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Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. dives home with the game-winning run on an infield single by teammate Xander Bogaerts as catcher Evan Gattis, left, looks on during the ninth inning of their 4-3 win in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Red Sox rally for 4-3 win over Braves

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Braves’ Santana wins ruling on hit by Cards’ Adams

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons has a wet towel draped over his head by trainer Jim Lovell as he sits in the dugout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, May 24, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Minor gives up 2 HRs, Braves beaten by Rockies 3-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, left, scores as the throw gets past Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 17, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Braves sputter again in 4-1 loss to Cardinals

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, left, scores as the throw gets past Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 17, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Wong’s legs lift Cardinals past Braves 4-1

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Tyler Colvin, right, shakes hands with third base coach Tim Flannery, left, after Colvin's solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 12, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Tim Lincecum strikes out 11 as Giants beat Braves

Associated Press

Umpire Bill Miller, right, talks with Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price after Miller ejected Price from the game for coming onto the field following an instant replay decision in favor of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Reds waiting to hear from MLB on replay dispute

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton right, steals second as Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley makes a late tag in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Uggla hits grand slam in 9th, Braves beat Phils

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton (2) celebrates his solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan with third base coach Doug Dascenzo (28) in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Freeman’s 3 hits lead Braves past Nationals 6-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run to score teammate Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Upton’s HRs not enough as Braves fall to Mets, 6-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

National League East capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ervin Santana tosses the ball to first base after fielding a ground out by New York Mets' Chris Young in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

After rough spring, Braves ready to defend NL East

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Braves’ Beachy sharp in second start

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves center fielder B.J. Upton hits a pitch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Season after slump, Braves OF B.J. Upton regroups

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2013 file photo, Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton reacts after a called third strike during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington. Spring training is Upton’s chance for a fresh start after hitting .184 and losing his starting job in his Atlanta debut. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Braves’ B.J. Upton eager to start over in 2014

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Column: Can Braves win a title with all those Ks?

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Moving quickly to bolster the team in the offseason, the Nationals led off by trading for outfielder Denard Span. Washington subsequently added veteran Dan Haren as the fifth starter and signed Rafael Soriano (inset) to be the team's new closer. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ Span, Braves’ B.J. Upton could have been in the other’s shoes

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Justin Upton, left, acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a seven-player deal last week, laughs with his brother B.J, Upton, right, who signed a five-year, $75.25 million contract with Atlanta in November, at Justin Upton's first news conference with his new team, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Justin Upton finds a home in Braves’ lineup

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Upton headed to Braves; Pettitte returns to Yanks

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

BJ Upton, Braves finalize $75.25M, 5-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press