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After NLCS heartbreak, Braves' hope rests on young starters

There were pained admissions of heartbreak and declarations of hope from players and manager Brian Snitker after the Atlanta Braves fell one win shy of the World Series

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Baserunning gets Braves again, NLCS slips away in Game 7

The Baby Braves still have some growing up to do, although they’re getting closer

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta B...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

Corey Seager and Justin Turner hit back-to-back homers in the first, Walker Buehler threw six scoreless innings and the Dodgers forced a Game 7 in the National League Championship...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Remains on bench Markakis isn't in Thursday's lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Impact Markakis will take a seat for a second consecutive game as the Dodgers start southpaw Clayton Kershaw on Thursday. Austin Riley will take over in left field with Johan Camargo starting at third base.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves 1B Freeman good, Ríos back in Dodgers' lineup at NLCS

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is in his normal spot in the Atlanta lineup a day after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Sits in Game 3 Markakis is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the Braves' NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact With a southpaw (Julio Urias) on the bump for Los Angeles, Braves manager Brian Snitker will play matchups and swap out the lefty-hitting Markakis for the switch-hitting Johan Camargo. Markakis started in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-7 with a double, a walk and a run scored.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH

Cristian Pache is starting in center field and batting ninth for the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves LF Duvall leaves NLCS opener with left oblique issue

Atlanta Braves left fielder Adam Duvall left Game 1 of the NL Championships Series after hurting his left oblique in his first at-bat

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Back from virus, Freeman makes NLCS in 11th year for Braves

Star first baseman Freddie Freeman recovered from a serious bout of COVID-19 in July in time to play a full season and help the Braves to their first NLCS since 2001

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Wright, d'Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS

Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 for a three-game sweep and their...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Ian Anderson sharp, Nick Markakis alert as Braves blank Miami HOUSTON — Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like an October veteran. Old pro Nick Markakis threw the best strike of the game. And just like that,...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0 Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0

Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw another playoff shutout, beating the Mi...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Pandemic playoffs: Brewers, Astros in despite losing records

All the playoff matchups in Major League Baseball have been set

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Out of Saturday's lineup Markakis isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Even with right-hander Tanner Houck on the mound for Boston, Markakis will take a seat as Atlanta gears up for the postseason. Ronald Acuna will shift to right field with Ender Inciarte starting in center.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Markakis isn't in Monday's lineup against the Marlins.

Impact Markakis will retreat to the bench one again with southpaw Trevor Rogers starting for the Marlins. Adam Duvall will shift to right field with Marcell Ozuna starting in left.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Markakis will be on the bench against lefty David Peterson and the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Markakis has started against a lefty just once all season. Tyler Flowers enters the lineup in his absence and will start at catcher, pushing Travis d'Arnaud to designated hitter, Marcell Ozuna to left field and Adam Duvall to right.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves blow out Mets 15-2, inch closer to NL East crown

Freddie Freeman added three more hits to his burgeoning MVP campaign, Ozzie Albies clubbed two of Atlanta’s six homers and the Braves battered New York Mets pitching in a 15-2 blow...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Heads to bench Markakis will not start Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Markakis sits as usual with a lefty (Keegan Akin) on the mound for the opposition. Adam Duvall slides over to right field in his absence, with Marcell Ozuna moving out to left and Travis d'Arnaud serving as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall, Albies power Braves to 8-4 triumph over Nationals

Adam Duvall and Ozzie Albies each hit a two-run homer off a laboring Max Scherzer, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Washington Nationals 8-4

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

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After NLCS heartbreak, Braves' hope rests on young starters

Baserunning gets Braves again, NLCS slips away in Game 7

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

Braves 1B Freeman good, Ríos back in Dodgers' lineup at NLCS

Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH

Braves LF Duvall leaves NLCS opener with left oblique issue

Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same

Back from virus, Freeman makes NLCS in 11th year for Braves

Wright, d'Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS

Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pandemic playoffs: Brewers, Astros in despite losing records

Braves blow out Mets 15-2, inch closer to NL East crown

Duvall, Albies power Braves to 8-4 triumph over Nationals