ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcell Ozuna, the "Big Bear," is laughing with his teammates, offering unsolicited batting tips and making everyone in the Atlanta clubhouse feeling as if they just saw their ...

Gifted last season to designated hitter Marcell Ozuna through manager Brian Snitker by a married couple who were longtime Braves fans, Snitbear became a good-luck charm and ever-present fan favorite.

Like Wednesday, when asked before the series finale at Dodger Stadium about a revamped lineup he was going with against left-hander Blake Snell, with Marcell Ozuna moved up to the second spot and ...