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Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Charlie Morton reaches 2,000 innings at age 40 during another win for the Braves

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDS

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton delivers to a New York Yankees batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Morton strikes out 10, leaves Yankees with losing record as Braves cap sweep with 2-0 win

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Angels use 3 solo homers to cool off MLB-leading Braves with 4-1 victory; Ohtani goes 2 for 3

By George Henry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson follows through on a single during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

Swanson, Olson go deep against Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

By George Henry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson scores past Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro on a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Braves take 1-0 World Series advantage over Astros

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton rubs his leg before leaving the game during the third inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Braves’ Charlie Morton done for World Series after breaking leg

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Odubel Herrera reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Phillies offense breaks out in 12-2 rout of Morton, Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

RHP Charlie Morton returns to Braves, but memories are scant

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton sits in the dugout after pitching against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Sarasota, Fla. The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year deal. The signing comes after left-hander Drew Smyly signed an $11 million, one-year deal with the Braves on Nov. 16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, declined the $18 million contract option on Kluber, who lasted just one inning in his only start before a shoulder injury ended his season. Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca, File)

Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew uncover the pitcher's mound before Game 3 of the baseball World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: LA leads Series 2-1 after dominant Buehler start

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton reacts after giving up two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Morton merely mortal for Rays, question becomes what’s next

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton walks off the mound after being relieved during the sixth inning in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Charlie Morton quietly becomes dominant postseason pitcher

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Randy Arozarena, Rays top Astros in Game 7 to reach World Series

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws during the first inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, Pool)

Rays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz, right, is congratulated by Willy Adames after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of an American League wild-card baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Diaz hits 2 homers, Rays beat A’s 5-1 in AL wild-card game

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, yells at home plate umpire Pat Hoberg, right, as Joe Espada, first base umpire Greg Gibson and manger A.J. Hinch get between them after Verlander was ejected by Hoberg during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander gets win despite ejection as Astros down Rays 15-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Avisail Garcia dashes down the first base line on his two-run double during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Garcia HR, 2-run 2B leads Rays to 6-5 win over Red Sox

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

New York Yankees' manager Aaron Boone yells at home plate umpire Brennan Miller during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays' Thursday, July 18, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

‘Savages’ sweep: Boone’s rant sparks Yanks over Rays in DH

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press