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Austin Riley Austin Riley Idle Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:15 AM
Riley is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Astros.
Analysis: Riley will ride the pine after striking out eight times over his last four games. Mauricio Dubon will man the hot corner and bat fifth for Atlanta during Sunday's series finale against Houston. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Drills clutch grand slam
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:27 PM
Acuna went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and two walks Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Acuna delivered a clutch go-ahead blast in the seventh inning for his fourth career grand slam. The star outfielder has been sizzling at the dish in the month of September, hitting .343 with seven homers, five doubles and 19 RBI over his last 70 at-bats. Through 450 plate appearances, he's slashing a healthy .259/.351/.464 with 20 long balls, 55 RBI, 20 stolen bases and 60 runs scored. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Locks down 34th save
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:21 PM
Iglesias struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Saturday against Houston.
Analysis: Iglesias submitted his third consecutive perfect outing Saturday. The veteran closer has been scored upon just one time in his last 12 appearances, converting all nine of his save opportunities over that span. On the season, he sports a 2.64 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 61:17 K:BB with 34 saves (37 chances) across 58 frames. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Fans four in win No. 10
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:17 PM
Holmes (10-5) notched the win Saturday against Houston, striking out four while allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks in six innings.
Analysis: Isaac Paredes went yard in the first inning, but Holmes settled in and fired five innings of one-run ball afterwards. The right-hander has tossed at least six innings while yielding fewer than three runs five of his last nine starts, posting five scoreless outings during that stretch. With a 3.47 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 114:59 K:BB over 147.2 innings, he's set to wrap up the regular season with a road matchup against the Marlins. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers in win Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:34 AM
Acuna went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Acuna gave Atlanta valuable insurance in the seventh inning, launching a two-run homer off AJ Blubaugh to extend the lead to 4-1 and bringing his season total to 19. The star outfielder later made an equally important defensive play, racing into shallow right field for a diving catch on Jose Altuve's potential hit to strand two runners and preserve Atlanta's two-run lead at the end of the eighth. Acuna has hit safely in six of his last seven games, batting .323 with a 1.041 OPS in that span. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Reaches 40-homer mark Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 AM
Olson went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Olson capped his three-hit night with a two-run homer off Enyel De Los Santos in the ninth inning, extending Atlanta's lead to 6-2. The blast was his 40th of the season, making him the fifth player in franchise history with multiple 40-homer campaigns. Olson also singled and scored ahead of Michael Harris' two-run homer in the fourth as Atlanta clinched a postseason berth with the victory. |
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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Earns win while fanning six
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:20 AM
Mahle (7-10) earned the win Friday against the Astros after allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings.
Analysis: Mahle continued his impressive run since joining Atlanta, limiting Houston's only damage against him to Isaac Paredes' RBI single in the fourth inning. Mahle threw 64 of 98 pitches for strikes and departed with a 2-1 advantage before Atlanta pulled away late. He has allowed one earned run or zero in seven of his eight starts with Atlanta, posting a 1.28 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 49.1 innings since he was acquired from San Francisco before the trade deadline. He's expected to make his next start against the Reds on Thursday. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Scheduled for rehab outing Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:17 PM
Suarez (elbow) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Suarez has been slowly progressing through his recovery from right elbow inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late June before he was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 1. Sunday is the last game of the regular season for Gwinnett, so any additional sessions for Suarez will likely be in bullpens while with Atlanta. The veteran right-hander could be back in the bullpen with the big club before the 2026 regular season concludes. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Rocked for six runs in loss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 9:36 PM
Ritchie (1-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Wednesday's start was Ritchie's ninth start in the majors this season and first since Aug. 2 against the Nationals. He proceeded to give up a season-high six runs, all of which came off the bats of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, including solo homers from each of the Cubs sluggers. Ritchie has a 5.03 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 62.2 innings this season, and he figures to get at least one more turn in Atlanta's rotation after Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Ritchie is tentatively slated to make his next start next week at home against the Reds. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Next start pushed back
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
Sale will make his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Reds, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran southpaw was originally slated to start during the weekend series against the Astros. Instead, Atlanta will go with Tyler Mahle on Friday, Grant Holmes on Saturday and Martin Perez on Sunday, per Jesus Cano of The Athletic. Sale has logged a quality start in each of his last nine outings, posting a 5-3 record with a 2.14 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 73:6 K:BB over 59 innings in that span. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Secures 33rd save of season
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 8:50 AM
Iglesias earned his 33rd save of the season after retiring all three batters he faced in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Iglesias was handed a three-run cushion after Drake Baldwin's two-run homer in the top of the ninth, and the veteran right-hander made quick work of Chicago. He needed 15 pitches (11 strikes) to complete a perfect frame and secure Atlanta's comeback victory. Iglesias has converted 33 of his 36 save opportunities this season while posting a 2.73 ERA, and he hasn't blown a save since Aug. 7. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Secures 100th career win Tuesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 8:49 AM
Perez (9-9) earned the win Tuesday against the Cubs after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out two over six innings.
