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Big bets, small victories -- and a little luck: How the Braves have built a model MLB franchise

Atlanta has trusted its process instead of spending its way to success. Here's how the Braves' formula has created a potential dynasty.

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How Luis Arráez is following in Tony Gwynn's footsteps

The two-time batting champ has been compared to the late Hall of Famer. Now he's on Mr. Padre's former team.

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SUNDAY'S MUST-SEE MOMENTS

Aaron Judge's HR extends the Yankees' lead

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Will Brennan walks it off for Guardians with 3-run HR

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AROUND THE DIAMOND

'NBA teams have been tracking this kind of stuff for years': Why load management is MLB's next big thing

Front offices are measuring what players do on the field like never before. Here's how it could rock baseball.

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What we learned from MLB’s new bat-tracking numbers

MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands.

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Forecaster: Lineup advice for Week 9

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview.

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Nick Gonzales puts Pirates up with 2-run single

Nick Gonzales connects on a two-run single to give the Pirates a 3-1 lead over the Cubs in the fifth inning.

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Kyle Tucker cranks a pair of homers to seal Astros' win

Kyle Tucker crushes his 14th and 15th home runs of the season for the Astros.

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