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The Marlins slug 5 homers and snap the Dodgers' 11-game winning streak with an 11-3 victory

The Miami Marlins snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' 11-game winning streak with an 11-3 victory.

AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout

The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.

Astros' Valdez vs. Phillies' Wheeler in World Series Game 2

Framber Valdez will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Houston Astros on Saturday night against Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Braves make flurry of trades looking for another title run

Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have pulled of a flurry of trades ahead of the deadline.

Fortes solo HR with 2 outs in bottom of 9th, Miami tops Mets

Rookie Nick Fortes hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 3-2.

Acuรฑa's 1st game in Miami since knee injury, leads Braves

Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. had two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3.

Gilbert solid again, Mariners end Marlins' 7-game win streak

Logan Gilbert kept up his run of impressive starts, Julio Rodrรญguez hit his first major league homer and the Seattle Mariners ended Miamiโ€™s seven-game winning streak, beating the Marlins 7-3.

Free agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLB

Many familiar faces with impressive resumes are in new places following one of major league baseballโ€™s wildest free agent frenzies.

MadBum makes spring debut, Soler adds pop to Marlins

The second act of Madison Bumgarnerโ€™s career hasnโ€™t been nearly as successful as the first.

AP source: Marlins, Soler agree on $36 million, 3-year deal

The Miami Marlins have been seeking a big bat, and theyโ€™re hoping reigning World Series MVP Jorge Soler fits the bill.

Champion Braves sign Manny Piรฑa to add depth at catcher

The World Series champion Atlanta Braves have added depth at catcher by signing Manny Piรฑa to a two-year, $8 million contract.

Possibility of universal DH could affect roster decisions

If the universal designated hitter returns to the National League for good next season as many people believe, donโ€™t be looking for the role to be filled with prototypical aging superstars who no longer play a position.

No Sprite, no spite: Braves' Anthopoulos beaming as WS champ

Alex Anthopoulos and his family settled on unusual ways to be festive after the Braves' general manager was forced to quarantine at home with COVID-19 as his team ended Atlantaโ€™s 26-year championship drought in the big four major sports.

Soler, Freeman, Correa among 160 free agents who hit market

World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves are among 160 players who became free agents as an uncertain offseason started with a lockout threat looming.

Freddie Watch: Freeman top priority for champion Braves

Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freemanโ€™s future is the most pressing offseason issue facing the Braves, who beat the Houston Astros to cap an improbable run to their first World Series title since 1995.

Braves GM Anthopoulos has COVID-19, misses Series clincher

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos tested positive for COVID-19 and wasnโ€™t with the team when it clinched the World Series championship.

Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP

A bit player during the Chicago Cubsโ€™ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago, Jorge Soler was voted MVP of the Atlanta Braves' six-game World Series win over the Houston Astros.

Hammerinโ€™ Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros

The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6.

Atlanta on edge: Braves squander chance for hometown party

Atlanta on edge: Braves squander chance for hometown party

Atlanta was denied a hometown celebration when the Houston Astros rallied from an early 4-0 deficit for a 9-5 win over the Braves in Game 5 of the World Series.

Minter regrets not attacking Maldonado in strike zone

Minter regrets not attacking Maldonado in strike zone

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The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and cut their World Series deficit to three games to two.

Swanson breaks out with tying HR to spark Braves' big inning

Swanson breaks out with tying HR to spark Braves' big inning

Dansby Swanson picked a good time to drive in his first run of the World Series.

Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it.

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead

Rookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis dโ€™Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 to grab a two games to one lead in the World Series.

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

Rookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that evened the World Series at one game apiece.

Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1

Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1

Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 1.

The Latest: Braves up 6-2, one inning away from Game 1 win

The Latest: Braves up 6-2, one inning away from Game 1 win

The Braves are three outs away from a 1-0 World Series advantage, leading 6-2 after eight innings in Game 1.

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series in no small part thanks to the trades general manager Alex Anthopoulos made during the season.

