Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - September 16, 2024

A night to forget for both offense and pitching as Braves fall to the Nationals, 9-5Out-BABIP’d and out-debuted in DC tonight but hey, HSK with three hits

Dodgers vs. Cardinals: game chatKicking off September with the first of a nine-game home stand

Blake Treinen back ‘very soon,’ Dodgers will call up 6th starter vs. NationalsDodgers pitching notes including Blake Treinen back soon, Justin Wrobleski in the bullpen, a 6th starter coming this weekend v. Nationals, & Shohei Ohtani update

Dodgers notes: Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Teoscar HernándezDodgers plans for the now-active Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, plus a bet on Teoscar Hernández, temporary or not.

Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, September 2 vs. CardinalsThe Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Braves' September call-up decisions highlight very flawed MLB roster rulesThe Atlanta Braves made their September call-up roster moves official, but it also was a reminder of why the current roster expansion moves stink.

Brewer Hicklen starts in LF, Ozzie Albies at DH for Braves series opener against the NationalsThis one’s for you, Hicklen hive.

Braves biweekly: all we do is accumulate winsThe Braves kept doing that very specific thing they do best

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Dodgers Sept. roster expansion comes with surprise injury activations and demotionsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have activated Will Smith and Dalton Rushing as part of their flurry of roster moves with rosters expanding.

Dodgers activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Justin Wrobleski, call up Alex FreelandDodgers added Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Alex Freeland & Justin Wrobleski to roster on September 1. Ben Rortvedt designated for assignment, Alek Thomas optioned

The start of the homestand is marked by Will Smith’s returnIt’s been a trying period offensively given the standards this team has set, and there’s a trust that the return of Will Smith can help improve this attack

Dodgers trade José Rodríguez to Blue Jays for pitcher Sebastian RodríguezDodgers traded 25-year-old José Rodríguez to Blue Jays for 20-year-old Sebastian Rodríguez in a swap of minor league right-handed pitchers.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Things to overreact to after 137 games of the 2026 seasonThe Dodgers have gone 25-25 since July 1 with 25 games remaining.

Braves begin NL East road trip with AJ Smith-Shawver set to start Nationals series openerNew month, new streak (please)

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Dodgers trade pitcher to playoff hopeful Blue Jays as AL Wild Card race heats upThe Los Angeles Dodgers made a small-time trade that could have bigger implications for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Explaining Dodgers' underwhelming Alex Freeland promotion as September rosters expandThe Los Angeles Dodgers made the most boring September addition possible by calling up Alex Freeland.

What catchers Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt provided in AugustDodgers traded for two catchers on August 3, then relied on them for the last four weeks before Will Smith returns. Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt’s last month.

Braves' option decisions for 2027 are straightforward, but things get iffy after thatOption decisions on Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies will have to be made soon. Those will be easy, the Atlanta Braves' future choices aren't as cut and dry.

Dodgers minor league postseason scenariosTwo Dodgers minor league affiliates are in the postseason, another can join this week, and Triple-A Oklahoma City can do the same over next 3 weeks.

Has the universe had enough of Dylan Lee?If not the universe, then…

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Atlanta Braves News: Winning Streak Comes to End, September Roster Moves, MoreNo more winning streak.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has finally found his swing again (with one concerning catch)Ronald Acuña Jr. is finally starting to heat up at the plate for the Braves. However, his power is yet to resurface; should Atlanta be concerned?

Should Dodgers fans expect more from the offense?The Dodgers need to get the offense rolling, and soon

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Dylan Lee’s recent rough patch with Braves could not be coming at a worse timeReliever Dylan Lee had been one of the best this season for the Atlanta Braves, but the last month has been a massive struggle.

Braves drop makeup game to Giants after a successful streakSometimes you win some… and you lose one

Giants vs. Braves (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 7-3 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Ranking Dodgers minor leaguers by likelihood they'll be called up September 1Which Los Angeles Dodgers prospects are most likely to receive a promotion when rosters expand in September?

