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Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season
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Nick Markakis' decision: No fans, routines disrupted, Freddie Freeman's illness - The Athletic
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Atlanta Braves release 60 game schedule, announce Nick Markakis opting out of season - Valdosta Today
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis catches a fly ball in right field where the Braves are honoring coach Bobby Dews, who passed away last season, with a sign on the outfield wall
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Nick Markakis is Back, Now What? - Diamond Digest
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out of playing this season
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Braves' Freddie Freeman returns to club after recovering from COVID-19
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out after 'eye-opening' Freddie Freeman talk - ESPN
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Nick Markakis changes mind, opts to play for Braves - ESPN
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Nick Markakis rejoins Atlanta Braves after initially opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Veteran Atlanta Braves Outfielder Nick Markakis Opts Out Of Season
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Ron Washington adjusted lifestyle during quarantine, feels safe as MLB restarts
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Why Freddie Freeman in a Dodgers uniform marks a loss for baseball : r/baseball
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Freddie Freeman's lack of MVP buzz is a crime against baseball