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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Andrew Abbott

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Cincinnati Reds after overcoming a scare yesterday where Ronald Acuña when down when he fouled a ball off of his lower leg. Fortunately, tests came back...

Braves activate set-up man Suarez, target 2 appearances ahead of playoffs

Braves reliever Robert Suarez, who has been sidelined more than three months with right elbow inflammation, was activated with the aim of being used Wednesday night and again Saturday ahead of the...

Ronald Acuña Jr. is reportedly walking without a limp, should return to lineup soon

The lineups are out for tonight’s middle game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds and the big news as far as Atlanta concerned was focused on injuries. There’s good news to report...

Anthony Rizzo just gave the Braves bulletin board material heading into the playoffs

Anthony Rizzo wants the Cubs to tank and face the Atlanta Braves in the postseason, and his reasoning is quite flawed.

Braves Activate Robert Suarez

The Braves reinstated reliever Robert Suarez from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Reds. He’s been sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Owen...

Chris Sale takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves

In what will likely be his last regular season start for the Atlanta Braves this season, Chris Sale will be facing off against Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Sale is not the front...

Braves bring back $45M flamethrower after lengthy injury absence in time for postseason push

With the playoffs less than a week away, the Atlanta Braves got a reinforcement back at the right time. The Braves are now as healthy as they possibly can be for October.

Robert Suarez is back from the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves (who are, were, and ever shall be National League East Division Champions) have made a roster move before they entertain the Cincinnati Reds for an exhibition of baseball...

Braves make Robert Suarez's return official with obvious roster swap for young arm

The Atlanta Braves officially activated RHP Robert Suarez off the injured list, giving them a huge boost just before the team heads to playoff baseball.

25 greatest individual seasons in Atlanta Braves history

Here is a look at the greatest individual seasons of the live ball era in Atlanta Braves history. Spoilers: Hank Aaron does indeed feature prominently.

Will JR Ritchie make the playoff roster?

JR Ritchie had maybe his best outing as a major leaguer last night against the Reds. I say maybe because, well, he did give up a homer, and also that the level of competition he faced from the...

From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day, Robert Suarez, and more

It was a rough day all around for the Atlanta Braves, who suffered a 4-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Not only were the Braves shutout, but Ronald Acuña Jr. fouled a ball off his shin and exited...

Predicting the Braves next Silver Slugger winners at each position

The Atlanta Braves have a number of guys that have the talent to win a Silver Slugger. Here are our predictions for their next winner at each position.

5 Braves players who played 0 games during regular season who may make playoff roster

The Atlanta Braves have a few players who, despite not playing in the big leagues at all thus far in 2026, could still find themselves on the playoff roster.

Braves get promising Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update after exiting game, playoffs on the horizon

The Atlanta Braves watched Ronald Acuna Jr. get removed from the game on Tuesday. A latest update gave strong hope that a disaster was avoided.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Braves star Acuña day-to-day with contusion after fouling ball off leg

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as...

JR Ritchie strong, but Braves sleepwalk in post-hangover game, lose 4-0

Was this a hangover game? Or was it a post-hangover game, given the travel-related off day on Monday? Whatever the case, the Braves didn’t put up much of a fight as they dropped a fairly...

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves game in pain as Braves face nervous wait

The Braves received a major scare when Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game with a painful shin injury, but initial testing delivered encouraging news with the postseason just one week away.

Ronald Acuna Jr. exits Braves' game vs. Reds with injury as fans hold their breath

The last thing the Atlanta Braves need right now is another injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. Unfortunately, that may be what they have after an errant foul ball.

Braves playoff worst nightmare may have come true after Ronald Acuna Jr. exits game

The Atlanta Braves are a week away from their WildCard playoff series. Ronald Acuna Jr. has left the game after sustaining an injury, marking a real concern for their World Series push.

Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game with apparent leg injury

Welp, this was just about the absolute last thing that anybody wanted to see with the Postseason on the horizon. With two outs in the third inning and a full-count, Ronald Acuña Jr. fouled one off...

Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Brandon Williamson

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 31: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a home run in the 7th inning during the 6-4 win against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park...

Where Braves’ 2027 payroll stands once the offseason finally arrives (but with a twist)

The Atlanta Braves have a number of needs to address this coming offseason, but exactly how much payroll they will have available depends on several factors.

