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Eli White’s homer sends Braves past Cardinals for series win

Eli White is no stranger to being in the ballpark for a big hit by the Atlanta Braves.

By The Associated Press April 23, 2025

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Eli White rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer for the Atlanta Braves during Wednesday's 4-1 win against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.

Breedlove delivers early for Vols in run-rule victory over Lipscomb

Tennessee got a welcome midweek breather Tuesday night, and Austin Breedlove set the tone.

By David Paschall April 22, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Former McCallie School and Cleveland State pitcher Austin Breedlove worked three scoreless innings Tuesday night as No. 6 Tennessee routed Lipscomb 11-1.

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Invigorated Gordon Lee armed for deep baseball playoff run

This is the 14th season Mike Dunfee has called the shots from the Gordon Lee High School baseball dugout and, in his own words, it's been one of his most enjoyable.

By Lindsey Young April 22, 2025

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Kaden Ellis, left, and Dustin Day (12) are part of a talented and deep Gordon Lee pitching staff. The Trojans enter this week's Class A Division I baseball playoffs as the tournament's No. 1 seed.

Former Baylor School star Nick Kurtz gets the call to join the Athletics, will likely debut Wednesday

Nick Kurtz was sleeping in when he got the call he was being promoted to the Athletics.

By PAUL GUTIERREZ / Associated Press April 22, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Former Baylor School star Nick Kurtz was promoted to the major leagues Tuesday and will likely make his debut with the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

Nolan Gorman hoists Cardinals out of sinkhole in a road rally for win over Braves

The reason St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol gave early Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park for wanting to give Nolan Gorman a "run" with a lot of playing time arrived just in time that evening for the Cardinals to end their sidewinding road skid.

By Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) April 22, 2025

Nolan Gorman of the St. Louis Cardinals advances to third base on a three-run double in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Red Bank edges Hixson in low-scoring District 6-3A battle

Sean Brune has been passionate about the game of baseball for as long as he can remember.

By Patrick MacCoon April 21, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank third baseman Hayden Knam shows emotion after turning a 5-3-5 double-play to end the top of the fourth inning in Monday's District 6-3A home victory over Hixson.

Braves rally on Sean Murphy’s 3-run homer, then hold off slumping Cardinals

Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer during Atlanta's five-run eighth inning, and the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

By BILL TROCCHI / Associated Press April 21, 2025

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL Central-leading Tigers a boost, finally

This is a sight the Tigers probably expected a lot more often by now: Casey Mize pitching seven strong innings, and Spencer Torkelson hitting a three-run homer to lead Detroit to a 3-1 victory.

By NOAH TRISTER / AP Baseball Writer April 21, 2025

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider strains hamstring, goes on 15-day injured list

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring on Monday while playing catch and was placed on the 15-day injured list.