Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - September 13, 2024

Braves may have just tipped their hand as to their risky plans for final week of seasonWith regards to their potential plans for the final week of the season, the Atlanta Braves appear to have their ideal solution already in place.

Josue De Paula wins Texas League MVPTop Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula, who thrived in his first week & a half in the majors, won Texas League MVP for his excellent 2026 season for Double-A Tulsa.

Robert Suarez to be activated soon for Braves bullpen, per Alex AnthopoulosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

This is the weirdest Braves team I’ve seenSeriously, it’s so weird.

Emmet Sheehan on a hot streak: ‘My confidence stayed the same the whole time’Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan has allowed 2 runs in 34 1/3 innings over his last 6 outings between Triple-A & majors, with 48 strikeouts. “We’ve seen confidence”

Brett Sears Named Southern League All StarAtlanta Braves prospect Brett Sears named to Southern League All Star team.

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Mookie Betts' sudden revival could be Dodgers' secret weapon in securing three-peatOver the past month, Betts leads the Los Angeles Dodgers in fWAR, home runs, and wRC+. With Shohei Ohtani out, his revival could not have come at a better time.

Dodgers Week 26: Back in the postseason saddle againDodgers won 6 of 7 games last week, clinching a record 14th straight playoff berth and another National League West crown. Kyle Tucker, Yoshinobu Yamamoto shone.

Martin Perez may have given Braves their rallying cry for the 2026 playoffsThe Atlanta Braves may have their playoff rallying cry, and it very fitting that it came out of the mouth of one of their unsung heroes in Martin Perez.

Braves Minor League Recap: Robert Suarez returns, David McCabe sizzles in season finaleSuarez brought the heat, hitting 98 in his first game back

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Braves stand as one of the top teams in the league ➡️

Zach Ehrhard, Alek Thomas key Oklahoma City win in finaleZach Ehrhard, Alek Thomas helped Oklahoma City to second-ending win. Speedster Hyeseong Kim will be considered for potential postseason role despite struggles.

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How Dodgers can fit Josue De Paula onto playoff roster for Corey Seager-like debutJosue De Paula's September call-up echoes Corey Seager's 2015 arrival. Can the Los Angeles Dodgers squeeze him onto the postseason roster?

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Braves will fare as one of the top contenders 📲

Braves' 2026 season may have been saved by their hire of Jeremy HefnerThe Atlanta Braves need to thank their lucky stars that they hired Jeremy Hefner last offseason, because they don't win the division without him.

How should we score the preseason production predictions?Now’s your chance to inform how we assign meaningless internet points

Robert Suarez passes latest rehab hurdle, but Braves' next steps with him sound unclearThe Atlanta Braves need Robert Suarez for their playoff run, but it remains unclear as to what their next steps will be to make sure it gets to that point.

Atlanta Braves News: Atlanta Clinches 2026 NL East Crown, Robert Suarez Returns to Mound, MoreBraves are 2026 NL East Champs

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, September 22 vs. PadresThe Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Braves at Astros series recap: Space City sweep seals NL East titleThe Braves take care of business in Houston and they’ll be coming home as NL East champions.

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Why Dodgers fans have one of the best Bowman Chrome checklists to chase this yearBaseball cards and collectibles have taken over pop culture, again, and this past week, Topps released one of its flagship products. Bowman Chrome is built arou

Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

Better late than never: Dodgers offense pounces on the Giants’ bullpen in winDodgers offense waited until the sixth inning to show up and take advantage of Emmet Sheehan’s great game, ultimately securing a low-scoring win

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Giants vs. Dodgers (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Braves clinch NL East title, as they complete a sweep in HoustonThe Braves cruised past the Astros to clinch the division, behind strong pitching and a big sixth inning on offense

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Bold Randy Arozarena free agency declaration may be opportunity Braves have been waiting forRandy Arozarena apparently wants to head back east when he hits free agency, and the Atlanta Braves absolutely need to get involved in the bidding.

Braves Are NL East Champs 🏆Atlanta locks up 7th division title in last 9 years 📸

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Dodgers vs. Giants: game chatComing off three straight games with eight runs or more, the Dodgers host the Giants

Dodgers call up Emmet Sheehan, with Tarik Skubal on bereavement leaveDodgers called up Emmet Sheehan & Kyle Hurt from Triple-A. Tarik Skubal on bereavement leave, Seth Halvorsen optioned to Oklahoma City.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. isn't the only Braves star heating up at exactly the right timeOffense is often limited in playoff baseball, and between Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves have a trio of guys that can carry them.

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One stat defines just how dominant Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been for DodgersLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the best starting pitchers in MLB, and one of the best in Dodgers franchise history.

Braves Minor League Recap: Davis Polo makes successful debutDavis Polo continued his meteoric rise up the Atlanta Braves system by pitching six scoreless innings on Saturday night.

