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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Taking batting practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 10:46 AM
Thomas (intercostal) will take batting practice at Truist Park on Wednesday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Thomas is just under three weeks removed from suffering a left intercostal strain. He's responded well to increased workouts and will have a big test Wednesday in taking batting practice on the field. If Thomas proves his health, he'll be a candidate to be added to Atlanta's roster for the NLDS, should his team advance. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Punches out nine in Game 1
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 5:07 PM
Sale didn't factor in the decision in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Tuesday. He struck out nine while giving up three runs on four hits and a walk over 6.1 innings.
Analysis: The veteran left-hander surrendered a run during the first inning but shut down Philadelphia for the next five frames before he put on two runners in the seventh that came around to score on righty reliever Didier Fuentes. Sale made just three starts in September as the club managed his workload down the stretch, and he looked plenty fresh Tuesday, touching 100 mph and throwing 95 pitches (65 strikes). Atlanta completed the comeback, and should it complete the series win, Sale tentatively lines up to pitch in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Sunday. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Launches game-deciding homer
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 4:59 PM
Riley went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Tuesday.
Analysis: The veteran third baseman came to the plate in the eighth inning with Atlanta trailing 3-2, and he delivered a three-run homer to right-center field off Philadelphia closer Jhoan Duran to flip the script. Riley closed the regular season by going 0-for-11 with six strikeouts in his last three games, dropping his OPS for the campaign to a career-worst .654 in 159 contests. Already the Game 1 hero, Riley could effectively erase all his 2026 struggles if he continues to perform in the playoffs. |
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Ricky Vanasco Ricky Vanasco DFA'd by Atlanta
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:12 AM
Atlanta designated Vanasco for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster. Vanasco -- who was claimed off waivers by Atlanta in late August -- has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 10.1 career innings in the majors. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Booted off 40-man roster
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:10 AM
Atlanta designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The club needed to free 40-man roster spots for the additions of Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams. Hernandez is a safe bet to clear waivers and become a free agent. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Not starting Game 1
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:55 AM
Murphy is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card series against the Phillies.
Analysis: Even with the Phillies rolling out left-hander Jesus Luzardo to start Tuesday, Atlanta will go with Drake Baldwin at catcher and the left-handed-hitting Mike Yastrzemski at designated hitter. Murphy sported just a .462 OPS in September. |
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Luke Williams Luke Williams On Atlanta's playoff roster
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:47 AM
Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Williams spent virtually all of the 2026 season at Gwinnett, slashing only .218/.311/.367 with 37 steals in 103 games. He will be available as a utility option and pinch runner off the bench. |
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Rowdy Tellez Rowdy Tellez Added to roster for wild-card round
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:42 AM
Atlanta selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Tellez will serve as a potential pinch-hit option off the bench for Atlanta. The 31-year-old went 2-for-10 with one home run during his brief time with the big club this season. |
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Makes full recovery
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:55 PM
Southisene (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sept. 15.
Analysis: Southisene picked up a wrist injury at the end of July and wasn't able to return to health before the end of the season. He spent the majority of his time in 2026 at High-A Rome, where he slashed .255/.379/.428 with four home runs, 16 RBI, nine stolen bases and 26 runs in 38 games. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Faces hitters Monday
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 1:47 PM
Elder (knee) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It appears to be the first time Elder has faced hitters since he had a scope on his right knee three weeks ago. Elder will not be available for the wild-card series against the Phillies, but he could be an option for subsequent rounds if he progresses and Atlanta advances. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Lifts 12th homer
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 9:13 PM
Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Dubon opened the scoring by launching a solo shot in the third inning, later adding an RBI single in the seventh frame. The utility man has been heating up, hitting .325/.367/.470 with two homers, nine RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases in 22 September contests. Overall, Dubon will close the regular season with a .276/.321/.399 slash line, 12 homers, 73 RBI, 66 runs and 10 stolen bases in 153 games. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Takes fifth loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 8:55 PM
Ritchie (1-5) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against Miami. He struck out two.
Analysis: Ritchie performed well through the first five innings, allowing just one run via a solo homer to Heriberto Hernandez in the fourth frame, before unraveling in a three-run sixth inning and being pulled at 87 pitches (56 strikes). Regarded as one of Atlanta's top pitching prospects entering 2026, the 23-year-old has struggled to consistently put things together at the big-league level. Ritchie will close his rookie regular season with a 4.91 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 68:43 K:BB in 73.1 innings (17 appearances). |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Receiving rest Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:53 AM
Baldwin is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Marlins.
Analysis: It's the first day off since June 24 for Baldwin, who will get a bit of extra rest as Atlanta gears up for the playoffs. Sean Murphy will do the catching, and Mike Yastrzemski will slot in at designated hitter. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Exiting starting lineup
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:49 AM
Harris is not in the lineup for Sunday's tilt in Miami.
Analysis: Harris will receive an extra day of rest as Atlanta heads into postseason play. DaShawn Keirsey will net a start in center field during Sunday's regular-season finale. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Getting rest Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:47 AM
Acuna is not in the lineup for Sunday's game in Miami.
Analysis: Sunday's regular-season finale doesn't mean anything for Atlanta as far as the postseason goes, so Acuna will get a little rest. Brewer Hicklen will patrol right field and will bat eighth. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Raps two doubles in four-hit game
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 6:42 PM
Harris went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and three runs scored in an 8-3 win over Miami on Saturday.
Analysis: After a slow start to the month of September, Harris is heating up just in time for the postseason, The center fielder has picked up multiple hits in seven of his last 13 games, while two of his four-hit tallies on the year have come during that span. He's hitting .294 with a career-high 26 homers, 36 doubles, 87 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 79 runs scored over 591 at-bats in a bounce-back campaign. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Blasts two-run homer
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 6:14 PM
Baldwin went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 8-3 win over Miami.
Analysis: Baldwin looks to be ready to roll for the postseason for Atlanta. The slugging backstop has tallied multiple hits in seven of his last 11 games, rapping five extra-base hits during that stretch. He's been one of fantasy's top catchers in 2026, hitting .284 with 25 home runs, 79 RBI, 55 walks and 85 runs scored over 549 at-bats. |
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Brent Suter Brent Suter Excels as opener
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 6:10 PM
Suter took a no-decision Saturday against Miami, allowing one hit and no walks in three shutout innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Suter got the start in a bullpen game and wasn't expected to work particularly deep into the outing, but he did log a team-high three frames Saturday. The crafty lefty should be a major multi-inning weapon out of the Atlanta bullpen this postseason -- he's recorded at least one strikeout in 10 consecutive appearances. Since joining Atlanta, he has a 1.63 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 27.2 innings. |
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Brent Suter Brent Suter Drawing start in bullpen game
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 2:01 PM
Suter is slated to start Saturday's game against the Marlins in what's expected to be a bullpen day, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Suter hasn't recorded more than 11 outs in any of his prior 53 appearances on the campaign, so despite drawing the start Saturday, he's unlikely to pitch deep enough into the contest to qualify for a win. Atlanta hasn't designated a bulk reliever to pitch behind Suter, but Elieser Hernandez hasn't been used since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and could be called upon to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Resting up Saturday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:27 PM
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Dubon went 0-for-3 on Friday to snap what had been a 12-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a day off Saturday while Mike Yastrzemski starts in left field and Dominic Smith works as the DH. |
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