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Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli, right, and second baseman Eddy Alvarez celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 during game one of a baseball double-header, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cervelli announces retirement after 13 MLB seasons

Associated Press

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli, center, reacts he engages with teammates in a social distant celebration after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 during a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after popping out to second baseman Ozzie Albies during a practice baseball game, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NL East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro eyes the baseball during a spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Francisco Cervelli says he’s fully recovered from his latest concussion, and Jorge Alfaro says he’s feeling fitter after an offseason spent working on the farm and running sprints. At catcher, at least, the Miami Marlins appear in good shape. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)

Marlins could be above average at catcher, at least

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto, center, celebrates with teammates during a rally following a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros in Washington. The Nationals head to spring training with mostly the same squad that won the World Series. They are counting again on being led by a star-studded rotation featuring Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, along with slugger Soto. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) **FILE**

NL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli hits a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati. The Pirates are parting ways with veteran catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has been hampered by multiple concussions this season. The club announced Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, it requested unconditional release waivers for the 33-year-old Cervelli. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Atlanta Braves sign veteran catcher Francisco Cervelli

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli hits a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati. The Pirates are parting ways with veteran catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has been hampered by multiple concussions this season. The club announced Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, it requested unconditional release waivers for the 33-year-old Cervelli. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cervelli granted release by Pirates, aims to join contender

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli is consoled by hitting coach Rick Eckstein, left, after taking himself out of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 25, 2019. Cervelli had been hit in the head by a foul tip in the top of the inning. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates GM asks MLB to allow re-entry after concussion tests

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Sean Rodriguez, right, slides into second with a double ahead of the tag by San Diego Padres second baseman Jose Pirela during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Rodriguez drove in Corey Dickerson with the hit. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Polanco, Pirates beat Padres 5-4 for 8th win in 9 games

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli celebrates with Josh Harrison (5) and Joe Musgrove (59) after hitting a two-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pirates C Cervelli hopes new workouts lead to healthy year

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

This July 9, 2017 file photo shows Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli celebrating after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. Amid three months of often-violent confrontations and economic turmoil in their country, an increasing number of Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball are speaking out against the government and showing solidarity with their compatriots protesting in the streets. Cervelli and several teammates posed for a picture with old upside-down Venezuelan flag. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Venezuelan MLB players voice anguish amid turmoil back home

By ERIC NUNEZ - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tim Adleman pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday May 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael E. Keating)

Votto, Adleman lead Reds over Pirates 4-2

By MARK SCHMETZER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli crouches at second base during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia. Maybe the best thing about Francisco Cervelli's 2016 is that it ended. Cervelli is hoping his injury plagued season is firmly behind him as he tries to nurture a pitching staff that's short on experience. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Pirates catcher Cervelli hoping for healthier 2017

By ROB BIERTEMPFEL - Associated Press

A Yankees trainer, left, talks to New York Yankees Francisco Cervelli who was injured on a fourth-inning force out play that was overturned in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Yankees Brian McCann scored on the play, but Cervelli left the game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Who’s on first? Yankees short on first basemen

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

No Drew: Steinbrenner: ‘I’m pretty content’

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Baseball fans watch as New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (31) catches an eighth-inning flyout by Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, robbing Ortiz of a game-tying home run, in the MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nova, Yankees beat Red Sox 3-2 with replay help

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

A Yankees trainer, left, talks to New York Yankees Francisco Cervelli who was injured on a fourth-inning force out play that was overturned in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Yankees Brian McCann scored on the play, but Cervelli left the game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Yanks say McCann X-rays negative; Cervelli to DL

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First base umpire Bob Davidson tosses out Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell who objected to MLB's ruling of a an overturned fourth-inning force out at first base in a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Yankees Brian McCann scored on the play. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

In review: Farrell ejected, Sox lose to Yanks 3-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

First base umpire Bob Davidson tosses out Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell who objected to MLB's ruling of a an overturned fourth-inning force out at first base in a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Yankees Brian McCann scored on the play. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Red Sox manager ejected after replay dispute

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Peter Power)

Dickey gets win as Blue Jays blank Yankees 4-0

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press