Rookie class of rookies boosts major league talent
The roster highlights a slew of promising newcomers including Tyler Colvin Justin Smoak Austin Jackson John Axford and Jason Heyward. AL ROY race centers on Jackson Boesch and Feliz while NL rookies like Jamie Garcia Mike Leake Posey Gaby Sanchez Jon Niese and David Freese headline strong debuts and value.
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Rising Rookies Highlight 2010 MLB Debuts and Trends
The list spotlights Stephen Strasburg with a 5-2 mark and 2.32 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his debut, Jason Heyward with .264 average and 11 homers, Buster Posey hitting .355 with 8 homers, Tyler Colvin leading rookies with 17 homers and a .258 average, and Starlin Castro batting .318 with 3 homers and 32 RBIs.
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2010 rookies to watch for long-term impact
The list highlights five young players: Heyward who turns 21 soon, Strasburg needing health, Posey in Atlanta against Heyward, Castro with room to grow at age 20, and Garcia, a promising young lefty with upside.
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Hinske Ends Slump with Breakthrough Bringer in Braves Win
Eric Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 streak with a sixth inning solo homer off Tim Lincecum to lift Atlanta past San Francisco 3-2 on Thursday. Alex Gonzalez added a two-run shot in the second as the Braves erase an early Giants lead.
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Braves Top Giants In High Scoring Win At Turner Field
Atlanta built an early lead and held on for a big win over San Francisco. Jair Jurrjens allowed two runs in six innings as Atlanta improved its home mark to 37 14, with Billy Wagner earning the save. Lincecum took the loss after giving up three runs in six plus innings.
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Braves set to retire Glavine's No. 47
Tom Glavine will have his number 47 retired by the Atlanta Braves beside Greg Maddux's 31 at Turner Field. Former teammates and peers praised his even temperament and work ethic as Glavine reflected on the honoring prior to the Braves vs. Giants game.
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