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Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after New Year's Day traffic stop - AccessWdun
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (418+ words) Retired professional baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces charges after Pennsylvania State Police said a trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession during a traffic stop on New Year's Day. Dykstra, 62, was a passenger when the vehicle was pulled over…...
STATE FINALS: Jefferson, Gainesville looking for 2nd titles
2+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) Class 3A State Championship: Jefferson vs. Sandy Creek is live on AM 550 & FM 102.9 WDUN and streaming live HERE. The Georgia High School Association football championships continue, and conclude, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And Jefferson and Gainesville will see if they…...
STATE FINALS: Three immoveable object vs. irresistible force matchups for area teams
2+ week, 4+ day ago (792+ words) As the saying goes, "offense sells tickets, defense wins championships." Buford, Gainesville, and Jefferson are certainly hoping that is the case as all three prepare for their shots at state titles this week. Buford takes on Carrollton in Class 6A on…...
Games2Watch: Buford, Jackson Co., Jefferson at home in Elite 8
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (539+ words) Northeast Georgia area teams went 5-1 last week in the second round of the Georgia High School Association playoffs. Only North Hall, who had a late-game collapse against LaGrange, failed to advance to Friday's quarterfinal round. Three of the five teams…...
Braves agree to terms with P Joel Payamps
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (138+ words) White Co. Public Safety: Westmoreland Rd at TS Drive is closed due to an accident damaging a power pole / power lines. Atlanta claimed Payamps off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 22. Payamps, 31, allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings with Atlanta…...
Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16M, 1-year deal
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Atlanta announced the deal on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander had completed a $58 million, four-year contract that paid him $16 million in each of the last three seasons. The Braves also acquired Mauricio Dub'n from the Houston Astros for Nick Allen in…...
Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award, Braves C Drake Baldwin wins NL honor
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (879+ words) Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was accompanied by a good friend as he joined one exclusive club on Monday night. Kurtz was a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin won the National…...
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year award
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year awardThe Associated PressSECAUCUS, N.J.Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year award. SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) " Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of…...
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino hired as third base coach of the Braves
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (127+ words) Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino hired as third base coach of the BravesThe Associated PressATLANTAFormer Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino has been hired as third base coach of the Atlanta Braves under new manager Walt Weiss. Mansolino had…...
Braves exercise options on Sale and Albies, turn down Johnson and Kinley
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Atlanta also declined an $8 million option on shortstop David Fletcher, who receives a $1.5 million buyout and becomes arbitration eligible after finishing a $26 million, five-year contract he signed with the Los Angeles Angels. Sale had an $18 million team option that increased…...