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Atlanta Braves Drop Major Announcement Before Facing Phillies

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Sunday that Chris Sale will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Braves at Marlins series recap: It’s onto October for Atlanta

The regular season is over and it ended in quiet fashion for the Atlanta Braves. All of their big fireworks and celebrations took place last Sunday when they picked up a sweep in Houston in order to clinch the NL East title.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 27

Mauricio Dubón homers as Braves drop regular season finale in Miami

And with that, the 2026 regular season comes to a close. The Atlanta Braves finish 94-68 as NL East champions and are looking for more. Postseason baseball begins Tuesday as the Braves will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card round.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Atlanta Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Sunday

The Atlanta Braves will close the 2026 regular season on Sunday in Florida against the Miami Marlins, and the most notable choice in the club’s posted lineup is who is not in it.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 27

Rest for regulars in Braves-Marlins series finale

Here we are, Braves Country. One last contest before some (afternoon, ugh) Postseason baseball at Truist Park starting Tuesday. This is a lineup we’ve been expecting all week – one that allows the Braves to rest some of their stars.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 27

MLB announces 2026 Wild Card Series schedule for Atlanta Braves

Somehow, the race for the final Wild Card spot in the National League has gone to the final day of the season, which means that the Atlanta Braves won’t know who they’re facing at home at Truist Park in the Wild Card Series until later this evening.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Austin Riley becomes first Braves player ever to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, hitting the mark in the final series of the regular season

Austin Riley reached an unwanted piece of Atlanta Braves history during the final series of the regular season, becoming the first player in franchise history to record 200 strikeouts in a season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 27

Remaining Possible Postseason Opponents for Braves Wild Card Series

Game 162 has arrived. By the end of Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will know who is coming their way for the National League Wild Card Series. Since the last check in, two teams have had their postseason fates determined.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Braves' Veteran Reliever Could Find Himself in a Key Role During Postseason

Injuries have not been kind to the Atlanta Braves‘ starting rotation in September. Bryce Elder (arthroscopic right knee surgery), Reynaldo López (right shoulder inflammation), and Martín Pérez (lower back inflammation) have all landed on the 15-day injured list this month and remain there.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / September 27

Braves turn to JR Ritchie in season finale vs. Marlins

The regular season comes to an end on Sunday for the Braves and Marlins in Miami, with National League East champion Atlanta headed for a wild-card series showdown with an opponent still to be determined.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Owen Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 27

Braves Prospect Named to Triple-A All-Star Team

Owen Murphy will head into the offseason with an accolade added to his resume. The Atlanta Braves prospect was named to the International League According a Gwinnett press release, Murphy is the first member of the team to be named to this Triple-A All-Star team since Bryce Elder in 2024.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Braves’ Drake Baldwin accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 2003

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reached a major milestone Saturday in an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The slugging backstop went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run and two singles, becoming the first Braves catcher since 2003 to reach at least 25 home runs in a season.

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Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / September 26

Michael Harris II’s 4 hits help lift Braves past Marlins

Michael Harris II had four hits and Dominic Smith and Drake Baldwin each hit a two-run home run, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in Miami.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Braves strive to get past Marlins on way to playoffs

The Atlanta Braves, who will visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in the teams' next-to-last game of the regular season, are facing issues concerning their rotation.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Nolan Ryan in MLB history

Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale has enjoyed another memorable season. While he likely won’t win the National League Cy Young Award given the presence of Jacob Misiorowski, Sale has still been tremendous for the Braves.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Who will replace Martin Perez on the Braves playoff roster?

It was announced on Friday that Martin Perez is headed to the IL with back inflammation. He will miss the Wild Card Series and won’t be eligible to return until the middle of the NLDS.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Latest Braves injury could leave them regretting trade deadline moves

When it comes to the actual acquisitions, the Braves may have won the trade deadline. Tyler Mahle has been the best starting pitcher that was moved. There’s not a close second, as he’s posted a 1.99 ERA over nine starts and was acquired for a journeyman reliever.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 24

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Martin Perez had figured to start Game 3 of Atlanta's likely National League wild-card series, but that is now not a possibility after an announcement on Thursday.

Robert Suarez could be an X factor for Braves headed into postseason

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with low back inflammation, a move that was previously reported.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves To Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves are going to place left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injust list with lower back inflammation, per Jesús Cano of The Athletic. The corresponding move hasn’t yet been publicly reported.

Chris Sale News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Braves Land Major Chris Sale News as MLB Playoffs Approach

The Atlanta Braves enter the final weekend of the 2026 regular season with the National League East title already in hand and a postseason berth secured.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Atlanta Braves Announce Massive Injury Update on Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is slated to return to the lineup Thursday night after a brief absence caused by a fouled ball off his left shin.

Robert Suarez News / Yardbarker / September 23