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Martin Perez News / Battery Power / September 6
Division standings, Martin Perez blowup, more 
The Braves bought themselves some margin for error in avoiding certain catastrophic outcomes by winning Friday’s opener of this four-game Philly series and the first of seven games against the division rivals in the next 10 for Atlanta.
MLB News / EasySportz / September 5
Phillies Even Series With 4-2 Win Over Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies bounced back in a big way Saturday night. After dropping the series opener to the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia responded with a 4-2 victory at Citizens Bank Park, evening the four-game series at one game apiece and cutting Atlanta’s National League East lead to four games.
The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 5
Braves Have Easy Decision Regarding Mauricio Dubón This Offseason
A simple one-for-one swap back in November was all it took to have this conversation in early September. Mauricio Dubón has proven to be one of the most valuable players on the Atlanta Braves this season.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 5
Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision
The Atlanta Braves opened a pivotal late-season series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-2 win Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, but manager Walt Weiss still made a familiar adjustment to Saturday’s lineup, via Underdog MLB.
Michael Harris News / Battery Power / September 5
Michael Harris returns to the lineup, batting cleanup
Facing the righty Zack Wheeler, instead of the lefty Sanchez, the Braves are returning lefty hitters to places of prominence in their lineup. Drake Baldwin returns to the leadoff spot, Michael Harris returns to the lineup at the cleanup spot, and Dominic Smith takes the DH spot.
Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5
What Chris Sale said after leading Braves to key win vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale delivered when his team needed him Friday night, throwing six strong innings in a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Martin Perez News / Battery Power / September 5
Braves look to take another in Philly behind Martin Perez
After a solid win Friday night in the battle of the aces, the Braves now face what sure seems like a disadvantageous pitching matchup Saturday, with Martin Perez facing Zack Wheeler.
Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Chris Sale Shouts Out Braves Rookie After Win Over Phillies
Chris Sale had plenty to say about 21-year-old Didier Fuentes after the Atlanta Braves opened their crucial series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-2 victory.
Chris Sale News / Battery Power / September 5
Is Chris Sale having the best second half season in Braves history?
Chris Sale has needed to counter Cristopher Sanchez, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Brandon Pfaadt, Gerrit Cole, and Jacob Misiorowski in the last month. While the Braves haven’t beaten them all with Sale leading the way, the results have been terrific.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5
Surging Braves bid to extend NL East lead over Phillies
The Atlanta Braves' four-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies got off a rousing start on Friday. The Braves hope to gain additional ground on the second-place Phillies in the National League East on Saturday evening when the teams continue their series in Philadelphia.
Alex Lodise News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 5
Braves' Shortstop of the Future May Be Making Himself Known
Alex Lodise is officially making a name for himself in the Atlanta Braves' farm system, and in 2026, he's doing it with his bat. After signing as a second-round pick out of Florida State, Lodise played just 25 games for the Rome Emperors in his pro debut, hitting a modest .252 with one home run.
Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 5
At Age 37, Braves' Chris Sale Is Authoring the Best Season Yet
Chris Sale didn't have his best stuff on Friday night in Philadelphia. He didn't need it. Working through six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies,
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4
Chris Sale making NL Cy Young race intriguing with dominant second half
At 37 years old, Chris Sale is continuing to demonstrate how age is just a number, showing no signs of slowing down with his dominant second-half surge for the Atlanta Braves.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4
Chris Sale, Braves top Cristopher Sanchez, Phils, boost NL East lead
Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sanchez in a battle of aces and Mauricio Dubon hit a late two-run homer as the visiting Atlanta Braves topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday.
Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Removal From Lineup
The Atlanta Braves are heading into a huge four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. A series win by Atlanta would almost certainly guarantee they win the National League East division title.
Hayden Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Rockies Claim Hayden Harris
The Rockies announced that they have claimed left-hander Hayden Harris off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment earlier this week.
Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Reynaldo Lopez takes huge step toward making Braves return
This year has been filled with ups and downs for Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. Lopez began the 2026 season in the Braves starting rotation, but he was moved to the bullpen after his fifth start of the season so he can work on his command amid a brutal stretch.
Didier Fuentes News / The Lead / September 3
What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes?
In 2025, Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut amid a lost season for the Atlanta Braves. In four starts, Fuentes went 0-3 with a 13.85 ERA. As with many young pitchers, Fuentes struggled with command and the long ball.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 2
Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuna Jr. power Braves' rout of Nationals
Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit three-run home runs to help lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 World Series champion Braves
The White Sox are currently the second seed in the American League.
Hayden Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2
Braves Designate Hayden Harris For Assignment
The Braves announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to righty Elieser Hernandez, whose contract has once again been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Ha-Seong Kim might be earning his way back into the Braves lineup
It was an all-around ugly performance from the Braves yesterday. AJ Smith-Shawver was below average. Blake Burkhalter, making his MLB debut, didn’t look like someone who should garner much trust moving forward.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?
Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row.
Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1
Braves Select Blake Burkhalter, Kyle Farmer
Sept. 1: Atlanta announced Tuesday that both Burkhalter and Farmer were selected to the major league roster. Righty Robert Suarez moves to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1
Braves injury updates on Reynaldo Lopez and Joe Jimenez
Along with the injury update we received on Robert Suarez yesterday, there were also some minor updates on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez. Let’s start with the man we haven’t seen pitch in a major-league game since 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28
Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach
The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.
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