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It was fun until the third': Elder's fast start quickly crashes in Game 3
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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the
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Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder will not pitch in the All Star Game
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Braves manager Brian Snitker was asleep at the wheel again
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Elder to sit out first All Star Game appearance - Wise County
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Brian Snitker's bullpen management, not just Bryce Harper, doomed
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Braves hold off again on announcing starting pitcher for Game 3 of
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Braves rally for epic 5-4 comeback over Phillies on d'Arnaud
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Elder shuts out Nationals 8-0; Braves within 1 game of Mets
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Who should the Atlanta Braves use as the Game Three starter
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Bryce Elder, Michael Harris II lead Braves to sweep of Marlins
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Brian Snitker's Game 3 starter choice has Braves fans absolutely