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MATT OLSON


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Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves

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Rafael Devers homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning against Pierce Johnson, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves that snapped their four-game losing streak.

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Reds rookie, former Providence star Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch

Read full article: Reds rookie, former Providence star Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch

Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan broke his left forearm while attempting a sliding catch on a play that turned into an inside-the-park home run in a 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

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Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless team

Read full article: Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless team

The Atlanta Braves’ longest winless start since 2016 has left manager Brian Snitker desperate for a recovery he hopes begins with the team’s home opener against Miami on Friday night.

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After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound a changed man

Read full article: After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound a changed man

Dustin May allowed just one hit and an unearned run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first major league start in nearly two years.

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Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch

Read full article: Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch

The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Monday after New York clinched a playoffs trip with an 8-7 victory in the opener.

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Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers

Read full article: Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers

Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win.

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Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies

Read full article: Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies

Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS

Read full article: Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS

Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win in Game 4 of their NL Division Series that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.

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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

Read full article: Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece.

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Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves

Read full article: Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves

Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series.

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Luis Arraez, Yandy Díaz win batting titles while sitting out on final day

Read full article: Luis Arraez, Yandy Díaz win batting titles while sitting out on final day

Miami’s Luis Arraez joined DJ LeMahieu as the only players with undisputed batting titles in both leagues, winning the National League crown as Yandy Díaz sat out Tampa Bay’s season finale and overtook Corey Seager for the American League championship.

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Matt Olson ties Braves' single-season home run mark with 51

Read full article: Matt Olson ties Braves' single-season home run mark with 51

Matt Olson has tied the Braves’ single-season home run record with 51.

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Braves first MLB to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2

Read full article: Braves first MLB to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2

The Atlanta Braves became the first team to clinch a playoff berth, rallying to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 as Matt Olson went 2 for 3 with three RBIs.

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Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to avoid a 4-game series sweep in a clash of the NL's best

Read full article: Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to avoid a 4-game series sweep in a clash of the NL's best

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves to complete their meeting of the NL’s top two teams.

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Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series

Read full article: Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series

Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley and Matt Olson homered for the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves, who kept up their power barrage with a 12-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.

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Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6

Read full article: Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6

Matt Olson drove in five runs with two homers, including a go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 to cap their sweep of the high-scoring series.

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Michael Harris and the Atlanta Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884

Read full article: Michael Harris and the Atlanta Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884

The Atlanta Braves turned a rare 8-3-5 triple play in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in a 7-1 loss.

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Diamondbacks outlast the Braves 16-13 to snap 4-game losing streak

Read full article: Diamondbacks outlast the Braves 16-13 to snap 4-game losing streak

Geraldo Perdomo gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks took advantage of Atlanta’s worst pitching effort of the season to beat the Braves 16-13.

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Braves' Acuña is on pace to set new baseball standard for power-speed dominance

Read full article: Braves' Acuña is on pace to set new baseball standard for power-speed dominance

Ronald Acuña Jr. is on pace to do more than just join an elite 40-40 club in baseball history.

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Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams

Read full article: Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams

All-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.

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Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball

Read full article: Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.

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Acuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineup

Read full article: Acuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineup

A deep lineup led by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson has the Atlanta Braves one homer away from matching their most prolific month in franchise history.

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Reds' 12-game winning streak ends as Braves prevail 7-6 in 8-homer slugfest

Read full article: Reds' 12-game winning streak ends as Braves prevail 7-6 in 8-homer slugfest

The Cincinnati Reds’ longest winning streak in 66 years was stopped at 12 games when Raisel Iglesias struck out Jonathan India for the final out as the Atlanta Braves prevailed 7-6 in an eight-homer slugfest.

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Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid

Read full article: Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid

Spencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and struck out a season-high 13 as the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid, hitting five home runs in an 11-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.

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Marsh Madness! Phillies beat Braves 8-3 in Game 4, into NLCS

Read full article: Marsh Madness! Phillies beat Braves 8-3 in Game 4, into NLCS

Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and J.

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Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS

Read full article: Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS

Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS

Read full article: Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS

Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the opener of their NL Division Series.

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Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.

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Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops Braves

Read full article: Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops Braves

Don Mattingly went out as a winner in his final game as Miami’s manager when rookie Peyton Burdick homered and drove in four runs to lead the Marlins over the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 12-9.

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Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining

Read full article: Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.

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Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Read full article: Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.

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Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East lead

Read full article: Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East lead

Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers off Jacob deGrom in the second inning and Dansby Swanson later connected off the Mets ace as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-2 to move into a tie for the NL East lead.

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Radio host admits he made false claim on Freeman talks

Read full article: Radio host admits he made false claim on Freeman talks

A radio host has admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves’ last contract offer.

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Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

Read full article: Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.

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Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox

Read full article: Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox

Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.

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Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph

Read full article: Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz has recorded the hardest-hit ball in the seven years that Major League Baseball has measured exit velocity.

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Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Read full article: Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by the home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez for the go-ahead run in the eighth and the Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.

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Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success

Read full article: Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success

Hey, Braves fans, hope you like the core of your team.

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Braves sign rookie OF Harris to $72 million, 8-year contract

Read full article: Braves sign rookie OF Harris to $72 million, 8-year contract

The Atlanta Braves have signed rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to a $72 million, eight-year contract to remain with his hometown team.

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Acuña, Olson power Braves to doubleheader sweep of Marlins

Read full article: Acuña, Olson power Braves to doubleheader sweep of Marlins

Ronald Acuña homered on the first pitch of the game, Matt Olson hit his 24th homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to sweep their doubleheader.

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Max effort: Scherzer Ks 11, Mets beat Braves for DH sweep

Read full article: Max effort: Scherzer Ks 11, Mets beat Braves for DH sweep

Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep.

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All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

Read full article: All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.

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Stott leads Phillies to 6-4 comeback victory over Braves

Read full article: Stott leads Phillies to 6-4 comeback victory over Braves

Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves.

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Scherzer, other latest $100M contracts not on All-Star teams

Read full article: Scherzer, other latest $100M contracts not on All-Star teams

There were 15 MLB players who signed new contracts worth $100 million or more before this season.

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Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman

Read full article: Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman

The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says his ex-team, the Atlanta Braves, is presenting a “false narrative” about the first baseman’s departure in March.

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LEADING OFF: Twins in Cleveland for 2, brawl bans announced

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Twins in Cleveland for 2, brawl bans announced

Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU.

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Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return

Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return

Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.

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Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta

Read full article: Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta

Freddie Freeman wasn't prepared for the flood of feelings that came in his anticipated return to Atlanta as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight win

Read full article: Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight win

Adam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out

Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have won 10 straight going into their home game Sunday against Pittsburgh while rookie Bryson Stott and the Phillies have a nine-game winning streak as they host Arizona.

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LEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels' skid hits 12

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels' skid hits 12

The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.

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Kim's tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11

Read full article: Kim's tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11

Ha-Seong Kim had a run-scoring double to give San Diego the lead in a four-run 11th inning and the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3.

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Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres

Read full article: Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres

Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.

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Freeman, Jansen on opposite sides in Braves-Dodgers series

Read full article: Freeman, Jansen on opposite sides in Braves-Dodgers series

Freddie Freeman arrived at Dodger Stadium and headed to the visiting clubhouse for an emotional reunion with his former Atlanta Braves teammates.

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Greene wins major league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Read full article: Greene wins major league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3.

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Locked in: MLB set for delayed openers after a long winter

Read full article: Locked in: MLB set for delayed openers after a long winter

There's a lot to catch up on from a bizarre baseball offseason before the 2022 season officially begins with first pitch at Wrigley Field.

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LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves

Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks is set to deliver the first pitch of the season against Corbin Burnes and Milwaukee at Wrigley Field just past 2:20 p.m. EDT, the first of seven games still on the calendar amid rainy forecasts across the country.

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Padres acquire LHP Sean Manaea in trade with Athletics

Read full article: Padres acquire LHP Sean Manaea in trade with Athletics

The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Sean Manaea in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.

