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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 30
Walt Weiss “leans on personal history” for lineup choices in Game 2 of Wild Card Series 
Hot off the heels of winning Game 1 in dramatic fashion, the Atlanta Braves will have another big challenge on their hands if they’re planning on finishing off this series in two games against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Austin Riley News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Braves Announce Sudden Austin Riley Decision for Game 2
The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first postseason series victory since 2021, and they are rearranging the middle of the order to try to finish the job.
Matt Olson News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Atlanta Braves Make Matt Olson Announcement Before Game 2
The Atlanta Braves opened their Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-3 win at Truist Park, a result that came down to one late swing.
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 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.
Sean Murphy News / Battery Power / September 30
Murphy at catcher while others shift around in Braves lineup
The Atlanta Braves offense has been hot and cold all season long. This has led to multiple shifts in not only which players are in the lineup, but also where they hit in the lineup.
Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / September 30
Braves look to secure Wild Card series win behind Tyler Mahle
Yesterday afternoon the Atlanta Braves won a roller coaster of a game as the lead changed four times. Ultimately Austin Riley had his redemption arc and hit the go-ahead three run HR off of Jhoan Duran fastball that was in the triple digits in the eighth inning.
Austin Riley News / Battery Power / September 30
Can one swing redeem a season?
There’s no real answer here. Coverage of Game 2 will also start quite soon. Have at it if you want, or just wait around for actual game-related stuff. I will say that even though it was super-awesome, Austin Riley’s three-run go-ahead blast didn’t actually register that high on cWPA.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / September 30
Braves vs. Phillies: Four storylines for Games 2 and 3
Despite Major League Baseball shafting the Braves and Phillies, scheduling their games in the middle of the afternoon during the week, the two division rivals put together easily the most exhilarating Game 1 of the entire Wild Card Series — a back-and-forth affair capped off by a three-run homer from Austin Riley.
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.
Austin Riley News / Field Level Media / September 30
MLB roundup: Austin Riley rescues Braves in Game 1 vs. Phillies
Austin Riley's three-run homer capped a two-out rally in the eighth inning and lifted the host Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in a back-and-forth opening game of the best-of-three National League wild-card series on Tuesday.
Austin Riley News / EssentiallySports / September 30
'Everyone’s Losing Their Mind': Braves’ Star React as Austin Riley’s Heroics Helps Them Beat Phillies
No one needed this break more than Austin Riley. After finishing the regular season with a .219 average and 19 homers, Riley was looking for his moment, and that came against the Phillies.
Atlanta Braves News / Baseball Now / September 29
Mauricio Dubón Tells Fans What He Thinks Of This Year's Braves Team After Comeback Win
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies played the first game of the MLB postseason on Tuesday, and it was a thriller. The Phillies held two separate one-run leads over the Braves, but Austin Riley's three-run home run in the eighth inning off Jhoan Duran sealed the deal for the Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / September 30
Braves Star Takes Brutal Blow to Face From Phillies’ $300M Star as Atlanta Takes Game 1
The Atlanta Braves take Game 1 of the Wild Card series 5-3 and edge closer to the NLDS. But it wasn’t a smooth night for Atlanta, especially for Ha-Seong Kim, who played his first postseason game since 2022 and had to take a hit in the face by a $300 million Phillies star.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 29
Braves chase sweep while Phillies turn to ace in Game 2
ATLANTA -- Since debuting in 2017, Tyler Mahle has waited nearly a decade to pitch in the postseason. He'll finally get to do so Wednesday, and it'll come
Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
Austin Riley overcomes struggles, delivers biggest moment of Braves season
WHAT A GAME! Major League Baseball was nice enough to give the 94-win Braves the 2:00 PM time slot against the division-rival Phillies — a decision they’re probably regretting right about now.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Chris Sale just did something he hadn’t done since Opening Day
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies kicked off the 2026 MLB postseason with Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. Chris Sale took the mound for Atlanta, but Philadelphia wasted no time as Alec Bohm had an RBI double in the top of the first inning.
Ozzie Albies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
How Braves’ Ozzie Albies made MLB postseason history in 2nd inning of NL Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. In Game 1 on Tuesday, Atlanta slugger Ozzie Albies made Major League Baseball postseason history.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / September 29
The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October
A familiar foe returns for Braves fans as the Phillies head back into town Tuesday for the National League Wild Card Series. The first round of the postseason has been a thorn in the Braves’ side, ending their season in each of the last two times they made the playoffs, but this team is different from those previous teams.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / September 29
The Atlanta Braves Must Answer Two Questions in the Postseason
Through all the trials and tribulations, the Atlanta Braves won over 90 games this season and are locked into the third seed in the National League. They will face the Philadelphia Phillies starting Tuesday in the Wild Card series and will host their first home playoff game since 2023.
Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Walt Weiss Announces Sean Murphy Plan After Removal From Braves Lineup
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Braves manager Walt Weiss has shared how he plans to use catcher Sean Murphy ahead of Game 1.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29
Braves To Select Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams
The Braves announced their roster for the 2026 NL Wild Card round of postseason play this morning, and it included a pair of non-roster infielders: Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 28
Latest updates on several injured Atlanta Braves
The Braves suffered a number of critical injuries down the stretch — two to the rotation and one to the outfield. Bryce Elder hit the Injured List at the beginning of the month with a knee injury — one that required a minor surgery.
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.
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.
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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