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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 4dChris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Braves Rally Past Phillies in Wild Card Game 1 — Sep 26, 2026The playoff-bound Braves face the eliminated Marlins as Atlanta manages rotation concerns: Martin Pérez is sidelined, and Bryce Elder is also injured. Miami is expected to use Jack Ralston, while Atlanta plans to open with Brent Suter, who could handle multiple innings.

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Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — 6dAustin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

Braves place Martín Pérez on injured list before wild card series — Sep 24, 2026The Atlanta Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with lower-back inflammation, putting his availability for the start of the postseason in doubt. He finishes the regular season with a 3.04 ERA over 142 innings.

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Elena Vasquez The timing of this back inflammation could not be worse if it keeps him out when the team needs every starter.

Braves Activate Suarez After Three-Month Injury Absence — Sep 23, 2026Robert Suárez was activated from the injured list and reinstated to the Braves' bullpen ahead of the postseason, returning after elbow inflammation and a brief rehab stint. In corresponding moves, Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a roster spot, as Atlanta aims to ramp up Suárez for high-leverage relief.

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Rachel Meyers Optioning Murphy to clear space feels like the right call but I hope they ease Suarez in carefully after so long out.

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Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

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Braves Push Back Chris Sale Start — Sep 14, 2026The Atlanta Braves are balancing rest and rotation management as they race toward a postseason berth, with Chris Sale’s status at the center of decisions on whether to have him on regular rest or to save him for a potential Wild Card series, while JR. Ritchie could start to provide rest and postseason alignment. Injury and workload challenges—including Reynaldo López landing on the 15-day I.L. with shoulder issues and other young pitchers stepping up—are reshaping the rotation as they prepare for October.

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Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak — Sep 10, 2026Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.

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Chris Dalton Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.

Luzardo Throws First Career Complete-Game Shutout in Phillies 1-0 Win — Sep 8, 2026Jesús Luzardo delivered his first career complete game, tossing a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies rode his dominant performance and his newly relied-upon sweeper pitch to secure a pivotal win. The outing, highlighted by a roaring crowd and his 12-strikeout effort after centuries of nine-inning droughts, underscored Luzardo’s rise as a cornerstone starter and the Phillies’ push for a playoff berth.

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Braves Rally Past Padres to Split Series — Jul 20, 2026{"summary": "The Atlanta Braves edged the San Diego Padres 3-2 as Bryce Elder delivered six strong innings and Víctor Mederos closed it out with 2 1/3 scoreless frames, giving Atlanta a rare win in the opener of the four-game series. San Diego heads into the series looking to cool a hot Braves offense, with catchers Drake Baldwin and Austin Riley heating up, and the initial matchup pitting Elder against JP Sears in a potential shootout.", "summary_sources": []}

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Braves extend six-game win streak with late rally — Aug 29, 2026The Atlanta Braves edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 behind a late two-run, two-out double by Michael Harris II, extending their six-game win streak and maintaining a healthy NL East lead. Martín Pérez starred for Atlanta with solid length, and Didier Fuentes closed it out with a save as the rotation’s postseason readiness remains a talking point ahead of October.

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Olson's 10th-Inning HR Lifts Braves Past Orioles — Jul 24, 2026Atlanta heads to Baltimore for a three-game set at Camden Yards with a 60-42 record to the Orioles’ 50-53, and Baltimore is listed as the favorite despite Atlanta’s division lead, with weather and a nine-run over/under shaping the betting outlook. Grant Holmes is slated to start for the Braves in his 19th appearance, while the series also features notes on prospects Encarnacion-Strand and Cowser and a testing matchup involving Trevor Rogers against Atlanta’s hitters.

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Biden Suggests He Knows ‘Something About Being Counted Out’ During Visit With World Series ChampsReporting — Sep 26, 2022President Joe Biden welcomed the Atlanta Braves to the White House and suggested he knows what it is like to be “counted out.” The Braves won the World Series in 2021 for the first time since 1995. Biden claimed the…

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Padres Sweep Marlins to Boost Wild-Card Bid — Jul 23, 2026Chris Sale struck out 11 over six innings as the Atlanta Braves rallied to a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres, with Dominic Smith, Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin all homering for the Braves to complete the series victory. The win improved Atlanta to 60-42 and was notable for a BravesVision broadcast moment predicting Sale’s 11th strikeout that came true.