No rest (yet?) for the regulars in first Braves game after clinch

Did you think there were going to be days off? There are no days off. At least not yet. Maybe a partial day off? We’ll see. This is the same lineup the Braves rolled out when they last had to face...

Division-winning Braves set to begin tune-ups as they welcome Reds to town

It’s tune-up time. The division is clinched, the chances of getting not-the-three seed in the NL are very low, and the Braves are presumably going to take it easy for their last two series before...

Why Ronald Acuna Jr.'s brother is one of the worst hitters in MLB for White Sox

It's been a rough offensive season for Acuna's younger brother.

Braves' $45M flamethrower expected to be back for playoffs to bolster bullpen after long absence

The Atlanta Braves will likely get one of their best bullpen arms for their playoff run. This is huge news in Atlanta as the playoffs start next week.

Silver Slugger pairings Braves fans wish they could’ve seen

The Atlanta Braves have a rich history with the Silver Slugger Awards, but man would it have been fun to see winners in different eras play together.

Gwinnett Stripers 2026 Recap

The Gwinnett Stripers season has come to a close, ending the minor league season in the Atlanta Braves organization. The Braves Triple-A affiliate has completed its season by going 76-73, one of...

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. So, these final six games,...

Braves News: 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. For one, it is still a...

Sorry Pat Murphy, but Braves manager Walt Weiss should be NL Manager of the Year

Pat Murphy is the projected NL Manager of the Year favorite, but we make the case for Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss.

The Braves' splits versus starting pitchers and relievers make zero sense

The 2026 Atlanta Braves are already a very weird baseball team, but it is their splits against starters and relievers that could define their season.

Monday, September 21, 2026
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. Any similar...

Braves may have just tipped their hand as to their risky plans for final week of season

With regards to their potential plans for the final week of the season, the Atlanta Braves appear to have their ideal solution already in place.

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. Following...

Twins replace ex-Braves, Orioles catcher with 25 HR first baseman

This is a notable roster move for the Twins.

Brett Sears Named Southern League All Star

Today Minor League Baseball has announced their post-season Double-A All Stars for each league, and one Atlanta Braves prospect was named to the team for the Southern League. That would be Brett...

Braves predicted to be without $31M veteran, reliable bat for at least the first round of playoffs

The Atlanta Braves could be without a huge trade deadline acquisition to begin the playoffs. This would be a blow to the lineup.

Braves’ division-clinching resiliency could pay off in Postseason

All the way back in March, there were still plenty of questions about this Atlanta Braves ballclub as the curtain was being raised on the 2026 season. Would the squad as a whole be able to get...

Martin Perez may have given Braves their rallying cry for the 2026 playoffs

The Atlanta Braves may have their playoff rallying cry, and it very fitting that it came out of the mouth of one of their unsung heroes in Martin Perez.

Braves Minor League Recap: Robert Suarez returns, David McCabe sizzles in season finale

(75-75) Indianapolis Indians 9, (76-73) Gwinnett Stripers 6 Box Score A furious late rally was undone with three runs in the ninth as the Stripers drop the season finale to the Indianapolis...

How should we score the preseason production predictions?

Okay, the Braves clinched the division. It felt like it was a long time coming at some point, and then they reeled off a sweep of the Astros in Houston, and here we are. That it happened without...

Braves saved their 2026 season with their hire of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner

The Atlanta Braves need to thank their lucky stars that they hired Jeremy Hefner last offseason, because they don't win the division without him.

Robert Suarez passes latest rehab hurdle, but Braves' next steps with him sound unclear

The Atlanta Braves need Robert Suarez for their playoff run, but it remains unclear as to what their next steps will be to make sure it gets to that point.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Braves News: Atlanta Clinches 2026 NL East Crown, Robert Suarez Returns to Mound, More

Once again, the Braves are the Beasts of the NL East. For the first time since 2023, the Braves have won the 2026 NL East Division. They clinched the division over the weekend with a convincing...

Braves at Astros series recap: Space City sweep seals NL East title

Sometimes, it’s just good to take all the drama out of the picture as soon as you possibly can. That’s exactly what the Braves did this weekend in Houston, as they made another good memory for...

Braves return to top of NL East with 7th title in 9 years

Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, Atlanta has rebounded after missing the playoffs last season.

Bold Randy Arozarena free agency declaration may be opportunity Braves have been waiting for

Randy Arozarena apparently wants to head back east when he hits free agency, and the Atlanta Braves absolutely need to get involved in the bidding.

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