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Braves vs. Phillies: Schedule, Pitching Matchups, and X-Factors

The Braves won the NL East by 6.0 games, clinching it with a week left to play over the Phillies. And their reward? A three-game series with all the chips down against their rivals from Philadelphia — the team responsible for the Braves’ early postseason exits in 2022 and 2023.

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Atlanta Braves Already Predicted to Land $100 Million Slugger

The Atlanta Braves have long built their reputation on blending star power with complementary pieces who can change a game on both sides of the ball. That approach may soon point them toward one of the more intriguing names on the coming free-agent market: outfielder Randy Arozarena.

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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?

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DaShawn Keirsey News / Battery Power / September 28

Could DaShawn Keirsey Jr.’s speed benefit Braves in the Postseason?

As the Atlanta Braves make preparations for postseason baseball, constructing the optimal roster will be an important task in the days ahead. While the pitching staff is likely to garner the most attention, filling out the position players with useful reserves will give manager Walt Weiss more buttons to push in late and close situations.

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.

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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 / Battery Power / September 28

Battery Power Braves End of Season Top 30 Prospects

We find ourselves at the end of the season so what better way to celebrate one of the best seasons in recent prospect history than to do our final re-ranking of the Top 30 for the year.

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.

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 28

Braves Welcome Phillies For Wild Card Round, Early Afternoon Schedule for Games, More

The 2026 season is over and the next step for the Braves could not be more familiar and perhaps appropriate. The Braves will host their division rival, the Phillies, for a best of three Wild Card round setup at Truist Park this week.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 28

Four Takeaways Ahead of Braves Postseason Play

The regular season is over. The Atlanta Braves are officially in postseason mode. Come Tuesday, they'll host the rival Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Atlanta Braves Drop Major Announcement Before Facing Phillies

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Sunday that Chris Sale will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 27

Braves at Marlins series recap: It’s onto October for Atlanta

The regular season is over and it ended in quiet fashion for the Atlanta Braves. All of their big fireworks and celebrations took place last Sunday when they picked up a sweep in Houston in order to clinch the NL East title.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 27

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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

How does the Martin Perez injury affect the Braves playoff rotation?

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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.

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.