Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Braves Announce Decision on Chris Sale for MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves have set their rotation for the final home series of the regular season, and Chris Sale is lined up to start Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Robert Suarez to be activated soon for Braves bullpen, per Alex Anthopoulos

All eyes have been on Robert Suarez, one of the Braves’ prized offseason additions, as he rehabs and recovers from an elbow ailment that has cost him the last three months of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 21

This is the weirdest Braves team I’ve seen

Before the 2026 season started, the Braves were projected to be good. Per FanGraphs, their central estimate Steamer-plus-ZiPS blend projection saw them in a virtual tie for the NL East crown with the Mets at 90 wins, with division odds of 36 percent, top-two-in-NL record odds of 29 percent, and overall playoff odds of 79 percent.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / September 21

Braves turn to JR Ritchie vs. Reds after clinching East

Atlanta rookie JR Ritchie wanted one more start before the end of the regular season. With the division title secured, he'll get it on Tuesday when the Braves open a three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 21

Brett Sears Named Southern League All Star

Today Minor League Baseball has announced their post-season Double-A All Stars for each league, and one Atlanta Braves prospect was named to the team for the Southern League.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

What Walt Weiss told Braves about winning 7th NL East title in 9 years

Walt Weiss first joined the Atlanta Braves when they were in the midst of their historic 14-year run of National League East supremacy, serving as the team’s shortstop from 1998-2000.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 21

Braves’ division-clinching resiliency could pay off in Postseason

All the way back in March, there were still plenty of questions about this Atlanta Braves ballclub as the curtain was being raised on the 2026 season. Would the squad as a whole be able to get over the injury bug that hampered their 2024 season and then wrecked their 2025 season?

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Braves clinch NL East crown with sweep of Astros

Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves cliched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 20

Braves’ NL East reign continues with seventh title in nine seasons

For the seventh time in nine seasons, the Atlanta Braves are back atop the National League East.

Tyler Mahle has been a reliable force on the mound since joining Braves

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins

Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers

Sean Burke ends White Sox's starter drought in big win over Tigers

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 20

Braves Capture Division Title, Rival Could Be Postseason Opponent

Time to roll out the plastic on the walls, break out the goggles and pop the champagne. With their 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday, the Atlanta Braves are officially back on top of the National League East.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 20

Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves bid to clinch NL East in finale vs. Astros

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. rode a torrid 20-game stretch into the middle contest Saturday of an interleague series against the Houston Astros, and he continued his stellar play.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 19

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s late grand slam leads Braves past Astros

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam, Grant Holmes produced a quality start, and the visiting Atlanta Braves lowered their magic number to one to clinch the National League East by defeating the Houston Astros 6-3 on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / September 19

How the Braves Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

Injuries dragged the Braves down in 2025, in what was, arguably, the most disappointing season for the franchise in a decade. But given all that talent still on the Braves, it would have been very difficult to envision the club missing out on postseason baseball in 2026.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 19

Tyler Mahle has been a reliable force on the mound since joining Braves

Since being acquired at the deadline from the San Francisco Giants, Mahle has been on an impressive run for the Atlanta Braves.

Braves thinking about pitching in postseason; Astros working to get there

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

Braves clinch playoff berth against Astros as Tyler Mahle stars

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / September 19

The Braves Are Back: Atlanta Clinches a Playoff Spot

After missing the postseason in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are officially heading back to October baseball. Atlanta punched its ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason Friday night, defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 to clinch at least a National League Wild Card spot.

Robert Suarez News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Robert Suarez Nearing Return to Braves Bullpen Before MLB Postseason

The Atlanta Braves could be getting an important bullpen arm back before the MLB postseason. Manager Walt Weiss said Robert Suárez had a positive live batting practice session and is scheduled to make a minor league rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to Jesús Cano of The Athletic.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Friday

The Atlanta Braves enter a pivotal stretch of the 2026 regular season with a modest but notable tweak to their batting order ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Atlanta Braves Make Flurry of Roster Moves Before Facing Astros

The Atlanta Braves used their off day Thursday to shuffle the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers roster before opening a three-game series Friday night in Houston.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes Personal Announcement Before MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves have officially punched their ticket to the MLB playoffs in 2026. After disappointing in 2025, the Braves have bounced right back as a team.

Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / September 17

Chris Sale Continues To Be an Ageless Wonder

When Chris Sale arrived in Atlanta, he seemed on the last legs of a “What if” type of career. After amassing just 151 innings over his final four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, the southpaw fell out of favor with the organization and fan base.

Bailey Falter News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Braves Outright Bailey Falter

The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Braves likely to place Reynaldo Lopez on injured list

The Braves are considering placing Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort, manager Walt Weiss told reporters (including Jesús Cano of The Athletic).

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Braves Re-Sign Elieser Hernandez To Minor League Deal

The Braves re-signed right-hander Elieser Hernández to a minor league contract, per their transaction log at MLB.com. It was the obvious outcome for Hernández, who has stepped into the same revolving-door role with Atlanta previously held by fellow veterans Carlos Carrasco and Jesse Chavez.