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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom
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For Braves catcher Sean Murphy, defense comes first
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Sean Murphy is an MVP candidate in 2023
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Catcher Sean Murphy of the Atlanta Braves and pitcher Collin McHugh in 2023
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
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Sean Murphy Has Been One of the Best Players in Baseball
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Orlando Arcia, Sean Murphy named 2023 MLB All-Star starters
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The Atlanta Braves need a big year from Sean Murphy in 2023
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Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid
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Braves land All-Star catcher Sean Murphy in three-team trade
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Atlanta Braves, Gold Glove catcher Sean Murphy agree to six-year, $73 million deal
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Murphy back at catcher, but no other changes as Braves look to keep rolling - Battery Power
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Sean Murphy is an MVP candidate in 2023