Analysis: Perez worked around traffic while Atlanta's offense took time to get going, falling behind 3-0 through four innings. The veteran kept the Cubs scoreless over his final two frames, however, giving Atlanta an opportunity to rally on Ronald Acuna's two-run homer in the sixth and Ozzie Albies' go-ahead shot in the seventh. The victory was the 100th of Perez's career, and he lowered his ERA to 3.07 through 28 starts. He's been pitching well lately and has given up two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, posting a 2.73 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in that stretch. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Claimed by ATL, sent to Triple-A
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 1:04 PM
Atlanta claimed Grove off waivers from Tampa Bay on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Analysis: Grove was designated for assignment by the Rays over the weekend after spending the past month in the minors. The right-hander made three appearances for Tampa Bay this year, giving up four earned runs with a 6:0 K:BB across seven innings. He was more effective at Triple-A Durham with a 3.55 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB over 33 innings. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Moves to injured list
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:40 AM
Atlanta placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: The right-hander took the loss Monday against the Cubs after giving up five runs across three innings, leaving him with a 7.94 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 0-4 record in his past five starts. Following the game, manager Walt Weiss indicated that Lopez has dealt with shoulder discomfort at times throughout the year, and the veteran hurler will now be sidelined for at least the final two weeks of the regular season. The 32-year-old closes out the 2026 regular season with a 4.54 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 73:34 K:BB across 79.1 innings, with his late struggles spoiling what had been a strong start to the campaign. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to rejoin Atlanta during the playoffs. |
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Joe Jimenez Joe Jimenez Cleared to begin rehab assignment
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:39 AM
Jimenez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: It will be the first game appearance for Jimenez since the end of the 2024 campaign, as he's worked his way back from multiple knee surgeries. Atlanta has not ruled out adding Jimenez to its bullpen before the end of the regular season, but it will depend on how he looks and feels in his rehab outings. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Summoned from Gwinnett
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:35 AM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: He's slated to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs, and with Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) landing on the 15-day injured list and AJ Smith-Shawver demoted to the bullpen, Ritchie is a good bet to make additional starts down the stretch. The rookie hurler had been on a roll at Gwinnett, authoring a 2.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB in 33.2 innings across his last six starts. Ritchie has logged a 4.50 ERA and 53:36 K:BB over 58 frames covering eight starts and six relief outings with the big club. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Swats 10th homer
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:56 PM
Yastrzemski went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Yastrzemski ended a 23-game power drought with the homer. In that span, he went 12-for-59 (.203) with two doubles and no RBI. The outfielder's poor performance lately has led to him slipping into a part-time role, though he has hit safely in three of his last four games. He's batting .231 with a .699 OPS, 10 homers, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 18 doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 373 plate appearances this season. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Will start Wednesday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:51 PM
Ritchie has been announced as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ritchie will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday's series finale against Chicago. He'll take the rotation spot of AJ Smith-Shawver, who is now being utilized out of the bullpen. Skipper Walt Weiss also stated after Monday's game that Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) may be headed to the injured list, which could mean a few additional starts for Ritchie down the stretch of the regular season if he fares well Wednesday. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez May require IL stint
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:47 PM
Lopez (4-5) took the loss in Monday's 7-3 loss against the Cubs after allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over three innings. After the game, manager Walt Weiss stated that Lopez may be placed on the injured list due to a shoulder injury, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: It's clear that Lopez hasn't been himself since returning from the injured list after working through a bout of knee inflammation, and it appears as though Atlanta will place him on the shelf, which would end his 2026 regular season. Weiss noted after the game that the right-hander experience discomfort in his shoulder during Monday's start, per Jesus Cano of The Athletic, so expect a formal decision to come from the team Tuesday. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Shifting to bullpen
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Smith-Shawver is moving to the team's bullpen, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver has struggled in his five starts with the big club this season, collecting a 7.71 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 18:13 K:BB over 21 innings. His stuff could play up in the bullpen, and Atlanta wants to give Smith-Shawver a trial run in a relief role down the stretch to see if he can help in that capacity in the playoffs. |
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