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Chris Sale News / Battery Power / October 6
How many innings will Chris Sale throw in Game 3? 
The drama is at least partly behind us. The Braves feel like they’re getting Full Strength Chris Sale for Game 3. So, what does that mean? Or, more specifically, what does that mean in light of a game after an off day, but also after the Braves went Johnny Much-of-the-Staff in Games 1 and 2 of this series?
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 6
Chris Sale Takes Mound in Game 3, Matt Olson Hank Aaron Award Finalist, More
After plenty of discussion before Game 2, there is no doubt who will be on the mound for the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDs. The Braves plan worked as the series is now split 1-1, and they now have their two best starters fully rested to try and close out the series in Atlanta.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / October 5
Gamble pays off: Braves ace Chris Sale rested for Game 3 vs. Dodgers
ATLANTA -- Though they resorted to a pair of bullpen games to begin their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves head home for Game 3 on Tuesday with the series tied 1-1.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
Braves ace Chris Sale reveals Alex Cora secret that’s driving him through playoffs
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale credited former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora with helping shape the all-hands-on-deck mentality driving him through Atlanta’s latest postseason run.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
Braves star Michael Harris II joins Ronald Acuna Jr. on exclusive list after near-cycle vs. Dodgers
Atlanta Braves left-handed hitter Michael Harris II came through in the clutch in Sunday night’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series to even the series at 1-1.
Atlanta Braves 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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
Atlanta Braves 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.
MLB 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.
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.
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.
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?
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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