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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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Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday.

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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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'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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Rangers walk it off after Angels' costly HBP to end the game

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Otto Lopez walks it off for the Marlins to complete late comeback

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Gunnar Henderson connects on MLB-leading 14th HR

Gunnar Henderson ropes an opposite field solo home run to put the Orioles within one run vs. the Mariners.

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Dylan Moore's RBI double extends M's lead

Dylan Moore hits an RBI double to put the Mariners up 4-2 vs. the Orioles

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Cal Raleigh's RBI double puts M's on top in 8th

Cal Raleigh hits an RBI double to put the Mariners up 3-2 vs. the Orioles.

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