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Nick Markakis announces his retirement from MLB - Battery Power
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Nick Markakis elects not to play in 2020 season
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The lucky break given to Nick Markakis by the Atlanta Braves
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
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Nick Markakis Opts Out of 2020 Season - SkullKing Sports
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Nick Markakis leads Braves' series win to end trip
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Nick Markakis - Atlanta Braves Left Fielder - ESPN
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
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Nick Markakis' resurgence has been a key to Braves' improvement
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles - NBC Sports
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Atlanta Braves make roster cuts Nick Markakis retires
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
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Atlanta Braves make roster cuts Nick Markakis retires