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Waldrep’s whirlwind day: From 4:45 a.m. wake-up to earning his first MLB win at a NASCAR venue

Waldrep was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, then pitched 5 2/3 innings for Atlanta in the Braves’ 4-2 win over Cincinnati ...

MLB Speedway Classic: Best photos, videos from Braves-Reds at Bristol

The famed racetrack has been converted to host baseball for the showcase. Over 85,000 fans were expected on hand for the ...

Speedway Classic was part spectacle, part debacle for MLB, fans. That's Bristol, baby

Eli White’s first home run at Bristol Motor Speedway will go down as a 411-foot homer. It went farther and further. The Atlanta Braves right fielder walloped a three-run shot ...
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In Tennessee’s MLB debut, both starters bring Knoxville connections to the mound

The first-ever Major League Baseball game in Tennessee will take place this weekend and both starting pitchers who will take the mount at Bristol Motor Speedway have close ties to Knoxville.
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Fans Sound Off On “Trainwreck” MLB Speedway Classic, With Long Lines, Concession Stands Running Out Of Food Before The Game Was Ultimately Postponed

Not exactly what the MLB had in mind for their first ever game at a NASCAR track. The Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves are facing off today at Bristol Motor Speedway for the first ever MLB ...
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Tony Vitello discusses Chase Burns' pitching career ahead of MLB Speedway Classic

Ahead of Saturday's matchup at Bristol Motor Speedway, Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello appeared on MLB Network in Bristol ...
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Braves vs. Reds: First Major League Baseball game ever played in Tennessee

BRISTOL, TN — Major League Baseball history will be made as the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds face off in the Speedway ...