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Philadelphia Phillies' Odubel Herrera reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Phillies offense breaks out in 12-2 rout of Morton, Braves

By Charles Odum May. 07, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Ozuna hits grand slam, Braves beat Nats in Fried's return

By Ben Nuckols May. 05, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

File-This Sept. 26, 2020, file photo shows Miami Marlins' Jon Berti stealing second base as New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu waits for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, LeMahieu, and Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto were among just six free agents who received $18.9 million qualifying offers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, from their former teams. Three right-handed pitchers also received the offers, Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer, the New York Mets’ Marcus Stroman, and San Francisco's Kevin Gausman. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Stroman, Gausman take $18.9M; Springer, LeMahieu reject

By Ronald Blum Nov. 11, 2020 05:55 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

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

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' 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman fields a ground ball by Yonder Alonso and tags first for the out during the second inning of an intrasquad game Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Atlanta. It was Freeman's fist game since his battle with Covid-19. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Freeman prayed 'Please don't take me' during COVID-19 fight

By Charles Odum Jul. 18, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, center in orange shorts, looks on as his team warms up during baseball training camp, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease

By Charles Odum Jul. 07, 2020 06:26 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