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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 29

Walt Weiss: “We’re at our best” when things are the toughest

How’s that for a curtain-raiser on this Postseason run for the Atlanta Braves? The best way that I can describe how that first game went down is to paraphrase a quote from my favorite professional wrestler of all time.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 29

Braves Edge Phillies in NL Wild Card Series Opener

An eighth inning three-run homer from Austin Riley helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5–3 in Game One of the NL Wild Card series at Truist Park.

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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.

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.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 29

Braves initiate exorcism with Austin Riley’s huge homer, 5-3 win over Phillies in NLWC Game 1

The Braves have not had a good time playing the Phillies in the postseason recently. Austin Riley had a nightmarish 2026 season. While the end of this

Austin Riley News / Field Level Media / September 29

Austin Riley's clutch homer lifts Braves over Phillies in Game 1

ATLANTA -- Austin Riley's three-run homer capped a two-out rally in the eighth inning to lift the 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 Tuesday afternoon.

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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.

Austin Riley News / Yardbarker / September 29

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to win

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.

Chris Sale just did something he hadn’t done since Opening Day

Ken Rosenthal calls for major change to MLB playoffs bracket

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Aroldis Chapman in MLB history vs. Phillies

The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. Braves pitcher Chris Sale is accomplishing an amazing feat during Game 1.

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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 / Field Level Media / September 29

Braves add infielders Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams to playoff roster

The Atlanta Braves adjusted their roster in advance of their National League wild-card series against Philadelphia, selecting the contracts of infielders Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams on Tuesday.

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 / Viral Sports News / September 29

Braves Suddenly Dump Pitcher Hours Before MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Tuesday, a late roster cut as the club locked in its 26-man group for the National League Wild Card round, via the MLB transaction log.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

The surprising Braves player who made NL Wild Card Series roster

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves announced their roster for the 2026 National League Wild Card Series. For the most part, the roster doesn’t feature many surprises.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

Braves switch up the roster ahead of Wild Card Series versus Phillies

The Braves Wild Card Series roster dropped on Tuesday morning, and there are a couple of very notable changes, as the club is opting to carry just 11 pitchers into the three-game set.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Walt Weiss confirmed Bryce Elder, Lane Thomas and Martin Perez are all unavailable for the wild card series, with no timelines given for any of the three

The Atlanta Braves will begin their postseason run without three players who had been dealing with injuries late in the regular season. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Bryce Elder, Lane Thomas and Martín Pérez are all unavailable for the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Braves Prioritize Offense, Speed for National League Wild Card Series

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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