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New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 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

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to batting practice during spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

By Janie Mccauley And Stephen Hawkins Feb. 25, 2021 07:08 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

Houston Astros pitchers stand on the field during baseball spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Shaw back with Brews; Kennedy, Lamb, Teheran find new teams

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 08:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw talks with home plate umpire Cory Blaser during the first inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Windy NLCS Game 4 with roof open has players checking eyes

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

Fans watch during batting practice before Game 1 of a baseball National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Baseball's first fans of 2020 see Dodgers-Braves NLCS opener

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 12, 2020 09:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo, center left, is relieved by manager David Bell during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds again to sweep series

By Charles Odum Oct. 01, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Robbie Erlin pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

By Charles Odum Aug. 23, 2020 12:34 AM 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' 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

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