James Tibbs III hits 30th home run, Mike Sirota makes Triple-A debutIn Dodgers minor leagues Saturday, James Tibbs III hit 30th home run for Oklahoma City. Mike Sirota doubled, walked twice in his Triple-A debut.

Braves go for sweep in Houston behind Martin PerezThe Braves can seal the deal on the division today and start looking to set themselves up optimally for the playoffs

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Scout's Josue De Paula assessment will excite Dodgers fansOne MLB scout gave an interesting take on Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Josue De Paula.

With the season winding down, Mookie Betts is heating upMookie Betts has been on a tear over his last three games, making up for what appeared to be a lost year over the first half of the regular season.

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

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Breaking down Braves' likely opponents in first round of the 2026 playoffsThe Atlanta Braves have all but locked up the NL East and are very likely to be the third seed. Here is what that means for the first round of the playoffs.

Braves News: Robert Suarez, division on the brink, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

Dodging a loss in a game of Giant momentum swingsThe Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-4 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.

Giants vs. Dodgers (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-4 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s grand slam powers comeback victory as Braves take series in HoustonThe magic number is [insert Ozzie Albies here]

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, September 20 vs. GiantsThe Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers vs. Giants game chatThe Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.

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Ohtani Makes Recovery ProgressDodgers star swung off of Trajekt Arc pitching machine for first time on Saturday (The Athletic)

Josue De Paula drawing Juan Soto comparisons hints Dodgers were right to bid lowThe Los Angeles Dodgers may have their own homegrown Juan Soto in the making with top prospect Josue De Paula.

Braves run same lineup against the Astros in potential postseason previewCrawford Boxes, beware

The growing Dodgers 10-strikeout clubTyler Glasnow on Friday struck out 10 Giants, the eighth different Dodgers pitcher with a double-digit-strikeout game this season.

Braves seek series win in Houston with Holmes on the hillYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Edgardo Henriquez avoids the worst, but Dodgers still making promises they can’t keepEdgardo Henriquez figures to be a massive part of the Dodgers postseason push coming out of the bullpen, but he must first rehab a bad back before doing so.

Robert Suarez set for rehab assignment to Triple-A GwinnettSuarez will help finish off the regular season for the Gwinnett Stripers this Sunday

Blake Snell bromance may be enough to convince Tarik Skubal to reach to stay with DodgersTarik Skubal called Dodgers teammate Blake Snell his "best friend" after clinching the NL West, and their Step Brothers jokes are already a clubhouse staple.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

Why not celebrate clinching the playoff appearance?Your best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3 Dodgers who survived the 2026 trade deadline but will be gone in offseasonOutside of acquiring Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers were rather quiet at the trade deadline. Will they be more ambitious during the offseason?

Alek Thomas, Matt Gorski shine in Oklahoma City doubleheader, Jake Cousins hurtDodgers Triple-A Oklahoma City got two wins Friday, thanks to Alek Thomas, Matt Gorski, and friends. Rehabbing pitcher Jake Cousins came out of a game injured.

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Braves' magic number to win NL East is the last question after Atlanta clinches playoff spotThe Atlanta Braves locked up a spot in the 2026 playoffs on Friday, and the NL East division title could come right behind it.

Braves News: Postseason berth clinched, playoff chase update, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

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These 3 Braves players should absolutely be on the trading block this coming offseasonAustin Riley, Spencer Strider, and Reynaldo Lopez are just a few Atlanta Braves players who need to be on the trading block this upcoming offseason.

Dodgers sync up with legendary ‘4+1’ game with 4 home runs in 8thThe Dodgers harkened back to the “4+1” game with 4 home runs in the 8th inning including 2 sets of back-to-back homers in Friday night’s 8-2 win over the Giants

Braves clinch postseason bid with three homers in win over AstrosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Braves Clinch Playoff Berth 🪓

Olson hits 40th homer as Atlanta becomes 3rd NL team to punch ticket 🎥

Dodgers vs. Giants game chatThe Dodgers, the NL West division champions, come home for their final regular season homestand. They open a three-game series against the Giants Friday night.

Updated Playoff Bracket 📋Latest look at seeding with Braves clinching postseason for 8th time in 9 seasons 📲

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Breaking NewsDodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders (AP)

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, September 19 vs. GiantsThe Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers activate Edwin Díaz, option Landon KnackVeteran reliever Edwin Díaz was activated off injured list after missing a month with neck inflammation. Dodgers optioned Landon Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Drake Baldwin’s second half rebound with Braves is hiding unfortunate new lack of patienceDrake Baldwin looks more like his former self these days, but the Atlanta Braves catcher has seemingly developed an unfortunate flaw along the way.

