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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

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Sep. 06, 2020 11:34 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

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

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

Miami Marlins' manager Don Mattingly looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
At least 2 MLB games postponed amid Marlins' virus outbreak

By Steven Wine Jul. 27, 2020 09:52 AM 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

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) tags out Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend

By Jake Seiner Jul. 26, 2020 10:29 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' manager Don Mattingly looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Miami Marlins postpone trip home amid fear of virus outbreak

By Steven Wine Jul. 26, 2020 05:55 PM EDT

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Céspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 24, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

Miami Marlins catchers Jorge Alfaro, center, and Francisco Cervelli, right, pause during baseball practice at Marlins Park, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Marlins catcher Alfaro goes on injured list before opener

Jul. 24, 2020 05:41 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