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Matt Olson Matt Olson Belts late homer Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:47 PM
Olson went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a two-run home run during Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Olson tied the game at 2-2 with an RBI single in the seventh, and after the Phillies scored seven runs in the eighth, he made the score look a little more respectable with a two-run blast in the ninth. Olson is up to 39 home runs on the season, and one more deep ball would mark the second time in his major-league career that he's hit at least 40 homers in a season. He has an .831 OPS with four steals and 85 RBI across 650 plate appearances this season. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Gives up two runs in no-decision
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:44 PM
Holmes did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Phillies, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Holmes gave up a two-run homer to J.T. Realmuto in the second inning. The former kept the Phillies off the board over the next two innings but was pulled in the fifth after allowing the first two batters he faced on base, though Ray Kerr was able to get Philadelphia out of the frame unscathed. Holmes ran up his pitch count to 71 with 40 strikes and just five whiffs, and it was the first time this season that he did not record a strikeout. He'll take a 3.49 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 141.2 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend on the road against the Astros. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:10 PM
Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Murphy started the first two games of the series and will rest for Sunday's finale after going 2-for-7 with a walk, a double and a run scored. Drake Baldwin will step in behind the plate while Ronald Acuna rests his legs as the designated hitter. |
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Joe Jimenez Joe Jimenez Tosses another bullpen
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:41 AM
Jimenez (knee) faced five hitters in a simulated bullpen session Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jimenez is in the final stages of his recovery from surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee, which he underwent in October of 2024. The next step for the veteran right-hander is to pitch in an instructional league game, since the minor-league season is coming to an end. Jimenez is unlikely to pitch for Atlanta this season, but he is trending toward being available for the start of spring training. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Breaks out with homer, four hits
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:01 PM
Harris went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Harris launched a late three-run blast off position player Garrett Stubbs on Saturday. It still goes down as the outfielder's third four-hit attack of the campaign and a much-needed one at that; he was just 3-for-35 to begin the month September prior to Saturday. He's hitting .288 with a career-high 25 homers, 32 doubles, 83 RBI and 11 stolen bases across 542 at-bats this year. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes deep in three-hit game
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:55 PM
Acuna went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Acuna stayed hot Saturday, hitting safely for the 14th time in his last 18 games. The star outfielder has five multi-hit efforts in the month of September already, piling up 11 RBI in his last nine outings. Through 421 plate appearances, he's slashing a healthy .255/.349/.448 with 17 big flies, 47 RBI, 20 stolen bases and 55 runs scored for his first 20-steal campaign since 2023. |
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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Smooth sailing in sixth win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:02 PM
Mahle (6-10) tallied the win Saturday against the Phillies, allowing one run on six hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Mahle cruised to the victory Saturday, with Atlanta surging for eight runs in the fourth inning. The right-hander has been dealing on the mound in his new digs, surrendering two runs or fewer while pitching at least six innings in six of his last seven outings since joining Atlanta. He'll look to keep the good times going his next time out in Houston, where he'll carry a season 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 127:43 K:BB over 138 innings. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:16 PM
Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: After going 3-for-3 with a walk during Friday's series opener, Yastrzemski will move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Mauricio Dubon will shift to center field as a result, opening up shortstop for Ha-Seong Kim. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Homers in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:11 AM
Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Riley launched his seventh career home run off Aaron Nola in the seventh inning. The 29-year-old is hitting .235 over 10 September games, though he's homered twice with seven RBI in that span. For the year, he's slashing .223/.294/.369 with 17 long balls, 68 RBI, 59 runs scored and nine steals across 578 plate appearances. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Goes deep in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:08 AM
Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Olson opened the scoring with a solo homer off the left-field foul pole in the first inning. It was the 32-year-old's first homer in 10 September contests, and he entered the game just 4-for-32 to open the month. On the year, he's slashing .249/.323/.506 with 38 homers, 82 RBI, 95 runs scored and four steals across 640 plate appearances. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Extends quality start streak Friday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 6:51 AM
Sale did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Phillies, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Sale allowed a bases-loaded double in the second inning but settled in from there, throwing 59 of 94 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs. The veteran southpaw has now recorded a quality start in each of his nine outings since the All-Star break, posting a 2.14 ERA during that stretch. He'll take a 2.18 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 190:31 K:BB across 157 innings this season into a road matchup with the Astros next weekend. |
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DaShawn Keirsey Jr. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. Joins Atlanta's roster
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 8:44 AM
Atlanta recalled Keirsey from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Analysis: He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Lane Thomas (intercostal). Keirsey has slashed .247/.303/.346 with six home runs and 40 stolen bases this season with Gwinnett. The 29-year-old is unlikely to play much in a reserve outfielder role. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Out with intercostal strain
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 8:41 AM
Atlanta placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left intercostal strain.
Analysis: Thomas suffered the injury prior to Thursday's game against the Rays. The injury is expected to sideline Thomas for one month, but he will visit a doctor Sunday to see if there's anything he can do to speed up the recovery, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Survives for 32nd save
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 2:23 PM
Iglesias earned the save Thursday against the Rays, allowing a run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: It didn't appear as though Atlanta would have a save situation until its three-run eighth inning, so Iglesias had to get warmed up quickly for the ninth. The right-hander was scored upon Thursday for the first time since Aug. 16, ending a seven-outing scoreless stretch. He has a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 56:17 K:BB over 54 innings, collecting 32 saves in 35 opportunities, as he maintains a strong grip on the closer role. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Will be placed on 10-day IL
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 2:03 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday that Thomas (side) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas had to be scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rays after tweaking his left side pregame. Though he will be eligible to return later this month, it's an injury that could end Thomas' regular season. He's gone just 7-for-41 with one home run in 21 contests since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Rebounds with seven shutout innings
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 1:56 PM
Perez took a no-decision Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing four hits and two walks in seven scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Perez outdueled Nick Martinez on Thursday, scattering four singles across seven sterling frames. The southpaw showed signs of rust his last time out while pitching on extra rest, coughing up four runs over 3.2 innings in Philadelphia on Saturday, so it was encouraging to see him rebound in response after a normal between-starts protocol. He'll carry a 3.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 98:56 K:BB through 131.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Chicago against the Cubs. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Scratched due to side tightness
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 11:03 AM
Thomas was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays due to left side tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas had been slated to receive a rare start in left field, but now his status moving forward is up in the air. Dominic Smith will enter the lineup at designated hitter, and Brewer Hicklen will shift from DH to left field for Atlanta. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Out of Thursday's lineup
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:41 AM
Murphy is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: After drawing starts behind the plate in the first two games of the series, Murphy will take a seat for Thursday's finale. Drake Baldwin will do the catching as Atlanta tries to avoid the sweep. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:40 AM
Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Rays.
Analysis: Yastrzemski manned left field in the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat despite the Rays sending a righty (Nick Martinez) to the bump. Lane Thomas is covering left field and will bat sixth for Atlanta. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Receiving rare day off
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:35 AM
Albies is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
Analysis: Albies is 2-for-23 (.087) over his last six games and is slashing just .195/.271/.305 since the beginning of August, so he will get a rare day off to regroup. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at second base in Albies' stead. |
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