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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a double during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. This season, the Braves and stars like Acuna will try to finish the job after a disappointing early exit in last year's playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Acuna expects to be ready for opening day after NL MVP’s knee exam turns up no major issues

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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos talks with reporters during Major League Baseball's general manager meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Carlsbad, Calif. The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season. The team announced the deal Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, locking up the GM who oversaw a World Series championship in 2021 and has been responsible for securing long-term contracts with many of top players.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Atlanta Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos’ contract through 2031 season

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Washington. Chris Sale's injury-filled career with the Boston Red Sox ended Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 when the 34-year-old left-hander was traded the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) **

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

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Seattle Mariners left fielder Jarred Kelenic reaches up to catch a flyout by Texas Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe in the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 24, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Atlanta Braves acquired Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Mariners, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, for right-handed pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Outfielder Jarred Kelenic eager to change the narrative after trade to Braves

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (77) works in the sixth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves re-sign pitcher Jimenez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates his home run with Matt Olson after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Braves flop in Philly for second straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos reacts after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder works against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

RH Bryce Elder gets the nod for Braves in Game 3 of NLDS vs Phillies

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harper slugs two more homers as Phillies pound Braves in Game 3 of NL Division Series

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder works against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves hold off again on announcing starting pitcher for Game 3 of NLDS vs Phillies

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Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) catches a fly ball off the bat of Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) in the nineth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kyle Wright delivers in the rain during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Braves RHP Kyle Wright likely to miss all of 2024 season after setback from shoulder issues

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after winning a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set, postseason action beginning Tuesday

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Carter Kieboom (8) celebrates his three-run homer against the Atlanta Braves during fourth inning of an baseball game, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Nationals hit season-high 5 home runs, overpower Braves 10-6

By Bill Trocchi - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta and William Contreras celebrate after clinching the National League Central Division after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers are eager to make their latest postseason berth last longer than the others

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDS

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers during the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Braves reach 100 wins again, beat Nationals behind Strider to secure doubleheader split

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. With the hit, Acuna became the fifth player in MLB history with 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ronald Acuna Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club, Braves roll past Nationals

By Byron Kerr - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) runs after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Castellanos comes up big at the plate and in the field, leading Phillies past Braves 6-5

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. watches after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Chisholm hits grand slam for 2nd straight game, Marlins rout Braves 16-2 to sweep series

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