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Of all the Cubs who departed, he might be the best one to bring back.

The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series thanks to trades general manager Alex Anthopoulos made earlier this season.

HOUSTON -- Atlanta had just stumbled again, losing its seventh straight attempt to reach .500.

The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series thanks to trades general manager Alex Anthopoulos made earlier this season.

Rosario, Duvall and Pederson combined to drive in 17 of Atlanta's 28 runs in its six-game NL Championship Series win over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rosario was selected MVP as the Braves advanced to a World Series matchup against the Houston Astros starting Tuesday night.

The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series thanks to trades general manager Alex Anthopoulos made earlier this season.

The Atlanta Braves found value in the trade market ahead of this year's deadline, which helped them reach the World Series. Every team tries to find productive bargains, but what teams can take away from the Braves is the value of staying in the fight, even when the odds are against you.

Acquiring Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall, Jorge Soler and Joc Pederson helped Atlanta make a run.

Both the Braves and Red Sox blew it in the 8th inning in what could've been games to put their series on ice. Also: Joc talk.

South Bend splits a doubleheader and the Pelicans come back to beat Columbia. The Smokies have a problem.