Adam Duvall
Fans watch as Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi, foreground, pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Boston. Saturday marks the end of most COVID-19 restrictions in Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1

Ken Powtak May. 29, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford celebrates with the team after defeating the Miami Marlins 1-0, at a baseball game, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Wood, 4 relievers help Giants 3-hit Marlins in 1-0 win

By Steven Wine Apr. 18, 2021 04:12 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

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo, left, and outfielder Cristian Pache watch spring training baseball practice in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Braves rookie CF Pache banking on postseason in bid to start

By Charles Odum Feb. 25, 2021 03:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario jogs in during the baseball team's game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Twins declined Wednesday, Dec. 2, to offer a 2021 contract to Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum Dec. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo, center left, is relieved by manager David Bell during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds again to sweep series

By Charles Odum Oct. 01, 2020 05:00 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

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

Cutouts of New York Mets players' dogs are displayed in the stands during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. The likeness on the right of 1-year-old Willow, a puppy owned by the Mets' Jeff McNeil, was hit by a home run off the bat of Atlanta's Adam Duvall on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Stray souvenirs: Without fans, MLB foul balls left lonely

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 29, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

New York Mets employees place cutouts of fans in the seats before the opening day baseball game between the Mets and the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Doggone it! Braves' Duvall drills cardboard pooch with HR

By Jake Seiner Jul. 25, 2020 05:07 PM EDT

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos adjusts his mask as he walks back to the dugout during a baseball practice at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dodgers closer Jansen encourages masks after positive test

By Joe Kay Jul. 12, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out

By David Ginsburg Jul. 08, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, right, talks with a coach during team practice at Truist Park in Atlanta. Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. The 36-year-old Markakis said he was uneasy about playing the season without fans and then was swayed by his telephone conversation with teammate Freddie Freeman, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has fever and other symptoms. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season

By Charles Odum Jul. 06, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo watches players during team baseball practice at Chase Field, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive

By The Associated Press Jul. 06, 2020 10:47 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Félix Hernandez sits during team practice at Truist Park on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Atlanta.Former Cy Young winner Félix Hernández has opted out of the 2020 season, at least temporarily ending his bid to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves. Braves manager Brian Snitker says the 34-year-old Hernández chose to skip the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemic

By Charles Odum Jul. 05, 2020 12:29 PM EDT