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Braves vs Dodgers NLDS chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto
In a game that could have a massive shift in momentum in either direction for both teams, the Atlanta Braves bring future HOFer Chris Sale to the mound amidst one of the best seasons of his career against Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the best season of his young career. The last time these two pitchers faced […]
Braves, Weiss look forward to marquee matchup of Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Dodgers
The venue has changed and the intensity has gone up another notch as well, as the Atlanta Braves suddenly find themselves back at home and with home field advantage against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s a massive opportunity for the Braves — even though the task remains difficult against the two-time defending World Series Champions […]
UPDATE: Ronald Acuña Jr. moves to DH with sore knee, Lane Thomas enters lineup, Sean Murphy on bench
Note: The following is from a lineup that is now out of date. More information on the updated lineup can be found below. The Atlanta Braves have a chance to take a series lead in the NLDS against the Dodgers at home these evening behind Chris Sale. The pitching is what has been given a […]
The Braves and Chris Sale look for NLDS series lead over Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves have survived back-to-back starts from former Cy Young award winners to travel home with a 1-1 tie in the NLDS. This evening, they will be deploying their own former Cy Young award winner in Chris Sale in hopes of taking a series lead against the Dodgers and put them one step closer […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Records Hit in AFL
Yesterday saw another Atlanta Braves prospect show up in the Arizona Fall League, as Isaiah Drake got the start in left field for the Glendale Desert Dogs. Surprise Saguaros 8, Glendale Desert Dogs 7 Isaiah Drake, LF: 1-4, SB Boxscore Isaiah Drake had four at bats in this game, which ended with a walkoff in […]
How many innings will Chris Sale throw in Game 3?
The drama is at least partly behind us. The Braves feel like they’re getting Full Strength Chris Sale for Game 3. So, what does that mean? Or, more specifically, what does that mean in light of a game after an off day, but also after the Braves went Johnny Much-of-the-Staff in Games 1 and 2 […]
Braves News: Chris Sale Takes Mound in Game 3, Matt Olson Hank Aaron Award Finalist, More
After plenty of discussion before Game 2, there is no doubt who will be on the mound for the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDs. The Braves plan worked as the series is now split 1-1, and they now have their two best starters fully rested to try and close out the series in […]
Atlanta Braves NLDS Game 3 eve chat and discussion, October 5
Happy Monday, all. How are we faring after last night’s split? The National League Division Series has had its fair share of drama. While we were hand-wringing about Chris Sale and the prospect of a bullpen game (where we need not have worried, because Ray Kerr is a hero?), Brewers/Padres has been unreal. A potential […]
Matt Olson named finalist for 2026 Hank Aaron Award
The author of some of baseball’s most beautiful swings has not gone unnoticed for his 2026 campaign: Matt Olson has been named a finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award. Established in 1999, this honor recognizes the most outstanding regular season offensive performer in each league. Matt slashed .251/.321/.507 with his second straight 40-homer season, […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey, Isaiah Drake both reach base
(1-1) Scottsdale Scorpions 5, (0-2) Glendale Desert Dogs 2 Box Score The Desert Dogs dropped to 0-2 on the season after falling to the Scorpions 5-2 on Sunday. After each Braves prospect pitched in the league opener, it was Owen Carey and Isaiah Drake who got the start for the Desert Dogs. The Desert Dogs […]
So what was really the deal with Chris Sale?
