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Angels Continue String Of L.A. Disappointments
It’s not hyperbole to call the Angels the biggest disappointment of the 2013 baseball season. In fact, L.A. should be used to it by now with the Lakers and Dodgers as well. Read More.
MLB Team Rankings For The Week Of May 14th
Miguel Cabrera leads the Major Leagues with 40 RBI and the Tigers lead our team rankings. Read More.
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Heyward Working Hard To Shed Sophomore SlumpAfter a promising rookie season, Jason Heyward was limited by a thumb injury and failed to live up to expectations in 2011. He also dealt with a shoulder injury. "I've learned a lot," Heyward said. "I will be better for what I've learned. This is the game I love to play, and I think I know better what it takes to play -- go work, then go work some more, get healthy. If I do that and I play the way I believe I can, there is no other answer I have to give." Heyward found that as he began his hitting program, he "had to re-learn my swing. It was that far off. I went back to the beginning, to my base load approach, to my stance, my hands. ... As I tried to do in the season, I had to slow down and regroup. With my shoulder feeling so much better, I think I am getting it right. It's about the physical and mental basics." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Braves Planned To Have Quiet OffseasonThe Braves haven't made any flashy signings or major trades this winter, which is all part of their plan. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren says the quiet winter is proof of his confidence in the team's talent, even after they blew an 8 1/2-game wild-card lead in September. Atlanta Braves, Free Agent Rumor, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Prado Agrees On $4.75M Deal With BravesThe Braves have avoided arbitration with outfielder Martin Prado. The two sides have agreed to a $4.75 million contract for 2012. Prado, who made $3.1 million last season, is a versatile player who could be the long-term replacement at third base when Chipper Jones retires. Atlanta Braves, Terms Agreement Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jack Wilson Signs One-Year Pact With BravesJack Wilson is returning to the Braves under a one-year, $1 million contract. Wilson, who also can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses, gives Atlanta a veteran to pair with 22-year-old rookie Tyler Pastornicky, who is expected to take over as starting shortstop after Alex Gonzalez signed with Milwaukee. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Atlanta's Interest In Seth Smith Has CooledColorado's Seth Smith remains a hot commodity on the trade market, but Atlanta's interest in him as cooled, according to a Major League source. The Braves are unwilling to move infielder Martin Prado, the Rockies' desired target, without an accompanying move to add infield depth. Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Braves Jan 2012 Archive
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