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Atlanta Braves on X: Today Bartolo Colón will become the first #Braves pitcher to start for the team after his 44th birthday since Dennis Martínez in 1998. More: / X
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Bartolo Colon, aka 'Big Sexy,' keeps things loose with Braves
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Mets Lose Bartolo Colon to Atlanta Braves - WSJ
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Braves take over first place from Mets, have sole possession of NL East for first time this season
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Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by Atlanta Braves
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Mets Lose Bartolo Colon to Atlanta Braves - WSJ
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Fat Kid Getting Loose At A Braves Game May Be Bartolo Colon's Long Lost Son
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Bartolo Colon to sign with Atlanta Braves - ESPN
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Bartolo Colon is the Mets' opening day starter and people are acting like it's a bad thing
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Bartolo Colon designated for assignment by Braves, is this the end?
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Braves keep stockpiling veterans, sign Bartolo Colon to 1-year deal