Pete Kozma
Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis waits to take batting during baseball spring training in North Port, Fla. Markakis is returning to the Braves, three weeks after announcing his decision to opt out of the 2020 season due to his concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Braves' Markakis returns 3 weeks after opting out of season

By Charles Odum Jul. 29, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) watches during spring training baseball camp in North Port, Fla. The Braves are without their top two catchers, Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Árnaud, for Friday’s opening game at the New York Mets after both players showed symptoms of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Braves missing catchers Flowers, dÁrnaud with virus symptoms

By Charles Odum Jul. 24, 2020 12:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman fields a ground ball by Yonder Alonso and tags first for the out during the second inning of an intrasquad game Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Atlanta. It was Freeman's fist game since his battle with Covid-19. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Freeman prayed 'Please don't take me' during COVID-19 fight

By Charles Odum Jul. 18, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy, below, is forced out at second asGavin Lux attempts to throw out A.J. Pollock at first during an intrasquad baseball game Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Los Angeles. Pollock was safe at first. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails

By David Ginsburg Jul. 17, 2020 12:17 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives instructions to players during an intrasquad baseball game Monday, July 6, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters

By David Brandt Jul. 10, 2020 06:01 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

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

This is a 2020 photo of Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Brian Snitker says the four players, including right-hander Touki Toussaint and infielder Pete Kozma, agreed to have the team disclose their positive tests. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tough day for MLB: Price out, Freeman positive, Tanaka hurt

By Steve Megargee Jul. 04, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' manager Brian Snitker watches during team baseball practice at Truist Park on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus

By Charles Odum Jul. 04, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone during a baseball workout at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Latest: Yankees' LeMahieu, Cessa test positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jul. 04, 2020 11:14 AM EDT