Atlanta Braves
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Braves’ Simmons confident he can hit leadoff
Full Story: Braves’ Simmons confident he can hit leadoffAndrelton Simmons got to play in just two Grapefruit League games with the Atlanta Braves before heading off for the World Baseball Classic, but at… Full Story
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Braves to retire Jones’ number
Full Story: Braves to retire Jones’ numberAtlanta Braves great Chipper Jones will have his No. 10 retired by the team, giving fans another opportunity to celebrate his career. The recently retired… Full Story
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RHP Jurrjens reaches deal with Orioles
Full Story: RHP Jurrjens reaches deal with OriolesRight-hander Jair Jurrjens has agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Jurrjens’s base salary will be $1.5 million. Additional incentives could increase the… Full Story
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Braves minor-league pitcher suspended for 50 games
Full Story: Braves minor-league pitcher suspended for 50 gamesBilly Bullock, a right-handed pitcher in the Atlanta Braves’ minor-league system, received a 50-game suspension without pay after a second violation of the drug prevention… Full Story
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Braves re-sign Johnson
Full Story: Braves re-sign JohnsonThe Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year deal, according to MLB.com’s Carrie Muskat. Johnson, who turns 36 on Saturday, batted .290 in… Full Story
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B.J. Upton agrees to five-year deal with Braves
Full Story: B.J. Upton agrees to five-year deal with BravesFree-agent outfielder B.J. Upton has agreed to a five-year, $75.25 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, ESPN.com reported Wednesday. The deal is dependent on Upton… Full Story
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Braves eye Upton as potential center field option
Full Story: Braves eye Upton as potential center field optionUnwilling to just wait for Michael Bourn, the Atlanta Braves made an all-out push for another free agent, B.J. Upton, as a potential replacement… Full Story
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Braves sign Laird for two years
Full Story: Braves sign Laird for two yearsCatcher Gerald Laird signed two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, according to multiple reports. Laird, 33, batted .282 with two homers in 191 plate appearances… Full Story
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Braves C McCann to miss start of season
Full Story: Braves C McCann to miss start of seasonAtlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is expected to miss the first two to four weeks of the season after having shoulder surgery in October, the… Full Story
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Braves’ McCann faces crucial season
Full Story: Braves’ McCann faces crucial seasonBrian McCann, who grew up in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth, Ga., was always expected to replace Chipper Jones as the face of the Braves… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. likely ready for Opening Day
Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. is expected to be in Atlanta’s lineup for Opening Day following testing on his sore right knee. No… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) to see specialist
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been diagnosed with irritation around the meniscus in his right knee and will have the injury evaluated further.… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves acquire OF J.P. Martinez from Rangers
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder J.P. Martinez from the Texas Rangers on Friday for minor league right-hander Tyler Owens. Martinez, 27, batted .225 (9-for-40) with… Full Story
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Full Story: World Series winner Collin McHugh retires
Right-hander Collin McHugh, who won a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017, announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. In a social media… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves extend GM Alex Anthopoulos through 2031
The Atlanta Braves extended the contract of president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos through the 2031 season on Friday. He was promoted… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves sign LHP Chris Sale to two-year, $38M extension
The Atlanta Braves signed newly acquired left-hander Chris Sale to a two-year, $38 million contract extension on Thursday. The deal restructures his previous contract with… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves acquire LHP Chris Sale from Red Sox
The Atlanta Braves acquired All-Star left-hander Chris Sale and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in exchange for infield prospect Vaughn Grissom.… Full Story
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Full Story: Dodgers’ favorite status strengthens with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Los Angeles Dodgers immediately jumped to the favorites to win the 2024 World Series after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million contract… Full Story
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Full Story: Report: Braves release INF Matt Carpenter
The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Matt Carpenter on Monday, roughly 72 hours after acquiring him from San Diego, MLB.com reported. The Braves traded for… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves outright INF David Fletcher to Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves outrighted newly acquired infielder David Fletcher to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday in a procedural move. The Braves fully intend to return Fletcher… Full Story