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Nearly 13 years after his last Braves start, Charlie Morton will take the mound as a totally different pitcher - The Athletic
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Atlanta's World Series hangover isn't ideal. But 'we did it last year
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Adam Wainwright may not start again this season after earning 200th win: Cardinals Extra
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The best Braves starting pitchers since 1990 - Battery Power
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Inside Baseball: Brad Penny shows his other side, but why?
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Sept. 18, 2022 game: Braves 5, Phillies 2
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3 to 1 deficit baseball playoff rallies
[Smoltz, John, Yaeger, Don] on . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith, and One More Year
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Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith, and One More Year
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Q & A: Loons skipper talks managing, the HOF, and the Super Bowl, by MLB.com/blogs
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The 2023 MLB Division Series Entrance Survey - The Ringer
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Zack Wheeler's Misfortune
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Ranking MLB playoffs' best remaining starting pitchers - ESPN