NEW YORK -- Of all the players sent to new teams prior to Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, perhaps none faced a smoother transition than Kevin Gausman. The new Braves right-hander had to merely swap Manhattan hotel rooms after he was dealt by the Orioles, who were playing at Yankee Stadium at the time. Then he switched direction. A short drive to Queens planted Gausman at the door of his new clubhouse -- one full of familiar faces.
"We've joked about this being Baltimore South," Gausman said.
Said in jest, but not without merit.