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Starting Nine: Mike Soroka, Dansby Swanson's extension chances; ever-gracious Don Sutton - Battery Power
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Braves lose to Phillies in NLDS for second straight year
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Albies, Riley, Olson power the Braves to a 10-7 victory over the Brewers - ABC News
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Braves win thriller over Phillies, tie NLDS at 1-1
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Astros top Braves 5-2
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Braves ace Max Fried, out since May, makes rehab start - ESPN
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Braves beat Phillies to clinch 4th straight NL East title
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Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried makes rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett
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Another postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most – KXAN Austin
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Atlanta Braves place ace left-hander Max Fried on concussion IL - ESPN
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Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs
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Braves win World Series for first time since 1995