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A.J. Pierzynski: Will begin broadcasting career
FOX Sports officially announced Tuesday that A.J. Pierzynski would serve on its broadcast team on a full-time basis during the 2017 MLB season.This likely spells the end of Pierzynski's playing career, which seemed to be a foregone conclusion after he failed to latch on with a team prior to spring training. The 40-year-old, a two-time All-Star, will end his 19-year career with 2,043 hits and 188 homers across stints with the Twins, Giants, White Sox, Rangers, Cardinals, Red Sox and Braves.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Transferred to 60-day DL
A.J. Pierzynski (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Saturday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster and officially ends Pierzynski's season. It was a disappointing season for the 39-year-old, as he slashed just .219/.243/.304 following a resurgent campaign in 2015. He has not officially announced his retirement, but this may very well be it for Pierzynski.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Lands back on DL
A.J. Pierzynski was placed on the disabled list with a strained hamstring.Just 10 days after being activated, Pierzynski is headed back to the DL. Pierzynski, who's 39 years old, has seen his play regress this season as he hit a bleak .219/.243/.304 over 81 games. In his place, Blake Lalli was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Activated from DL
A.J. Pierzynski (hamstring) was activated from the DL on Thursday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Pierzynski missed only the requisite 15 days while battling a strained left hamstring. He'll return to serve as the backup to Tyler Flowers behind the plate over the final month of the regular season.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Lands on disabled list
The Atlanta Braves placed A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring.Pierzynski started Tuesday and played a full nine innings, but he appears to have suffered a hamstring injury somewhere along the way. Pierzynski will be sidelined at least until Sept. 1, and will leave the catching duties to Tyler Flowers and Anthony Recker for the time being.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Out of Sunday's lineup
A.J. Pierzynski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.The 39-year-old catcher will have another day off as Anthony Recker gets the nod to start. In recent contests, the club has been opting to start Recker over Pierzynski, as Recker has been fantastic at the plate and owns a .349/.442/.535 line since the All-Star break.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Out of Tuesday's lineup
A.J. Pierzynski is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.Coming off a solid 2-for-5 outing Monday, Pierzynski will have the night off as Anthony Recker starts behind the plate for the Atlanta Braves. Pierzynski has been alternating starts with Recker as of late, so he'll likely return to the lineup for Wednesday night's contest against Milwaukee.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Homers in win over Brewers
A.J. Pierzynski hit a solo home run in a 2-for-5 game in Monday's win over Milwaukee.Pierzynski has just two home runs all year as the 39-year-old has looked washed up. Even after Monday's big night, he still owns just a .215/.232/.298 batting line on the season.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Not in Sunday's lineup
A.J. Pierzynski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.The Atlanta Braves will roll out the same lineup as Saturday night, with the exception of the veteran Pierzynski, who will get a routine day of rest. Anthony Recker will get the starting nod behind the plate.
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Braves' A.J. Pierzynski: Not in lineup Saturday
A.J. Pierzynski is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia.Pierzynski will get Saturday night's game off after starting Friday, as Anthony Recker fills in behind the dish, batting eighth. After hovering around the .200 mark for most of the season, Pierzynski has fared better in the month of July, slashing .269/.264/.423 with six extra-base hits.
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