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MLB Postseason Power Rankings: Braves Still Favorites Despite Depleted Rotation - Sports Illustrated
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MLB post-deadline divisional reset: Which teams are now favorites for the stretch run? - The Athletic
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Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS
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The win streak is dead. Long live the win streak! - Red Reporter
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Braves make flurry of trades looking for another title run National News - Bally Sports
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MLB Postseason Power Rankings: Braves Favorites Despite Pitching Injuries, Jackson Progress-Argus Sports Illustrated Content
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Braves maintain perfect postseason record, hang on late against Dodgers to take 2-0 lead in NLCS
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Braves win thriller over Phillies, tie NLDS at 1-1
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These Braves are hit harder, on the field, by MLB uncertainty
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Atlanta Braves, dominant in MLB regular season, await the postseason - The Washington Post
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Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball – NewsNation
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Angels use 3 solo homers to cool off MLB-leading Braves with 4-1 victory - The Christian Index
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As we enter the final stretch the Atlanta Braves are the odds on favorites to hoist the commissioner's trophy! The Dodgers, Astros, Orioles, and Devil Rays round out the top 5. Who