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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
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Baltimore Orioles Clinch AL East Title, 100-Win Mark By Beating Boston Red Sox - Fastball
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POSTSEASON BOUND ‼️ Congrats @e_rosario20 and the @braves on being the FIRST @mlb team to clinch a playoff spot this season. #ForTheA I…
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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4 takeaways as Red Sox jump on Yankees early en route to 8-3 win
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Astros: How Houston celebrated clinching playoff berth Friday night vs. A's
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Boston Sweeps World Series Again - The New York Times
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NL Wild Card standings: Diamondbacks clinch playoff spot
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Ronald Acuna Jr. vocal on Braves' biggest offensive strength after sealing playoff berth
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Red Sox blast off on Astros to finish road trip with lopsided win - The Boston Globe