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The lucky break given to Nick Markakis by the Atlanta Braves
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Atlanta Braves make roster cuts Nick Markakis retires
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Nick Markakis, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, opts out of the 60-game MLB season – The Virginian-Pilot
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Nick Markakis, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, opts out of the 60-game MLB season – The Virginian-Pilot
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 MLB seasons with Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles - ESPN
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Nick Markakis makes his not-so-much-anticipated return to the Braves - Battery Power
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Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers 7/8/2018 MLB Pick, Odds and Prediction - Doc's Sports
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Nick Markakis, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, opts out of the 60-game MLB season – The Virginian-Pilot
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Nick Markakis, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, opts out of the 60-game MLB season – The Virginian-Pilot
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out of playing this season
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The Braves' Nick Markakis returns to the dugout in the sec…
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Atlanta Braves Nick Markakis won't play due to covid-19 concerns
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Nick Markakis returns to Braves in dramatic fashion weeks after choosing to opt out of 2020 season
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Braves outfielder Nick Markakis elects to skip 2020 MLB season amid COVID-19, Sports
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Atlanta Braves make roster cuts Nick Markakis retires