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‘Holy smokes’: Padres rave about Tatis Jr.’s big contract

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, crosses home plate to score as Miami Marlins starting pitcher Hector Noesi (48) backs up home plate during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Braves bullpen bounces back to help beat Marlins 5-4

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Denver. The Giants won 11-8 to sweep the four-game series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Giants trade reliever Melancon to Braves for 2 pitchers

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward reacts after scoring in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Heyward and San Francisco reliever Mark Melancon let the deadline pass from exercising opt-out provisions in their contracts. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File(

Cubs’ Jason Heyward, Giants’ Mark Melancon keep contracts

Associated Press

Melancon joins Bumgarner, Samardzija on Giants’ DL

By JOLENE LATIMER - Associated Press

Melancon back from dead-arm issue, returns as Giants closer

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty (55) is tagged out at second base by San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik, left, as Piscotty tried to advance from first base on a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Cardinals use 6-run 9th to rally past Giants 11-6

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Struggling Giants put closer Mark Melancon on 10-day DL

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Treinen will start the season as the closer for the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old Treinen, a right-hander, has one career save. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Treinen gets Nats’ closer job; Pelfrey cut

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon, right, talks to catcher Buster Posey during spring baseball practice in Scottsdale, Ariz., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Giants’ Mark Melancon: a closer who’s open to sports science

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In a Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mark Melancon throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the eighth inning of Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, in Washington. The San Francisco Giants said Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, that they have agreed to a $62 million, four-year contract with closer Mark Melancon, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Mark Melancon knew Giants were the perfect fit right away

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon leans over the rail of the dugout and watches the New York Mets celebrate after a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in Washington. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jonathan Papelbon was not an experiment of any kind

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals hope to become a good team again, but Papelbon being back with the Nationals less than six months since he went after teammate and National League MVP Bryce Harper in the dugout is stunning to many. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Jonathan Papelbon released by Washington Nationals

The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, watches batting practice before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Friday, June 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Once again, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo works an impressive trade

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Melancon got his 30th save in the Pirates 5-4 win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals trade for Mark Melancon to try to solve closer woes

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen drives in a run with a single off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Blake Treinen during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates ride Volquez, bullpen past Nationals 3-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers rally in 9th for 4-3 win over Pirates

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer can't handle a high throw as he leaps over Milwaukee Brewers' Jean Segura stealing second during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pirates fall 4-3 in 9th to Brewers on Davis’ hit

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Pirates closer Jason Grilli placed on DL

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press