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Nick Markakis' resurgence has been a key to Braves' improvement
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Nick Markakis returns to Braves in dramatic fashion weeks after choosing to opt out of 2020 season
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Nick Markakis embraces new start with Braves
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Dallas Keuchel set to join red-hot Braves
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Braves' Nick Markakis: Every Astros player 'needs a beating
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Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis taking it all in during his first MLB All-Star Game
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Nick Markakis announces retirement
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Nick Markakis retiring from baseball after 15 seasons: 'I'm gonna be a stay-at-home dad' - The Athletic
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Playing through pain is hurting the Braves - Battery Power
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Preston Tucker living in the now, hopes to reinvigorate career with Braves
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Braves' Nick Markakis: Everyone on Astros 'deserves a beating
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Nick Markakis' record streak of 398 games without an error ends - ESPN