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News Articles: baseball

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, center, celebrates after hitting a winning three-run home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep.

June 09, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Tosha Murphy of Douglasville waits in line for an OutKast bobblehead.

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OutKast bobblehead draws Braves fans—including Atlanta's mayor—to Truist Park

Grammy-winning duo OutKast adds another to its list of honors: a tribute at an Atlanta Braves game.

May 26, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider, delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 24, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher throws a no-hitter into the 8th inning in win over Miami Marlins

Spencer Strider held the Miami Marlins scoreless Monday as the Braves snapped their four-game losing streak, winning 11-0. 

April 25, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
A game at the Oakland Coliseum in July 23, 2022. The Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new stadium in Las Vegas.

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The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas

Team officials said they had signed an agreement to buy a 49-acre site near the Strip for a new stadium. The team's departure would leave Oakland with no major pro sports teams.

April 21, 2023
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  • Becky Sullivan
A new study finds that climate change is causing more home runs.

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Global warming could be juicing baseball home runs, study finds

Baseball home runs appear to be getting a little extra help from climate change, a new study finds. That's because baseballs can fly farther through air that's made thinner by warmer conditions.

April 12, 2023
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  • Ari Daniel
Ronal Acuna,Jr. warms up at Truist Park before the Atlanta Braces home opener on April 6, 2023.

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Climate change could affect the baseball season. Experts explain how

As Georgians celebrate the start of the Atlanta Braves' season, weather could change how the game is played. 

April 06, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia's reliance on people gathering in close quarters for travel, conventions and entertainment make the state's workforce particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 economic fallout.

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Georgia Today: New bill for more airline staff; Flooding in South Georgia; Perdue on budget cuts

On the Friday, March 31 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia U.S. representatives sponsor a bill aimed at producing more airline staff; rising waters in South Georgia force residents out of their homes; and Sonny Perdue joins us to discuss the recent budget cuts in the Georgia university system. 

March 31, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jeremy Powell
Atlanta musician and actor Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges stars in a video to promote a new 'City Connect' uniform in honor of late baseball star Hank Aaron.

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Braves unveil 'City Connect' jersey in video featuring Billye Aaron and Ludacris

The Atlanta Braves debuted a new jersey this week in a splashy video featuring actor and rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The uniform's Nike design is a throwback to the 1970s heyday of baseball legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron, whose wife Billye makes a heartfelt cameo in the short film.

March 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
The Savannah Bananas huddle on the field at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, before playing a team of retired Major League Baseball players on March 11, 2023.

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MLB's Opening Day is almost here, but Banana Ball is happening now!

The Savannah Bananas, an entertaining baseball team, recently took on some retired Major League Baseball players in a game that proved just how much fun this version of baseball can be.

March 16, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne and
  • Juma Sei
Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Díaz is helped into a wheelchair after he appeared to injure himself during a postgame celebration after Puerto Rico beat the Dominican Republic 5-2 during a World Baseball Classic game on Wednesday in Miami.

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Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.

March 16, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Bananas designated hitter Dakota McFadden awaits his next pitch, carefully: under the rules of Banana Ball, a batter is automatically out if he steps outside the batter's box.

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Savannah Bananas embark on cross-country tour of no-holds-barred baseball, beginning in Florida

Expect more trick plays and surprise announcements, says team owner Jesse Cole.

February 17, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne
Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003, in New York. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster died Thursday at age 81.

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All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81

McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.

February 16, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pauses during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, in San Francisco. The Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher after his suspension was reduced two weeks ago.

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LA Dodgers cut pitcher Trevor Bauer after his suspension was reduced

The team is cutting ties with Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago.

January 07, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
The Dingers' Matthew Carrillo shares a high five with a teammate.

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Sandlot baseball is about having fun and building community — and everyone's a winner

The amateur sport is booming, with at least 21 new teams formed in 2022 alone.

December 10, 2022
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  • Ben Abrams
Seattle Mariners pitcher Gaylord Perry throws in his 300th Major League victory, a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees in Seattle, on May 6, 1982. The Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner died Thursday.

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Baseball great Gaylord Perry, a two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84

The Baseball Hall of Famer, a master of the spitball, made history as the first player to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. Perry pitched for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983.

December 01, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
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