Braves will be calling up Blake Burkhalter and Kyle Farmer as September call-ups, per reportOne player could be making his debut, the other will be here to shore up the bench

Braves Magic Number: Atlanta’s steady march is paying dividends in quest for playoff spotThe Atlanta Braves' magic number is finally getting low enough to where it is actually worth keeping a close eye on as we enter the final month of 2026.

Dodgers in August: Offense nonexistent, playoff rotation in placeReview of the Dodgers August, with questionable offense but the postseason starting rotation coming together.

Braves just gave some not-so-subtle hints as to who will be joining club when rosters expandThe Atlanta Braves just tipped their hand as to who is going to be coming up from the minors when rosters expand on September 1.

Bryce Elder gets the start to face the GiantsYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Three big stats to keep in mind as Braves move into SeptemberLet’s talk about Mauricio Dubón, Raisel Igleisas, and Atlanta’s home field advantage

Tyler Glasnow clarifies Dodgers' postseason rotation outlook with gem vs. TigersTyler Glasnow is reminding the Los Angeles Dodgers what makes him so valuable despite repeated injuries.

Dodgers Week 23: Rough road tripDodgers got swept by the Braves then won a series in Detroit against the Tigers to salvage a 2-4 road trip.

Braves Minor League Recap: Jordan Groshans registers 30th homer in Columbus winGroshans homered and tripled to continue his best pro season to date.

Braves’ August surge just got rewarded in latest MLB power rankingsThe Atlanta Braves got the job done last week and the MLB power rankings rewarded them, but their job is anything but done.

Will Smith finishes rehab week with Triple-A Oklahoma CityWill Smith and Blake Treinen put the finishing touches on their rehab assignments with Triple-A Oklahoma City before likely returning to the Dodgers this week.

Is this Braves team weird?I know I think so

Dave Roberts' ominous Shohei Ohtani shutdown is admission of a new pitching realityThe Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend decision on Shohei Ohtani reveals the potential for a new plan entirely regarding the megastar's workload.

Dodgers fans need to be wary as NY radio host clarifies fraudulent Tarik Skubal reportSocial media reports claiming that the Dodgers have no intention of re-signing Tarik Skubal this offseason are an important lesson in media literacy.

Atlanta Braves News: Series Sweep of Rockies, Seven Straight Wins for Braves, MoreWins Wins and More Wins.

Predicting the Braves' September record and if it will be good enough to secure a first round byeWhere will the Atlanta Braves finish in 2026? We take our best guess at Atlanta's final win total and where they place in the National League standings.

Latest MLB labor proposal revamps free agent timelines, in-season roster rulesA look at last week’s labor proposal by Major League Baseball owners to players, looking to limit free agent offseason signing periods and in-season roster moves

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Reported promotion for rising Braves' prospect will give him one final test to cap an impressive seasonAnother late season minor league promotion for the Atlanta Braves has reportedly happened, with Dixon Williams set to join Double-A Columbus.

Braves vs. Rockies series recap: A stabilizing run of seven straight successesSeven’s a hot streak, folks!

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Former Dodger retiring reminds Padres of how they helped LA trade for Tarik SkubalOne of Andrew Friedman's greatest Los Angeles Dodgers trade fleeces led straight to the Tarik Skubal deal.

Dodgers finally find some offense, backing stingy Tyler GlasnowDodgers have been a below-average offense for two months but ended August with a solid game with the bats to beat Tigers and take a series in Detroit.

Dodgers vs. Tigers (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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5 teams Braves need to call and have trade talks with as soon as the 2026 season is overThe Atlanta Braves would be smart to act quickly when the 2026 season ends and give these teams a call to get trade talks started.

