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Extending Young Nucleus Keeps Atlanta Braves Competitive In Difficult National League East
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Braves boast record payroll in 2023. 'This is best team we've had
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Braves lose to Philly for 2nd straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit, Sports
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The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop
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Bryce Elder, Braves one-hit Yankees as Bombers drop to .500
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Olson is center of long-term plan to keep Braves competitive
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Phillies lament missed chances to land knockout blow vs. Braves, but they have an edge in Game 3 - The Athletic
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The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop
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2022 MLB Executive Of The Year: Alex Anthopoulos (Atlanta Braves) — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Braves Trade Drew Waters To Royals For Draft Pick - MLB Trade Rumors
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WATCH: Matt Olson hits another Grapefruit League home run - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball