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Plus, the hometown connection between Angels announcer Mark Gubicza and Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani.
Tyler Kepner35
Nearly one-third of the Braves' major-league roster is on the National League All-Star team.
David O'Brien107
Two separate occurrences helped the deal come together, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Ken Rosenthal228
The 2016 third-round draft pick slashed .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs last season.
The Athletic Staff226
The Braves anticipate going to spring training with three current catchers, including Manny Piña, but that could change for the right deal.
David O'Brien97
“We just couldn't get a big hit." Braves manager Brian Snitker lamented lost opportunities in their 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 1.
Maria Torres77
Clayton Kershaw acknowledges that his stats probably wouldn't earn him the NL starting job had the game not been in Los Angeles.
Sam Blum21
Contreras' defense is a sometimes painfully raw work in progress, but Braves pitchers rave about his work ethic and how much he cares.
David O'Brien62
Catcher Contreras has hit better for Atlanta than he ever did in the minors by some measures in an admittedly small sample size.
David O'Brien160
The Braves have another obstacle to overcome after placing d’Arnaud on the 60-day IL. They're turning to a 23-year-old rookie catcher.
David O'Brien105
Pablo Sandoval, Ehire Adrianza, Ender Inciarte and Alex Jackson will make up the Braves' bench to start the season.
David O'Brien68
Of the four veteran newcomers competing for the Braves' final bench jobs, two have stood out all spring: Pablo Sandoval and Ehire Adrianza.
David O'Brien65
Atlanta's pipeline of talent is finally starting to slow, in part from penalties that kept them out of the international free-agent market.
Keith Law44