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Atlanta United players celebrate after scoring a goal against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta won, 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino makes a plea to his players during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United'd Hector Villalba celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta won, 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) is surrounded by teammates including Carlos Carmona (14) and Anton Walkes (26) after he scored against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez, left, and Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) fight for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Anton Walkes moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan gestures to a teammate during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Michael Parkhurst (3) heads the ball as he gets between Orlando City's Carlos Rivas (11) and Cyle Larin (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball past Orlando City's Luis Gil during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) makes a move to get around Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez (19) heads the ball away from Orlando City's Jonathan Spector (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Jeff Larentowicz (18) gets position for a header in front of Orlando City's Cyle Larin, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) celebrates his goal with teammate Miguel Almiron, left, as Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) walks away during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Yamil Asad (11) and Orlando City's Scott Sutter (21) leap for the ball during action at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Orlando City's Jose Aja (4) heads the ball beside teammate Jonathan Spector (2) during action against Atlanta United at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando...Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan leaps to make a save during a 1-0 win against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Pitcher Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his grand slam homerun to take a 9-0 lead during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Pitcher Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his grand slam homerun with Matt Kemp #27 to take a 9-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Jaime Garcia watches his grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)Kelvin Kuo/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Alex Wood #57 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to a gand slam homerun by pitcher Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves for a 9-0 Braves lead during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Pitcher Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves watches his grand slam homerun to take a 9-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, rounds third base after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday...Kelvin Kuo/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Pitcher Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves scores in front of Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after his grand slam homerun to take a 9-0 lead during the fifth inning...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Jaime Garcia, center, celebrates with Ender Inciarte, left, after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood, as Sean Rodriguez trails during the fifth inning of a baseball...Kelvin Kuo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Jaime Garcia celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 21, 2017...Kelvin Kuo/AP

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood drops the ball off a pop-up hit by Atlanta Braves' Jaime Garcia to score Nick Markakis and Sean Rodriguez during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles...Kelvin Kuo/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Alex Wood #57 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a walk to Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves, following his two run error, during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on July...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Jaime Garcia #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Singer Christina Aguilera watches the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Alex Wood #57 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Nick Markakis #22 and Sean Rodriguez #15 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their two runs in the dugout, from a Alex Wood #57 of the Los Angeles Dodgers catching error, to take a 4-0 lead...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Johan Camargo, left, celebrates with Sean Rodriguez after scoring a run off a single by Tyler Flowers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday...Kelvin Kuo/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to his solo homerun to take a 5-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Los Angeles...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his his solo homerun with Matt Kemp #27, to take a 5-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws to Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)Kelvin Kuo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ender Inciarte, right, scores a run off a missed pass to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, off a double by Johan Camargo during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles...Kelvin Kuo/AP

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood throws to Atlanta Braves' Ender Inciarte during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)Kelvin Kuo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Sean Rodriguez celebrates after scoring . (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)7Kelvin Kuo/AP

Hugh Freeze resigned as University of Mississippi football coach in July 2017 after the school investigated a phone call made from Freeze's school-issued phone to an escort service in Florida. The program has been...Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP

Houston Nutt resigned from coaching at Arkansas after 10 years in 2007, following a year of turmoil that included questions about his recruitment of two local stars who transferred, and an inquiry by a Razorbacks...Danny Johnston/AP

Bobby Petrino, 51, was dismissed at Arkansas in 2012, 10 days after he crashed his motorcycle on a winding road near Fayetteville, Ark., with his 25-year-old mistress onboard. (He did not initially admit she was...Gareth Patterson/AP

Four months after being hired at Alabama, Mike Price was fired in 2003 as university officials investigated reports that the night before a pro-am golf tournament in Pensacola, Fla., Price spent $200 on drinks and...Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Kurt Suzuki hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates the catch of Johan Camargo #17 for the final out of the game and a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 20...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jim Johnson celebrates after the team's 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his two run homerun with Johan Camargo #17 and Nick Markakis #22 to take a 5-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates the run of Ender Inciarte #11 to take a 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves slides safely into third base on a single from Matt Kemp #27 during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he slides safely into third base during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los Angeles...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Matt Kemp #27 of the Atlanta Braves smiles as he talks to the Los Angeles Dodgers bench while standing at third base during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Atlanta Braves scores to take a 3-1 lead in front of Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Brandon McCarthy #38 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a two run homerun from Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves to take a 5-1 lead over the Dodgers during the fourth inning...Harry How/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

