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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Burnes returns, Mariners bring up big prospects

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez (7) celebrates as he walks off the field with Nick Castellanos (2) after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The Reds won 5-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Pablo Sandoval watches his two-run home run during the seventh inning of the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Washington. The Braves won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 07, 2021 03:05 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

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

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

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. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco Giants second basemen Donovan Solano catches an infield pop fly by a San Diego Padres batter during a baseball game in San Diego. The Giants defeated Solano in salary arbitration Thursday, Feb. 18, and the infielder will be paid the team’s $3.25 million offer rather than his $3.9 million request. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan, File)
Giants beat Solano in arbitration; Happ, Cubs go to hearing

Feb. 18, 2021 08:05 PM EST

Pitcher Mike Soroka and Braves argue salary arbitration case

Feb. 12, 2021 06:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Soroka argued his salary arbitration case with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, arguing for a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million while the...

FILE - Houston Astros' Carlos Correa smiles after drawing a walk against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, in this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, file photo. Correa is among roughly 125 players who entered Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

By Ronald Blum Jan. 15, 2021 10:26 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

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 center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. catches a fly out by Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during the fifth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Braves call up top prospect Anderson to face Cole, Yankees

By Paul Newberry Aug. 25, 2020 04:34 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

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (40) waits for assistance from the training staff after being injured in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Atlanta. Soroaka was helped to the dugout and replaced. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Done for the year: Braves ace Soroka felled by torn Achilles

By Paul Newberry Aug. 04, 2020 09:31 AM 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

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

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton bats during summer baseball training at Yankee Stadium in New York. Nothing changes the New York Yankees' mission, not the novel coronavirus, not a 60-game regular season. Winning the World Series is the sole focus. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp

By Steven Wine Jul. 14, 2020 12:04 AM EDT