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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.

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Braves drop home finale to Reds as Tyler Mahle struggles

The Braves appeared to be on their way to a victory in the home regular season finale, but a shaky start from Tyler Mahle and a lineup that went quiet after the early innings led to a 7-6 lost at Truist Park on Thursday night.

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

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

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MLB News / Battery Power / September 24

Braves vs. Reds chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Brady Singer

It’s the home finale for the Atlanta Braves! Will Tyler Mahle make it another great start on the mound for the Braves? Will the home team send the home fans home happy for one last time before the Postseason gets under way?

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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.

Grant Holmes News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Braves Facing Grant Holmes Decision After Unfortunate News

The Atlanta Braves have lost one of their best weapons for the first two rounds of the MLB playoffs. Left-hander Martin Perez is heading to the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation, which will take him out until a potential NLCS matchup for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 24

Braves Lose Martín Pérez Just Before Postseason with Injury

ATLANTA -- Just before October, the Atlanta Braves' rotation takes another blow. The team told the media on Thursday afternoon that left-hander Martín Pérez has experienced lower back inflammation.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 24

Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to Braves lineup after injury scare

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the Braves lineup and ultimately missed just one game after fouling a baseball off his knee during night’s contest against the Cincinnati Reds.

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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.

Chris Sale News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Braves Land Major Chris Sale News as MLB Playoffs Approach

The Atlanta Braves enter the final weekend of the 2026 regular season with the National League East title already in hand and a postseason berth secured.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

Who will be the Braves opponent in the Wild Card Series?

The Braves will host a three-game Wild Card Series next week. That much we know for certain, but their opponent still remains very much in the air — with the Padres, Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks all jockeying for the final three spots in the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Atlanta Braves Announce Massive Injury Update on Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is slated to return to the lineup Thursday night after a brief absence caused by a fouled ball off his left shin.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

What grade do the Braves deserve for the regular season?

This was one of the weirder Braves seasons in recent memory. Coming off their first missed postseason since 2017, there were plenty of concerns about how this team would bounce back with a new manager after Brian Snitker decided to hang it up.

Eric Hartman News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 24

Why Eric Hartman was Perfect Fit for Braves' MiLB Player of the Year

Eric Hartman has officially been named the Atlanta Braves' Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America, capping off one of the most surprising breakout seasons anywhere in the minor leagues in 2026.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

Why Robert Suarez’s return to the mound was so encouraging

The Braves added another walk-off win to their tally last night with a 3-2 victory over the Reds, and there were a slew of fun moments — but none more so than the return of Robert Suarez to major-league action.

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.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / September 23

Chris Sale reaches 200 strikeouts for ninth time as Braves edge Reds

Mauricio Dubon's infield chopper to the mound in the 10th inning gave the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. With runners on the corners, Dubon grounded a pitch from Luis Mey (0-1) in front of the plate.

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.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals 1 ‘different’ thing amid playoff preparation

As the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, manager Walt Weiss was planning for the final week of the regular season.

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

Tyler Mahle 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.