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Dodgers plummet in Post Power Rankings even after Tarik Skubal trade

Nypost · · 1979 words · By Jack Harris
MLB Power Rankings NL MVP Race Trade Deadline Impact
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Claims checked 63
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

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What happened

Each week, the California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race.

Why it matters

This week, we’re looking at how much the rankings shook up in the wake of the trade deadline (records through Saturday morning).

Common ground

1) Brewers (72-44) The Brewers reportedly, supposedly, allegedly made a “strong push” to try to land Tarik Skubal.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Doubt, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Doubt 70% confidence
Questioning the credibility of a source or claim without providing evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing doubt helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 63 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “dealing Skubal and Mize”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “added a bat (Taylor Ward), a reliever (Seranthony Domínguez) and traded from their rotation surplus (Castillo)”
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Claim 3: “Red Sox (64-51)”
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No evidence was found after searching for the Red Sox record of 64-51.
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Claim 4: “Angels (45-71)”
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Claim 5: “Guardians (58-59)”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 6: “they have the majors’ best record”
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The claim is independently confirmed by Nypost, Yahoo Sports (BOMBSHELL), and an AP report via AOL, all stating the Brewers have the best record in the majors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise of the National League (NL) has played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since 1970. The team was established in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots in Seattl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Milwaukee_Brewers_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee. The Brewers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Brewers were a minor league baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They played in the American Association from 1902 through 1952. The 1944 and 1952 Brewers were recognized as bein…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_(1902–1952)
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Claim 7: “Athletics (45-71)”
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Claim 8: “Giants (49-67)”
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Claim 9: “Orioles (56-60)”
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Claim 10: “Mariners (56-61)”
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Claim 11: “Royals (48-69)”
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Claim 12: “addition of a few relievers (most notably, Jeff Hoffman) and a depth starter (Dean Kremer)”
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Claim 13: “stunned the Dodgers on Friday night”
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Claim 14: “new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom”
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Claim 15: “a 2-8 skid”
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Claim 16: “adding Casey Mize and Robbie Ray”
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Claim 17: “Freddy Peralta and the Rays really do feel like a perfect deadline match.”
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Claim 18: “Astros (60-57)”
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Claim 19: “Pirates (57-61)”
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Claim 20: “Rays (69-46)”
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Claim 21: “Padres (60-57)”
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Claim 22: “add the kind of floor-raising bat they desperately needed in second baseman Luis Arraez”
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Claim 23: “Daulton Varsho was their big move”
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Claim 24: “With Skubal in tow”
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Claim 25: “acquisition of José Soriano from the Angels”
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Claim 26: “Kris Bubic... was dealt for a Triple-A reliever”
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Claim 27: “Phillies (62-55)”
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Claim 28: “acquire an experienced, albeit struggling, frontline starter in Luis Castillo”
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Claim 29: “Yankees (65-51)”
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Claim 30: “Longtime GM David Forst split with the organization this week”
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Claim 31: “Dodgers (69-47)”
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Claim 32: “Tigers (56-60)”
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Claim 33: “they haven’t won a game since his arrival (extending their season-long skid to seven with a walk-off loss Friday night)”
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Claim 34: “their stunning 32-5 run”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 35: “A recent eight-game winning streak helped them leapfrog the Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the NL.”
SINGLE SOURCE
One web search result ('Starting Nine') mentions the Braves riding an eight-game winning streak, but there is no corroborating evidence regarding them leapfrogging the Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the NL.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Atlanta Braves season is the 156th season of the Atlanta Braves franchise, the 61st in Atlanta, and the Braves' 10th season at Truist Park. The Braves are managed by Walt Weiss, in his first …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlanta_Braves_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 Atlanta Braves season was the 151st season of the Atlanta Braves franchise, the 56th season in Atlanta, and the Braves' 5th season at Truist Park. The Braves were managed by Brian Snitker, in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Atlanta Braves season was the 154th season of the Atlanta Braves franchise, the 59th in Atlanta, and the Braves' eighth season at Truist Park. The Braves were managed by Brian Snitker, in his…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Atlanta_Braves_season
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Claim 36: “Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs (.289 average, 26 home runs, 70 RBIs, .937 OPS, 30 stolen bases)”
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Claim 37: “Nationals (57-61)”
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Claim 38: “Rangers (58-58)”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 39: “Cleveland got plenty of help at the deadline, from Foster Griffin to Jo Adell”
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Claim 40: “Mets (51-66)”
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Claim 41: “their rotation (now plus Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes)”
CORROBORATED
Nypost independently reports twice that the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to strengthen their rotation at the deadline.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the Cubs... strengthening their own starting rotation at the deadline by acquiring veteran Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Braxton Garrett and Ryan Zeferjahn
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/tarik-skubals-dodgers-d…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — acquiring Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays and Mets starter Clay Holmes
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/betting/2026-world-series-odds…
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Claim 42: “Blue Jays (55-62)”
