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The Braves announced they’ve traded reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pirates for catcher Joey Bart. Atlanta designated backup catcher Sandy León for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The ...

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General Motors is investigating an all-wheel-drive fault affecting several of its latest crossovers, including the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave. The issue, outlined in service ...