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• Braves News: Injury updates, Pierce Johnson’s return, more

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves were rained out again Saturday, but we did get a bag of news on various injuries around the roster. Pierce Johnson returned from the IL, which was expected but still nice to see after the initial diagnosis of “elbow inflammation” sounded potentially much more ominous than a short IL stint. Elsewhere, T...2024
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• Mets reportedly offered Pete Alonso a long-term extension last summer; superstar slugger nearing free agency

The Mets attempted to lock in Alonso for less than either Matt Olson or Freddie Freeman received...2024
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• MLB insider reveals Pete Alonso contract offer New York Mets made in 2023

Not only did the New York Mets explore a Pete Alonso trade in 2023, but the Mets front office also made this Pete Alonso contract extension offer....2024
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• MLB insider reveals Mets' massive extension offer that Pete Alonso turned down

Alonso bet on himself, and only time will tell if that was the right move....2024
• Mets Offered Pete Alonso Seven-Year, $158MM Extension Last Summer
After the Mets’ record-setting spending failed to bring them even a winning record heading into late July of last season, the team instead generated headlines by selling instead of buying, moving Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, and several others in a variety of deals prior to the trade deadline. Since the Mets were reportedly open to…...2024
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• Contreras: MVP in MKE?- May 18, 2024
William Contreras- C- MIL- Idea- Contreras' performance this season has put his name in early MVP talk. He is slashing .353/.430/.543 with 6 homers in 200 PAs. Contreras owns a 94.4 EV and 60.3% HardHit%. His LA is only 6.9 and FB% is 29.4%. Contreras has a BABIP of .417 which shows some luck but is also a result of how hard he is hitting the ball with a LD% of 19.1% and GB% of 51.5%. He sprays th...2024
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• Braves News: Injury updates, Pierce Johnson’s return, more
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• Cub Tracks salvages one

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs came through with a victory to stave off the sweep. Javier Assad was excellent, as has been his custom. Tauchman touched ‘em all, and Seiya finally cleared that wall. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat write...2024
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• Braves head to New York for NL East matchup against Mets

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images The Braves will head back out on the road Friday for a three-game series against the New York Mets. After a brief stop at home, the Atlanta Braves will head back out on the road Friday where they will begin a three-game series against the New York Mets. Some home cooking was just what the Braves needed after a rough road trip. Atlanta swept Boston in a two...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images A crazy finish in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory. It isn’t often that you can describe a 1-0 game as a wild one. I was out while most of this game was going on, but I did catch the final three innings and it was a crazy ride. As usual, head over to Al’s game recap to discuss the blow by blow. There is so much to dissect in this one. I’ll offer two quick thoughts o...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Managing the Cubs

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how responsible is Craig Counsell for the Cubs’ start. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the most in-demand after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and celebrate with us. We promise that there won’t be a five-minute delay before we seat you. Ther...2024
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets series preview

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Cubs continue their Eastern swing with a stop at Citi Field. The Mets and Cubs used to be huge rivals when they shared a division, the NL East. But since the teams were moved to different divisions 30 years ago, they meet only twice a year, once in each ballpark. After this week the teams will play a three-game set at Wrigley Field in June, th...2024
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• A Game of Groans

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Much like the smash hit TV series about a quest for power, the 8th season of the White Sox rebuild is letting fans down. But even after a historically bad start, showrunner Jerry Reinsdorf appears keen to do nothing but watch it burn. Chaos is a Ladder Jerry Reinsdorf — the beleaguered owner of the Chicago White Sox — grimaced in disgust as he watched his team ...2024
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• MLB Roundup: Week 2

Kansas City’s hot start has it at holding the top run differential in the league and just barely behind the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead. | Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Strikeouts for days, Yankees continue their reign, and the AL Central has two teams in the top five — just like we expected It’s just the second week of the season, but teams are already battling hard for divisi...2024
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• Ragans again sharp, but Royals lose 2-1 on some questionable umpiring

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Salvy exits the game with an injury. The Royals managed just three hits in a pitcher’s duel, but it was some questionable ball/strike calls that led to four Chris Stratton walks in a 2-1 loss to the Mets Sunday afternoon. After a pre-game ceremony honoring Mets great Dwight Gooden, starter José Buttó pitched like Doc, mowing down Royals hitters over six sh...2024
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• Mets series preview: Party like it’s 2015!

