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Atlanta Braves fan act of kindness to a Marine JROTC member

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 31 May 18

A simple act of respect for a member of the Parkview High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps teenage who stood at attention at the SunTrust Memorial to honor the deceased and missing soldiers who have fought for our...

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Interstate 85 open for business once again in Atlanta on Saturday

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 13 May 17

Good news for the drivers in the Metro Atlanta area. Both sides of Interstate 85 are open for travel on Saturday evening. A homeless man Basil Eleby allegedly set a fire on March 30, 2017 that caused the bridge to fall down near...

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Minnesota Twins sign free agent outfielder Drew Stubbs to a minor league contract

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 7 Feb 17

The Minnesota Twins have signed free agent outfielder Drew Stubbs, 32, to a minor league contract on Tuesday. Stubbs played for the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles during the 2016 Major League Baseball...

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San Diego Padres sign free agent shortstop Erick Aybar to a minor league contract

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 7 Feb 17

Former Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers shortstop Erick Aybar has been signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract on Tuesday. Aybar, 33, will be competition with Luis Sardinas as the starting shortstop of the San...

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Cleveland Indians reach a contract agreement with relief pitcher Boone Logan

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 2 Feb 17

The defending American League Champion Cleveland Indians have reached a one year contract agreement with former Colorado Rockies left handed relief pitcher Boone Logan on Thursday. The deal will become official when Logan passes...

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Washington Nationals interested in free agent catcher Matt Weiters

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Dec 16

Jon Heyman reports the news on Thursday the Washington Nationals along with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves are interested in signing unrestricted free agent catcher Matt Weiters. Weiters, 30. became an...

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San Diego Padres reach a one year agreement with RHP Jhoulys Chacin

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Dec 16

Free agent right handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, 28, has reached a one year agreement with the San Diego Padres according to San Diego Tribune reporter Dennis Lin on Saturday. The financial details of the contract were not released...

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Sean Rodriguez signs a two year deal with the Atlanta Braves

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 24 Nov 16

Ken Rosenthal reports the news on Thursday former Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim utility player Sean Rodriguez, 31, has signed a two year, $11.5 million dollar contract with the Atlanta Braves. Rodriguez made his debut in the Major...

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Atlanta Braves sign free agent pitcher Bartolo Colon to a one year contract

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 11 Nov 16

David O' Brien reports the news on Friday former New York Mets right handed starting pitcher Bartolo Colon. 43, has reached a one year agreement to pitch for the Atlanta Braves. Colon, 43, will fill a void that the Braves will...

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Seattle Mariners release minor league catcher Steve Baron

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 9 Nov 16

Bob Dutton reports the news on Wednesday the Seattle Mariners have released catcher Steve Baron. Baron, 25, had been designated for assignment one week ago when the Mariners claimed off waivers former Atlanta Braves left handed...

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Jim Johnson agrees to a two year contract extension with the Atlanta Braves

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 2 Oct 16

Connor Byrne reports the news on Sunday the Atlanta Braves have reached a two year contract extension with their right handed closer Jim Johnson. Johnson signed a one year $2.5 million dollar contract with the Atlanta Braves...

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg not pitching in the NLDS

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Sep 16

Chase Hughes on Tuesday reported the news that Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has announced that his ace right handed starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will not likely by making any pitching appearances during...

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Washington Nationals activate RHP Joe Ross from the disabled list

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Sep 16

The Associated Press reports the news on Saturday the Washington Nationals have activated right handed starting pitcher Joe Ross from the 60 day disabled list. Ross had been sidelined with inflammation of his right shoulder since...

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Atlanta Braves pickup RHP Joe Wieland from the Seattle Mariners via trade

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 14 Sep 16

Steve Adams reports the news on Wednesday the Atlanta Braves have made a trade with the Seattle Mariners for the services of right handed pitcher Joe Wieland. Wieland was pitching for the Mariners AAA minor league team the Tacoma...

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Washington Nationals activate Stephen Drew and Stephen Strasburg on Wednesday

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 7 Sep 16

Taylor Smith reports the news on Wednesday the Washington Nationals have activated from the 15 day disabled list ace right handed starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg and infielder Stephen Drew. Strasburg had been placed on the 15...

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Cincinnati Reds activate RHP relief pitcher Alfredo Simon from the 15 disabled list

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Aug 16

Mark Sheldon reports the news on Monday the Cincinnati Reds have activated from the 15 day disabled list right handed relief pitcher Alfredo Simon. Simon had been placed on the 15 day disabled list on June 22 which was retroactive...

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San Francisco Giants place RHP Jake Peavy on the 15 day disabled list

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Aug 16

Alex Kolodziej reports the news the San Francisco Giants have placed their right handed starting pitcher Jake Peavy on the 15 day disabled list which is retroactive to August 21 due to a lower back strain. Peavy will be replaced...

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San Diego Padres claim outfielder Oswaldo Arcia off waivers

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Aug 16

Dennis Lin reports the news on Saturday the San Diego Padres have claimed off the waiver wire former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Oswaldo Arcia off waivers on Saturday. Arcia started the 2016 baseball season with the Tampa Bay Rays...

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Washington Nationals call up RHP A J Cole from the minor leagues

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 18 Aug 16

Joseph Nocco reports the news on Thursday the Washington Nationals have promoted from their AAA minor league team the Syracuse Chiefs right handed relief pitcher 24 year old A J Cole to join the team on Thursday. Cole has pitched...

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Atlanta Braves activate from the 15 day disabled list catcher Tyler Flowers

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122325) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Aug 16

Joseph Nocco reports the news the Atlanta Braves have called up from their minor leagues farm team catcher Tyler Flowers to join their team on Wednesday. Flowers had been placed on the 15 day disabled list with a fracture of his...

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