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2021 MLB Season Preview: Team-by-Team Capsules - The New York Times
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Braves' long-term outlook at each position: Left Field
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Atlanta Braves have clearly gotten better after trading for Matt Olson - Battery Power
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Olson is center of long-term plan to keep Braves competitive
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Matt Olson hits No. 51 as Braves edge Phillies in 10
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Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid
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Braves tie season record with 307 homers, going deep 3 times in 10-9 loss to Nationals
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Atlanta Braves' MLB dominance is backed by an unrivaled team chemistry
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Atlanta Braves' MLB dominance is backed by an unrivaled team chemistry
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Olson is center of long-term plan to keep Braves competitive
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Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series
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Braves lose to Philly for 2nd straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit, Sports