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Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) makes a running catch on a fly ball from New York Mets Jon Berti in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success

By Paul Newberry Aug. 17, 2022 03:56 PM EDT

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2022 02:56 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dodgers at Rangers 3/31/2022

Apr. 07, 2022 09:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2022 09:53 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) bats during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sept. 15, 2021, in Atlanta. Freeman, Carlos Correa, and Kris Bryant are among 138 free agents set to resume looking for a spot after a freeze on roster transactions lifts with the signing of baseball's new labor deal. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Rockies at Braves 9/15/2021

Mar. 22, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman speaks during an introductory news conference at spring training baseball, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gut punch for the A-T-L: Freeman, Ryan both depart

By Paul Newberry Mar. 22, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Indianapolis Colts acquired quarterback Matt Ryan in a trade Monday, March 21, 2022, with the Atlanta Falcons, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Blockbuster: Colts get QB Matt Ryan in trade with Falcons

By Michael Marot Mar. 21, 2022 03:08 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

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 1996, file photo, Atlanta Braves' left fielder Andruw Jones can't get to the home run hit by the New York Yankees' Jim Leyritz in the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series in Atlanta. As the World Series comes to Atlanta for the first time since 1999, there is hope that the city — once immortalized by Sports Illustrated as “Loserville” — and the entire state of Georgia, for that matter, could be taking a turn toward some long-overdue parades and celebrations. (AP Photo/Eric S. Lesser, File)
Column: Atlanta tries to transform itself into Winnersville

By Paul Newberry Oct. 28, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips, left, is tagged out at home plate by Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro while trying to stretch a triple into a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Rays' sister-city plan a really, really dumb idea

By Paul Newberry Oct. 01, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, right, comes in to score on his two-run home run with Jesus Aguilar, center, as Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, left, looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Column: Virus extends its winning streak in baseball

By Tim Dahlberg Jul. 27, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox Manager Rick Renteria works his players during the first baseball practice of the restarted 2020 MLB season at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Column: Rolling the dice against a virus that usually wins

By Tim Dahlberg Jul. 08, 2020 02:15 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

A ticket holder pauses outside a closed Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, reading a sign as to where he might get a refund for a canceled game, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. Major League Baseball has suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule because if the coronavirus outbreak. MLB is also delaying the start of its regular season by at least two weeks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Big South Conference cancels all spring sports

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 01:34 AM 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

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. Phillies won 7-5. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Harper hits grand slam in 9th, Phillies rally past Cubs 7-5

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2019 01:20 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