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Here's the latest from the National League East, where the Braves remain the team with the best record in all of baseball (71-45). "The rest" is really the only way to describe the Nationals, Mets, Phillies, and Marlins, all somewhere between 15-27 games out of first.
Did I mention the Braves have won fourteen in a row?
Braves (71-45)
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Beachy dominates, Braves homer three times in 5-0 win over Miami - Talking Chop
Atlanta had been waiting for Brandon Beachy to become himself again after Tommy John surgery. Friday night in Atlanta, he did just that. The 26-year old right-hander threw eight shutout innings, striking out six Marlins while allowing just three hits and one walk. -
Frank Wren's Top 5 Trades as Braves General Manager - Talking Chop
Despite having to work with a strict budget and suddenly depleted farm system, Wren has done a tremendous job building his roster since taking over in October 2007.
Nationals (55-60)
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Nationals May Bring Tyler Moore Back Up According To MLB.com's Bill Ladson - Federal Baseball
MLB.com's Bill Ladson reported today that Tyler Moore, who was named the Triple-A International League's POTW last week, could be back in the nation's capital sooner than later and could get more playing time than he did earlier this season. -
Nationals' Dan Haren Reportedly Placed On Waivers - Federal Baseball
According to a report by CBSSports.com's Danny Knobler, Dan Haren has been placed on waivers by the Washington Nationals today. The 32-year-old right-hander has enjoyed success since returning from a DL stint after struggling in the first half.
Mets (52-61)
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Mets top prospect Travis d'Arnaud promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas - Amazin' Avenue
The Mets catcher of the future of the present is taking the next step. Again. -
Tracking Matt Harvey's Season: Start #23, PITCHf/x data and GIFs - Amazin' Avenue
Perhaps it's appropriate that Matt Harvey threw his first complete-game shutout in his thirty-third start of his major league career. The 24-year-old threw just 106 pitches in the effort against the Colorado Rockies.
Phillies (52-63)
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Phillies agree to extension with Chase Utley - MLB Daily Dish
The second baseman will stay in Philly through 2015, and the deal includes vesting options that could keep him there for even longer. -
Phillies designate Delmon Young for assignment - MLB Daily Dish
The move clears room for the newly-claimed Casper Wells. -
The Friendly Ghost: Phillies Claim OF Casper Wells - The Good Phight
With the acquisition of Casper Wells, the Phillies now have approximately a billion outfielders. -
Happenings: Rollins on Waivers; Phillies Sign 3B Luis Encarnacion - The Good Phight
Between a waiver deal that likely means nothing and an international signing that could mean quite a great deal, the Phillies have been busy post-your-bedtime tonight. -
Michael Young, Jimmy Rollins clear waivers - MLB Daily Dish
The pair of infielders can theoretically be dealt to any team, but their no-trade clauses complicate things. -
Phillies agreement with Gonzalez may fall through - MLB Daily Dish
After signing the Cuban righty two weeks ago, the Phillies' agreement with Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez may fall through.
Marlins (43-71)
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Miami Marlins prospects: Colin Moran's slow start in Greensboro is misleading - Fish Stripes
At first glance, Colin Moran has been awful in his month of baseball with Low Class A Greensboro. However, after digging a little deeper, it become more clear to see that Moran hasn't been even close to has bad as his traditional statistics suggest.