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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, center right, is congratulated after pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves at the end of the second baseball game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

By George Henry Apr. 25, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' David Bote celebrates while rounding second base after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return

By Sarah Trotto Apr. 17, 2021 08:22 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Pablo Sandoval watches his two-run home run during the seventh inning of the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Washington. The Braves won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 07, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. The Braves are bringing back Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract. The Braves announced the deal for the 2020 NL home run and RBI leader Friday night, Feb. 5, less than two weeks before pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training. The deal includes a fifth-year club option for $16 million with a $1 million buyout. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Braves bring back Ozuna on $65 million, 4-year deal

By Charles Odum Feb. 05, 2021 08:55 PM EST

The Atlanta Braves celebrate after a baseball game to clinch the NL East title against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

By Charles Odum Sep. 22, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Robbie Erlin pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

By Charles Odum Aug. 23, 2020 12:34 AM EDT

Miami Marlins players Lewis Brinson (25) Magneuris Sierra, center, and Jon Berti celebrate after the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2

Aug. 14, 2020 10:37 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Judge homers, leaves early in Yankees' 9-6 win over Braves

By Jake Seiner Aug. 11, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton breaks his bat on a pop out against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola during the fourth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
LEADING OFF: Blackmon hitting .500; Clevinger, Plesac halted

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) makes a sliding catch on a foul ball by Toronto Blue Jays Danny Jansen in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1

By Charles Odum Aug. 04, 2020 11:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Swanson ties career high with 5 RBIs, Braves rout Mets 14-1

By Ronald Blum Jul. 26, 2020 10:43 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, talks with teammate Joe Panik (2) during MLB training baseball action in Toronto on Monday, July 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Freeman's return will be closely watched after virus fight

By David Brandt Jul. 22, 2020 02:32 AM EDT