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FILE - In this July 26, 2016, file photo, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Detroit Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia watch the flight of Ortiz's three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston. Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

A capsule look at the Giants-Cubs playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, who wears an extension to his helmet covering part of his face, grimaces after fouling a ball off of his foot during an at bat against Texas Rangers' Derek Holland in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jason Heyward traded to Cardinals, Shelby Miller to Braves in blockbuster deal

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. drives in two runs with a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Red Sox rally with 4 runs in 7th, beat Braves 6-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, left, scores as the throw gets past Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 17, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Braves sputter again in 4-1 loss to Cardinals

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. (AP Photo)

Posey misses tag, Giants lose to Braves 5-0

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Minor throws against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. (AP Photo)

Minor silences Giants’ bats as Braves win 5-0

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Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo, left, and shortstop Starlin Castro, right, lean against the dugout railing as they watch the top of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 5-2. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Cubs’ hitting woes continue in 5-2 loss to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis (24) celebrates with teammate Chris Johnson after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gattis, Heyward HRs give Braves 5-2 win over Cubs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ervin Santana delivers during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Santana shines in debut, Braves beat Mets, 4-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada bobbles the ball but throws to second for the force-out in the first inning of the baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Mets rally in 9th inning but fall 4-3 to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws in the first inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Bartolo Colon dominant, Mets shut out Braves, 4-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

While New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, waits for the ball, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper slides safely home during the seventh inning of the baseball game at Citi Field, Thursday, April 3, 2014 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Nationals open at home facing NL East rival Braves

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ervin Santana throws during the third inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Braves’ Santana pitches 3 innings vs Tigers

By JEFF BERLINICKE - Associated Press

Heyward, Upton lead Braves in tie with Marlins

By GUY CURTRIGHT - Associated Press

Garcia, Syndergaard have stellar outings

By GUY CURTRIGHT - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Nathan throws during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. The Tigers won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nathan and Chamberlain debut for Tigers vs Braves

By JEFF BERLINICKE - 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

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward watches his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series in Los Angeles. Heyward and the Braves agreed Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, to a $13.3 million, two-year contract that avoided arbitration. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Braves reach long-term deals with Freeman, Heyward

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, gets hugged by teammate Jason Heyward, after driving in the winning run with a two-run base hit in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves sign Freddie Freeman for 8 years, Jason Heyward for 2

By Charles Odum - Associated Press