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Time flies! It has been nine years since the Royals marched into Citi Field and won Game 5 of the 2015 World Series, securing the second title in club history. Salvador Perez is the only player from that series still on one of these teams, and only three other players from that series are even on a big league roster in 2024 (Michael Conforto, Jacob deGrom,...2024
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• Mets may keep Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith on roster at first base
The Mets could potentially carry Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith on the active roster to open the regular season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets. Skipper Mickey Callaway says the two first baseman won’t function in a platoon if that does indeed come to pass, but he didn’t divulge how playing time between the two would be divided. Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News weighs in further on the ma...2019
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"com/U0eKdw0aAR— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 13, 2024 Then, with two outs in the bottom of the third, Pete Alonso came to the plate and did what Pete Alonso does, tying the game."

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"— and is tied for the MLB lead with Pete Alonso, pretty good company."

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"Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he feels "really blessed to be here" after his car was hit by another driver and flipped over three times Sunday."

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"Pete Alonso has been one of the biggest proponents for the look, which the Mets rocked from 1998-2011"

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"Pete Alonso thinks the Mets should bring back their black uniforms"

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"Pete Alonso Needs More Than Power to Claim His Spot With the Mets"

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"The Mets continued their pillaging of the college ranks late Thursday night, selecting University of Florida first baseman Pete Alonso with their second-round pick, Number 64 overall."

• Braves News: Injury updates, Pierce Johnson’s return, more
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• Mets reportedly offered Pete Alonso a long-term extension last summer; superstar slugger nearing free agency
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• MLB insider reveals Pete Alonso contract offer New York Mets made in 2023
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• MLB insider reveals Mets' massive extension offer that Pete Alonso turned down
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• Mets Offered Pete Alonso Seven-Year, $158MM Extension Last Summer
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• Contreras: MVP in MKE?- May 18, 2024
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• Cub Tracks salvages one
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• A trade deadline tightrope lies ahead for the Royals

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images How can they improve without truly going “all-in?” As we inch closer to June, trade talk has started to pick up among MLB fans. This is especially true for Royals fans, but not for the same reasons that we’ve grown accustomed to in recent years. Years past saw the Royals out of contention by late May, much less late July. This season, of course, that’s dif...2024
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• Mets' Pete Alonso discusses if struggles are related to pending free agency

One can't help but wonder if playing for a new contract and not knowing about his future with the Mets beyond the All-Star break is weighing Alonso down....2024
• Rain can’t stop Charlie Morton or the home run ball as Braves top Mets 4-2

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Charlie Morton looked great and the top of the Braves lineup finally hit the ball out of the ballpark for a series opening win. Well they say the best things come to those who wait and that proved to be true this evening, unless you’re a Mets fan of course. After a 55-minute rain delay before first pitch, baseball was eventually played and worth the wait. ...2024
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• Contreras: MVP in MKE?- May 18, 2024
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• Braves’ winning streak snapped on walk-off blast

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Atlanta’s four-game winning streak is over after a 4-3 loss Sunday. The Atlanta Braves took a 3-2 lead into the ninth inning, but were unable to hold it in a 4-3 walk-off loss to the New York Mets. The Braves offense threatened early in the first inning against Severino. Austin Riley singled with two outs and then moved to second when Matt Olson was hit ...2024
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• Braves head to New York for NL East matchup against Mets
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31
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• A Game of Groans
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• The most colorful hobby box I've ever opened, part 1

All right, welcome to my 2024 Heritage box break. This is the first hobby box I have purchased since 2011 when I bought a box of Allen & Ginter for the third year in a row. After that I went into box-breaking rehab and have done quite well, except for falling off the wagon ... right now.I don't buy hobby boxes these days for a lot of reasons, but one of the big ones occurring to me now is I ...2024
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• Mets series preview: Party like it’s 2015!
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• Fresh off sweep of Snakes, Braves will host Mets for four in Atlanta

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Come leave your guesses for who starts for the Braves on Wednesday here... In a rare assortment of alternate universes, the Mets didn’t evaporate from NL East relevance due to a disastrous 2023. In those universes, the upcoming four-game series between the Mets and the Braves in Atlanta is probably very exciting. In this universe, well, it’s pretty much j...2024
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• Cub Tracks salvages one
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• MLB Roundup: Week 2
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• Braves struggle in 16-4 loss to Mets

