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Braves vs. Phillies Playoff Preview: NL East Rivals Meet Again in October!

The Atlanta Braves are headed back to the postseason, and they will open October against a familiar rival. The Braves will host the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, Sept.

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Trea Turner Sends Chris Sale Message Before Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to face the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday, and the Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is looking forward to the matchup.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 28

Phillies name Game 1 starter for Wild Card series versus Braves

There were some questions about who might start Game 1 for the Phillies, but those have been answered in a big way. It will be All-Star Jesus Luzardo, manager Don Mattingly told reporters on Monday.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 28

National outlets make their predictions for Braves vs. Phillies

In a three-game series between any two teams in Major League Baseball, pretty much anything can happen. The Rockies can get the best of the Dodgers on the right weekend.

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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 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 28

Braves have nine players nominated for 2026 All-MLB Teams

With the regular season coming to a close, we’re already getting our first glimpse of what awaits on the horizon of awards season. The All-MLB Team is starting to gain some footing and now, the nominees for the 2026 All-MLB Team have been announced.

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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 / New Baseball Media / September 28

2026 NL Wild Card Preview: Phillies vs. Braves

For the third time in five years, the Phillies & Braves will meet in the playoffs. This time, during the 2026 NL Wild Card Round, the two clubs will play a best-of-three in Atlanta, and in a series with a myriad amount of question marks on both sides.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 28

Braves biweekly: a cromulent clincher

Past summaries: So far, so good through mid-April Even better in late April May-be they’re just really good Late May just good, rather than absurdly awesome

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 28

Who faces more pressure entering the playoffs: Braves or Phillies?

Many people around the baseball world have pegged the Atlanta Braves as playoff chokers. This is an organization that’s won 23 division titles dating back to 1991.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Atlanta Braves Already Predicted to Land $100 Million Slugger

The Atlanta Braves have long built their reputation on blending star power with complementary pieces who can change a game on both sides of the ball. That approach may soon point them toward one of the more intriguing names on the coming free-agent market: outfielder Randy Arozarena.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 28

Braves vs. Phillies: Schedule, Pitching Matchups, and X-Factors

The Braves won the NL East by 6.0 games, clinching it with a week left to play over the Phillies. And their reward? A three-game series with all the chips down against their rivals from Philadelphia — the team responsible for the Braves’ early postseason exits in 2022 and 2023.

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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.

DaShawn Keirsey News / Battery Power / September 28

Could DaShawn Keirsey Jr.’s speed benefit Braves in the Postseason?

As the Atlanta Braves make preparations for postseason baseball, constructing the optimal roster will be an important task in the days ahead. While the pitching staff is likely to garner the most attention, filling out the position players with useful reserves will give manager Walt Weiss more buttons to push in late and close situations.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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.

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 28

Four Takeaways Ahead of Braves Postseason Play

The regular season is over. The Atlanta Braves are officially in postseason mode. Come Tuesday, they'll host the rival Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Atlanta Braves Drop Major Announcement Before Facing Phillies

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Sunday that Chris Sale will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / September 27

Braves turn to JR Ritchie in season finale vs. Marlins

The regular season comes to an end on Sunday for the Braves and Marlins in Miami, with National League East champion Atlanta headed for a wild-card series showdown with an opponent still to be determined.

Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / September 26

Michael Harris II’s 4 hits help lift Braves past Marlins

Michael Harris II had four hits and Dominic Smith and Drake Baldwin each hit a two-run home run, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in Miami.

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?

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz