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Thursday, October 1, 2026
2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition

The regular season is now done, which means it’s almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month. Now let’s turn to the club options. For...

With everything on the line, Braves keep perspective and stay focused ahead of Game 3 of Wild Card Series

So, here we are. One team is going to be having a champagne shower and booking a flight to Los Angeles for the National League Divisional Series and one team will have to face the cold, dark (and...

Braves' Game Three lineup leaves fans scratching their heads with bizarre DH decision

The Atlanta Braves are deploying a lineup that has some pretty questionable decisions contained within it for Game Three.

Braves predicted to sign 26 HR 3X All-Star outfielder from NL West

This would be a great free-agent addition for the Braves.

Braves' Kerr to make playoff debut in deciding Game 3 vs. Phillies' Nola

The Braves will have left-hander Ray Kerr make his first career postseason appearance against the Phillies in Thursday's decisive Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series.

Dominic Smith at DH, Mauricio Dubón at shortstop for the Braves in Wild Card Game 3

The Atlanta Braves, after failing to secure the Wild Card series sweep yesterday afternoon to eliminate their division rival Philadelphia Phillies, are looking to save their season and advance....

Latest Lane Thomas injury update only adds slight hope if Braves can avert playoff disaster

The Atlanta Braves received great news on outfielder Lane Thomas, and he could be available for the NLDS. Unfortunately, it may not matter.

October baseball for Atlanta begins with Ray Kerr on the mound for Game 3 vs. Phillies

In a year where the (not particularly inspiring) tagline for playoff baseball is “No Time Like October”, only one out of four Wild Card series made it to today, the actual first day of the month....

Ray Kerr announced as Wild Card Series Game 3 starter for Braves

With the Postseason run on the line, the Atlanta Braves are now in a situation where they’ll likely be leaning on their bullpen to get them through to the Divisional Series over the Philadelphia...

Elieser Hernandez Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Elieser Hernandez is back on the open market, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Braves designated the veteran reliever for assignment ahead of their Wild Card matchup...

Phillies' rumored Game Three starter choice may not be blessing Braves are hoping for

The Atlanta Braves face playoff elimination in Game Three on Thursday, and the Phillies seem to be rolling the dice a bit with their starter choice.

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch as Braves, Phillies square off

The White Sox, Yankees and Padres have all advanced to the LDS round ... will it be the Braves or Phillies joining them?

2026 MLB wild-card series Day 3: Live updates, lineups, analysis from Phillies-Braves

One spot in the division series remains. Will the Braves or Phillies keep their season alive?

Can the Braves actually let it fly?

No real body text. Braves hit a homer on Tuesday. They didn’t give up any. They won. They gave up three homers on Wednesday, and didn’t hit any. They lost. Why make your slogan “let it fly” if...

Game Two loss underscored Braves' inability to build a bench worthy of a contender

Game Two showcased a problem the Atlanta Braves have been battling in the postseason for way too long: a bench too weak to trust in the clutch moments.

3 former Braves that are lurking even if Atlanta manages to advance in the playoffs

The Atlanta Braves will have to get past a few familiar faces from their past if they are going to get to the World Series again this year.

What time is Braves vs. Phillies today? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch NL Wild Card Game 3

Here's when and where to tune in to the decisive game in the Wild Card series.

Braves' Robert Suarez has been MIA in the playoffs, and the likely causes are worrisome

The Braves bullpen had a rare collapse in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. Robert Suarez was missing in action for some reason and it has fans wondering why.

Braves News: Game 3 drama, Tyler Mahle, more

Well it’s here, the terrifying game 3 to decide whether the Braves’ season is over and against a division rival. They’ll have to go into it facing likely Zack Wheeler and without a true starting...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Walt Weiss discusses bullpen deicisions and game-time injury situation for Tyler Mahle

Welp, you kinda just knew that this was going to be in the future for these clubs, huh? After another close game was decided on a knife’s edge, the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are...

Bohm homer in 10th prolongs Phils' season after Harper gaffe, HR

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Braves to force a decisive Game 3 in their NL Wild Card series.

Tyler Mahle's wild playoff hero moment was overshadowed by Braves' catastrophic loss

Tyler Mahle was magnificent in Game Two for the Atlanta Braves, but an unfortunate bullpen collapse kept him from getting the flowers he deserves.

Bryce Harper saves Phillies' season with massive home run vs. Braves after ugly misplay earlier in game

The questionable Phillies defense was on full display in Wednesday's Game 2, but the sluggers came through to force a Game 3

Tyler Mahle shines but Braves lose in extra innings forcing game three

The Atlanta Braves faced the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the Wild Card series in a chance to clinch the series and move on to the next round. Tyler Mahle, the key trade deadline...

