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Felix Mantilla Passes Away

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Eleven-year MLB veteran Felix Mantilla passed away on Friday at age 90.  Mantilla appeared in 969 games with the Braves, Mets, Red Sox, and Astros from 1956-66, playing primarily as a second baseman, but with a lot of time spent at third base and shortstop plus all three outfield positions. Though Mantilla never played for the Brewers, the organization paid tribute to Mantilla … [Read more...] about Felix Mantilla Passes Away

Félix Mantilla, Infielder Who Broke up Harvey Haddix’s Perfect Game, Has Passed Away

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Félix Mantilla, who played every infield and outfield position for four major league teams in 11 seasons, has passed away. Mantilla is best known for breaking up Harvey Haddix’s perfect game in the bottom of the 13th inning on May 26, 1959, and being a member of the 1962 New York Mets team that lost 120 games. He was 90 years old. Félix Mantilla Has Passed Away Mantilla, one of … [Read more...] about Félix Mantilla, Infielder Who Broke up Harvey Haddix’s Perfect Game, Has Passed Away

Braves News: Short term free agent options, rumors, more

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Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday We are nearing the opening of the International Free Agency signing period, on January 15th. The Braves are reportedly set to sign one of the top prospects in the class, but the biggest story of the signing period is that Roki Sasaki will be able to sign with a team formally. Reportedly he has not … [Read more...] about Braves News: Short term free agent options, rumors, more