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Wayne Cavadi

Joined: Jan 30, 2014

Wayne Cavadi has lived in Atlanta for 12 years, but his love for the pinstripes is second to none. He covers the Rome Braves and South Atlantic League for John Sickels at Minor League Ball, as well as covering DI, II, and III sports for the NCAA. You can find his work on Bleacher Report, MLB.com, MLB Trade Rumors, and FanRag Sports and for some of his highly opinionated rants, you can check out his personal blog: Wayniac Nation. Follow Wayne daily: @UofDWayne

Jul 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Former Ranger Michael Young is inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame before the game between the Rangers and the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeat the Royals 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers: Michael Young, MLB’s forgotten star of the 2000s

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Aug 6, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners former player Ken Griffey Jr. (right) smiles as he is greeted by former teammate Jay Buhner during Griffey's number retirement ceremony before the start of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Draft retrospective: The Kid and Killer B go 30 years ago

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Jul 2, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees former player Lou Gehrig is seen on the scoreboard during a ceremony to promote awareness of ALS more commonly knows as 'Lour Gehrig's disease' before taking on the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Understanding the captainship 101

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Aug 13, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees Derek Jeter leaves the field following a ceremony for the reunion of the 1996 World Series Championship Team prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

What Derek Jeter Day means to a lifelong New York Yankees fan

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Apr 20, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets’ Noah Syndergaard out indefinitely

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Apr 17, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees Powered by Improved Offenses

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Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a San Francisco Giants baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeated the Giants 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Perfection! San Francisco Giants Prospect Hurls SAL’s First Perfecto

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Feb 25, 2017; Clearwater, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (81) doubles during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees Place Gleyber Torres on the DL

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Aug 21, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Dallas Keuchel Returning to Ace Form

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Apr 7, 2017; Columbia, SC, USA; Columbia Fireflies outfielder Tim Tebow (15) looks out of the dugout prior to the game against the Augusta GreenJackets at Spirit Communications Park. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Minor League Baseball: The Tim Tebow Circus, Two Weeks In

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Oct 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) tips his hat to the fans as he is honored during a pregame ceremony before action against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves Sign Ryan Howard to Minor League Deal

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Apr 4, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: CC Sabathia Impresses in 2017 Debut

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Mar 28, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) throws in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants Name Matt Cain Their Fifth Starter

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Feb 15, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) talks with former manager Bobby Cox during MLB spring training workouts at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: How Hot Is Brian Snitker’s Hot Seat?

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Feb 21, 2017; Disney, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (left) and shortstop Dansby Swanson (center) and right fielder Matt Kemp (right) wait for their turn to bat during media day for the Atlanta Braves during MLB spring training at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson Could be the Next Derek Jeter

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Sep 27, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) hits a two-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Gary Sanchez Atop the Batting Order?

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