LEADING OFF: Swanson joins Braves, Utley’s homecoming

FILE - This July 10, 2016 file photo shows U.S. Team's Dansby Swanson, of the Atlanta Braves, follows through during the second inning of the All-Star Futures baseball game against the World Team in San Diego. Atlanta Braves' shortstop Erick Aybar has been traded to the Detroit Tigers for minor league catcher Kade Scivicque, clearing room for Atlanta to call up top prospect Dansby Swanson. Swanson, the No. 1 overall draft pick of 2015, will be in the lineup at shortstop and make his major league debut Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

By Associated Press August 17, 2016 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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UTLEY’S HOMECOMING

Chase Utley hopes for more homecoming magic after a remarkable return Tuesday. It’s Utley’s first series at Citizens Bank Park since being traded last season to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and fans gave him a 1 1/2-minute ovation before his first at-bat then pleaded for a curtain calls after a solo homer in the fifth inning and a grand slam in the seventh.

LT. DANS REPORTS FOR DUTY