{
  "id": 10678942,
  "title": "Former Braves Closer, 2-Time All-Star And MLB Saves Leader Ends Career With 3 Words",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/former-braves-closer-2-time-all-star-and-mlb-saves-leader-ends-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-braves-closer-2-time-113000889.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for another postseason run, thanks in part to the return of their bullpen closer Robert Suarez. The two-time All-Star, who missed several months due to elbow inflammation, has made two appearances since returning from injury. Suarez's arrival provides Atlanta with another high-leverage option, alongside Raisel Iglesias and other relief pitchers. The news of Suarez's impending return coincides with the announcement that Kirby Yates, a former cornerstone of the Braves' bullpen, has decided to retire. After a 12-year MLB career, Yates leaves baseball as a two-time All-Star and the 2019 National League saves leader. His final season with the San Diego Padres saw him earn 41 saves and a 1.19 ERA.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Braves got a retirement update from a former star who suddenly announced the end of his career on the last day of the season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Suarez returns from injury, joining Braves' bullpen",
    "Kirby Yates retires after 12-year MLB career",
    "Yates was 2019 NL saves leader and two-time All-Star"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Former Braves Closer, 2-Time All-Star And MLB Saves Leader Ends Career With 3 Words",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/former-braves-closer-2-time-all-star-and-mlb-saves-leader-ends-career-10689532",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}