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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

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 July 27, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee. Almora has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Albert Almora and Mets finalize $1.25M, 1-year contract

Feb. 10, 2021 08:31 PM EST

FILE - In this July 27, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee. Almora has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
AP source: OF Albert Almora agrees to contract with Mets

By Ronald Blum Feb. 07, 2021 01:23 PM EST

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery, left, is relieved in the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mets' Smith follows plea with HR; Rosario gets road walkoff

By Jake Seiner Aug. 28, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition baseball game Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic

By Steven Wine Jul. 21, 2020 12:40 AM EDT

The Cleveland Indians bat in the top of the first inning during an exhibition baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Brothers in arms; Indians show support for social justice

By Will Graves Jul. 18, 2020 10:13 PM EDT