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FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 file photo, Atlanta Braves employees stand at the portal of section 401 near where fan Gregory K. Murrey, 60, Alpharetta, Ga., fell from the top deck to his death during a baseball game between the Braves and the New York Yankees in Atlanta. Attorneys for the family of an Atlanta Braves fan who fell from the upper deck of Turner Field to his death in 2015 say Major League Baseball bears responsibility for not mandating higher guard rails at all stadiums. (Curtis Compton /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Lawsuit: Braves, MLB should have acted before 2015 fan death

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop Manny Machado in July to help end a three-decades-long World Series title drought. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Dodgers’ title hopes resting on Manny Machado

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado (8) celebrates his three-run homer against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dodgers counting on Machado to push them over Series hump

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Johan Camargo sits in the dugout alone, the last to leave, while watching the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a victory in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Baby Braves bow out in playoffs, but the future looks bright

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado (8) runs the bases after he hit a three-run homer as Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chad Sobotka (61) looks on during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Baby Braves can’t overcome lack of experience, depth in NLDS

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a grand-slam homer against Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler during the second inning in Game 3 of MLB baseball's National League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

At 20, Braves’ Acuna becomes youngest to hit postseason slam

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the third inning of Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers tweak lineup to adjust to Braves left-hander Newcomb

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a grand-slam homer against Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler during the second inning in Game 3 of MLB baseball's National League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Vizcaino, Braves hold off Dodgers 6-5, NLDS deficit now 2-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the third inning of Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Newcomb to start Game 3 for Braves instead of Gausman

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw watches a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw allows 2 hits, Dodgers blank Braves 3-0 for 2-0 lead

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Members of the Atlanta Braves warm up before Game 2 of the baseball team's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Braves, Dodgers tweak starting lineups for Game 2 of NLDS

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Gausman is scheduled to start for the Braves in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Gausman likely Game 3 starter for Braves; Buehler for LA

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Baby Braves blanked in Atlanta’s 1st playoff game since 2013

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ryu sharp, Dodgers hit 3 HRs, beat Braves 6-0 in NLDS opener

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman jokingly motions to throw on the mound during baseball practice Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles for Thursday's Game 1 of the team's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Braves’ Swanson, Dodgers’ Stripling off NLDS rosters

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. waits for his turn in the batting cage during a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League division series starting on Thursday, Oct. 4 in Los Angeles. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

A capsule look at the Braves-Dodgers playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) warms up before the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Atlanta. The Braves are trying to determine the status of shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has a sore wrist, as they prepare to open their NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers .(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Dansby Swanson may be longshot for Braves’ NLDS roster

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nola, Hernandez lead Phillies past Braves 3-0

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Johan Camargo rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Freeman, Braves rout Phils 10-2, push for playoff home field

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press