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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

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

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

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
LEADING OFF: Pirates, Puerto Rican MLBers wear Clemente's 21

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 10:17 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) gets ready for a practice baseball game, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Sign of times: Braves quickly ran out of patience with Folty

By Paul Newberry Jul. 28, 2020 05:04 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

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

Colorado Rockies Daniel Murphy (9) bumps elbows with Ryan McMahon (24) after a solo home run against the Texas Rangers in an exhibition baseball game Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 21, 2020 06:18 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

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow throws during baseball practice Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

By Charles Odum Jul. 14, 2020 06:59 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

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Cole Hamels works out during a baseball practice at Truist Park on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff

By Charles Odum Jul. 03, 2020 04:44 PM EDT