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11/5/21 - Atlanta - Freddie Freeman and other 2021 World Series champion Braves players walk the red carpet to the stage at Truist Park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 after the parade into to Truist Park in Cobb County. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Players take photos as confetti falls at the conclusion of the ceremony Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Confetti falls at the conclusion of the ceremony Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (center) is seen during a ceremony after the parade at Truist Park Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Pitcher Max Fried addresses the crowd Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Billye Aaron, wife of Hall of Fame player Hank Aaron, is seen Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans pack the upper levels of Truist Park for a ceremony at the conclusion of the parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Freddie Freeman hoists the 2021 World Series trophy for fans Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at The Battery in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves players pose in front of the championship trophy during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Braves manager Brian Snitker talks with Billye Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron, during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to fans during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Confetti falls at the end of Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like it’s 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Billye Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron, gets emotional during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Liliana Armas takes a photo of Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia and his daughter Leah Heredia. They are holding the spade that Heredia used at the stage to show the 'CHOP' his signature move that the Braves players adopted during the season on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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At the end of the event, the Atlanta Braves team poses for the media in front of the 2021 World Series Champion trophy on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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At the end of the ceremony, the players were bathed in confetti that flew throughout the stadium. on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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A fan of the Atlanta Braves shows his joy after listening to rapper Big Boi who started the concert after the official ceremony on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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The ceremony began with the players marching down the red carpet, where the entire team celebrated the 2021 World Series Championship with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Atlanta rapper Ludacris close the celebrations at Truist Park in tribute to the 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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With a selection of all his hits, Ludacris put all the attendees to dance in Truis Park during the ceremonies of the new 2021 World Series Champions on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Georgia's own Big Boy performs at Truist Park during the celebrations of the 2021 World Series Champions The Atlanta Braves Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Another Atlanta native Zac Brown performed a couple of songs after as part of the celebrations at Truist Park. Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Big Boi, Sleepy Brown, and Killer Mike put up an exciting show after the official ceremony of the new 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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2021 World Series Champions celebrate with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Atlanta Braves fans received the 2021 World Series Champions with the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Braves fan film himself doing the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Braves parade heads down Cobb Parkway towards Truist Park Friday, November 5, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTIONCONSTITUTION

Fans cheer on the Braves as the parade heads down Cobb Parkway towards Truist Park Friday, November 5, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta Braves players celebrate as confetti fly over after the celebrations with the new World Series Champions at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler and his family arrive during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like it’s 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Braves and fans celebrate the team's World Series win during the parade at the Battery Atlanta on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like it’s 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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11/5/21 - Atlanta - Freddie Freeman and other 2021 World Series champion Braves players walk the red carpet to the stage at Truist Park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 after the parade into to Truist Park in Cobb County. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)

By AJC Sports

Updated March 11, 2022

The 99-day nightmare for baseball fans is over. In this edition of the Braves Report podcast from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, new Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano makes his podcast debut, with Jay Black to breakdown the new CBA. Our team discusses how it will change the game, if the new playoff structure is a good idea, and if it is a fair deal.

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