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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 5
Atlanta Braves NLDS Game 3 eve chat and discussion, October 5 
Happy Monday, all. How are we faring after last night’s split? The National League Division Series has had its fair share of drama. While we were hand-wringing about Chris Sale and the prospect of a bullpen game (where we need not have worried, because Ray Kerr is a hero?), Brewers/Padres has been unreal.
Chris Sale News / Baseball Now / October 5
Braves Explain Gamble To Hold Chris Sale Until Game 3
With Martín Pérez and Bryce Elder not on the National League Division Series roster, starting pitching is a huge question mark for the Braves. After throwing a bullpen game in which Dylan Dodd, AJ Smith-Shawver and Brent Suter all went multiple innings in Game 1, the Braves had a choice to make for Game 2.
Matt Olson News / Viral Sports News / October 5
Braves Make Major Matt Olson Announcement Before Game 3
The Atlanta Braves’ return to Truist Park arrives with the National League Division Series level at one game apiece, and with a separate piece of news attached to the player the Braves most often count on to change a scoreboard.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 5
2027 estimated arbitration salaries for the Atlanta Braves
The Braves are smack dab in the middle of their postseason run, so we don’t want to discuss the offseason too much. But MLB Trade Rumors did release its arbitration estimates for 2027 — one of the most useful articles every year.
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 / SportsTalkATL / October 5
A potentially overlooked development of Braves Game 2 win over Dodgers
The Braves’ Game 2 victory over the Dodgers in the NLDS featured a slew of talking points. Ray Kerr delivered again as an opener, as the aura around his path to this point continues to grow.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 5
Braves' Michael Harris II has taken his game to another level in the postseason
The Major League Baseball postseason is well underway and there have already been plenty of standout performances. Harris II's performance has arguably been the best.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 5
Can the Braves Win With Just Two Starters? The 2024 Dodgers Say Yes
The Braves’ paper-thin rotation is the result of two things: Alex Anthopoulos not adding anybody in free agency, and injuries. It left the club with only three healthy starting pitchers on the roster coming into October, and after five games, it’s fair to say they really only have two — Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / October 5
This will ultimately decide if the Braves can slay the Dodgers
The Braves pieced together a bullpen masterpiece on Sunday to tie the series with the Dodgers at one apiece. It’s the best-case scenario for a club that doesn’t feature a lot of starting pitching, one that now has its two horses ready for Games 3 and 4 at Truist Park, where the Braves are 54-30 on the season.
Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
Why Braves’ ‘best’ Chris Sale scenario is coming to fruition in Game 3
When the Atlanta Braves turned to Chris Sale as a reliever in their Game 3 matchup of the National League Wild Card Series, questions instantly emerged in reference to how Atlanta would use Sale in the National League Division Series.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
2 reasons Braves stole NLDS Game 2 win from Dodgers that are being overlooked
The Atlanta Braves earned a crucial Game 2 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series on Sunday. In all reality, there are a number of reasons Atlanta won the game.
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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 5
Braves Tuning Out Noise About Pitching Staff During Postseason Run
The series is tied. The Atlanta Braves head back home with what is now essentially a best-of-three series again. A bullpen came together and stalled the Dodgers' lineup.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 5
Braves Tuning Out Noise on Pitching Staff During Strong Postseason Run
The series is tied. The Atlanta Braves head back home with what is now essentially a best-of-three series again. A bullpen came together and stalled the Dodgers' lineup.
Ray Kerr News / Yardbarker / October 5
Braves' Ray Kerr once again shined in massive Game 2 win over Dodgers
For Kerr, the first two appearances of his postseason career have been flawless.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 5
Three advantages now working for the Braves in the NLDS
Walt Weiss has had some questionable moments through the first five postseason games, but it’s easy to criticize from the couch when things don’t go as planned.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
Walt Weiss’ warning to Braves after beating Dodgers in Game 2 is wrong, but you get the point
The Atlanta Braves did what few expected them to do Sunday night. They beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Dodger Stadium, even while using a bullpen game, and returned home with the National League Division Series tied 1-1.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 5
The Braves’ bullpen stole game 2 from the Dodgers — and we’ve got a series
After dropping Game 1 behind a bullpen game, the expectation was simple: Chris Sale would take the ball in Game 2, in what amounted to a must-win spot.
Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 5
Didier Fuentes Gives Braves Best Night So Far When Needed Most
Heroes are made in October. It's the stage where most will learn the name. For those who tuned in for the Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night, many learned the name Didier Fuentes.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / October 5
Michael Harris II delivers as Braves edge Dodgers to even NLDS
LOS ANGELES -- Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes combined to allow one run over 6 1/3 innings as the Atlanta Braves pieced together a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to even the National League Division Series at one game apiece.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3
Tarik Skubal shows exactly what kind of weapon he can be for Dodgers in Game 1 win
On a toasty Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, Skubal lived up to every bit of the hype surrounding his postseason Dodger debut.
Dylan Dodd News / Field Level Media / October 3
Braves name Dylan Dodd to open NLDS Game 1 vs. Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves have chosen left-handed reliever Dylan Dodd to open Game 1 of their National League Division Series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
How many of the 34 players in MLB history who played at least 75 percent of their games at first base and hit at least 300 home runs can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
The biggest question facing every NLDS team
Can anyone stop the Los Angeles Dodgers from a World Series three-peat?
Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / October 2
Braves' Chris Sale matches his own rare MLB postseason feat
The Braves won on Thursday night, 6-2, but it was Sale who pitched the final 1.1 innings for Atlanta to end the game and send them to the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ray Kerr News / Yardbarker / October 1
Ray Kerr shines in biggest outing of MLB career as Braves advance to NLDS
The Major League Baseball postseason often puts players in situations that they aren't familiar with, and that was the case Thursday night for Atlanta Braves left-hander Ray Kerr.
Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1
Elieser Hernandez Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Elieser Hernandez is back on the open market, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Braves designated the veteran reliever for assignment ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Phillies.
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.
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