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Four Teams Braves Could Still Face in NL Wild Card Series

The Atlanta Braves are bound for the postseason and will host a team for the National League Wild Card Series starting on Tuesday. It's a vague statement, but that's the information we have at hand.

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Braves offense stifled by Eury Pérez in opener of final regular-season series at Miami

The Braves’ pitching staff largely took care of business despite an untraditional assignment in Friday night’s opening game of the regular-season sendoff series in Miami The offense, which was not tinkered with and likely resembled what could be the team’s postseason lineup, did not seem to get the memo.

Ray Kerr News / Battery Power / September 25

Braves vs. Marlins chat and discussion: Ray Kerr vs. Eury Pérez

With 159 games down, there are just three left in the Atlanta Braves’ 2026 regular season. Those final three will be played at Miami, starting Friday at 7:10 p.m.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 25

Braves lineup for opener at Marlins a potential postseason projection

While the Braves are taking a very passive approach to their pitching this weekend in order to best align for next week’s wild-card series at Truist Park, the lineup is being kept in top condition.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 25

What we know and don’t know about Atlanta’s immediate Postseason outlook

We’ve reached the final weekend of the season and the 2026 NL East champion Atlanta Braves have officially locked themselves into the three-seed and will be starting their Postseason journey at home in the Wild Card Series.

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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 25

Braves open final regular-season series at Miami with TBA on mound

With the division already clinched, there wasn’t much for the Atlanta Braves to play for entering the final week of the regular season. But with their two losses in the Reds series locking the Braves into the No.

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.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Walt Weiss Takes Clear Stance on Promising Braves Pitcher for MLB Playoffs

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver appears to have found a new role heading into the postseason. Smith-Shawver has emerged as a potential bullpen weapon for Atlanta after showing the ability to deliver multiple innings in relief.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 25

Braves vs. Reds series recap: Atlanta locks into the Wild Card Series

With the division having been locked up last weekend and the seeding essentially being locked in as well, this was pretty much a dead-rubber series for the Atlanta BRaves as they took on a struggling Cincinnati Reds squad that is also playing out the string.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 25

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hopes to feast on Marlins

Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to action on Thursday and is expected to be in the lineup again on Friday night when his Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Miami Marlins to close the regular season.

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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.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

The Braves' Secret Weapon Isn't on the Roster

The Atlanta Braves are destined for October, and one of the biggest reasons this team is positioned to contend for a championship has gone largely under the radar.

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Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

How Braves May Handle Bryce Elder's Return If, When Time Comes

Now that the Atlanta Braves have secured their place in October and won the NL East for the seventh time in the last nine years, attention turns to constructing a postseason roster.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

AJ Smith-Shawver May Be in Perfect Role for Braves Postseason Run

AJ Smith-Shawver has began settling into a role that was once essentially foreign to him. His last three appearances in the majors have been out of the bullpen after not having a relief role since his major league debut in 2023.

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

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB 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.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

How does the Martin Perez injury affect the Braves playoff rotation?

In some news that came out of nowhere ahead of the Braves series finale against the Reds, Martin Perez is heading to the IL with back inflammation. Walt Weiss added that Perez felt the pain during his last start in Houston, and the veteran hopes he can return at some point in October if the Braves make a deep playoff run.

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.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / September 24

Braves' Tyler Mahle eager to keep up stellar form vs. Reds

Tyler Mahle, Atlanta's most impactful trade deadline acquisition this season, will take the mound on Thursday when the Braves host the Cincinnati Reds in their final home game of the season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Atlanta Braves Get New Injury Update on Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves fans held their breath Tuesday night when Ronald Acuña Jr. crumpled after fouling a pitch off his left shin. The star outfielder was facing Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson in the third inning at Truist Park, sitting on a 3-1 count, when an inside cutter caromed off the bone just above his protective guard.

Atlanta Braves News / Baseball Now / September 23

Braves Reinstate Two-Time All-Star Pitcher From Injured List Just In Time For Postseason

The Atlanta Braves signed Robert Suárez to a three-year, $45 million deal last offseason, but he has been on the injured list since June 23. Suárez was dealing with right elbow inflammation and just finished his rehab assignment.

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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Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Braves $100M Star Falls on the Ground in Pain & Forced to Leave the Game After Taking a Hit

The entire crowd at Truist Park held its breath as Ronald Acuña Jr. pointed to his shin with excruciating pain written all over his face. The Atlanta Braves outfielder just fouled a ball to his left leg and couldn’t get his feet beneath him.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 20