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New closer Jansen gives Braves one of MLB’s deepest bullpens

VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Kenley Jansen remembers watching in awe from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen as the…

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Braves hard-throwing rookie Strider a contender for rotation

VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Hard-throwing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider, who made his major league debut with Atlanta late…

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Braves’ Snitker ponders 6th starter as he studies rotation

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said Monday he’s considering all options, including a…

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Blockbuster: Colts get QB Matt Ryan in trade with Falcons

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts may have found another short-term answer at quarterback by trading for Matt…

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Three in a row? With pair of WS rings, Pederson joins Giants

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Calling the return to his hometown “surreal,” and sharing stories of growing up as…

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Dodgers ready to see newcomer Freeman in ‘ridiculous’ lineup

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts used to imagine what what it might be…

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AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The first-time free agent and…

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Georgia facing tough task of replacing NFL-bound D-linemen

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month’s NFL…

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Falcons sign LT Matthews to 3-year, $55 million extension

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Left tackle Jake Matthews, a durable mainstay on the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive line…

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AP source: Titans releasing 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the move says the Tennessee Titans will be releasing seven-time…