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Chicago Cubs starter Cole Hamels delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Aug 31, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels retires after comeback attempt falls short

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels heads to the dugout after being pulled from the mound during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

LHP Cole Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves’ rotation takes another hit as Max Fried placed on IL

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Atlanta Braves' pitcher Cole Hamels works out during a baseball practice at Truist Park on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Braves’ Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels works against a San Diego Padres batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego. The Atlanta Braves need new veteran leadership for a rotation that has lost Julio Teheran and Dallas Keuchel. Left-hander Cole Hamels is eager to fill the void as pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Braves’ Hamels to miss start of season with sore shoulder

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels works against a San Diego Padres batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego. The Atlanta Braves need new veteran leadership for a rotation that has lost Julio Teheran and Dallas Keuchel. Left-hander Cole Hamels is eager to fill the void as pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Hamels eager to fill leadership void on young Braves staff

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Milwaukee. Left-hander Cole Hamels agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, one of the more active teams of the offseason. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Hamels, Braves agree on $18 million, 1-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

San Diego Padres center fielder Manuel Margot makes the catch above the wall for the out on Chicago Cubs' Nicholas Castellanos during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Cubs lose 4-0 to Pads, fall into tie for 2nd wild-card spot

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, left, celebrates his grand slam with Rhys Hoskins, center, as Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini, right, looks down during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Hittin’ season: Harper, Phils pound Cubs in Manuel’s return

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Hamels sharp in return, Almora and Cubs beat Brewers 4-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, second from left, meets his players on the mound after removing starting pitcher Cole Hamels during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cubs’ Cole Hamels leaves after 1 inning vs Reds

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, left, reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels as home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz and catcher Victor Caratini look on in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hamels throws 7 scoreless, 4 batters hit as Cubs top Rockies

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)

Hamels gets a no-decision against Phillies, Cubs win 8-4

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Hamels pitches 7 innings, Cubs complete sweep with 6-0 win

By CHRISTOPHER STOCK - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cubs’ Hamels gets hole-in-one, home run

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Yu Darvish talks to Cole Hamels during a spring training baseball workout Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Cubs’ Hamels adjusts to veteran status, aims for fresh start

By JACK THOMPSON - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cubs lose 2-1 to Cards as NL Central race goes to final day

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Correction: Cubs-Pirates story

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) and Rougned Odor (12) celebrate Odor's two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Rangers score 10 in first 2 innings, beat Orioles 17-8

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Hamels solid in debut as Cubs throttle Pirates 9-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press