July 8, 2024 - Major League Baseball

July 8, 2024

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Giants Trade Longest-Tenured Player Austin Slater to Reds

Matthew Coleman
July 8, 2024

Cincinnati Reds
San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants kicked off Major League Baseball’s trading season by sending utility player Austin Slater and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for left-handed pitcher Alex Young. Slater, who has been with the Giants since the 2017 season, was their longest-tenured player and had been used in a platoon role for […]

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Marcell Ozuna Leads Braves All-Stars Into Arlington

Brooks Thomason
July 8, 2024

Atlanta Braves
General Baseball

Three Atlanta Braves players were honored to represent the organization in the All-Star Game this season in Arlington, TX. In 2024, the Braves’ two starting pitchers and one hitter will join the National League team at Globe Life Field. To highlight the class, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will travel down for the Midsummer Classic. The […]