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This weekend's series between the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins matches last-place teams that took wildly divergent routes to the cellar. New Dodgers ownership splurged for a star-studded roster and the highest payroll in baseball — a $230-million...

Zach McAllister didn't appear out of nowhere for the Indians last September at U.S. Cellular Field. He was making his 25th big-league start, but he looked too good to have a 4.56 ERA. Turns out the six strong innings McAllister threw against the White...

The Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Braves squeeze out win in suspended game NEW YORK -- Completing a suspended game 18 hours later is bizarre enough. So why not cap off the festivities with an insurance run scored via suicide...

The Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Minor a major pain for Mets in Braves' win NEW YORK -- The Atlanta Braves know Mike Minor can pitch. But the power hitter part? That's just a nice bonus. Minor did it all for the Braves Saturday,...

The Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Braves beat Mets in 10th in suspended game NEW YORK -- Dan Uggla's RBI single with none out in the 10th inning Saturday snapped a tie and lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 7-5 win over the New York...

The Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Braves-Mets suspended, will be finished Saturday NEW YORK -- The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will be even in more ways than one when Friday night's game resumes at 6:10 p.m. Saturday. "If that...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves' 20 home games are the fewest in the National League, but at 15-5, their winning percentage of .750 in the best in the majors. If the first-place Braves can come even close...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed....

The Sports Xchange Braves' Gattis embraces newfound fame Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed. "I was...

The Sports Xchange By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange Gattis powers Braves; Twins' Opening Day starter sent to minors ATLANTA -- Evan Gattis sent Tuesday night's game into extra innings with a two-out pinch-homer in the ninth inning. On Wednesday,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves don't want to rush pitching prospect Alex Wood. But they may not have a choice unless general manager Frank Wren can find a capable left-handed reliever. With the losses of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Luis Avilan and Cory Gearrin have exceeded expectations. But with Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters gone from the bullpen because of Tommy John surgery, the Braves need even more from...