In some ways, it feels weird to re-litigate this after the Braves won in Game 2 without Chris Sale starting, but what happened feels so weird that I still can’t wrap my head around it. We basically have two things in play: First, Chris Sale has gotten extra rest ahead of many of his starts […]
Braves News: Braves win Game 2 to Split Series, Didier Fuentes and Ray Kerr Clutch Performances, More
In the end, the Braves accomplished their goal. Through a dramatic 3-2 win over the Dodgers, the Braves won Game 2 and split the series in LA. Now the, the Braves have flipped home field advantage and will welcome the Dodgers to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4, with a fully rested Chris Sale and […]
Didier Fuentes steals the show as Braves return home with home field advantage in NLDS
In the pregame press conference preceding Game 2 of the NLDS, Walt Weiss stated that he was going to just “watch and see what happens” when it came to relying on his bullpen to carry him and the rest of the Atlanta Braves through another high-stakes Postseason game. As it turned out, one reliever in […]
Ray Kerr, Didier Fuentes, Michael Harris II deliver for bold Braves to level NLDS vs. Dodgers
Walt Weiss and the Braves’ staff made the bold decision to hold off ace Chris Sale from Game 2 of Atlanta’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night. If they could manage to win without throwing their top two starters, they would head back to Atlanta tied at 1 with Sale […]
Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 2 chat and discussion
We thought we were going to see Braves ace Chris Sale take the mound Sunday night, attempting to send the team’s best-of-five NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers back to Atlanta tied at 1 win apiece. For whatever reason (we never may know the truth), that wasn’t to be. Sale isn’t starting today and may […]
Walt Weiss confirms Game 3 start for Chris Sale, plus more pregame news and notes
We’re only hours away from first pitch of Game 2 of the NLDS and the Atlanta Braves will once again have another large hill to climb if they’re planning on getting a split in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. We now know when Chris Sale’s next start will be: It’ll be Game 3 instead of […]
Lane Thomas returns to Braves lineup for Game 2 of NLDS
After returning to the Braves roster for the NLDS round against the Dodgers but sitting out Game 1, Lane Thomas will be back in action for Game 2 of the series Sunday night at 8 p.m. (FS1) in Los Angeles. Thomas had been sidelined since Sept. 7 with a strained left intercostal muscle, leaving Atlanta […]
Ray Kerr, not Chris Sale, starting Game 2 of NLDS for Braves in Los Angeles
The Braves had a major starting pitching disadvantage in Game 1 of their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. While the Dodgers trotted out one of the best pitchers in baseball, Tarik Skubal, on extra rest, Atlanta was forced to begin with a bullpen game due to its rash of late-season […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Briggs McKenzie opens AFL season
Today represents the first minor league recap of the Arizona Fall League, as the league got underway yesterday. The Braves action got underway with Briggs McKenzie returning from injury to make the start. Salt River Rafters 9, Glendale Desert Dogs 4 Boxscore Briggs McKenzie made his first appearance since June 25th and got off to […]
Braves News: NLDS Roster, Walt Weiss, Game 1 loss, more
Without relitigating anything from Saturday, Sunday has to be treated as a game of the utmost importance for the Braves, with no pitching restrictions. All of the Braves’ top arms have had two days to rest now and with an off-day Monday, there is no excuse to hold back. Chris Sale or not, Walt Weiss […]
Braves Country to Walt Weiss: it’s October
This season I have probably watched more Braves baseball than any other season. And one of the recurring themes of this season and some of the previous seasons is the idea of “punting”. It’s saving your best pitchers, or designating which three of four of the bottom end of the bullpen will only pitch that […]
Weiss: Decision on Chris Sale could come later on Saturday night
The Atlanta Braves have opened up this five-game series on the short-end of the stick to start things off, as they took a 5-3 loss on the chin against the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the 2026 NLDS. It’s a bit of a flattering result, since Tarik Skubal spent most of the game in complete […]
Braves’ offense can’t pick up bullpen in Game 1 loss
The Braves had a mountain to climb as heavy underdogs against Tarik Skubal and the Death Star Dodgers, with a bullpen game opened by Dylan Dodd on tap. The story of the first couple innings was a horrid strike zone being called by home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz. There was a flurry of challenges and […]
Braves vs Dodgers NLDS Game 1 chat and discussion
Join us and discuss this huge NLDS Game 1 in the comments below! Game Info Game Time: Saturday, October 3, 4:00 pm EDT Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Watch: FOX Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM, ESPN Radio
Walt Weiss, Brent Suter and Lane Thomas talk lineups, openers and the weather
Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers is here and it’s already looking like the bullpen is going to play a major role in any success that the Braves may have. Dylan Dodd has been announced as the starter for Game 1 and when it […]
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