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New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius runs on his RBI single during the 16th inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Yankees top Red Sox 4-1 in 16th; Boston plays under protest

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sept. 10, 2014, file photo, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Washington. In a trade announced Sunday, April 5, 2015, the San Diego Padres acquired Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton from the Atlanta Braves for outfielders Carlos Quentin and Cameron Maybin, plus two minor leaguers and a draft pick. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Craig Kimbrel, Melvin Upton dealt by Braves to Padres on eve of Opening Day

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis follows through on an RBI single that scored B.J. Upton for the go-ahead run during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, June 20, 2014, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals drop to 2nd, lose 6-4 to Braves in 13

By Joseph White - Associated Press

New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy can't catch the throw from catcher Juan Centeno, as Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon is safe on the steal, during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

MLB Roundup: National League

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro slips as he attempts to field a ground ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, in Atlanta. Johnson was credited with a base hit. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Cubs rally in 9th, fall to Braves 3-2 in 10th

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, May 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Freeman lifts Braves past Cubs 3-2 in 10th inning

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) as he tries to score on a fly ball in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April , 25, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Justin Upton’s 3-run HR helps Braves top Reds 5-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Miami Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich (21) can't reach a ball hit for double by Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Jordan Schafer in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 21, 2014 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 4-2 in the tens innings. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Miami makes blunder on bases, lose to Braves 4-2

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right celebrates with teammate Jordan Schafer (17) after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Braves pull shaky Kimbrel, hold off Mets 7-5

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets manager Terry Collins argues a call with home plate umpire Eric Cooper during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets can’t challenge, rally falls short vs. Braves

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right celebrates with teammate Jordan Schafer (17) after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Braves pull Kimbrel, hold off Mets 7-5

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ervin Santana tosses the ball to first base after fielding a ground out by New York Mets' Chris Young in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

After rough spring, Braves ready to defend NL East

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2013 file photo, Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons hits a double, scoring teammate Evan Gattis, in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League divisional series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Atlanta. The Braves and Simmons have agreed on a $58 million, seven-year contract, a record deal for the latest young star locked up by the NL East champions. The deal announced Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, runs through the 2020 season.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves reach 7-year, $58 million deal with Simmons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws during a spring training baseball workout, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kimbrel, Braves agree to $42M, 4-year contract

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel throws during the first day of voluntary workouts for pitchers Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves lock up closer Craig Kimbrel with four-year, $42 million deal

Associated Press

Braves must replace Hudson, Maholm in rotation

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Braves reach deals with Medlen, Minor, Johnson

Associated Press