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Greg Cote: Miami Marlins owner Bruce Sherman said he would spend. Payroll says it wasn’t nearly enough.

Bruce Sherman, Miami Marlins principal owner, sought to convey all-is-well calm as baseball’s lockout-delayed spring training began a couple of weeks ago. CEO and face-of-the-franchise Derek Jeter had just abruptly and unexpected left in a mutual parting, and Sherman said exactly what he knew fans wanted to hear in the…

Miami Herald · Mar 30, 2022

Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves will meet the Boston Red Sox in MLB Spring Training action on Wednesday afternoon

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2022

Braves reliever Kirby Yates has unfinished business

NORTH PORT, Fla. — As Kirby Yates went to his car, leaving his wife and kids behind, he became emotional. He had departed home for work many times throughout his career, but this was different. This time, he was headed for a flight to Texas for his second Tommy John…

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Another spring, another rotation bid for the Braves’ Kyle Wright

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The springtime customs are underway. The weather takes a welcome turn. The flowers and optimism bloom. MLB teams report to Florida and Arizona. Kyle Wright begins competing for a rotation spot with the Braves.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

East Kilbride sink Caledonian Braves as boss praises key attribute amid hectic schedule

Chris Aitken's side went top of their Lowland League Cup section last night

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022

Report: Former A’s All-Star Matt Chapman signs new deal with Blue Jays, but it’s nothing like Matt Olson’s mega contract

After former A’s All-Star first baseman Matt Olson landed an eight-year, $168 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves last week, another corner infielder recently traded from Oakland also agreed to a new deal with his new club.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

‘A second chance’: Andrelton Simmons’ Cubs signing reunites 2012 locker-mate trio

A decade ago, the lockers of Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons and David Ross lockers stood next to one another in the Braves’ clubhouse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2022

Braves GM insists his tears over losing Freddie Freeman to Dodgers were real

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Alex Anthopoulos said he was too busy Friday to tune in to Freddie Freeman's introductory news conference as a Dodger. By the end of the day, the Atlanta Braves' president of baseball operations had struck a deal with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to complete an…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2022

Braves prospect Bryce Elder is quickly climbing the ladder

NORTH PORT, Fla. — As Bryce Elder rose through the minor leagues last season, he noticed something: The higher the level, the more hitters understood their plans at the plate. This allowed Elder to learn about batters’ swings and find the holes in them.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Kyle Gibson sees progress as he tries to control his newest pitch - a cutter

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Kyle Gibson was asked if he’d like to make a road start versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, his answer was an immediate “yes.” The Phillies right-handed starter had spent his entire offseason trying to throw his cutter to both sides of the plate,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2022