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Braves lay off 'dozens' after dire financial report - report

The Atlanta Braves are laying off employees throughout the organization following a precipitous drop in revenues in the second quarter, multiple outlets reported.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said "dozens" of full-time employees will be cut.

Last month, team owner Liberty Media said revenues fell by 95 percent from $208 million to $11 million in the second quarter as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Braves had an operating loss of $26 million compared to $62 million in the second quarter of 2019.

Non-contract employees will work until Oct. 1, while those on contract will not have their deals renewed.