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Braves Crush Phillies 12-2 in Dominant Offensive Performance

The Atlanta Braves followed up Friday night’s dramatic walk-off victory with an absolute statement on Saturday. Atlanta crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park, taking control early and never looking back.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 12

Braves crush Phillies on big fourth inning

After an epic 11-inning win Friday night against the Phillies, the Braves were hoping to finish them off in the division race. They got a bit of a boost from the Phillies scratching Jesus Luzardo with long-running shoulder soreness.

Ozzie Albies News / Battery Power / September 12

Ozzie Albies bats cleanup, facing a Philly bullpen game

The Braves are rotating their lineup a bit to mitigate the Phillies’ ability to play the matchup game. Instead of Harris batting cleanup behind Olson, Albies bats cleanup between the two as a deterrent against lefty relievers.

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Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / September 12

Tyler Mahle looks to play Grim Reaper for Philly

Tyler Mahle has been great for Atlanta and will look to play executioner. With a massive win secured on Friday, they can put another nail in the coffin on Philly’s division hopes with a win tonight.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Ha-seong Kim News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Walt Weiss Has Ha-Seong Kim Message After Big Braves Win

Ha-Seong Kim delivered another big moment for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, and manager Walt Weiss made sure to recognize what the infielder has overcome this season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Braves star Matt Olson perfectly sums up thrilling comeback win vs. Phillies

Atlanta Braves star slugger Matt Olson perfectly summed up Friday night’s wild 6-5 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 12

Braves Austin Riley Reflects on Step Forward Since All-Star Break

Austin Riley delivered again in the Atlanta Braves' effort to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-5, in extra innings to open their three-game series. He belted a solo home run to left-center field, making it a one-run game, 3-2, in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 12

From Forgotten to Fearless: Braves Ha-Seong Kim Is Delivering When It Counts

Ha-seong Kim has had a tumultuous season, to say the least. But Friday night proved he could be writing a very different ending to 2026 after all. The

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Phillies Announce Concerning Injury News After Braves Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies scratched left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Saturday night’s start against the Atlanta Braves because of stiffness in his left shoulder, interim manager Don Mattingly said after Friday’s 6-5 loss in 11 innings at Truist Park.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Watch Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s insane reaction to walk-off win over Phillies

The contest between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night was as tight as it can get. But in the bottom of the 11th inning, after

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

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Jesus Luzardo News / Stadium Rant / September 12

Jesus Luzardo Injury Update: Phillies Pitcher Scratched From Start Against Atlanta Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies have scratched starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo from his scheduled start on Saturday. The lefty was expected to pitch in the second game of a crucial three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable decisions

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Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Braves’ Drake Baldwin walks off the Phillies with nasty extra innings RBI

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are currently locked in a heated battle for the NL East crown, as they entered their Friday night contest being separated by just four games in the standings.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / September 11

BRAVES REFUSE TO DIE! Atlanta Completes INSANE Comeback With Walk Off Against Phillies!

The Atlanta Braves delivered another unforgettable comeback Friday night, rallying past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in extra innings in a game that featured multiple lead changes and late-game drama.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Atlanta NHL Round-Up: New-ish Challenger Enters Race

The race for an NHL team in Atlanta keeps finding ways to feel so close yet so far from reaching the finish line. That being said, it never appears to have a dull moment.

Lane Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Braves Place Lane Thomas On Injured List

The Braves announced that outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the IL with an intercostal strain. Thomas was injured while taking batting practice ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Rays.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 10

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

Thomas certainly hadn't yet made an impact, and with an announcement from Braves manager Walt Weiss on Thursday, he won't be making one anytime soon.

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

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Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Braves Discussed Trading Spencer Strider At Deadline

Jacob deGrom made trade speculation a moot point when the Rangers ace invoked his no-trade clause at this year’s deadline, though it wasn’t clear if deGrom

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10