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Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
Austin Riley overcomes struggles, delivers biggest moment of Braves season
WHAT A GAME! Major League Baseball was nice enough to give the 94-win Braves the 2:00 PM time slot against the division-rival Phillies — a decision they’re probably regretting right about now.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 29
Braves initiate exorcism with Austin Riley’s huge homer, 5-3 win over Phillies in NLWC Game 1 
The Braves have not had a good time playing the Phillies in the postseason recently. Austin Riley had a nightmarish 2026 season. While the end of this
Austin Riley News / Field Level Media / September 29
Austin Riley's clutch homer lifts Braves over Phillies in Game 1
ATLANTA -- Austin Riley's three-run homer capped a two-out rally in the eighth inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in a back-and-forth opening game of the best-of-three National League wild-card series Tuesday afternoon.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
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.
Austin Riley News / Yardbarker / September 29
Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies
Riley delivered his biggest swing in quite some time in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Aroldis Chapman in MLB history vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. Braves pitcher Chris Sale is accomplishing an amazing feat during Game 1.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Chris Sale just did something he hadn’t done since Opening Day
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies kicked off the 2026 MLB postseason with Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. Chris Sale took the mound for Atlanta, but Philadelphia wasted no time as Alec Bohm had an RBI double in the top of the first inning.
Ozzie Albies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
How Braves’ Ozzie Albies made MLB postseason history in 2nd inning of NL Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. In Game 1 on Tuesday, Atlanta slugger Ozzie Albies made Major League Baseball postseason history.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / September 29
The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October
A familiar foe returns for Braves fans as the Phillies head back into town Tuesday for the National League Wild Card Series. The first round of the postseason has been a thorn in the Braves’ side, ending their season in each of the last two times they made the playoffs, but this team is different from those previous teams.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 29
Braves add infielders Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams to playoff roster
The Atlanta Braves adjusted their roster in advance of their National League wild-card series against Philadelphia, selecting the contracts of infielders Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / September 29
The Atlanta Braves Must Answer Two Questions in the Postseason
Through all the trials and tribulations, the Atlanta Braves won over 90 games this season and are locked into the third seed in the National League. They will face the Philadelphia Phillies starting Tuesday in the Wild Card series and will host their first home playoff game since 2023.
Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Walt Weiss Announces Sean Murphy Plan After Removal From Braves Lineup
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Braves manager Walt Weiss has shared how he plans to use catcher Sean Murphy ahead of Game 1.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Braves Suddenly Dump Pitcher Hours Before MLB Playoffs
The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Tuesday, a late roster cut as the club locked in its 26-man group for the National League Wild Card round, via the MLB transaction log.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
The surprising Braves player who made NL Wild Card Series roster
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves announced their roster for the 2026 National League Wild Card Series. For the most part, the roster doesn’t feature many surprises.
Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Braves’ Chris Sale just sent Phillies a warning without even trying to
Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale is set to lead his team into their National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. The Braves will be confident heading into the series, as they won the NL East while the Phillies narrowly reached the postseason as the No.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
Braves announce Game 1 lineup for matchup with Phillies
Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series starts in under three hours, and the Braves have announced their lineup, shuffling things up quite a bit.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
Braves switch up the roster ahead of Wild Card Series versus Phillies
The Braves Wild Card Series roster dropped on Tuesday morning, and there are a couple of very notable changes, as the club is opting to carry just 11 pitchers into the three-game set.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Walt Weiss confirmed Bryce Elder, Lane Thomas and Martin Perez are all unavailable for the wild card series, with no timelines given for any of the three
The Atlanta Braves will begin their postseason run without three players who had been dealing with injuries late in the regular season. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Bryce Elder, Lane Thomas and Martín Pérez are all unavailable for the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29
Braves Prioritize Offense, Speed for National League Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves have finalized their roster for the National League Wild Card Series. A notable decision was their choice to favor having a deeper bench and some speed.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29
Braves To Select Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams
The Braves announced their roster for the 2026 NL Wild Card round of postseason play this morning, and it included a pair of non-roster infielders: Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 28
Latest updates on several injured Atlanta Braves
The Braves suffered a number of critical injuries down the stretch — two to the rotation and one to the outfield. Bryce Elder hit the Injured List at the beginning of the month with a knee injury — one that required a minor surgery.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28
You again? Rival Braves, Phillies ready to add to their playoff history
ATLANTA -- The Braves dominated division rival Philadelphia this season, winning nine of 13 games in the series and snapping the Phillies' two-year streak as National League East champions.
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 28
Phillies vs. Braves: Wild Card Series Preview
That time of year has finally arrived. The days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to fall, pumpkins are appearing on front porches, and playoff baseball is about to begin.
Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / September 28
The ‘Most Impactful Trade Deadline Acquisition’ Award Goes to Tyler Mahle
The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East with one week to spare in the regular season. On the surface, this was not that noteworthy. Atlanta has won seven of the last 10 division titles and has been among the league’s best teams during that span.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Phillies vs. Braves: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The familiar NL East foes will clash to open the playoffs.
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 News / Yardbarker / September 23
Robert Suarez could be an X factor for Braves headed into postseason
Suarez had been out of action since mid-June while dealing with elbow/forearm inflammation.
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