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Braves hit four home runs in rout of Nationals
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Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success
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Homer-happy Braves go deep four times, beat Nationals 12-2
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5-at-10: Braves big hole, Athletes getting into physical
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Cron, Ureña help Rockies hand Braves 3rd straight loss, 3-2
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New York Mets laid down the checkbook and the gauntlet in NL
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8 Braves selected for July 11 All-Star game
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Braves bet on long-term success with new contracts
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Rookie of the Year season isn't good enough for Michael Harris II
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Matt Olson has high praise for Michael Harris