Braves normally great bullpen imploded in brutal Game Two loss to Phillies

The Atlanta Braves' catastrophic loss to the Phillies in Game Two had a lot of causes, but the bullpen was the most unexpected one.

Phillies save their season with three homers and dramatic ABS challenge finish vs. Braves

Kye Schwarber and Bryce Harper erased a late deficit, Alec Bohm delivered in extras, and Philadelphia’s season-saving win ended with one final twist.

Chris Sale’s defiance of his own playoff track record gives Braves hope of a deep postseason run

Atlanta Braves ace and future Hall of Famer, Chris Sale, defied all expectations when he entered Tuesday's opening game of the NL Wild Card. Sale hadn't pitche

Follow live: Braves look to close out Phillies with spot in NLDS on the line

Which teams will sweep and which will force a Game 3? We've got it all covered for you.

Braves vs Phillies Wild Card chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs Cristopher Sánchez

The Atlanta Braves are looking to secure a Wild Card series win today behind Tyler Mahle. Mahle only allowed one earned run against the Phillies in thirteen innings against them earlier this...

Walt Weiss “leans on personal history” for lineup choices in Game 2 of Wild Card Series

Hot off the heels of winning Game 1 in dramatic fashion, the Atlanta Braves will have another big challenge on their hands if they’re planning on finishing off this series in two games against the...

Phillies already made a mistake before Game 2 of NL Wild Card vs. Braves began

This mistake from the Phillies is a microcosm of their 2026 season.

Braves reveal pitching plan for either Game 1 of NLDS or Game 3 of Wild Card

The Braves know what their pitching plan will be for their third playoff game.

Braves' Game Two lineup against Cristopher Sanchez feels like Atlanta is tempting fate

The Atlanta Braves are still riding the high of an exciting comeback win over the Phillies in game one of the NL Wild Card. Austin Riley finally got the chance

30 incredible MLB teams that somehow didn’t win the World Series

Being the best team does not guarantee you a World Series title in MLB, and these juggernauts are proof of that.

How Phillies have 'big edge' in Game 2 vs. Braves

The Phillies should feel confident for one reason.

Murphy at catcher while others shift around in Braves lineup

The Atlanta Braves offense has been hot and cold all season long. This has led to multiple shifts in not only which players are in the lineup, but also where they hit in the lineup. This makes...

Why Austin Riley's 'dramatic' home run vs. Phillies is awesome sign for Braves

Riley launched a three-run homer in Game 1 vs. the Phillies.

Braves look to secure Wild Card series win behind Tyler Mahle

Yesterday afternoon the Atlanta Braves won a roller coaster of a game as the lead changed four times. Ultimately Austin Riley had his redemption arc and hit the go-ahead three run HR off of Jhoan...

Can one swing redeem a season?

There’s no real answer here. Coverage of Game 2 will also start quite soon. Have at it if you want, or just wait around for actual game-related stuff. I will say that even though it was...

Braves News: Austin Riley heroic, Walt Weiss press conference, and more

It was an exciting afternoon at Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 to take Game 1 of the National League Wild Card. Chris Sale got the start and was...

Braves' odd Wild Card roster construction immediately vindicated in Game One victory

Atlanta's Wild Card roster construction seemed odd at first, but after Game One we learned how their pitching plan is well thought out.

Don Mattingly's bullpen strategy backfired spectacularly as Braves' steal Game One

The Phillies' decision to let Jhoan Duran pitch multiple innings was the right move, but it ended up backfiring as Austin Riley played hero for the Braves.

Braves buck ugly (and weird) playoff trend with electric comeback victory

The Atlanta Braves had to defy history in their wild comeback playoff win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

NL Injury Notes: Freeman, Henriquez, Elder, Ortiz, Woodruff

The Dodgers don’t begin their quest for a threepeat until the NLDS begins on Saturday, and the veteran team is benefiting from five full days off.  Freddie Freeman told the Orange County...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Austin Riley takes advantage of clean slate, delivers major postseason moment

No one needed a clean slate more than Austin Riley. In what has been a gradual fall-off since his three straight top-10 NL MVP finishes from 2021-23, the Braves third baseman bottomed out this...

Wild Card Series Game 1 winners, losers: Austin Riley plays hero, White Sox start strong (with help from Pope)

The Phillies' Jhoan Duran plan backfired and the Braves took a 1-0 series lead, while the White Sox out-bullpened the Astros

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...

4 Braves playoff veterans that need to step up in a big way for Atlanta to advance

These four Atlanta Braves veteran players need to step up if the team has any chance at a deep postseason run.

Riley's clutch homer in 8th lifts Braves to G1 win over Phillies

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Braves rallied past the Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener their National League Wild Card Series.

Follow live: Austin Riley launches three-run homer in 8th to give Braves lead in Game 1

Eight teams enter wild-card week; only four can make it out. We've got it all covered for you.

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