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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

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 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

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, hits a three-run home run off of Houston Astros pitcher Josh James, left, during the seventh inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 03:32 AM EDT

Baltimore Orioles' Austin Hays, center, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Mike Kickham during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Fenway Park. At left is Orioles third base coach Jose Flores. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 24, 2020 11:19 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

Miami Marlins players Lewis Brinson (25) Magneuris Sierra, center, and Jon Berti celebrate after the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2

Aug. 14, 2020 10:37 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette celebrates his home run off Miami Marlins pitcher Brad Boxberger during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Marlins finally get to go home after beating Blue Jays 14-11

By Mike Haim Aug. 12, 2020 11:23 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

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

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