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Atlanta Braves' general manager Alex Anthopoulos, right, and Atlanta Braves' manager Brian Snitker, left, arrive for a parade before the Braves baseball season home opener baseball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Reds at Braves 4/7/2022

Apr. 07, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith celebrates the team's win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)
Braves at Astros 11/2/2021

Nov. 03, 2021 02:57 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith celebrates the team's win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)
Column: A most improbable team brings Atlanta a title

By Paul Newberry Nov. 03, 2021 02:55 AM 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 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2005, file photo, Sumo wrestler Takayuki Ichihara from Japan, left, fights against compatriot Keisho Shimoda in the heavyweight final of the Sumo tournament at the World Games in Duisburg, Germany. Joining the array of postponed events in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Thursday that the 11th edition of the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama will now be held in the summer of 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, FIle)
The Latest: MLS extends training moratorium through April 24

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2020 05:13 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman sits in the dugout during the ninth inning of the team's 13-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Another excruciating sports setback for the A-T-L

By Paul Newberry Oct. 10, 2019 03:07 AM EDT

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi works against an Atlanta Braves batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 13, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Donaldson homers, scores go-ahead run in Braves' 7-5 win

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 14, 2019 12:56 AM EDT