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What are you watching for as the Braves play out the string?

Well, the Braves are likely in “rest and get ready for a short playoff series” mode. They clinched the division, but they have a very, very low chance of getting a bye.

Eric Hartman News / Battery Power / September 22

Eric Hartman wins Braves MiLB Player of Year, Postseason Rotation, More

Monday was a well deserved off day for the Braves. However, there are still few games to be played and a few story lines to sort out as the postseason comes into focus.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 22

Preview, Probable Starts for Braves vs Reds

The postseason and division race are locked up and in the rearview mirror. Now, the Atlanta Braves aim to finish the regular season strong as they host the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 21

Atlanta Braves off day chat and discussion: September 21

Welcome to the last off day of the 2026 regular season. I very much enjoyed putting a little Braves logo emoji status at work today as a nod to yesterday’s division-clinching win.

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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.

Tyler Mahle News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 21

Braves Have Easy Decision to Make this Offseason with Tyler Mahle

The Atlanta Braves hit the nail on the head with their acquisition of Tyler Mahle. With some key adjustments to his arsenal, he's turned into one of the best starters in baseball since the trade deadline.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 21

Robert Suarez to be activated soon for Braves bullpen, per Alex Anthopoulos

All eyes have been on Robert Suarez, one of the Braves’ prized offseason additions, as he rehabs and recovers from an elbow ailment that has cost him the last three months of the season.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Braves Announce Decision on Chris Sale for MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves have set their rotation for the final home series of the regular season, and Chris Sale is lined up to start Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / September 21

Braves turn to JR Ritchie vs. Reds after clinching East

Atlanta rookie JR Ritchie wanted one more start before the end of the regular season. With the division title secured, he'll get it on Tuesday when the Braves open a three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

What Walt Weiss told Braves about winning 7th NL East title in 9 years

Walt Weiss first joined the Atlanta Braves when they were in the midst of their historic 14-year run of National League East supremacy, serving as the team’s shortstop from 1998-2000.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Braves clinch NL East crown with sweep of Astros

Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves cliched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 20

Braves’ NL East reign continues with seventh title in nine seasons

For the seventh time in nine seasons, the Atlanta Braves are back atop the National League East.

Tyler Mahle has been a reliable force on the mound since joining Braves

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins

Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers

Sean Burke ends White Sox's starter drought in big win over Tigers

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 20

Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves bid to clinch NL East in finale vs. Astros

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. rode a torrid 20-game stretch into the middle contest Saturday of an interleague series against the Houston Astros, and he continued his stellar play.

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Robert Suarez News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Atlanta Braves Announce Major Robert Suarez News

The Atlanta Braves officially sent right-handed reliever Robert Suarez on a rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday morning, a key step in his return from a lengthy absence with right elbow inflammation, via the MLB transaction log.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / September 19

How the Braves Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

Injuries dragged the Braves down in 2025, in what was, arguably, the most disappointing season for the franchise in a decade. But given all that talent still on the Braves, it would have been very difficult to envision the club missing out on postseason baseball in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 19

Tyler Mahle has been a reliable force on the mound since joining Braves

Since being acquired at the deadline from the San Francisco Giants, Mahle has been on an impressive run for the Atlanta Braves.

Braves thinking about pitching in postseason; Astros working to get there

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

Braves clinch playoff berth against Astros as Tyler Mahle stars

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / September 19

The Braves Are Back: Atlanta Clinches a Playoff Spot

After missing the postseason in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are officially heading back to October baseball. Atlanta punched its ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason Friday night, defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 to clinch at least a National League Wild Card spot.

Robert Suarez News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Robert Suarez Nearing Return to Braves Bullpen Before MLB Postseason

The Atlanta Braves could be getting an important bullpen arm back before the MLB postseason. Manager Walt Weiss said Robert Suárez had a positive live batting practice session and is scheduled to make a minor league rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to Jesús Cano of The Athletic.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Friday

The Atlanta Braves enter a pivotal stretch of the 2026 regular season with a modest but notable tweak to their batting order ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros.

Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / September 17

Chris Sale Continues To Be an Ageless Wonder

When Chris Sale arrived in Atlanta, he seemed on the last legs of a “What if” type of career. After amassing just 151 innings over his final four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, the southpaw fell out of favor with the organization and fan base.

Bailey Falter News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Braves Outright Bailey Falter

The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Braves likely to place Reynaldo Lopez on injured list

The Braves are considering placing Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort, manager Walt Weiss told reporters (including Jesús Cano of The Athletic).

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Braves Re-Sign Elieser Hernandez To Minor League Deal

The Braves re-signed right-hander Elieser Hernández to a minor league contract, per their transaction log at MLB.com. It was the obvious outcome for Hernández, who has stepped into the same revolving-door role with Atlanta previously held by fellow veterans Carlos Carrasco and Jesse Chavez.