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One month after Nick Markakis opted out, he hit one out — a walk-off homer - The Athletic
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Atlanta Braves OF Markakis won't play in 2020 due to Covid-19 - Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out of playing this season
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MLB playoffs 2020 - How the Atlanta Braves built arguably baseball's best offense around Freddie Freeman - ESPN
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Nick Markakis opts out of the 2020 season with Braves
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Atlanta Braves' young star has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
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Nick Markakis says 'eye opening' conversation with Freddie Freeman led to decision
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Braves place Albies, Adams on IL, reinstate Markakis
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Atlanta Braves run the gamut of COVID-19-related emotions - Battery Power