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Braves officially clinch sixth straight NL East title with 4-1 win
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MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna Jr. joins 40/40 club in Braves' win
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Heroes of the Phillies' playoff clincher
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna Jr. joins 40/40 club in Braves' win
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Dodgers become first team to clinch playoff spot
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Reynolds hits 2-run homer as Pirates' 8-4 win delays Braves
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Hayes drives in 3 runs for 3rd straight game as Pirates rally past
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MLB Postseason Predictions: Expert Playoff and World Series Picks
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October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set
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What is the Braves magic number? Atlanta Braves clinching
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MLB playoff standings and wild card updates: 5 teams clinch spots
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10
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Braves become first team to clinch a playoff berth
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Braves embarking on key 12-game stretch before All-Star break