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Monday, September 7, 2026
Grant Holmes takes the mound as Braves look to take series against Phillies

The Atlanta Braves had one of their most dramatic wins all season yesterday to secure a season tiebreaker against the Philadelphia Phillies. If they win today, it will give them a six game lead....

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impressive defensive turnaround is truly bizarre

Ronald Acuña Jr. has all of a sudden become a force of nature on defense again for the Atlanta Braves.

Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Delivers Once Again, Tyler Mahle Shines, More

When it matters most, its is always best when your stars show up. And in this huge series against the Phillies, that is exactly what Ronald Acuna Jr. has done. He delivered the game tying home run...

Braves’ biggest roster headache gets another complication with Reynaldo Lopez’s return

Reynaldo Lopez's return is imminent, but it creates an annoying roster issue for the Atlanta Braves involving their bullpen and his role.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR

Ronald Acuna Jr. did a curtain call to irate Phillies fans after hitting a tying three-run homer and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the...

Austin Riley's clutch hit for Braves against Philadelphia had most improbable of odds

Austin Riley has been searching for the clutch hit all season long, and when it seemed most improbable, the Atlanta Braves' third baseman finally delivered.

Ronald Acuna Jr. (3-run HR), Braves rally late to upend Phillies

Ronald Acuna Jr. crushed a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Austin Riley delivered a go-ahead triple in the ninth as the visiting Atlanta Brav

Ronald Acuna comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win

Just when hope was fading and the Braves were staring down a second straight loss to the Phillies which would have dropped their NL East lead to three games, La Bestia showed up in a major way....

Phillies' Zack Wheeler takes major shot at Ronald Acuna Jr. for emphatic home-run celebration

On Saturday, Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a bomb off Zack Wheeler and did a home run trout down two. After the game, Wheeler was not a fan of it, taking a jab at Acuna.

Braves at Phillies chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Aaron Nola

Through two games of this Braves-Phillies series, we’re exactly back where we started. After one win apiece, the Braves’ NL East lead remains four games. Atlanta can push that back to five or the...

Mauricio Dubón back at shortstop for Sunday matinee at Phillies

Mauricio Dubón’s versatile positional weekend in Philadelphia continues with Sunday afternoon’s third game of a four-game set between the Braves and Phillies. After starting in center field Friday...

Braves Minor League Recap: Essenburg Stars as A-Ball Season Winds Down

Saturday saw the teams in the Atlanta Braves farm system split their games. It was also the second to last game of the season for both A-ball affiliates in Augusta and Rome, ahead of Sunday’s...

Tyler Mahle gets the call for Game 3 of Braves-Phillies clash

Through two games, there hasn’t been much drama to this very important series between the Braves and Phillies in Philadelphia. Atlanta jumped ahead early and never gave up its lead in Friday’s...

Did you enjoy any pro football yesterday?

At Battery Power, we bring you all of the roster moves as soon as we can. That’s true even when there’s at least one change a day for three or four months. So we make sure you know who is on the...

Zack Wheeler's whining about Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s home trot makes absolutely no sense

The Atlanta Braves have some more bulletin board material after Zack Wheeler's comments about Ronald Acuña Jr.'s home run trot.

5 fateful Braves decisions that are looming very large as the 2026 season winds down

The Atlanta Braves have made a number of decisions in recent years that are making a big difference (for better or worse) during this stretch run.

Tyler Mahle, Braves look to slow down Phillies

Tyler Mahle has experienced a tale of two seasons, both individually and from a team standpoint. ,The veteran right-hander looks to continue his pleas

MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber homers, Phillies beat East-leading Braves

Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atl

Braves News: 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...

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Zack Wheeler stifles Braves to help Phillies level series

Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atl

Atlanta offense can’t overcome Martin Perez meltdown

After winning the battle of the aces on Friday to kick off this huge division rival series, the Braves had a Martin Perez vs Zack Wheeler matchup to contend with tonight. Things started...

This one failed adjustment is costing Braves and AJ Smith-Shawver dearly after his return

Atlanta Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver hasn't had the best luck since returning to the rotation. He needs to make some adjustments if he wants to stick around.

Braves vs Phillies Game Thread: 9/5/2026

Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Time: Saturday, September 5th, 6:05 p.m. ET Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Watch: BravesVision...

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...

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. Wheeler has...

