Braves trade Heyward for Miller and minor leaguer
Braves ship right fielder Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor leaguer. Braves GM John Hart cites aim to help short and long term as Cardinals pursue Heyward after Oscar Taveras’s Dominican Republic car crash death.
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Stanton signs record 13 year 325 million Marlins contract
Giancarlo Stanton agreed to a 13 year deal worth 325 million with the Miami Marlins, the richest for an American athlete. The contract includes a no trade clause and an opt out after six seasons. Stanton would have become eligible for free agency after 2016.
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Falcons in first despite record surprise rise
Flowery Branch makers show a sudden climb as the Falcons tied for first in the NFC South at 4-6 after a 19-17 win at Carolina. Coach Mike Smith says the team is improving with young players stepping up while injuries thin the lineup. Running back Antone Smith is out for the year with a broken right leg and cornerback Robert Alford may miss two to four weeks.
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Smithers stays close to home with USC Aiken signing
South Aiken High School senior Joey Smithers signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at USC Aiken. He cited familiarity with the Pacers and nearby home games, joining local players Cory Bryant and Jared Felix on the roster as he transitions from high school to college ball under coach Kenny Thomas.
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