Atlanta Braves' Matt Adams watches his RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves watches his throw to first for an out of Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after blocking the plate and tagging out Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 20...Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to his pop fly out to end the top of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los Angeles...Harry How/Getty Images

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers watch during the ninth inning of the team's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Chris Carlson/AP

Just six days until: A talented group of players return, plus a few more have been added, as the Falcons open training camp on July 26. The Falcons’ first exhibition game is August 10 and they open the season Sept...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Just six days until .... running back Devonta Freeman runs around, through and over tacklers. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)Butch Dill/AP

Just six days until ... Falcons safety Keanu Neal starts laying people out again. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Just six days until ... linebackers Deion Jones (above) and DeVondre Campbell show how much better they will be in their second seasons. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Just six days until ... the NFL’s best receiver, Julio Jones (11), takes over and dominates on the field again. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)Mike McCarn/AP

Just six days until ... we start finding out if promising tight end Austin Hooper is ready to be the starter full-time. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)Phelan Ebenhack/AP

Just six days until ... top cornerback Desmond Trufant returns to action after missing much of last season due to an injury. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Just six days until ... MVP quarterback Matt Ryan is back picking apart defenses. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Just six days until ... we see more explosiveness from wide receiver Taylor Gabriel. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Just six days until ... shifty running back Tevin Coleman breaks into the open field again. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.comCurtis Compton/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Just six days until ... we start finding out how much better the defensive line will be thanks to the addition of free agent defensive tackle Dontari Poe (right). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

A frustrated Matt Kemp tosses his helmet after striking out to end the sixth inning in the Atlanta Braves’ 8-2 to the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The sweep at the hand of...Chad Rhym/AJC

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell awaits the ball to apply the tag at second on a sliding Danny Santana Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. the Braves fell to the Cubs 8-2.Chad Rhym/AJC

Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte claps after crossing the plate following his sixth-inning home run against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Chad Rhym/AJC

Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant is tagged out while trying to steal third base against the Braves’ Johan Camargo in the first inning at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Atlanta. Bryant was injured on the play...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant holds his left hand after being tagged out while trying to steal third base against the Braves’ Johan Camargo in the first inning at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Atlanta. Bryant...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant holds his left hand after being tagged out while trying to steal third base against the Braves’ Johan Camargo in the first inning at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Braves third baseman Johan Camargo walks back to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Chad Rhym/AJC

Catcher Tyler Flowers is congratulated by Braves teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run -- his seventh of the season -- in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust...Chad Rhym/AJC

Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (right) scores -- ahead of Braves reliever Arodys Vizcaino -- off an Ian Happ single in the ninth inning Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The Braves...Chad Rhym/AJC

The Atlanta Braves’ R.A. Dickey pitches in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ leaps to catch a fly out hit by Braves infielder Danny Santana to end the second inning at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran takes in the sun from the bench during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber is congratulated by teammates after scoring on an RBI double hit by Addison Russell in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Atlanta...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Former Georgia football coach Mark Richt, now leading Miami, had a goatee and looked tanned, happy and healthy at the ACC Media Days last week. Richt’s look isn’t completely new, as he sported a goatee during the...Chuck Burton/AP

Richt at Georgia in 2015, his last season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Richt ‘s Miami team went 9-4 last season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Chuck Burton/AP

How Richt looked last season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)Darron Cummings/AP

Richt’s Miami team finished the season with a win over West Virginia in the Russell Athletic Bowl. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Chuck Burton/AP

A look at Richt when he burst into the spotlight as Georgia’s new coach in 2000. (Brant Sanderlin photo/Staff)BRANT SANDERLIN/AJC staff

Miami head coach Mark Richt speaks to the media during the ACC Media Days on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Chuck Burton/AP

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant (17) steals second base as Atlanta Braves third baseman Sean Rodriguez (15) handles the late throw during the fifth inning Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta. It was Rodriguez’s first game...John Bazemore/AP

Cubs’ Kris Bryant steals second base under the tag of the Braves’ Sean Rodriguez in the fifth inning at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) takes the field for the second inning against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) works against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP

Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017 in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber goes over the wall to catch a foul ball by Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.John Bazemore/AP