Braves' Chris Sale gives rookie Didier Fuentes ultimate nod of approval after perfect outing

Chris Sale has put on three great performances in consecutive starts against the NL's top teams. It was the same on Friday night, but after the game he gave a huge shoutout.

New depths of Braves' ABS ineptitude makes it crystal clear team must change strategy

The Atlanta Braves have struggled all year with ABS challenges, but it's their lineup in particular that needs to figure out a new strategy.

Braves Minor League Recap: Alex Lodise homers, doubles for Columbus

While Augusta was the lone team to come away with a minor league win on Friday night, there was still plenty of action to go around. Let’s dive into it all. (68-67) Gwinnett Stripers 3, (74-62)...

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...

Braves News: Robert Suarez's progress, Reynaldo Lopez's return, Chris Sale Cy Young case

The Atlanta Braves handled their business against the Phillies on Friday, but here is the news that you may have missed.

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 s

Braves News: Chris Sale solid, 2027 Spring Training schedule, and more

The Atlanta Braves jumped out in front early and took the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2. In a pivotal series, Chris Sale got the start and turned in six innings. He...

Friday, September 4, 2026
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 Phil

Mauricio Dubón, Chris Sale help Braves win series opener at Phillies

Mauricio Dubón continues to be a lethal and versatile weapon for the Atlanta Braves. Making a fairly rare start in center field for Friday’s series opener at the Philadelphia Phillies as the...

Phillies 3B Bryson Stott (personal matter) scratched vs. Braves

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott was scratched from Friday's lineup shortly before first pitch against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to

One stat tells us everything about Braves’ biggest offensive flaw (but there’s a catch)

The Atlanta Braves just can't seem to get out of their own way when it comes to their swing decisions this season.

Braves at Phillies chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs. Cristopher Sánchez

We’ve been treated to Chris Sale going up against some of the best pitchers in baseball lately. August alone saw him battle against Gerrit Cole of the Yankees, Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers and...

Ronald Acuña Jr. is far from Braves’ only problem when it comes to facing heaters

Ronald Acuña Jr. has certainly struggled against four-seam fastball this season, but he is far from being the only Atlanta Braves hitter guilty of that sin.

Michael Harris II out of lineup for Braves’ series opener in Philly

The Braves will have their hands full at the plate in Friday night’s opener of the four-game series in Philadelphia against Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez. Putting their best foot forward, the...

Atlanta Braves reveal 2027 Spring Training schedule

Call it wishful thinking or whatever you’d like but Major League Baseball has still got to put this information out there in case everything ends up working out and all baseball activities start...

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. Colorado had an open 40-man roster spot...

Chris Sale faces Cristopher Sánchez as critical Braves-Phillies series begins

A stretch that will likely determine the fate of the Braves’ pursuit of an NL East title begins Friday night in Philadelphia. Atlanta, which holds a four-game lead over the Phillies in the...

Braves predicted to sign $69M former ALCS MVP, power bat after cutting ties with Jurickson Profar

The Atlanta Braves will be making big decisions this offseason. One of them could be signing a huge outfield bat with loads of success.

Braves are still in control but must seize the moment in Philadelphia

It seemed too far to think about back on May 22 when the Atlanta Braves were up by 10.5 games in the NL East standings. It felt terrifyingly frustrating when that lead was whittled down to just...

Braves insider may have dropped huge hint to Atlanta’s future Didier Fuentes plans

The Atlanta Braves may have already decided what their plan is for Didier Fuentes long term, and it is more complicated a decision than you think.

Will the Braves fend off the Phillies?

Well, here it is. It’s been a weird season, but the schedule has conspired to make September memorable for the 2026 Braves, one way or another. They have a four-game lead in the division, will...

The Braves Need Ronald Acuna Jr. to Find His MVP Form Before October

Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled to find his MVP form after multiple injuries, but his recent surge could come at the perfect time for Atlanta's playoff

Phillies vs. Braves prediction, preview: Everything to know as rivals square off in massive four-game set

The Braves enter this four-game series at Citizens Bank Park with a four-game lead in the NL East

Braves News: NL East clash, playoff chase, and more

The Atlanta Braves enjoyed an off day Thursday as they prepare for a pivotal four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The series begins this evening at 6:40 p.m. ET. Atlanta enters the...

6 Braves prospects who are trending towards being busts after brutal 2026 seasons

The Atlanta Braves farm system is greatly improved in 2026, but that doesn't mean that they don't have some prospects that have been pretty disappointing.

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