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Braves Clinch NL East Title, Setting Stage for Wide-Open Postseason
sports21 days ago

Braves Clinch NL East Title, Setting Stage for Wide-Open Postseason

The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East division title on September 21, 2026, securing their seventh divisional championship in nine years. After a difficult 2025 season marred by injuries, the team demonstrated resilience by maintaining a lead from Opening Day, overcoming mid-season slumps, and finishing with a 90-64 record. Key factors included a strong rotation led by Chris Sale, a deep bullpen, and a late-game offensive surge. The Braves enter the postseason as division champions, facing a competitive National League bracket with no clear favorite.

via batterypower.com|
#atlanta-braves#chris-sale#mlb-postseason
Braves Secure 2026 NL East Title, Suarez Begins Rehab, and Polo Shines in Minor Leagues
sports21 days ago

Braves Secure 2026 NL East Title, Suarez Begins Rehab, and Polo Shines in Minor Leagues

The Atlanta Braves clinched the 2026 NL East division title with a sweep of the Houston Astros, marking their first division win since 2023. Pitcher Robert Suarez began a rehab assignment in Gwinnett, and prospect Davis Polo continued a strong minor league season. The Braves are now focused on the postseason, where they face injury concerns and a need for offensive improvement.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves#davis-polo#mlb-playoffs
Braves Clinch Playoff Spot, Eye Division Title as Suarez Nears Return
sports23 days ago

Braves Clinch Playoff Spot, Eye Division Title as Suarez Nears Return

The Atlanta Braves secured their eighth consecutive postseason appearance with a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros, reducing their division magic number to one. Manager Walt Weiss indicated that reliever Robert Suarez, sidelined since June with elbow inflammation, may return for the playoffs after a rehab outing. The Braves are now focused on preserving their bullpen for the postseason, while the Astros continue to battle for the AL West lead.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves#houston-astros#mlb-postseason
Braves hammer Phillies, widening NL East gap
sports1 month ago

Braves hammer Phillies, widening NL East gap

The Braves routed the Phillies 12-2 in Atlanta, turning a rough night in the bullpen and defense into a blowout as Philadelphia’s playoff push falters with 13 games left, six games back in the NL East and still chasing a wild-card berth. Bryce Harper provided a solo homer, but the offense cooled and the bullpen suffered multiple misplays, sealing the lopsided defeat.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#atlanta-braves#mlb#nl-east
Mahle Takes the Mound as Braves Look to Lock NL East Lead Against Phillies
atlanta-braves-game-information1 month ago

Mahle Takes the Mound as Braves Look to Lock NL East Lead Against Phillies

Tyler Mahle will start for Atlanta as they try to tighten the NL East race against Philadelphia, which scratched Jesus Luzardo with shoulder soreness. The Phillies used five relievers in an 11-inning win Friday, so the Braves expect to jump on patchy innings and back Mahle with early run support, while Mahle continues to lean on a two-pitch mix to keep hitters off balance.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves-game-information#braves#luzardo-shoulder
Acuña's late surge lifts Braves past Phillies in 5-4 comeback win
sports1 month ago

Acuña's late surge lifts Braves past Phillies in 5-4 comeback win

Ronald Acuña Jr. capped a dramatic rally with a three-run homer in the eighth and added a sacrifice fly as part of a four-RBI night to spur the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, widening their NL East lead to five games. Austin Riley's RBI triple in the ninth completed the rally after Ozzie Albies doubled to start the frame; Dylan Lee earned the win in relief, Raisel Iglesias secured the save, and Jhoan Duran took the loss for Philadelphia.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves#comeback#nl-east
Marlins chase upside with Lombard as Nationals lean into college bats in NL East 2026 draft
sports2 months ago

Marlins chase upside with Lombard as Nationals lean into college bats in NL East 2026 draft

Miami pounced on upside with Jacob Lombard as its top pick, then stocked the rest of its draft with high‑floor arms; Washington loaded up on elite college bats at the top and sprinkled in upside later, while Atlanta, the Mets, and the Phillies balanced college and high‑upside picks across rounds under various constraints. In sum, the NL East draft leaned toward top‑tier upside with mixed depth and development questions throughout the division.

via The New York Times|
#draft2026#marlins#mlb
Mets Fire Mendoza, Andy Green Named Interim Manager
sports3 months ago

Mets Fire Mendoza, Andy Green Named Interim Manager

The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a 34-47 start in 2026, with former Padres skipper Andy Green named interim manager. Mendoza had previously guided the club to an 89-73 record and an NLCS berth in 2024, but a disastrous 2025 collapse and this season’s slide—despite a top payroll—have them buried in the NL East and far from a Wild Card. GM David Stearns said the change is necessary to move forward and that it isn’t framed as a pure managerial problem.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#andy-green#carlos-mendoza#david-stearns
Braves ride NL East gauntlet to a 2-1 weekend vs Phillies
sports5 months ago

Braves ride NL East gauntlet to a 2-1 weekend vs Phillies

Atlanta went 2-1 in the weekend set with Philadelphia, taking the rubber game on Sunday behind Chris Sale while getting timely offense in the other two games. The stretch adds to the Braves’ strong NL East showing this year, giving them five wins in six meetings with Philly, pushing them to 20 wins on the season and solidifying a comfortable division lead as they head into a week against Detroit and Colorado.

via Battery Power|
#braves#mlb#nl-east
Wentz’s Potential Downtime Clouds Braves’ Spring Depth, Fulton and Miller Update NL East
baseball7 months ago

Wentz’s Potential Downtime Clouds Braves’ Spring Depth, Fulton and Miller Update NL East

Joey Wentz left a spring game with a possible right-leg injury, but early tests suggest it isn’t serious; if he’s sidelined, Bryce Elder or Martin Perez could grab the Braves’ fifth starter slot as rotation depth is tested after elbow surgeries for Schwellenbach and Waldrep. Dax Fulton was optioned to the Marlins’ minor league camp but could be recalled later as a bullpen option, while Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller is sidelined by a lower-back issue and likely to start the season in Triple-A, with a 2026 MLB debut still anticipated.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#braves#fulton
Mets add Peralta, spark a win-now push in the NL East
sports8 months ago

Mets add Peralta, spark a win-now push in the NL East

New York Mets acquire Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee, giving them a true ace to fuel a win-now push while keeping enough depth to flip pieces like David Peterson for other needs. The trade is framed as a net Mets win, with the Cubs gaining by Milwaukee’s NL Central drop and the Phillies likely losing ground; Brewers fans lament losing an All-Star as they pursue a long-term rebuild.

via FanSided|
#freddy-peralta#milwaukee-brewers#mlb-trade