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Braves fell behind early and went away quietly in a blowout loss Thursday to the Mets The Atlanta Braves fell behind quickly Thursday and things never really got much better in a 16-4 loss to the New York Mets. After a 40 minute delay due to rain, the game finally got underway around 1 p.m. ET. Allan Winans retired Brandon Nimmo to start his afternoo...2024
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• Brewers hold on to win 7-6 over Mets

Brewers designated hitter Rhys Hoskins | Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports A convincing offensive performance was enough to avoid a late scare Box Score Much of Saturday’s game looked like a potential blueprint for the Brewers in their 7-6 win against the New York Mets, but a late comeback pushed Milwaukee to the brink. After their Opening Day win was headlined by a dominant pitching staff, th...2024
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• Who is that guy? (Part 2: White Sox major league deals)

Erick Fedde had a terrific 2023 season ... in the KBO. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The South Siders have brought a million players to camp, so here’s a breakdown of the guys on MLB deals Welcome back! It’s time to go over the guys you might just see on the field this season in a White Sox uniform. roll call ️ pic.twitter.com/WFb2h8hPBj— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 16, 202...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Elly De La Cruz demonstrates the dangers of spring training

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Or, more specifically, parking in the wrong place. This week, wunderkind Elly De La Cruz managed to demonstrate why no one should drive a nice car to spring training games, when the chances of a wayward home run or foul ball might have a greater chance of destroying your windows. That very thing happened on Tuesday when a De La Cruz fou...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Minor moves with major impact?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which of today’s minor league signings was the better move. It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We are so glad that you stopped by. New faces or old friends, everyone is welcome here. Please come on in and grab a table. There’s no cover charge. Bring y...2024
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• Mets to wear black uniforms for first time since 2011 on July 30 vs. Reds
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• Mets Alonso 'thankful to be alive' after car flips

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• Pete Alonso hits walk-off home run in wild Mets win over Cardinals

Alonso crushed Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos’ 1-0 slider into the second deck in left for his third career walk-off homer as the Mets improved to 26-14 through 40 games....2022
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• Cubs 10, Athletics 1: Patrick Wisdom’s two homers lead a blowout
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Cubs smashed hits all over Oakland Monday night. OAKLAND — I feel sorry for A’s fans, really I do. Ownership has torn down the roster so that it’s barely recognizable and former Cub Tony Kemp batted fifth Monday night. Think about that for a minute. Tony Kemp has a .358 career slugging percentage. That would be roughly comparable to the Cubs bat...2023
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• Braves News: Michael Harris II honored in hometown, Spencer Strider and more
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday Although it was a slow day for the Atlanta Braves, it was a huge day for outfielder Michael Harris II, who was honored by his former school district in McDonough, Georgia. Stockbridge High School held a celebration for the 2022 Rookie of the Year on Tuesday with an on-field ceremony and more. Students from his former...2023
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• Braves pull off another comeback in 6-4 win over Mets
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports It may not have been as dramatic as Sunday afternoon's win but it was definitely more satisfying to witness the Braves pull it off against their divisional foes. The Atlanta Braves have now won three straight games for the first time in nearly a month, and this was another come-from-behind effort for our favorite baseball club. This time, the Braves utilized a ...2023
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• Simply put: Braves are the best in June 2023
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It was literally the best month for the Braves franchise since the start of the 20th century. I don’t think anyone ever goes back to read any of these monthly recaps, but if one were to do so, the very first part of each would give them a refresher about how the month went relative to expectations. I have a feeling that no one i...2023
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• Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. among 6 Braves’ finalists for this year’s Silver Slugger Awards

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Atlanta Braves are well represented among the nominees for this season’s Silver Slugger Awards Louisville Slugger announced Thursday the finalists for the Silver Slugger Awards in the American and National Leagues. The Atlanta Braves are well represented with six finalists in Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Ronald Acuña Jr, Sean Murphy and Marcell ...2023
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• A Game of Groans
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• Too much of a good thing

