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Braves hoping Ozuna poised for repeat of career-best season
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna doesn't have to match his career-best numbers of 2017 or even meet the standards set by Josh Donaldson last season to make the Atlanta Braves feel good about their investment in the outfielder. Ozuna only needs an average season as Atlanta's new cleanup hitter to help the...
Free agent OF Ozuna, Braves reach $18 million, 1-year deal
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves found their new cleanup hitter when then reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna on an $18 million, one-year deal Tuesday. Ozuna joins the team he helped beat in the playoffs last October. He hit .429 with two home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in...
Ex-M's ace Félix Hernández has minor league deal with Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Longtime Seattle Mariners ace Félix Hernández reached a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Monday that includes an invite to big league spring training. The right-hander would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added to Atlanta's 40-man roster. Hernández, who...
Hechavarría stays with Braves for $1 million, 1-year deal
ATLANTA (AP) — Adeiny Hechavarría agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract to remain with the Braves, a move Thursday that boosted Atlanta's infield depth. The 30-year-old signed with the Braves on Aug. 16, two days after he was released by the New York Mets. Hechavarria, known for defense, hit .328...
AP source: Twins, 3B Donaldson agree to $92M, 4-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a $92 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal had not been announced. The contract...
Truist Park new name for Atlanta Braves' ballpark
ATLANTA (AP) — Truist Park is the new name of the Atlanta Braves' stadium, replacing SunTrust Park. Atlanta announced the change Tuesday following SunTrust bank's merger with BB&T to form Truist Financial Corp. The stadium in Cobb County, north of downtown Atlanta, opened in 2017. Most new purple signs...
Atlanta Braves to reveal new name of their stadium
SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say they'll soon reveal a new name for their stadium in the city's northwest suburbs. An announcement is planned for Tuesday at the ballpark near Smyrna. The stadium has been called SunTrust Park since it opened in 2017. Atlanta-based SunTrust later merged with...
Swanson, Foltynewicz reach deals with Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Dansby Swanson and right-hander Mike Foltynewicz were among six Atlanta Braves eligible for salary arbitration who agreed to one-year contracts Friday. Swanson agreed at $3.15 million and Foltynewicz at $6,425,000. Also reaching deals were outfielder Adam Duvall ($3.25 million),...
Cervelli finalizes $2 million, 1-year contract with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Catcher Francisco Cervelli finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins on Thursday to provide depth behind Jorge Alfaro. Cervelli played in 48 games last year for the Pirates and Braves. He is a career .269 hitter in 12 seasons. To make room on the roster, the Marlins...
Column: It's the Newby Awards, honoring best, worst of 2019
And the winner is ... Miss Philippines? No, no, no. Sorry, Steve Harvey, we'll pass on your offer to host of the Newby Awards. Who else might be available? We'd love to have Monday Night Football Cat, if only we could track down the feral feline that wandered onto the field during an NFL game at the...
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