The Philadelphia Phillies ousted the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves with an 8-3 win. They head to the National League Championship Series, where they'll face the winner of the Padres-Dodgers series.
Braves: Short-circuited dynasty?
The $662 million in contract extensions granted to Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider is almost enough to ensure long-term greatness. Yet the Braves will face immediate questions, most notably whether to enter the sweepstakes for shortstop Dansby Swanson, who will easily crack the nine-figure mark in free agency this winter.
Star closer Kenley Jansen will also be a free agent, and it will be interesting to see how high corporate owner Liberty Media is willing to extend what will already be a club-record payroll.
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