Lucky lumber: Rosario's hot bat leads Braves to Series

Lucky lumber: Rosario's hot bat leads Braves to Series

Eddie Rosario's hot bat led the Atlanta Braves to a World Series matchup with the Houston Astros and earned him the NL Championship Series MVP award.

LEADING OFF: Astros try to clinch trip to World Series

LEADING OFF: Astros try to clinch trip to World Series

Astros rookie Luis Garcรญa will start against the Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line.

Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS

Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS

Chris Taylor hit three homers and drove in six runs to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 11-2, cutting the Braves' lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.

LEADING OFF: Red Sox face ALCS elimination vs Astros

LEADING OFF: Red Sox face ALCS elimination vs Astros

Astros rookie Luis Garcรญa will start against the Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line.

Braves get Soler back for NLCS after positive COVID-19 test

Braves get Soler back for NLCS after positive COVID-19 test

The Atlanta Braves welcomed back outfielder Jorge Soler for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series after he was activated following his positive COVID-19 test.

To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

Several months after COVID-19 vaccinations were made widely available in the United States, vaccination status continues to disrupt professional and college sports.

Dodgers' Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Braves

Dodgers' Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Braves

Dodgers ace right-hander Max Scherzer is the planned starter for the opening game of the NL Championship Series against the Braves.

LEADING OFF: Red Sox and Astros open ALCS, Cards' Shildt out

LEADING OFF: Red Sox and Astros open ALCS, Cards' Shildt out

For the second time in four seasons, the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are set to play for the American League pennant.

Braves plan to be without OF Soler in NL Championship Series

Braves plan to be without OF Soler in NL Championship Series

The Atlanta Braves are preparing to play without outfielder Jorge Soler in the NL Championship Series following his positive test for COVID-19.

LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5

LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5

After a season of piling up whopping win totals, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers get a day to prep for their all-or-nothing matchup in Game 5 of the NL Division Series.

LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after elimination

LEADING OFF: La Russa, White Sox weigh '22 after elimination

White Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night.

Braves' Soler sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19

Braves' Soler sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19

Braves right fielder Jorge Soler was pulled from the lineup for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against Milwaukee after testing positive for COVID-19.

Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-all

Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-all

Max Fried pitched six sharp innings and Atlantaโ€™s bullpen held on after manager Brian Snitkerโ€™s quick hook, sending the Braves over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 to tie their NL Division Series at a game apiece.

Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title

Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title

The Atlanta Braves have captured their fourth straight NL East championship.

NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory

NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory

Ian Anderson pitched two-hit ball over six-plus innings and Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman homered as the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2.

Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead

Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead

Austin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, Adam Duvall added a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4.

Urรญas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streak

Urรญas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streak

Julio Urรญas earned his major league-best 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers slugged four homers in a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.

Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants

Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants

Jorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0.

Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5

Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5

Jorge Soler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Joc Pederson made a leaping catch at the wall for the final out and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat San Francisco 6-5 to end the Giantsโ€™ five-game winning streak.

Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win

Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win

Wandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York Yankees held off the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a thriller to extend their longest winning streak in 36 years to 11 games.

Braves top Orioles 3-1 for Baltimore's 18th straight loss

Braves top Orioles 3-1 for Baltimore's 18th straight loss

Jorge Soler homered, Touki Toussaint pitched effectively into the sixth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore 3-1, extending the Oriolesโ€™ losing streak to 18 games.

Lynch, Soler and Perez lead Royals over Tigers 6-1

Lynch, Soler and Perez lead Royals over Tigers 6-1

Daniel Lynch pitched eight scoreless, Jorge Soler homered twice and Salvador Perez once to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Rookie Larnach homers, Twins hang on to beat Royals 6-5

Rookie Larnach homers, Twins hang on to beat Royals 6-5

Rookie Trevor Larnach homered and Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins hung on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5.

Royals love to run -- and they've raced to MLB's top mark

Royals love to run -- and they've raced to MLB's top mark

The Kansas City Royals have the best record in baseball โ€” and an identity that should be pretty familiar by now.

Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1

Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1

Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers.

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer โ€” a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.

Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Sixto Sรกnchez made his third start, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. Austin Gomber gave up five runs on eight hits, four of them home runs, 5 1/3 innings. Arizona starter Luke Weaver struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay continued to struggle for Chicago, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. BREWERS 2, GIANTS 2Brett Anderson pitched two-run ball over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three for Milwaukee.

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer will make his Nationals-record sixth opening day start April 1, facing the New York Mets in Washington. The original lineup released by Washington before the game featured a designated hitter; that was revised to include Scherzer batting for himself. DeGrom struck him out, part of his 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three hits and five Ks. YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 3Gerritt Cole struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run in his fourth spring start for New York. BRAVES 11, RAYS 1Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three hits and struck out five over six innings.

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

Starter Zach Eflin pitched four shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out four without a walk. ROCKIES 2, MARINERS 1Kyle Freeland allowed three hits in four shutout innings in his second start for Colorado, striking out four. Seattle's Marco Gonzales threw four shutout innings in his second start, allowing two hits while striking out four. Martรญn Pรฉrez made his second start, allowing two hits and a walk in four scoreless innings. ATHLETICS 5, REDS 2 (7)Oakland lefty Sean Manaea struck out four in three innings, allowing one run and three hits.

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

TWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi Garcรญa pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Bieber bounced back with a pair of strikeouts, but Nick Heath hit a single to put the Royals up 3-0. DODGERS 10, ROCKIES 0 (6 INNINGS)Trevor Bauer, pitching for the first time since signing a $102 million, three-year contract, debuted in Dodger blue with two scoreless innings. Jameson Taillon followed with a scoreless inning. CUBS 1, PADRES 0 (7)Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks struck out two in two scoreless innings. BREWERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 1 (8)Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta each threw a scoreless inning for Milwaukee before Jordan Zimmermann gave up a run.

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

โ€“ The Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member of their young foundation is under club control for the foreseeable future. And we want that to happen in Kansas City.โ€AdDozier's deal replaces a $2.72 million, one-year contract he agreed to on Dec. 2. He gets a $1 million signing bonus and will earn $2.25 million this year, $4.5 million in 2022, $7.25 million in 2023 and $9 million in 2024. The Royals have a $10 million option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout. Adโ€œHunter is willing to do whatever is necessary to help the team win,โ€ Moore added.

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17 million, 2-year deal

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17 million, 2-year deal

โ€“ The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leadership for a rebuilding club. The 34-year-old Santana was an All-Star two years ago in Cleveland, when he hit a career-best .281 with 34 homers and 93 RBIs. Santana has hit .288 with 31 homers and 93 RBIs in 151 career games against them, the best of any team in the division. Relief pitcher Mike Minor signed an $18 million, two-year deal and outfielder Michael Taylor a $1.75 million deal for next season, and nearly all their arbitration-eligible players are under contract. That includes an $8.05 million contract for slugger Jorge Soler and a $3.35 million deal for staff ace Brad Keller.

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

The total cut was one more than the previous high at the tender deadline, ahead of the 2004 season. Schwarber earned $2,596,296 in prorated pay from his $7.01 million salary last season but hit .188 with 11 homers in 59 games, down from 38 homers, 92 RBIs and a .250 batting average in 155 games in 2019. Schwarber returned from a serious knee injury and hit .412 with two RBIs in the 2016 World Series as the Cubs won their first championship since 1908. Fifty-nine players agreed to one-year contracts ahead of the deadline, many of them facing a threat of being cut. Minnesota reached deals with five players, including pitcher Josรฉ Berrรญos ($500,000 signing bonus plus $5.6 million salary) and center fielder Byron Buxton ($5,125,000).

Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibition

Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibition

Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier bats during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 20, 2020. Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list before the club played its final exhibition game against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday. And it still snuck up on them.The positive test leaves Matheny with another hole to fill in his starting lineup. Ryan McBroom, who made his big league debut last season, will likely start at first base with O'Hearn sidelined by the virus. Danny Duffy will start opening day against Cleveland and rookie Brady Singer will make his big league debut on Saturday.

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