Braves outfielder Markakis wins ‘heart and hustle’ award

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced that Braves right fielder Nick Markakis is its Heart and Hustle Award winner for the team.

The MLBPAA said the award honors active players “who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game.” A committee selects one award winner for each of the 30 MLB teams and a league-wide winner is chosen via a vote by fans and active and former MLB players.