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Braves rally to rout Mets after trailing 6-0 early

Michael Harris II hit a grand slam Wednesday night to cap the biggest offensive inning for the Atlanta Braves in almost five years.

By The Associated Press August 14, 2025

AP photo by Heather Khalifa / Michael Harris II, center, celebrates with his Atlanta Braves teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of Wednesday night's game against the host New York Mets.

MLB’s Twins no longer for sale, but new investors sought for club

The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family.

By DAVE CAMPBELL / The Associated Press August 13, 2025

AP photo by Paul Sancya / The Minnesota Twins congratulate Matt Wallner after he scored during a game against the host Detroit Tigers on Aug. 5.

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Former Baylor star Cooper Kinney returns home to Chattanooga

Cooper Kinney has played the moment over and over in his head, imagining the thrill of stepping into the batter's box at AT&T Field this week in his first trip back home as a professional baseball player.

By Patrick MacCoon August 12, 2025

Photo courtesy of Montgomery Biscuits/ Montgomery Biscuits infielder Cooper Kinney has hit a team-high 13 home runs this season and leads the team in several other hitting categories. The former Baylor School standout and first round MLB Draft selection is in town to face the Chattanooga Lookouts this week through Sunday.

Alonso homers twice, including his franchise-record 253rd, to power Mets past Braves

Pete Alonso broke the Mets' franchise home run record, going deep twice and knocking in three runs as New York beat the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night.

By JERRY BEACH / Associated Press August 12, 2025

New York Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14

It's been a tough few weeks for the Cleveland Guardians — except on the field.

By NOAH TRISTER / AP Baseball Writer August 11, 2025

Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Braves mash Marlins, pick up fourth win as five-game series wraps up

Michael Harris II, Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna hit homer runs Sunday to support a strong start by Joey Wentz as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins.

By The Associated Press August 10, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Atlanta Braves teammates Matt Olson and Jurickson Profar share a laugh during the fifth inning of Sunday's home game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park.

Pioneer umpire Jen Pawol gets good reviews for her work behind plate

Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday's game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press August 10, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike against a Miami Marlins batter as Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy holds the ball during the first inning of Sunday's game at Truist Park.

Reds starter Hunter Greene’s long stint on injured list ending

Hunter Greene will return to the Cincinnati Reds' rotation Wednesday night after spending more than two months on the injured list.

By The Associated Press August 10, 2025

AP photo by Kareem Elgazzar / Hunter Greene pitches for the Cincinnati Reds during a June 3 home game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jen Pawol makes MLB history as first female umpire in regular-season game

Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players Saturday as she made history as the first female umpire to work an MLB regular-season game.