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Free agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLB

Read full article: 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 baseball’s wildest free agent frenzies.

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Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

Read full article: Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that will occur during the regular season after failing to agree to contracts for 2022.

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Gut punch for the A-T-L: Freeman, Ryan both depart

Read full article: Gut punch for the A-T-L: Freeman, Ryan both depart

It was a 1-2 punch to the gut for Atlanta’s sports fans.

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Braves sign closer Kenley Jansen to $16M, 1-year deal

Read full article: Braves sign closer Kenley Jansen to $16M, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves capped a busy week with another stunning move, signing three-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen to a $16 million, one-year contract.

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Verlander's innings, Olson's at-bats garner spring interest

Read full article: Verlander's innings, Olson's at-bats garner spring interest

Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation with eight All-Star appearances, two Cy Young Awards, one MVP, one Rookie of the Year and a World Series title.

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Yankees, Mets and all MLB again affected by COVID in 2022

Read full article: Yankees, Mets and all MLB again affected by COVID in 2022

Coronavirus restrictions in Canada and New York have assured that baseball will again be affected by COVID-19 in 2022.

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Blue Jays acquire 3B Matt Chapman from Oakland for 4 players

Read full article: Blue Jays acquire 3B Matt Chapman from Oakland for 4 players

All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the payroll-shredding Oakland Athletics for four players.

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Orioles' Rutschman, Tigers' Torkelson among top MLB rookies

Read full article: Orioles' Rutschman, Tigers' Torkelson among top MLB rookies

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball's most intriguing rookies this summer.

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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract

Read full article: Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract

After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.

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In hot MLB market, patience takes a backseat to action

Read full article: In hot MLB market, patience takes a backseat to action

Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons.

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With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's

Read full article: With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's

Freddie Freeman’s tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics.

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Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A's

Read full article: Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A's

Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench’s record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th, but Chad Pinder’s two-run single spurred a third-inning rally and the Oakland Athletics held off the Kansas City Royals 7-2.

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Alonso bests Mancini, Ohtani for 2nd straight HR Derby title

Read full article: Alonso bests Mancini, Ohtani for 2nd straight HR Derby title

Pete Alonso danced to his second straight Home Run Derby title, besting Shohei Ohtani, Trey Mancini and Juan Soto on a night of record long balls in the thin Rocky Mountain air of Coors Field.

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A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over Orioles

Read full article: A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over Orioles

Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on a rainy night.

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'It's tubular right now': A's win 12th in a row, top O's 3-1

Read full article: 'It's tubular right now': A's win 12th in a row, top O's 3-1

The Oakland Athletics earned their 12th consecutive victory -- their longest winning streak in almost two decades — defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1.

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A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th

Read full article: A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th

The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 13-12 when Luis Arraez threw away Ramón Laureano’s grounder for Minnesota’s second error of the 10th inning.

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Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

Read full article: Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

Matt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea’s shutout, then Jesús Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a doubleheader against the depleted Minnesota Twins, 7-0 and 1-0 to run their winning streak to 10 games.

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Kershaw bounces back, Dodgers beat winless A's 5-1

Read full article: Kershaw bounces back, Dodgers beat winless A's 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out eight in seven smooth innings to send the Athletics to their worst start in more than a century, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat winless Oakland 5-1 for their fifth straight victory.

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

Read full article: 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 — 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.

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Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish

Read full article: Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish

Trevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.

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Gallo's early power surge brings hope for big 2021 season

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The 27-year-old says his power surge through the first two weeks of exhibition games is for real. He's had a good start with seven hits in his first 14 at-bats, including three homers and three doubles. He's shown dominant stuff at different points throughout his career and struck out a career-high 235 batters in 2019. The 24-year-old has been a top prospect for several years and hit .350 with nine homers in 2019 at Triple-A Albuquerque. The durable right-hander pitched an MLB-high 84 innings for the Rangers last season and had a 6-3 record with a 3.32 ERA.

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

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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 García 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.

