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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 25: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) in the dugout prior to the Tuesday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins on April 25

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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches from the dugout during the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore Stock Photo - Alamy

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