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Shelby Miller to start in place of Mike Foltynewicz Monday

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Video: Jonny Gomes pitches the 9th for the Braves

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Jonny Gomes is the least pitcher I've ever seen. He is simultaneously the reason to always and to never allow teams to forfeit just to save their bullpens.

Brian McCann returns to Turner Field

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Brian McCann tells the New York Post, "I was hoping to get back there, ... I wanted to go back and play before they knocked down Turner."

A.J. Pierzynski tries to frame a bounced pitch again

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You'll get that call some day, A.J.

John Coppolella on the move to Milwaukee?

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Good 'ol industry speculation.

Fredi Gonzalez: Hector Olivera not physically ready yet

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The AJC's David O'Brien adds, "And by 'ready' Fredi G means Olivera is not physically ready and needs more ABs."

Gwinnett pitching coach Marty Reed on Mike Foltynewicz

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Braves trade Eric Young to Mets

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A.J. Pierzynski isn't so bad

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This moment will last a lifetime for that young lady.

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Please let's get Shelby Miller some runs today

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This is historically ridiculous.

President Jimmy Carter throws a perfect first pitch before the 1995 World Series clincher

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We want to wish former President and Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter all the best as he begins treatment today for cancer that has spread to his brain.

Touki Toussaint pitches like he's throwing whiffle balls

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OMG Touki.

Hector Olivera taking BP with the Rome Braves

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Braves promote Peter Moylan

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Pedro Ciriaco has a new toy

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I want one ..

A video posted by Pedro Ciriaco ⚾️ (@pedrociriaco15) on

It's like a Segway without the handle.

Braves fan catches Wellington Castillo's bat

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Nice catch!

Bobby Cox broke the all-time ejections record eight years ago today

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That was his 132nd career ejection. Get 'em Bobby!

A young Hank Aaron, circa 1951

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It is believed Bunny Downs, team manager of the Negro League's Indianapolis Clowns, took this photo of Hank Aaron.

Braves option Castro, Cunningham to Triple-A

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Fun police say 'no' to Maybin's stirrup socks

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Eury Perez thought he made two great catches

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Turns out it was just the one. Nobody scored in the top of the fifth inning anyway, so we all had a laugh.

A.J. Pierzynski frames a ball in the dirt

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"That's not a strike?"

Hector Olivera placed on Gwinnett disabled list

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Freeman on the mood in clubhouse following big trade

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