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Atlanta Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Sunday

The Atlanta Braves will close the 2026 regular season on Sunday in Florida against the Miami Marlins, and the most notable choice in the club’s posted lineup is who is not in it.

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Rest for regulars in Braves-Marlins series finale

Here we are, Braves Country. One last contest before some (afternoon, ugh) Postseason baseball at Truist Park starting Tuesday. This is a lineup we’ve been expecting all week – one that allows the Braves to rest some of their stars.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 27

MLB announces 2026 Wild Card Series schedule for Atlanta Braves

Somehow, the race for the final Wild Card spot in the National League has gone to the final day of the season, which means that the Atlanta Braves won’t know who they’re facing at home at Truist Park in the Wild Card Series until later this evening.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Austin Riley becomes first Braves player ever to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, hitting the mark in the final series of the regular season

Austin Riley reached an unwanted piece of Atlanta Braves history during the final series of the regular season, becoming the first player in franchise history to record 200 strikeouts in a season.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 27

Remaining Possible Postseason Opponents for Braves Wild Card Series

Game 162 has arrived. By the end of Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will know who is coming their way for the National League Wild Card Series. Since the last check in, two teams have had their postseason fates determined.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Braves' Veteran Reliever Could Find Himself in a Key Role During Postseason

Injuries have not been kind to the Atlanta Braves‘ starting rotation in September. Bryce Elder (arthroscopic right knee surgery), Reynaldo López (right shoulder inflammation), and Martín Pérez (lower back inflammation) have all landed on the 15-day injured list this month and remain there.

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.

Owen Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 27

Braves Prospect Named to Triple-A All-Star Team

Owen Murphy will head into the offseason with an accolade added to his resume. The Atlanta Braves prospect was named to the International League According a Gwinnett press release, Murphy is the first member of the team to be named to this Triple-A All-Star team since Bryce Elder in 2024.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Braves’ Drake Baldwin accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 2003

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reached a major milestone Saturday in an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The slugging backstop went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run and two singles, becoming the first Braves catcher since 2003 to reach at least 25 home runs in a season.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 27

Phillies flounder, fish fry, more

Well Atlanta is positioned pretty well for the playoffs, with their seeding locked up for a while now and the ability to line up their pitching that comes with that.

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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.

Owen Murphy News / Battery Power / September 26

Owen Murphy named as 2026 Triple-A All-Star

The Minor League All-Stars have finally been unveiled for all of the affiliated levels, with the announcement of the Triple-A All-Stars capping off what’s been a bit of an extended rollout for these minor-league standouts.

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.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 26

The Latest Braves Chess Move That Paid Off vs Marlins

With the postseason approaching, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss indicated that he's approaching pitching differently in the final week. During the final series in Miami, he went with a move he rarely calls for: openers.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Walt Weiss Makes Pitching Decision for Final Regular Season Braves Games

The Atlanta Braves are taking a different approach to their final regular-season games, and Walt Weiss has already mapped out the pitching plan. After Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins, Weiss confirmed that Atlanta will use a bullpen game Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Braves strive to get past Marlins on way to playoffs

The Atlanta Braves, who will visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in the teams' next-to-last game of the regular season, are facing issues concerning their rotation.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Walt Weiss Takes Clear Stance on Promising Braves Pitcher for MLB Playoffs

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver appears to have found a new role heading into the postseason. Smith-Shawver has emerged as a potential bullpen weapon for Atlanta after showing the ability to deliver multiple innings in relief.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Who will replace Martin Perez on the Braves playoff roster?

It was announced on Friday that Martin Perez is headed to the IL with back inflammation. He will miss the Wild Card Series and won’t be eligible to return until the middle of the NLDS.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Latest Braves injury could leave them regretting trade deadline moves

When it comes to the actual acquisitions, the Braves may have won the trade deadline. Tyler Mahle has been the best starting pitcher that was moved. There’s not a close second, as he’s posted a 1.99 ERA over nine starts and was acquired for a journeyman reliever.

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

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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.

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 / 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 / Yardbarker / September 23