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Braves are the machine Steve Cohen needs to be concerned with
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A Braves-SF Giants trade for a clear upgrade, but not Joc Pederson
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Braves showing strong infrastructure in climbing back into NL East
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SF Giants beat Braves without getting a hit in game-winning rally
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Joc Pederson traded to Braves
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What other teams can learn from Braves' World Series run
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Joc Pederson Traded to Braves from Cubs After Ronald Acuna's