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Atlanta Braves OF Markakis won't play in 2020 due to Covid-19
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
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Braves lose Ozzie Albies to IL, but regain Nick Markakis to lineup
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Braves sign exciting Yasiel Puig to effectively replace stoic Nick
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Nick Markakis rejoins Atlanta Braves after initially opting out of
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Nick Markakis changes mind, returns to Braves three weeks after
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Nick Markakis becomes first MLB player to return from COVID-19 opt
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Braves 'ultimate pro' Nick Markakis opts out of season
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Report: Nick Markakis to rejoin Braves - MLB Daily Dish
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Veteran Atlanta Braves Outfielder Nick Markakis Opts Out Of Season
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Braves Analytics: Nick Markakis Just Keeps Hitting
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Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles - The Sumter Item
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Braves Re-Sign Nick Markakis - MLB Trade Rumors
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season