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Max Fried pitches like an ace in his return: 'I felt sharper than expected
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Ozzie Albies, AJ Smith-Shawver lead the Braves to an 8-3 win over the Rockies
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5 MLB stars whose injury returns could swing the playoffs
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Max Fried injury: Braves ace lands on injured list after leaving Opening Day start early with hamstring issue
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In NLCS opener, Max Fried faces the team he grew up cheering
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Max Fried pitches 6 2/3 scoreless innings in Braves' loss to Astros
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11) Atlanta strikes first on monster home run by Jorge Soler
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Bullpen A Bright Spot In Game 2 Win
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Max Fried: Player News - NBC Sports
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Max Fried - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Max Fried Injury: Braves' lefty throws 35 pitches in first rehab start - Battery Power
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4 reasons Braves are in trouble after Max Fried, Kyle Wright injuries
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Max Fried Injury: Braves' lefty throws 35 pitches in first rehab start - Battery Power
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Column: Chicago Cubs face measuring stick vs. Atlanta Braves
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