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Chris Sale Chris Sale Fans 10 in no-decision
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:22 PM
Sale took a no-decision Wednesday against the Reds, striking out 10 while allowing one run on four hits and no walks in 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Sale looked sharp once again in what was a tune-up start ahead of the playoffs. The southpaw fell a lone out shy of extending his streak of quality starts to 10, and he fanned double-digit hitters for the fifth time this year. He'll end the regular season with a 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 200:31 K:BB in 162.2 innings for the ninth 200-strikeout campaign of his decorated career. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Held out of Atlanta lineup
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 2:25 PM
Acuna (leg) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Acuna was removed from Tuesday's contest after fouling a ball off his left leg. X-rays were negative and Acuna informed the club that he was fine to play Wednesday, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. However, with the National League East already wrapped up, Atlanta will rest its star outfielder for a day just to be safe. Brewer Hicklen will cover right field Wednesday in Acuna's stead. |
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Owen Murphy Owen Murphy Optioned to Gwinnett
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:05 AM
Atlanta optioned Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Murphy allowed three runs over three innings out of the bullpen for Atlanta in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. His roster spot will be absorbed by Robert Suarez (elbow), who is back from the 60-day injured list. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Rejoins Atlanta bullpen
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:03 AM
Atlanta activated Suarez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Suarez is finally ready to rejoin the Atlanta bullpen after missing more than three months of action with right elbow inflammation. The 35-year-old reliever made just one rehab appearance, striking out one in a scoreless inning for Gwinnett on Sunday. Atlanta might hold off on using Suarez on back-to-back days initially, but if he can stay healthy he'll give the bullpen a big boost. Suarez has yielded just two runs with a 26:6 K:BB over 32 innings this season. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Swipes 12th bag
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:12 PM
Harris went 2-for-4 with a stolen base during Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Harris recorded his fifth multi-hit game over his last 10 games. The 25-year-old stole his 12th base of the season in the seventh inning, trying to rally a comeback for Atlanta. This year, Harris has slashed .291/.319/.488 with 26 homers, 85 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 604 plate appearances. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Handed loss behind no run support
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:08 PM
Ritchie (1-4) earned the loss after allowing one run on four hits and three walks against the Reds on Tuesday. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Ritchie made just one mistake after serving up a home run to Elly De La Cruz in the third inning. The right-hander struck out a season-high eight batters, breaking his previous record of seven. This year, the 23-year-old has posted a 4.79 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 66:41 K:BB over 67.2 innings. Ritchie is slated to make his final start Sunday against the Marlins. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits with injury
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:15 PM
Acuna was removed from Tuesday's game against the Reds after fouling a ball off his left leg, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Acuna immediately went to the ground after hitting himself on the leg and wasn't able to finish his third-inning at-bat, but he managed to walk off the field under his own power. The X-rays on his leg came back negative shortly after his removal, and the team is considering him day-to-day for the time being with a bruised shin. Brewer Hicklen would be the next man up to start in right field if Acuna needs to miss a start or two. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Gets injection, hits off tee
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:58 PM
Thomas (intercostal) took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas was diagnosed with a left intercostal strain late last week, but he was cleared to swing a bat shortly after that following a cortisone injection. Atlanta believes Thomas could be ready to return early on during the postseason. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Handed another start
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:15 AM
Ritchie will start Tuesday's game against the Reds in Atlanta.
Analysis: Despite getting lit up for six runs over 4.2 innings in a start against the Cubs last Wednesday, Ritchie will stick around with Atlanta for another turn through the rotation. The 23-year-old righty has struggled with his control (13.7 percent walk rate) and with keeping the ball in the yard (11 home runs allowed over 62.2 innings) across 15 appearances (nine starts) with the big club this season. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Will be activated this week
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM
Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Monday on 680 The Fan that it's "highly likely" Suarez (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday or Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, striking out one in a scoreless inning. It was the veteran reliever's first outing in three months, as he's been slowly working his way back from right elbow inflammation. A healthy Suarez should be a big boost to the Atlanta bullpen, though it's unlikely he'll be available to pitch on back-to-back days for a bit. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Locks down rare save
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:23 PM
Dodd struck out the side to notch the save Sunday against Houston.
Analysis: Closer Raisel Iglesias worked each of the past two days, opening the door for Dodd on Sunday. The southpaw helped Atlanta clinch the National League East title with an impressive showing, logging just his second save of the season and first since April 12 versus Cleveland. Dodd should continue to be a key high-leverage arm for Atlanta going forward, posting a 2.31 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB with 14 holds across 46.2 innings. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Battles control in no-decision
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:12 PM
Perez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Houston, striking out two while allowing one run on six hits and two walks in 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Perez had a hard time finding the zone Sunday, landing only 45 of his 79 pitches for strikes, but he kept Houston in check with eight groundouts. The veteran southpaw has been a serviceable member of the Atlanta rotation, giving up two earned runs or fewer in eight of his last 10 outings. Perez, who has a quality 3.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 102:62 K:BB over 142 innings, is scheduled to finish his regular season in Miami. |
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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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