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NORTH PORT, Fla. – As he familiarizes himself with all of his new pitchers, new Braves catcher Sean Murphy must study their pitchers, how they like to work, what makes them tick and more. Oh, and he’s also working closely with catching coach Sal Fasano as he continues honing the…

NORTH PORT, Fla. – “Pitchers and catchers.”

Today is Truck Day at Truist Park. For the longest time, it was just truck day, no capital letters. The Braves would load an equipment van and their highest-salaried player would drive it to Florida for the start of spring training, even though the actual first day of spring was…

The latest housing price numbers highlight a continuation of the most striking trend: the sharp pullbacks in Western cities. Of the fifteen metros showing the largest drop, the metro farthest east is Austin.

Hurricane Ian ravaged coastal towns in southwest Florida

WASHINGTON — When they arrived in North Port, Fla., for spring training, the Braves had one goal: repeat as World Series champions. They believed they had the talent and, because of last year, the experience to make another run at a title, tough as it may be to win two…

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Rays and Manuel Margot were working Tuesday to finalize a contract extension that would keep the versatile veteran outfielder with the team for two more years and pay him $19 million.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — With a week until the season starts, the Rays are down to filling the final spots in their bullpen.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — As Kirby Yates went to his car, leaving his wife and kids behind, he became emotional. He had departed home for work many times throughout his career, but this was different. This time, he was headed for a flight to Texas for his second Tommy John…

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Spencer Strider doesn’t appear intimidating. He’s listed as 6-foot, 195 pounds. His signature mustache makes one think he’s more of a character than a terrifying pitching presence.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The springtime customs are underway. The weather takes a welcome turn. The flowers and optimism bloom. MLB teams report to Florida and Arizona. Kyle Wright begins competing for a rotation spot with the Braves.