Yesterday while shopping for furniture I knew that this would be my chance to finally get to Target to see if the 2024 cards were there.I had checked for cards once before last week during a quick spin through Walmart. The area where the cards were was being replaced by Easter baskets and decorations for sale. The new card station was vacant except for some fantasy something or other.So I do...2024
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• A trade deadline tightrope lies ahead for the Royals
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• Braves nearly no-hit Mets, settle for 4-1 win

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images J.D. Martinez homered with two outs in the ninth to break up the combined no-hit bid The Braves didn’t achieve their first no-hitter since 1994 today in New York... but they almost did. Despite a bevy of walks, Max Fried and Joe Jimenez combined for eight no-hit innings. Even though the Braves had a 4-0 lead in the final frame, they asked Raisel Iglesias t...2024
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• Rain can’t stop Charlie Morton or the home run ball as Braves top Mets 4-2
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• Adam Duvall starts in left for Braves Friday against Mets

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Adam Duvall is one of several Braves that have had some success against Mets lefty Jose Quintana. Charlie Morton will get the start Friday when the Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at Citi Field against the New York Mets. Lefty Jose Quintana will get the start for New York. Marcell Ozuna is hitting fifth and is 11-for-24 with tw...2024
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• Braves head to New York for NL East matchup against Mets
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• Rays 7, Mets 6: Pepiouch! Rays lose starter early in close-scoring game.

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports It took ten innings for the Rays to win, but win they did. On Sunday afternoon at the Trop, the Rays were decked out in their City Connect best (even featuring the Sky Ray logo in the score bug! cute!) The Rays were hoping to complete a three-game sweep of the Mets, but a game of back-and-forth leads kept them on their toes. Ryan Pepiot took on Luis Severino...2024
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• MLB insider reveals odds of New York Mets making Pete Alonso trade this summer

Will the Mets trade Pete Alonso? A top MLB insider reveals whether or not the New York Mets plan to trade Pete Alonso this summer....2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31
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• Cubs 1, Mets 0: What an ending!

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Cubs needed a replay review to finish off their 1-0 win. The Cubs have had some defensive issues this season, but Wednesday evening in New York they showed off some outstanding defense to end their 1-0 win over the Mets. Let’s begin at the end, because that’s what everyone’s going to want to talk about. The Cubs entered the bottom of the ninth with tha...2024
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• Rain can’t stop Charlie Morton or the home run ball as Braves top Mets 4-2
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• Leading MLB insider reveals wild speculation that Yankees and Mets could swap Juan Soto and Pete Alonso this winter

A prominent MLB insider claims there is growing speculation the New York Yankees and New York Mets could swap two of their top stars this winter....2024
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• 2024 NL East Preview: The Braves look to turn regular season success into October results

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The Braves are once again the favorites to win the division but as far as Atlanta is concerned, it’s all about what they do in October. For the past few years, the story of the National League’s Eastern Division has been one that feels very familiar to how it was during the 1990s. While the Atlanta Braves have won the NL East for six straight seasons dating b...2024
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• 2024 Season Preview: New York Mets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Things can’t get worse after a disastrous 2023 season... right? Everything went wrong for the Mets in 2023. Really, it’s been a downward spiral since the club lost a 10.5 game divisional lead to the Braves in the summer months of 2022 and then quickly bowed out in the Wild Card round against the Padres. A real shame. Objectively speaking, there was no reason ...2024
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• MLB writer shares huge Mets, Pete Alonso trade prediction

Pete Alonso trade speculation continues to grow as Opening Day swiftly approaches....2024
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• Sizing up the NL East heading into 2024

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves have won six straight NL East titles and still look like the cream of the division’s crop The Atlanta Braves have done most of their heavy lifting this offseason, but there are still some key players available and moves left to be made around Major League Baseball as the calendar plunges into January. The Braves themselves have...2024
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• Home Run Derby Thread: Luis Robert Jr. tries to club his way to a title
Luis Robert Jr. got a nice draw in the Home Run Derby, taking place on Monday night starting at 7 p.m. | Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images La Pantera has a good bracket to sprint through to the title On the strength of his MLB third-best 26 home runs, our Luis Robert Jr. enters tonight’s Home Run Derby as a No. 1 seed. And based on the makeup of the grid, he caught a huge break by ...2023
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