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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. follows through on an RBI double during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuña breaks out with first HR, 2 RBI as Braves top Mets 7-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes follows thorough on a two-run double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, July 31, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore).

Braves rally on d’Arnaud’s 3-run double, beat Mets 11-10

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Mike Foltynewicz pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Foltynewicz clears waivers, sent to Braves alternate site

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, right, talks with a coach during team practice at Truist Park in Atlanta. Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. The 36-year-old Markakis said he was uneasy about playing the season without fans and then was swayed by his telephone conversation with teammate Freddie Freeman, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has fever and other symptoms. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Braves’ Markakis returns 3 weeks after opting out of season

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, of Japan, center, celebrates with his teammates after the team defeated the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tsutsugo gets key hit as Rays beat Braves 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Mike Foltynewicz pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Sign of times: Braves quickly run out of patience with Folty

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Renfroe connects for a three-run home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Renfroe homers twice, Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Porcello flops in Mets debut, Swanson’s 5 RBIs lead Braves

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried fields a ground ball by New York Mets' Jeff McNeil during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ozuna homers off Díaz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) watches during spring training baseball camp in North Port, Fla. The Braves are without their top two catchers, Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Árnaud, for Friday’s opening game at the New York Mets after both players showed symptoms of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves missing catchers Flowers, dÁrnaud with virus symptoms

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Céspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Mets Michael Conforto, left, watches as Yoenis Cespedes takes batting practice in the cage before an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this May 2, 2014, photo, Atlanta Braves fans do the tomahawk chop during the ninth inning of a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves say they have no plans to follow the lead of the NFL's Washington Redskins and change their team name. The team said in a letter to season ticket holders they are examining the fan experience, including the tomahawk chop chant, and have formed a &quot;cultural working relationship&quot; with the Eastern Band of the Cherokees in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Tulis) **FILE**

Braves remove ‘Chop On’ sign, slogan, but no call on chant

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman looks over his shoulder as he enters the batting cage during a baseball workout in St. Louis. Freeman does not know if he has time to be ready for the Braves' opener at the New York Mets. Following a scary journey in his battle with COVID-19, Freeman knows he is grateful to even have a chance. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Freeman prayed ‘Please don’t take me’ during COVID-19 fight

By CHARLES ODUM - 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

This Date in Baseball

By Compiled The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow, right, bumps fists with catcher Mike Zunino after pitching during baseball practice Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this May 2, 2014, file photo, Atlanta Braves fans do the tomahawk chop during the ninth inning of a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves say they have no plans to follow the lead of the NFL's Washington Redskins and change their team name. The team said in a letter to season ticket holders they are examining the fan experience, including the tomahawk chop chant, and have formed a "cultural working relationship" with the Eastern Band of the Cherokees in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)

Activists cheer Redskins’ change, set sights on new targets

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this May 2, 2014, photo, Atlanta Braves fans do the tomahawk chop during the ninth inning of a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves say they have no plans to follow the lead of the NFL's Washington Redskins and change their team name. The team said in a letter to season ticket holders they are examining the fan experience, including the tomahawk chop chant, and have formed a &quot;cultural working relationship&quot; with the Eastern Band of the Cherokees in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Tulis) **FILE**

Braves say they won’t change name but studying chop chant

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press