tuesday’s exhibition will be played at SunTrust Park, with the first pitch slated for 7:35 EST.

This story was originally published March 27, 2018 at 11:31 AM with the headline "Legendary Atlanta Braves manager is set for return to the dugout."

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