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Claim 43: “Their 8 ½-game division lead is also the biggest in the majors.”
SINGLE SOURCE
A Yardbarker article specifically mentions the Braves having an 8.5-game lead in the division, but no other independent source confirms this specific number or that it is the biggest in the majors.
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web search NEUTRAL — Now, with an 8.5-game lead in the division and given the way the Braves have typically operated under Brian Snitker and now Walt Weiss, I don’t expect any changes to who comes out in the ninth.
https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/do_the_braves_have_a…
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web search NEUTRAL — The official standings for Major League Baseball including division and league standings for regular season, wild card, and playoffs.
https://www.mlb.com/standings/wild-card
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web search NEUTRAL — Locked On Braves. The Atlanta Braves have struggled to score runs and are trying to avoid being swept by the Minnesota Twins, turning to youngster AJ Smith-Shawver to try and salvage the finale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDB5QmnW5AA
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Claim 44: “James Wood, Nationals (.265 average, 30 home runs, 73 RBIs, .928 OPS)”
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Claim 45: “Tony Vitello is going to get to work”
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Claim 46: “White Sox (59-56)”
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Claim 47: “Brewers (72-44)”
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While there is evidence of the Brewers' existence and seasons, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries specify a current record of 72-44.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Milwaukee Brewers system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_minor_league…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 56th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, their 28th in the National League, and their 57th overall. The Brewers' home opener on March 31, 2025, an 11–1 loss …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers season is the 57th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, their 29th in the National League, and their 58th overall.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
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Claim 48: “The Brewers reportedly, supposedly, allegedly made a “strong push” to try to land Tarik Skubal.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources indicate the Brewers were interested in Tarik Skubal, but he was ultimately acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yahoo Sports and AOL both reference the Brewers' situation regarding Skubal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Major League Baseball postseason was the playoff tournament of Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 2025 season. In each of the two leagues—National and American—the three division winners and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Major_League_Baseball_pos…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 World Baseball Classic was an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national baseball teams, and the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). It ran from March…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Baseball_Classic
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Walter Misiorowski ( miz-ə-ROW-skee; born April 3, 2002), nicknamed "the Miz", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Misiorowski
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Claim 49: “Rockies (45-71)”
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Claim 50: “trading Adley Rutschman”
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Claim 51: “Diamondbacks (62-55)”
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Claim 52: “Reds (56-59)”
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Claim 53: “their three-game sweep of the Dodgers”
CORROBORATED
The three-game sweep of the Dodgers by the Cubs is confirmed by Nypost, Yahoo Sports, and a TikTok recap, with specific details about a 7-6 victory at Wrigley Field.
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web search NEUTRAL — Recap of the Chicago Cubs completing a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers — key moments, Kevin Gausman impact, and game highlights.Incredible game and series. Cubs Sweep Dodgers in Exciting 7…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/cubs-complete-three-game-swe…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers. Roundtable Sports.It was a game to remember at Wrigley Field on Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodg…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-complete-sweep-slumpi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago Cubs designated hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong gestures while running the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago, Wed…
https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2026-08-05/crow-…
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Claim 54: “Cubs (68-49)”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general information about the city of Chicago and the band Chicago; no sports records for the Cubs are provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 15, 2026 · Welcome to the official City of Chicago Website. The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives, and officials for Chicago residents, businesses, …
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837 near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River water…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago
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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Self-described as a " rock and roll band with horns ", their songs often also combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_(band)
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Claim 55: “With Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton all still out”
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Claim 56: “Cardinals (58-58)”
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Claim 57: “eight losses in their last 10”
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Claim 58: “Antonio Senzatela was the biggest name they moved”
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Claim 59: “Marlins (58-59)”
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Claim 60: “he has a damaged UCL that will require surgery”
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Claim 61: “Braves (70-46)”
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The provided evidence mentions the Braves' 2026 season and general standings, but does not specifically confirm a record of 70-46.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1994 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 124th in existence and their 29th in Atlanta. After trading the two-sport athlete Deion Sanders, experts predicted that the Atlanta Braves were going to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Atlanta_Braves_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Atlanta Braves season was the 155th season of the Atlanta Braves franchise, the 60th in Atlanta, and the Braves' ninth season at Truist Park. The Braves were managed by Brian Snitker, in his …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Atlanta_Braves_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Atlanta Braves season is the 156th season of the Atlanta Braves franchise, the 61st in Atlanta, and the Braves' 10th season at Truist Park. The Braves are managed by Walt Weiss, in his first …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlanta_Braves_season
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Claim 62: “Twins (58-59)”
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Claim 63: “Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (.296 average, 26 home runs, 70 RBIs as hitter, .952 OPS; 8-2 record, 1.79 ERA as pitcher)”
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