Cristian Pache
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

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce, left, hits a two-run single off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause

By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays starter Josh Fleming throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 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

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte heads out for some early morning batting practice during baseball spring training at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Braves OF Inciarte looks to bounce back from miserable year

By Paul Newberry Mar. 05, 2021 02:35 AM 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

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

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 Nick Markakis' follows through on a game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Braves OF Markakis goes on IL, possible COVID-19 exposure

Aug. 18, 2020 07:31 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

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, right, talks with a coach during team practice at Truist Park in Atlanta. Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. The 36-year-old Markakis said he was uneasy about playing the season without fans and then was swayed by his telephone conversation with teammate Freddie Freeman, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has fever and other symptoms. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season

By Charles Odum Jul. 06, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo watches players during team baseball practice at Chase Field, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive

By The Associated Press Jul. 06, 2020 10:47 AM EDT