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Pablo Sandoval makes Braves' opening day roster - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Atlanta Braves analysis: This team has been completely dominant in 2023 - Battery Power
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Nick Markakis opts out of the 2020 season with Braves
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Braves hold off again on announcing starting pitcher for Game 3 of NLDS vs Phillies - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Dodgers vs. Braves: Four things to know, plus prediction for National League showdown
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Braves, MLB won't start season on time as lockout drags on – WABE
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MLB roundup: Braves unload on Mets in 21-3 rout
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Bryce Elder, AJ Smith-Shawver options to start NLDS Game 3 for Braves
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MLB Power Rankings 2023: Braves' surge continues
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Takeaways: The Braves bats never got going in a 5-2 loss to the Red Sox - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop
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Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen - Newsday
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Braves celebrate World Series title, but Reds win season opener