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Chris Sale Makes History Ahead of Awaited October Start for Braves

For the regular season, that's a wrap for Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale. Following a dominant night against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, the next we'll see him is in the postseason.

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Ronald Acuna injury update, Robert Suarez returns, more

Well the Braves’ position in the playoffs may be clear (the third seed in the NL), but their opponent is far from clear, with the Padres, Phillies, and Cubs all very close to clinching wild-card spots, but within 0.5 games of each other, pending the Padres’ result against the Dodgers.

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.

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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.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 23

Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Andrew Abbott

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Cincinnati Reds after overcoming a scare yesterday where Ronald Acuña when down when he fouled a ball off of his lower leg.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 23

Ronald Acuña Jr. is reportedly walking without a limp, should return to lineup soon

The lineups are out for tonight’s middle game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds and the big news as far as Atlanta concerned was focused on injuries.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 23

Braves Have Best-Case Scenario with Acuña Injury, But Remain Cautious

The Atlanta Braves could be on the other side of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury scare pretty quickly. Multiple reports indicate that he's physically ready to go.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

The Atlanta Braves have the National League East division title all wrapped up, and they are now getting a big piece back just days before the playoffs begin.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 23

Ronald Acuña Jr. Announces Update After Removal From Braves Lineup

The Atlanta Braves are officially heading back to the MLB playoffs. Atlanta clinched its seventh division title in the past nine years over the weekend, and their push in September has largely been fueled by the face of the franchise, right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Robert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Braves Activate Robert Suarez

The Braves reinstated reliever Robert Suarez from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Reds. He’s been sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation.

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Dubón in LF, Hicklen in RF, and Acuña out of lineup for Braves

The Atlanta Braves have fortunately gotten to a point in the season where they don’t have to go all out if they choose in terms of roster moves and lineups.

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 / Field Level Media / September 23

Braves reinstate All-Star reliever Robert Suarez from IL

The Atlanta Braves reinstated former All-Star closer Robert Suarez from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the majors since June 19 due to a right forearm strain and right elbow inflammation.

Atlanta Braves 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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 23

Braves Activate Robert Suárez, Option Prospect Arm to Clear Spot

The Atlanta Braves, at last, have one of their top relievers back in the fray. The team announced this morning that they have activated Robert Suárez from the injured list, and he's officially off his rehab assignment.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Is Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Reds after injury scare?

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered an injury scare during Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. It was later revealed that Acuna was dealing with a left shin contusion and X-rays were negative.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / September 23

Fresh off extended break, Braves' Chris Sale takes aim at Reds

Chris Sale will get his final tuneup before the postseason when he takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 23

Walt Weiss Eases Nerves After Braves See Acuña Exit with Injury

The Atlanta Braves have exhaled for now following an apparent injury to Ronald Acuña Jr. Manager Walt Weiss told the media after the game that the right fielder had already undergone a CT scan, and the results were negative.

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

Braves Receive Major Injury News on Ronald Acuna Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after fouling a pitch off his left shin, briefly raising concern inside Truist Park just as the Atlanta Braves settle into their final stretch 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.

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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.