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Braves' Tyler Matzek to undergo Tommy John surgery, miss rest of
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Tyler Matzek's Journey From the AirHogs to the Atlanta Braves
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Cleveland Guardians, Atlanta Braves series preview, pitching
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (68) delivers a pitch
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Tyler Matzek - Wikipedia
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 02: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler
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Tyler Matzek's improbable journey to immortality in Atlanta
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Tyler Matzek - Atlanta Braves Relief Pitcher - ESPN
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Oakland A's swept by World Series champion Atlanta Braves
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Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek overcomes anxiety to make it back to
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Braves reliever Tyler Matzek details 5-year journey back to majors
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Tyler Matzek, Braves World Series-bound. Manager once forgot his name
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 22: Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek (68
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Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek overcomes anxiety to make it back to