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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

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Freddie Freeman #5 and Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves react after their 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two-RBI single that scored Ender Inciarte #11 and Brandon Phillips #4 in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) follows through on a two-run base hit in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (19) delivered in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves rounds third base after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) watches the flight of a ball hit for a solo-home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) runs past Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2017...John Bazemore/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) stands on the mound after giving a home run to Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves left fielder Matt Kemp (27) drives in a run with a base hit in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves runs to second base after hitting a double in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring on a RBI single hit by Matt Kemp #27 in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at SunTrust Park on July 14, 2017 in...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks avoids a wild pitch by Jose Ramirez #52 that gets by Tyler Flowers #25 of the Atlanta Braves and allows Chris Owings #16 to score in the eighth...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: A general view of SunTrust Park in the first inning between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) catches a foul ball off the bat of Atlanta Braves pitcher R.A. Dickey in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (19) crawls after a ground ball off the bat of Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) is greeted at the dugout entrance after hitting a solo-home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, July 14, 2017...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

A better look at Devonta Freeman’s full attire at the 2017 ESPYS. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Gymnast Simone Biles arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Russell Wilson, of the Seattle Seahawks, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Host Peyton Manning speaks onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Former Braves catcher David Ross attends the 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Ayesha Curry arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Race car driver Danica Patrick (L) and Richard Sherman speak onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty...Kevin Winter/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NFL player Dak Prescott accepts Best Breakthrough Athlete onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter/Getty Images

NBA basketball player Zaza Pachulia, of the Golden State Warriors, left, and Tika Pachulia arrive at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NBA basketball player DeAndre Jordan, of the Los Angeles Clippers, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Nicole Johnson, left, and Michael Phelps arrive at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Aaron Rodgers, of the Green Bay Packers, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Maria Shriver arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NBA basketball player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, right, and Ayesha Curry arrive at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Richard Sherman, of the Seattle Seahawks, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Jason Pierre-Paul, of the New York Giants, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Danny Amendola, of the New England Patriots, left, and Olivia Culpo arrive at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Race car drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr., left, and Danica Patrick arrive at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NBA basketball player Stephen Curry, of the Golden State Warriors, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NBA basketball player Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

NFL football player Orlando Scandrick, of the Dallas Cowboys, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Elizabeth Olsen, left, and Jeremy Renner present the award for best breakthrough athlete at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Golfer Chelsea Lynn Pezzola attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NFL player DeSean Jackson attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NBA player Mike Conley Jr. (R) and Mary Conley attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Boxer Laila Ali and former NFL player Curtis Conway attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (R) and model Nicole Johnson attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic soccer player Abby Wambach attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Wrestler Nikki Bella and actor/wrestler John Cena attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Actor Jeremy Renner attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NBA player DeAndre Jordan speaks onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NBA player Russell Westbrook (R) and Nina Earl attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NBA player Joel Embiid attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Maria Shriver (C) with (L-R) Patrick Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Katherine Schwarzenegger, and Christina Schwarzenegger attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July...Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Host Peyton Manning speaks onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Journalist Hannah Storm attends the 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Actor Michael Turchin (L) and singer Lance Bass attends the 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

NBA basketball player D'Angelo Russell, of the Los Angeles Lakers, arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Michael Phelps accepts the award for best record-breaking performance at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Race car driver Danica Patrick attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Snoop Dogg presents the award for best game at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

WNBA basketball player Candace Parker, of the Los Angeles Sparks, presents the award for best coach at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Bill Murray accepts the award for best moment on behalf of the Chicago Cubs baseball team at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Gymnast Simone Biles accepts the award for best female athlete at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

NBA basketball player Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: NBA player Steph Curry (L) accepts the Best Team award on behalf of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors with host Peyton Manning (far R), actor Samuel L. Jackson (C), and teammates...Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Former first lady Michelle Obama presents the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Nick Saban usually attracts the largest crowd during SEC Media Days, and Wednesday's gathering was among the largest thus far for the preseason kickoff event that runs through Thursday.AP Photo/Butch Dill

