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Sean Murphy Has Been One of the Best Players in Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr elected to start in MLB All-Star Game
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For Braves catcher Sean Murphy, defense comes first
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2023 Atlanta Braves: Catcher Sean Murphy begins to familiarize himself with new pitchers
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For Braves catcher Sean Murphy, defense comes first
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
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Atlanta Braves, Gold Glove catcher Sean Murphy agree to six-year, $73 million deal
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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For Braves catcher Sean Murphy, defense comes first
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For Braves catcher Sean Murphy, defense comes first