Double-A · Southern League · Columbus, Georgia, US · Synovus Park
Columbus Clingstones
Georgia's newest Double-A franchise pays tribute to the Peach State's agricultural heritage with a name and brand that's already one of the most distinctive in the minors—the Columbus Clingstones debuted in 2025 at Synovus Park, bringing Braves baseball back to Columbus after decades away.
The Columbus Clingstones are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the Southern League at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia. The franchise relocated from Pearl, Mississippi, where it had operated as the Mississippi Braves since 2005, following the 2024 season. The move brought affiliated professional baseball back to Columbus for the first time in years and gave the Braves a Double-A affiliate closer to their Atlanta home base.
The Clingstones name is a celebration of Georgia's identity as the Peach State. A clingstone is one of the two primary categories of peach—the variety where the fruit clings tightly to the pit—and the playful branding immediately captured attention in the minor league world. The peachy color scheme and distinctive logo make the Clingstones one of the most recognizable new brands in MiLB.
Synovus Park, built on the site where historic Golden Park once stood, provides a modern home for the franchise in the heart of Columbus. The ballpark opened for the 2025 inaugural season, which saw the Clingstones go 58-77 under manager Angel Flores while sending three players to the major leagues. Though the win-loss record was modest, the franchise successfully established itself in a new market and built an enthusiastic fanbase.
The franchise's deeper history as the Mississippi Braves (2005-2024) and before that the Greenville Braves (1984-2004) includes a remarkable player development legacy. Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, and Craig Kimbrel all wore the M-Braves uniform on their way to Atlanta. The Clingstones carry that tradition forward under new manager Nestor Perez for 2026.