Rockies vs. Braves (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Rookie Benched for Flip Off 🫣Cole Carrigg held out of Rockies lineup after inappropriate gesture toward Braves fans

Dodgers at Tigers game chatDodgers battle the Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, September 1 vs. CardinalsThe Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Sean Murphy hits seventh, Ha-Seong Kim back in the lineup for Rockies finaleThe Braves are going with Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim today while Mike Yastrzemski grabs a benchs eat

Will Smith to Join LAD Tuesday

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After spending this past week on rehab with Triple-A OKC, Will Smith is expected to rejoin the Dodgers on Tuesday, Dave Roberts said. Sounds like Justin Wrobleski, who pitched for OKC last night, is also close to returning to LA (in a relief role).

Tyler Mahle takes the mound as Braves go for sweep of RockiesThe Braves can pull off a second consecutive sweep if they win today

Braves Minor League Recap: Daniel Brooks Dominant, Hartman Steals 50thSaturday in the Atlanta Braves system saw Eric Hartman steal his 50th base and Daniel Brooks throw another gem.

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Skubal Took Tigers' Coffee 😅Pitcher reveals he reclaimed espresso machine he bought for the clubhouse after trade

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Details of Spencer Schwellenbach's injury puts a dark cloud over his 2027 statusSpencer Schwellenbach's elbow injury was a mystery all of 2026, but as we learned more details it's clear the Braves will need additional rotation help in 2027.

Emmet Sheehan on a roll in Triple-A, Will Smith doubles twiceEmmet Sheehan had third straight excellent start in Triple-A, Will Smith doubled twice as he nears Dodgers return, Justin Wrobleski started rehab assignment.

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Hottest Dodgers prospect nobody's talking about could make noise as early as 2027Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Charles Davalan doesn't have the $200 million ceiling of a Josue DePaula or Mike Sirota, but his intangibles are through the roof.

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Robert Suarez’s return quickly becoming Braves’ biggest question ahead of playoff pushThe Atlanta Braves can't get flamethrower Robert Suarez back soon enough. He will be an important piece for them in the postseason.

Braves News: Martin Perez, taking care of business, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

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PCA Betting Fave For MVP 👀3-homer game boosts Cubs star's odds over Ohtani. Full lines on FanDuel 📲

Braves offense does just enough to back stellar pitchingThe Braves’ offense was largely absent, but Martin Perez, Brett Suter, and Didier Fuentes combined to hold the Rockies to 1 run

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Max Muncy's Silver Slugger case can cement his wildly underrated Dodgers legacyThird baseman Max Muncy is chasing an elusive Silver Slugger with another solid season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rockies vs. Braves (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Start of Braves-Rockies delayed due to rainA brief rain delay affects the start of action at Truist Park

Shohei Ohtani still not cleared to make pitching startShohei Ohtani has still not been cleared to start on the mound, and won’t pitch Sunday in Detroit or Tuesday at home. Ohtani (knee, biceps) last pitched July 3.

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Ohtani Won't Pitch SundayDodgers will start Tyler Glasnow as Shohei's return timeline remains uncertain

Dodgers vs. Tigers (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 2-1 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Mauricio Dubon returns to the cleanup spot, playing shortstopRonald Acuna bats second again behind Drake Baldwin, as Ronald is perhaps looking more like himself again

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, August 30 at TigersThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers at Tigers game chatThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Saturday.

Braves look for series win behind Martin PerezThe Braves look to take care of business in game 2 vs the Rockies.

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Braves are not going far enough with Sean Murphy's playing time and that needs to changeSean Murphy is heating up, and the Atlanta Braves have said they plan to play him more going forward. However, the current plan still isn't enough.

Braves Minor League Recap: Augusta trio strikes out 16 in winWil Libbert, Adiel Melendez and Lewis Siftontes combined for 16 strikeouts on the night

Jackson Ferris, Christian Zazueta thrive on moundJackson Ferris struck out eight in seven innings for Oklahoma City, Christian Zazueta had five strikeouts in five strong innings for Tulsa. Josue De Paula 99 RBI

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Braves News: Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach updates, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

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4 Dodgers prospects outside the Top 100 who prove their system is legitThe Los Angeles Dodgers farm system has an impressive degree of talent at the top, but beyond those guys there's some insane depth.

