Charlie Sheen won’t throw out first pitch at World Series

"Wild Thing" has been relegated to the bullpen for the World Series.

Actor Charlie Sheen, who played Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn in the 1989 movie "Major League," offered to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before one of this year's World Series games. But Major League Baseball said the choices already have been made.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

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