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All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule

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With a good young rotation and a deep lineup, the Braves are looking for their first World Series title since 1995. While San Diego is much improved, World Series MVP Corey Seager and Los Angeles are well-positioned for a run at another championship. The last time the All-Stars descended on Atlanta, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter had three hits and two RBIs in the AL's 6-3 victory at Turner Field in 2000. AdTHURSDAY, AUG. 12New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox: Major League Baseball comes to Iowa. SUNDAY, SEPT. 26Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics: The AL West rivals close out their season series with Oakland's home finale.

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Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

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New York starter Jordan Montgomery gave up two hits in three scoreless innings. Brubaker allowed two hits over two scoreless innings and Chase De Jong followed with two shutout innings. MARLINS 4, METS 4Miami starter Pablo Lopez gave up a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings. German Marquez scattered three hits and a walk over three scoreless innings for Colorado. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis pitched three innings and gave up one hit, a leadoff homer to Trent Grisham.

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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

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The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year is off to a strong start this spring on both sides. PHILLIES 3, PIRATES 0Bryce Harper homered on his first swing of spring training, launching a opposite-field drive to left. Chad Kuhl made his second start for Pittsburgh, allowing two runs on three hits. Brad Keller worked three innings in the start for the Royals and allowed a run on four hits and two walks. BRAVES 4, TWINS 0 (7)Kyle Wright fared much better in his second start for Atlanta, allowing one hit in three shutout innings with two strikeouts.

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

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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.

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Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

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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 José Berríos ($500,000 signing bonus plus $5.6 million salary) and center fielder Byron Buxton ($5,125,000).

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Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS

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Houston Astros' George Springer, left, celebrates with Carlos Correa after the Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “We have young guys that are leaning on the veterans and the veterans are taking care of them right now. The Astros and A's combined for 24 homers — 12 each — the most in a postseason series of five games or fewer. The scandal led to season-long suspensions of Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch, who both were fired. BACK TO THE ALCSThe Astros became the third team in AL history since 1969 to reach four straight AL Championship Series.

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Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1

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Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, celebrates with manager Bob Melvin after the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros in Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. And just in case Laureano's words did not get the message across, he ripped a double as the A's got a pair of sacrifice flies in the eighth to rally past the Houston Astros 9-7 on Wednesday and avoid elimination in their AL Division Series. “It was awesome.”Houston leads the best-of-five series 2-1 and can advance to its fourth straight AL Championship Series with a victory in Game 4 on Thursday. Pinder hit a first-pitch slider to the opposite field for Oakland's fifth homer, a drive chased by right fielder Kyle Tucker until he ran out of room at the short wall. Houston took a 7-4 lead with five runs in the fifth, when the Astros sent 10 batters to the plate.

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Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS opener

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Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, celebrates with George Springer after they defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – A home run derby broke out during a hot, dry day at Dodger Stadium, and suddenly the Houston Astros have their swing and swagger back. “When you get the leadoff guy (Springer) getting on base every single time, good things are going to happen. Altuve's line-drive single to left scored Maldonado and Springer to put the Astros back in front, 6-5. Chris Bassitt put the potential tying and go-ahead runs on in the fifth with back-to-back singles by Springer and Altuve.

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Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last

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Oakland stopped a nine-game losing streak in winner-take-all postseason games, a major league record that dated to the 1973 World Series. “I woke up this morning feeling like this was going to be a hard game and it was a hard game,” Melvin said. The low-budget A's had not captured a winner-take-all postseason game since beating Hall of Famer Willie Mays and the New York Mets. That prompted White Sox star Tim Anderson to say, “I guess they haven’t done their homework.”“It’s a tough one to swallow but we've got to keep going,” Anderson said. HURLING ITThe 17 pitchers, nine by Chicago, were the most in a nine-inning postseason game.

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Peralta's 9th-inning single lifts D-backs past Athletics 4-3

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(AP Photo/Matt York)PHOENIX David Peralta slapped a bases-loaded single through the right side of the infield with one out in the ninth inning to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the streaking Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Monday night. The As trailed 3-1 going into the eighth but came back to tie it after loading the bases with one out. Ahmed quickly made up for his mistake, smacking a leadoff double to left field to start the decisive ninth-inning rally. UP NEXTAthletics: Oakland wraps up the quick two-game series by sending RHP Frankie Montas (2-1, 1.57 ERA) to the mound. Diamondbacks: Arizona goes with RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 11.85), who has pitched just 13 2/3 innings this season in four starts.