When Nick Saban's in the house, people tend to follow.AP photo/Butch Dill

Nick Saban has led Alabama to the last three SEC championships and four of the last five.AP Photo/Butch Dill

Nick Saban has an interesting expression as he pauses during Wednesday's meeting with the media.AP photo/Butch Dill

Well known for his hand gestures while talking to the media, Nick Saban appeared to be in midseason form on Wednesday.AP Photo/Butch Dill

Closer shot of Saban at the podium.AP photo/Butch Dill

Nick Saban has won four national titles at Alabama, and came within a minute of winning a fifth earlier this year.AP Photo/Butch Dill

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide could play in Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium as many as three times in the upcoming season.AP Photo/Butch Dill

Alabama opens the season Sept. 2 in a prime-time matchup against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.AP photo/Butch Dill

If Alabama wins the SEC West division, it will return to Atlanta for the SEC championship game Dec. 2.AP photo/Butch Dill

A win in the second Atlanta game will likely punch the ticket for the possibility of playing in the third -- the national championship on Jan. 8, 2018.AP photo/Butch Dill

The Braves’ Ender Inciarte went 0-for-2 at the plate in the All-Star Game in Miami Tuesday, lining out and grounding out. The American League beat the National League 2-1 in 10 innings. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty...Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

The Braves’ Ender Inciarte hangs out with the Dodgers’ Cory Seager before the game. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

NL players, including the Braves’ Ender Inciarte (fourth from left), watch the game. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves and the National League during batting practice for the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: The Freeze competes with a fan during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: The Freeze competes with a fan during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

A general view during the national anthem prior to the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)Mark Brown/Getty Images

Former Braves pitcher Alex Wood, now with the Dodgers, delivers a pitch. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Lynne Sladky/AP

The Nationals’ Bryce Harper wore shoes honoring former Marlins pitcher Jose Hernandez, who died in a boating accident. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

The Nationals’ Bryce Harper wore shoes honoring former Marlins pitcher Jose Hernandez, who died in a boating accident. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals and the National League catches a ball hit by Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals and the American League for an out to end the second inning during the 88th...Rob Carr/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: Robinson Cano #22 of the Seattle Mariners and the American League celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the tenth inning against the National League during the 88th MLB All-Star...Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

American League's Seattle Mariners Robinson Cano (22), holds the MLB All-Star Game MVP award next to a car he also won, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Miami. The American League defeated the National League 2-1. (AP...Lynne Sladky/AP

On this date 17 years ago, Braves great Chipper Jones went 3-for-3, with a homer, in the All-Star Game at Turner Field on July 11, 2000. But the American League beat the National League 6-3. (PHOTO BY FRANK NIEMEIR/STAFF)FRANK NIEMEIR/AJC

Chipper Jones looks on during the 71st All-Star Game at Turner Field on July 11, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Stanford/Getty Images)Chris Stanford/Getty Images

Chipper Jones connects for an RBI single. (PHOTO BY BEN GRAY/STAFF)BEN GRAY/AJC

Chipper Jones celebrates his solo home run with NL teammate Sammy Sosa. (PHOTO BY BRANT SANDERLIN/STAFF)BRANT SANDERLIN/AJC

Chipper Jones, right, and Sammy Sosa celebrate Jones' solo home run in the 3rd inning. (PHOTO BY FRANK NIEMEIR/STAFF)FRANK NIEMEIR/AJC

Braves All-Stars Andruw Jones, left, and Chipper Jones pose for photographs during NL practice before the All-Star Game. (STAFF PHOTO BY: MARLENE KARAS/STAFF)MARLENE KARAS/AJC

Chipper Jones got loose with a few swings during batting practice. Credit: Jamie Squire /AllsportJamie Squire/Getty Images

Chipper Jones (left) chats with NL teammate Vladimir Guerrero before the game. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Jamie Squire/Getty Images

The Braves had six All-Stars in the game (left to right): Andres Galarraga, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, manager Bobby Cox, Andruw Jones and Greg Maddux. (Brant Sanderlin photo/AJC Staff)BRANT SANDERLIN/AJC staff

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