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Bryson Stott returns to Phillies lineup against Braves, explains absence — Sep 5, 2026Bryson Stott has been a productive contributor for Philadelphia, shifting to third base to accommodate Luis Arraez while posting solid season numbers, though he has experienced a recent slump. He missed a game for a personal matter after his wife gave birth, then returned to the lineup for a crucial four-game series against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies aim to narrow the division gap.

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Chris Dalton Stott's been quietly solid all year moving to third for Arraez. Hope he can shake this slump against Atlanta.

Braves end Dodgers six-game streak with Albies — Aug 25, 2026Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, snapping Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a first-place showdown. Raisel Iglesias earned his 28th save as Tyler Glasnow returned from a back injury for LA and the Braves capitalized on late-inning and early offense in a pivotal series opener that could affect playoff seeding.

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Rockies Scratch Feltner, Start Bullpen Game vs Braves — Aug 29, 2026The Colorado Rockies scratched scheduled starter Ryan Feltner from Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to an illness, with Zach Agnos relaying in as the opener in a bullpen-style start. Agnos delivered solid short work as Feltner’s availability remained uncertain, and Rockies pitchers battled in a 2-1/6-4 loss gap while Feltner’s condition was not described as a long-term injury.

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Braves DFA Jorge Mateo as Kim Returns — Aug 9, 2026Braves released Jorge Mateo after designating him for assignment to clear space for Ha-Seong Kim, ending his season with the club after contributing as a speed-and-defense option at shortstop. With Kim back from the IL and infield depth rebalanced by Jim Jarvis and Mauricio Dubon, Mateo becomes a free agent while Atlanta weighs its roster moves going forward.

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Braves Rally Past Phillies, Keep Five-Game Lead — Sep 2, 2026Atlanta rolled to a 9-0 win over Washington as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy slugged three-run homers behind strong bullpen work, with the game briefly halted by rain. Ahead of a potential split of the series, Washington highlighted breakout performances from Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson, while Atlanta eyes a four-game Phillies showdown later in the weekend.

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Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Yastrzemski from IL — Jul 21, 2026The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Kyle Farmer after activating outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list, trimming Farmer from the roster following a limited, injury-interrupted tenure. Farmer, a 10-year veteran with modest production, could become a free agent if he clears waivers, while Yastrzemski returns to the lineup after a stint on the 10-day IL.

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Brett Baty Grand Slam Beats Braves 8-5 — Aug 11, 2026Brett Baty hit his first career grand slam in the first inning to power the New York Mets to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves, part of a strong stretch that includes Francisco Lindor’s homer and a largely productive lineup, as the Mets pushed their record in a favorable run. The victory, aided by timely hits and solid bullpen work, capped a series of wins that underscored the team's recent hot form.

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Braves eye NL East clinch as Phillies stay hot in September stretch — Aug 31, 2026The Atlanta Braves enter September riding a seven-game winning streak and a five-game NL East lead, facing a brutal final-month schedule that includes seven division games with the Phillies and a race toward a possible first-round bye with a projected around 97-win finish. Across MLB, wild-card races tighten in both leagues as teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Guardians and others vie for the final spots while analysts project a dramatic stretch run to decide the postseason field.

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Dana Whitfield A bye would be huge for this pitching staff to rest up before October. 97 wins feels almost too conservative at this pace.

Yankees Lose 10th-Inning Duel as Schlittler Shines — Aug 8, 2026After a nearly two-hour rain delay, the New York Yankees completed a dramatic 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, with Ryan McMahon driving in the decisive sac fly and Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. delivering key late-inning hits to erase a two-run deficit. The victory snapped Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak and kept the Yankees within shouting distance of the Red Sox in the AL East.

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