Georgia native Jason Heyward -- former Atlanta Braves player -- and Javier Baez (left) react after scoring on a two-RBI single hit by Ben Zobrist in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park Monday...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist (18) follows through on a two-run single as Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) watches during the fifth inning Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips makes a play after scooping up this ground out hit by Kyle Schwarber in the second inning at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Braves’ Freddie Freeman makes a play at first base on a ground out hit by Jason Heyward of the Chicago Cubs to end the second inning at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Cubss starting pitcher Jon Lester leaps to avoid a wild pitch by the Braves’ Julio Teheran in the fifth inning at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis dives in an attempt to catch this single hit by Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras (40) beats the tag from Atlanta Braves shortstop Johan Camargo (17) as he steals second base during the fourth inning Monday, July 17, 2017, in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP

The grounds crew pulls the tarp over the infield prior to a rain delay in the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park Monday, July 17, 2017 in Atlanta. Game start was delayed by one...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann gives the eulogy for Carlos Beltran's glove in center field at Minute Maid Park on July 17, 2017 in Houston. Beltran has not played outfield since May 16. Bob Levey/Getty Images

Brian McCann, who previously played for the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, prepares to give the eulogy as the Astros have a funeral in center field for the glove Carlos Beltran, carried by Josh Reddick. Beltran...Bob Levey/Getty Images

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann gives the eulogy for Carlos Beltran's glove in center field at Minute Maid Park on July 17, 2017 in Houston. Beltran has not played outfield since May 16. Beltran told the Houston...Bob Levey/Getty Images

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann gives the eulogy for Carlos Beltran's glove in center field at Minute Maid Park on July 17, 2017 in Houston. Beltran has not played outfield since May 16.Bob Levey/Getty Images

Brian McCann (in robe) leaves center field with Luke Gregerson (from left), James Hoyt, Joe Musgrove and Will Harris after performing a funeral service for Carlos Beltran's glove in center field at Minute Maid Park...Bob Levey/Getty Images

Carlos Beltran’s glove lays in center field after a funeral service was had before batting practice at Minute Maid Park on July 17, 2017 in Houston. Teammate Brian McCann officiated the service as Beltran has not...Bob Levey/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Lane Adams, left, left celebrates with first base coach Eddie Perez (12) after hitting a three-run double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Lane Adams (16) follows through on a three-run double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) follows through on a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting a third inning solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia...Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Fans reach for a foul ball during a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) follows through on a double i the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Herrmann (10) scores ahead of the tag from Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) on a Daniel Descalso single during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta...John Bazemore/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Andy Buhler/AP

Take a look at key Atlanta Braves players and coaches now, and how they looked in the past. First, here’s left fielder Matt Kemp in 2007 when he played for the Dodgers. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images

10 years later, playing for the Braves. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)Danny Karnik/AP

Dansby Swanson played youth baseball in Cobb County. (Photo courtesy of the Swanson family).Swanson family photos

Dansby Swanson now. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Catcher Tyler Flowers was a football and baseball standout at Blessed Trinity High School. (T. LEVETTE BAGWELL/AJC staff)T. LEVETTE BAGWELL/AJC staff

Tyler Flowers now. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Right fielder Nick Markakis was a star at Woodstock High School. (FRANK NIEMEIR/Staff)Frank Niemeir/AJC staff

Nick Markakis now. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com

Second baseman Brandon Phillips played high school baseball at Redan. (Renee' Hannans/Staff).RENEE' HANNANS/AJC staff

Brandon Phillips now. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves minor league pitcher of the year Julio Teheran gets a pat on the shoulder from Braves manager Bobby Cox in 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.comCurtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Julio Teheran now. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Freddie Freeman bats for the Peoria Saguaros. Mike O'Day, SpecialMike O'Day/special

Freddie Freeman now. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

First baseman Matt Adams in 2016. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)Scott Kane/Getty Images

Matt Adams is slimmer now. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images

Center fielder Ender Inciartewearing a Diamondbacks uniform. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

Ender Inciarte looks better in a Braves uniform. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images

Mike Foltynewicz pitches for the Astros in 2014. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)Jared Wickerham/Getty Images

Mike Foltynewicz now. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Popular third base coach Ron Washington in his last season as a player with the Astros in 1989.

Ron Washington now. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Braves manager Brian Snitker managing the Richmond Braves in 2006. DEAN HOFFMEYER/Richmond Times-DispatchDEAN HOFFMEYER/Richmond Times-Dispatch

A recent photo of Braves manager Brian Snitker. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.co

Long-time Braves manager Bobby Cox as a New York Yankees player in 1968. (AP photo/JR)JR/AP

Bobby Cox in April of 2017. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

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