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Angels vs. Braves Jorge Soler Raises Slugging Percentage … Brawls With Reynaldo Lopez Published April 8, 2026 9:00 AM PDT Anaheim ain’t just theme parks and cute cartoon mice … the rough-and-tumble side came out at Angel Stadium when the L.A. Angels and Atlanta Braves slugged it out … and, we don’t just mean at the plate. The fireworks kicked off in the bottom of the 5th inning of Tuesday night’s game … when Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez fired off a wild pitch that came close to Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler’s head. FULL BRAWL BETWEEN THE BRAVES AND THE…

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Konnor Griffin in town. The 19-year-old shortstop has signed a nine-year extension that locks him up through 2034, the team announced Wednesday. The deal is worth $140 million with no options or deferrals, according to the New York Post. Awards escalators can take the contract up to $150 million. This marks the largest contract the Pirates have ever handed out, surpassing Bryan Reynolds’ $106.75 million extension in 2023. “Since joining the organization, Konnor has consistently demonstrated the traits we want in a Pirate — a daily commitment to improvement, a team-first mindset and a strong…

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