Eight years after its opening, the Braves get to show off Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta to baseball.

The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by some as a surprise.

Francona burnished his career resume as he became the 13th manager in MLB history to reach the 2,000-win threshold. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.