Braves deploy regular cast of characters in series opener against AstrosYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Analyzing ChaosThe Dodgers clinched in Cincinnati on Thursday. Meanwhile, chaos reigns elsewhere.

Dodgers begin final homestand of the regular season hosting the GiantsLast homestand of the season begins with Tyler Glasnow taking the mound against the Giants a day after the Dodgers secured the National League West crown

Lakers' Dodgers Jersey Promo🔥LA squads collab for special giveaway night November 18th 📸

Braves head to Houston with Tyler Mahle on the moundYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

A quick look at the Postseason picture for the BravesThe quicker the Braves wrap this division up, the better.

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It turns out Eric Lauer trade rumors had some validity after Dodgers' injury newsEric Lauer is officially done for the season, and he was a piece the Los Angeles Dodgers could have flipped at the trade deadline to bolster their roster.

Will the Braves mess up the AL West race?They could mess it up in either direction!

Charles Davalan records an RBI, but Tulsa gets knocked outA suspended matchup in Triple-A due to the weather and a playoff exit in Double-A for the Drillers made up the day in the Dodgers’ minor league system

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Rival executive underscores why Edwin Diaz belongs nowhere near Dodgers and how to fix himOne executive gave their candid take on what has gone wrong for Edwin Diaz in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Braves News: Astros on deck, Cubs series recap, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Alex Freeland stands among standout first-year players ➡️

Dodgers notes: Kyle Tucker, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik SkubalDespite all the challenges he faced throughout the regular season, Kyle Tucker is marching into October on a hot streak, nearly reaching the cycle on Thursday.

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Braves News: Chris Sale rotation plan, Austin Riley's honor, Didier Fuentes hypeHere is the latest Atlanta Braves news that may have fallen through the cracks amidst the Braves' push to get into the postseason.

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3 slumping Braves players that may hold Atlanta's playoff fate in their handsOzzie Albies Austin Riley Mauricio Dubon

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Cat's 1st Pitch With Triple-A Squad 🐈Rescue 'ChipPurr Jones' helps with delivering opening pitch to Braves' minor league team

Kyle Tucker's recent Dodgers surge is smokescreen fans shouldn't fall forKyle Tucker has been the Los Angeles Dodgers' best hitter over their last 10 games, but can fans take it seriously?

Breaking down all the Braves prospects that are headed to the 2026 Arizona Fall LeagueThe Atlanta Braves have an intriguing group of prospects headed to the Arizona Fall League this fall.

Dodgers win another division title, even if it didn’t follow the scriptDodgers won the National League West in 2026, which was expected. Even though things didn’t go exactly as planned.

Dodgers division-clinching dates from 2013-26Looking back at National League West division-clinching dates during their run of 14 years of postseason berths from 2013-26.

Braves’ contract mistake with Reynaldo Lopez on full display after his latest injuryThe Atlanta Braves' contract decisions with Reynaldo Lopez look like missteps after word got out that his shoulder remains a problem.

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Dodgers Win NL WestLAD on top of division 13 of last 14 years

Dodgers vs. Reds (09/17/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Dave Roberts can't hide Dodgers' issues with Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Diaz updatesEdwin Díaz's impending return and Shohei Ohtani's injury status are both bad news for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers at Reds: game chatJustin Wrobleski starts in the final game of the road trip

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 18 vs. GiantsThe Dodgers take on the San Fracisco Giants on Friday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

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Braves at Cubs series recap: homers in one game, slouching in twoThe Braves ran more games off the season clock, and had a fun homer-filled win, too.

Dodgers fans trying to lobby for Elly De La Cruz trade are entering dangerous territoryAfter seeing Elly De La Cruz dominate, Los Angeles Dodgers fans want to see a trade, but while there's merit to the idea, the backlash would be immense.

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'Most Important' Ohtani Uni for SalePiece of history hits auction block 📸

Dodgers call up Landon Knack, option Bobby MillerDodgers called up Landon Knack and optioned Bobby Miller, bringing up a fresh arm for an all-hands-on-deck game against the Reds on Thursday.

Jackson Ferris’ day of clinching in Triple-AThe Chihuahuas had no bark against Jackson Ferris, who was in complete control in a win that secured the Comets’ place in the Championship Series

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Which poor-performing 2026 Braves arm will have the best career?It hasn’t been a banner year for young starters promoted to the majors by the Braves

14 former Braves players whose teams are very much in the hunt for a playoff spotThese former Atlanta Braves players still have a real chance of making it into the playoffs with their new teams in 2026.

Possible Blake Snell timeline after injury would ruin Dodgers' master planThe Los Angeles Dodgers hold their breath as they await news on a potential injury to Blake Snell that would hinder their postseason rotation.

Will Smith is Dodgers nominee for Roberto Clemente AwardDodgers catcher Will Smith is one of 30 MLB nominees for 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes character and philanthropy. Winner announced in October.