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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches from the dugout as his team plays the Boston Red Sox in a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Braves have eyes on the prize after just missing out in 2020

By Paul Newberry Mar. 17, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna walks to the dugout after striking out during the sixth inning in Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Ozuna's return ensures Braves remain serious title contender

By Paul Newberry Feb. 06, 2021 05:29 PM EST

San Francisco Giants' Drew Smyly, rear, pitches against Colorado Rockies' Raimel Tapia during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract

By Paul Newberry Nov. 16, 2020 06:59 PM EST

A photo, date not known, provided by the Atlanta Braves via the Los Angeles Angels shows Perry Minasian. Minasian has been named the Los Angeles Angels' general manager. The Angels announced the hiring of the Atlanta Braves' assistant general manager on Thursday. Nov. 12, 2020, to replace Billy Eppler. (Kevin Liles/Atlanta Braves via Los Angeles Angels via AP)
Angels hire Braves' Perry Minasian as new general manager

By Greg Beacham Nov. 12, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone (69) delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from Orioles

By Paul Newberry Aug. 30, 2020 02:05 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

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 02, 2020 04:20 PM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS British Open could be postponed UNDATED (AP) — British Open organizers say postponement is an...

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: MLS extends training moratorium through April 24

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2020 02:31 PM EDT