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Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)SAN FRANCISCO Stephen Piscotty hit a tying grand slam in the ninth inning, Mark Canha's sacrifice fly put Oakland on top in the 10th, and the Athletics stunned the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Friday night in the opener of the Bay Bridge Series. Oakland trailed by five in the ninth inning but rallied to win from such a deficit for the first time since July 15, 1952, according to STATS. The Giants hadn't lost after leading by five or more runs in the ninth inning or latter since June 25, 1929. The ball carried on a rare hot evening in San Francisco, where first-pitch temperature reached 85 degrees.

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Astros, A's clear benches, empty seats; Oak wins 9th in row

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The Athletics' ninth straight win was far overshadowed by what erupted in the seventh inning at the Coliseum. Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the As outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued. A's and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. The Astros have won the past three division crowns, a World Series in 2017 and AL pennant last year. TRAINERS ROOMAstros: CF George Springer resumed hitting work in the batting cage but was still listed as day to day by Baker.

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Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers

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Oakland Athletics' Stephen Piscotty celebrates with teammates after a game-ending grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)OAKLAND, Calif. Stephen Piscotty hit Oaklands second walkoff grand slam of the year and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Volquez retired Robbie Grossman on a popup before Piscotty hit a first-pitch drive over the wall in center to match the opening night 10th-inning slam by Matt Olson against the Angels. The 22-year-old lefty was the youngest As pitcher to start a game since Brett Anderson in 2010 and lived up to the hype. He overpowered the Rangers at times, striking out Joey Gallo on a 96 mph to end the first.

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Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult

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The outbreak among Miami Marlins players has highlighted the major leagues' vulnerabilities, though teams were already reexamining approaches after the first few days of play. It's not clear how the virus spread among Marlins players, though the cascading postponements have focused attention on safety protocols. Teams were aggressive in the ramp up to the season while preparing to return to the field during the pandemic. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove said social distancing does have negative effects on team interaction that are hard to overcome. I think thats the biggest piece that is missing.

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MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend

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The 60-game sprint started with a bang thunder, actually, along with a torrential downpour in the rain-shortened opener between the Yankees and Nationals. Now is when people will finally listen, explained Stanton, a Black slugger with the New York Yankees who plans to kneel throughout the season. Made it interesting.Lastly, MLB unveiled another modification hours before first pitch, expanding the postseason from 10 teams to 16. The news Sunday of potential outbreaks with the Reds and Marlins was a reminder of how fragile the season could be. If 10 or 15 or 25 guys do it and the rest are messing around, it can mess everything up.

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Baseball's return includes several comeback stories

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Bard had not pitched in the major leagues since 2013, and after his control and confidence deserted him, his playing career appeared over before he attempted a comeback this year. He was back in the bullpen for Cleveland in September and took the mound Sunday as a starter, beating Kansas City. TRIVIA TIMEThis season's opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees on Thursday night was baseball's most-watched regular-season game in nine years. MILESTONESAlbert Pujols of the Angels became the fifth player to start a season opener in 20 straight years, joining Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray and Frank Robinson. TRIVIA ANSWERBrett Gardner had three hits and two steals for the Yankees in the 2011 game.

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In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels

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Oakland Athletics players celebrate after Matt Olson, center left, hit a grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the tenth inning a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. According to STATS, Olson became the third player to hit a walkoff grand slam on opening day. The game went to the 10th tied at 3 after Jason Castros tying homer in the ninth against As closer Liam Hendriks. The Angels didn't deliver a win for Maddon in his Angels managerial debut. UP NEXTLHP Sean Manaea, who went 4-0 last season in September after returning from shoulder surgery before losing the wild card game, pitches Saturday opposite Angels RHP Dylan Bundy.

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