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Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3-1 for 2-1 NLDS lead — 1dYamamoto struck out 10 over 7 innings as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 NLDS lead; Hernández and Freeman homered in the fourth.

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Braves’ Sale Expected to Start NLDS Game 3 — 1dWeiss held Sale for an NLDS Game 2 bullpen game; Braves won 3-2 to tie 1-1, and the 37-year-old ace (14-9, 2.16 ERA) starts Game 3 against Yamamoto.

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Dana Whitfield Weiss was smart to hold Sale back for a fresh Game 3 start, the bullpen handled Game 2 perfectly to tie it up.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 14hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Hernández's 431-foot homer sparks Dodgers NLDS opener win over Braves — 3dTeoscar Hernández’s 431-foot two-run homer in the fourth inning lifted the Dodgers to a 5-3 NLDS Game 1 win over the Braves on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Priya Raman Braves have work to do after dropping game one on the road like this.

Dodgers-Braves Opener Ranks Second-Hottest MLB Playoff Game — 3dThe Dodgers and Braves opened their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in 100-degree heat, making it one of the hottest postseason games in the stadium’s history. The extreme conditions prompted players and fans to focus on hydration and shade, while reports also noted sparse seating before first pitch.

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Nicole Hardy Sparse seats before first pitch shows fans knew better than to sit out there all day.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 5dChris 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 Even NLDS; White Sox, Rays Take Leads — Sep 30, 2026The Braves face a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Phillies, opening with left-hander Ray Kerr before turning to Grant Holmes in an effort to contain Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Atlanta will also need to generate offense against Aaron Nola to keep its season alive.

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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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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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.

Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin 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.

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De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves — Sep 23, 2026Brandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.

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Nicole Hardy Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.

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.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — 6dThe Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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Pérez throws one-hit shutout in Marlins’ 3-0 win — Sep 26, 2026Pérez threw a 105-pitch one-hit shutout, MLB's 11th this season and his first complete game in 68 starts, as Marlins beat Braves 3-0.

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Marcus Bell Only one hit allowed all game shows how locked in Pérez was. Braves had no answer at the plate tonight.

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Acuña Exits With Shin Contusion, X-Rays Negative but Availability Uncertain — Sep 23, 2026Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday's Braves-Reds game after fouling a ball off his left leg, adding to a season plagued by injuries that have kept him to roughly 104 games. With the Braves eyeing the postseason, the club awaits further evaluation—potential X-rays—and updates after he walked off on his own power following the latest foul ball to his left leg, and he has a history of hamstring issues this year.

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Marcus Bell Acuña's leg issues keep piling up and it's tough to see the Braves make a deep run without him healthy.

100-Win Dodgers Begin World Series Three-Peat Bid — Sep 27, 2026The Dodgers enter the playoffs after a 100-win season, seeking a third straight World Series title, with oddsmakers favoring them despite the historical trend that has made a title elusive for 100-win teams. They will face the Braves or Phillies in the NLDS, while the Phillies’ late-season struggles and pitching concerns could shape the matchup.

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Phillies Clinch Berth, Face Braves in Wild-Card Series — Sep 26, 2026With their playoff berth in jeopardy, the Phillies turned to Aaron Nola to start against Tampa Bay on just two days’ rest, despite his recent 88-pitch outing. Nola is expected to offer only a few innings, leaving a struggling bullpen to cover much of the game as Philadelphia tries to protect its narrow lead over Arizona, which holds the tiebreaker.

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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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Michael Harris II records third four-hit game in Braves win — Sep 12, 2026Michael Harris II had a four-hit game including a three-run homer as the Braves defeated the Phillies, highlighting his breakout hitting season. Meanwhile, the Padres leaned on Dustin Harris with a two-run single to tie a game, shuffled their lineup around Cronenworth’s slump, and remained in the NL Wild Card race.

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Rachel Meyers Harris is putting together a real breakout year with the bat for the Braves.

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.

AL West Race Could Produce Losing-Record Playoff Team — Sep 23, 2026The Rangers and Astros are tied for first in the AL West at 78-79, putting the division at risk of producing MLB’s first full-season champion with a losing record. History offers a reminder that weak regular-season teams can still make postseason runs: the 2021 Braves won the World Series despite having the worst record among playoff teams.

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