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Chris Sale's dominant performance almost certainly has Braves changing September roster plansGiven how Chris Sale has looked on the mound lately, the Atlanta Braves have to be thinking about how they are going to line up their rotation and roster.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki’s role, LA farm system accoladesNews regarding Roki Sasaki’s role upon returning from the injured list, the Dodgers’ (lack of) sale and the Dodgers and Sale, plus farm system accolades & honors

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List of Braves’ Silver Slugger candidates shows the dire state of Atlanta’s offenseThe Atlanta Braves' offense is not nearly as potent as it once was, and the list of their viable Silver Slugger candidates proves it.

Harris homer leads Braves’ hit parade as Braves win 80th game and series opener versus the RockiesRonald Acuña Jr. thrived in the cleanup spot, going 3-for-3 with a walk.

Skubal Talks Detroit Return 🗣️Pitcher discusses what homecoming at Comerica Park meant to him

Rockies vs. Braves (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Dodgers snap skid behind SkubalThe Dodgers snapped thier mini three-game losing streak behind another solid Skubal start in his first return to Comerica Park since being traded to the Dodgers.

Skubal Shines vs. Tigers 🤩Dodgers ace was dialed in first start against former team

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Checking in on Hyeseong Kim as Dodgers cope with Andy Pages' absenceWith Andy Pages on the injured list, is it time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to give Hyeseong Kim another chance?

Skubal Emotional in Return 🥹

Ace gets choked up after facing Tigers for first time since trade 🎥

Dodgers vs. Tigers game chatThe Dodgers look to bounce back after being swept by the Braves. Tarik Skubal starts for the first time against Detroit since joining the Dodgers in game one.

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Concerns over Braves’ bullpen being overworked are exaggerated with one glaring exceptionThe Atlanta Braves' bullpen isn't as overworked as Walt Weiss has been implying...unless we are talking about Dylan Lee.

A Dodgers fan guide to Comerica Park, home of the Detroit TigersMichael Elizondo writes his next entry in his travelogue, giving his review of Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

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Braves share awful Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach injury updates as options dwindleThe Atlanta Braves' rotation woes are not getting any better this season, as the last of their potential starting pitching depth just evaporated.

Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach to have surgeryUnfortunate news for two of Atlanta’s injured starting pitchers.

Sale: Shutout Was 'Special' 🥹Braves ace 'fired up' by family's reaction to his dominant performance vs. Dodgers 🎥

Grant Holmes starts the Friday night showdown in Rockies series openerAnother NL West team enters the arena. To be swept? We hope!

Tarik Skubal battles his “replacement”Drew Anderson got a break to join the Tigers’ rotation after the trade deadline, and now he faces one of the starters he replaced, the outstanding Torki Skubal

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, August 29 at TigersThe Dodgers take on the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

Austin Riley's Epic Freddie Freeman Story 👀

2x All-Star and World Series champion sits down for an exclusive interview with Mookie Betts presented by Panda Express

Good news: Dodgers remaining schedule is a cakewalkDodgers only play two winning teams in their final 28 games, and only one in current postseason position.

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Dodgers GM provides update on Shohei Ohtani that puts pitching situation into contextLos Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes may have ruled out one Shohei Ohtani pitching idea.

Skubal's 'True Crime Ritual'🔍Dodgers ace breaks down how watching documentaries helps him stay focused 📲

Braves Minor League Recap: Luis Guanipa Goes DeepGuanipa went 2-3 with a home run in a Rome loss

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Chris Sale made history with the Braves vs. Dodgers, and it just makes no senseThe Atlanta Braves got to witness something truly special out of Chris Sale against the Dodgers that you are unlikely to see very often ever again.

What’s your favorite Chris Sale memory?Recency bias has a strong pull..,

Charles Davalan keeps on thriving in High-AWill Smith inched closer to a complete game behind the plate in Triple-A, while Charles Davalan led the way for a Loons win at home