Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies - August 21, 2024

Braves News: Tarik Skubal rumor, ALCS matchup, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

Braves reportedly declined to involve Didier Fuentes in Tarik Skubal trade talksWell, now we know how highly the Braves regard Fuentes when it comes to their future plans

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Braves' trade deadline pursuit of Tarik Skubal also revealed their Didier Fuentes planNot even trading for Tarik Skubal was enough for the Atlanta Braves to be convinced to part ways with Didier Fuentes, and they are probably right.

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Sam Fuld rejects A’s, will remain with PhilliesThe face of a man that doesn’t have to deal with the A’s any longer

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Phillies Exec Declined A's JobSam Fuld withdrew from head of baseball operations search to stay in Philly (Passan)

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey drives in a run for GlendaleCarey and Isaiah Drake both got a hit on Friday, while Briggs McKenzie and Tyler LaPorte made appearances on the mound

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If it improved the offense, would you trade one of the Phillies’ top three starters?Time to think outside of the box

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Bailey Falter's long descent from Phillies NLCS starter just hit another new lowA former highly touted Phillies prospect’s struggles continue as he will officially test the free agent market following a tough 2026 season at the major league

Braves designate Luke Williams for assignment, select Danny YoungAtlanta .egins their off-season roster s.huffle

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Jose RamirezThe outfield? Needing a change? For the Phillies?

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A realistic blueprint to reshape the Phillies roster this offseasonThe Philadelphia Phillies need to make some major changes. Their decrepit core has failed to get the job done for five straight seasons, and in fact has been mo

Braves Rumors: MLB insider thinks Atlanta could revisit Corey Seager trade this offseasonJoel Sherman not only has heard that the Atlanta Braves have kicked the tires on a Corey Seager trade in the past, but he also think they could do so again.

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Braves News: Free agent predictions, Arizona Fall League, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

Braves' first move once the offseason starts should be this rotation reunionThe Atlanta Braves must immediately act and bring Tyler Mahle back as soon as the offseason gets started, because this offseason is going to be very different.

Unsung Braves draft pick gets high praise from Baseball America’s draft report cardThe Atlanta Braves may have found a diamond in the rough in the 2026 MLB Draft with 11th-round pick Ryne Barker, although he is definitely a raw prospect.

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Phillies' most unexpected postseason triumphs ➡️

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Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Records a HitYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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2026-2027 Offseason Guide Prequel: The State of the Phillies*Any Kyle Shanahan QB* “GREEN 18. GREEN 18 SET!”

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How would you attempt to fix the Phillies defense this offseason?It’s arguably just as much of an issue as the offense

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Which pending free agent(s) will the Braves bring back?MahlebusMostWanted remains the worst online handle of all time

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Phillies are risking losing a big part of their future for the sake of Dave DombrowskiAs the offseason begins for most of the teams in Major League Baseball, personnel shuffles start to take place. Managers, coaches and players will all be on the

Braves’ wild ABS trend in playoffs makes one offseason priority crystal clearThe Braves used ABS challenges the most in the postseason, but it continued to be a struggle for them. That has to improve next season.

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Atlanta needs to address in 2027 📲

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Phillies News: Jonathan Bowlan, Free Agents, Shortened Season ProposalShortened season, lengthened playoffs?

Max Fried may have bet on the wrong horse in leaving Braves for the YankeesMax Fried's decision to sign with the Yankees raises the question of what he potentially left behind when he left the Atlanta Braves a couple of years ago.

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Braves News: 2026 season reactions, offseason improvements, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

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3 essential pieces of the Phillies' future, 4 players on the discard pileThe Philadelphia Phillies suffered yet another deflating playoff exit last week, and are now heading into year six of a competitive window that has been sliding

3 Braves offseason decisions that cost Atlanta dearly in NLDS loss vs. DodgersThe Atlanta Braves were certainly the recipients of bad luck and players failing to execute, but some of their playoff failures goes back to their own choices.

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Why Alex Cora snubbing Phillies should be a reliefThe Philadelphia Phillies have been down bad lately. A near-historic collapse during the final week of the regular season had fans feeling anxious, and yet anot

Braves' abysmal offensive showing in NLDS vs. Dodgers makes one coaching change obviousThe Atlanta Braves' offense hasn't been good in at least two years. After their embarrassing performance, it is time to move on from the Braves' hitting coach.

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So, where do the Atlanta Braves go from here following another Postseason exit?Well, at least it’s clear as to what needs to be improved. ‘How’ is the big question, though.

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Ronald Acuña Jr. social media blackout, ill-timed announcement after Braves' loss are bad opticsRonald Acuña Jr. is raising a lot of eyebrows with his actions after the Atlanta Braves were bounced from the playoffs, but not everything is as it appears.

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🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Andrew Painter: Trade bait?If the Phillies want to improve the team for 2027, it might be time to get creative

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Braves should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Who do you think will be the Phillies manager in 2027?Or whenever the Phillies play baseball again

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Season’s done — are you satisfied, gratified, both, or neither?B for Braves

Tyler Mahle gave real hope of Braves reunion with post-NLDS loss commentsTyler Mahle just gave the Atlanta Braves a huge opportunity to get their offseason started with a reunion, but will they take it?

Braves’ projected arbitration salaries show some very obvious nontender decisionsThe Atlanta Braves just lost in the NLDS. Now, it is time to begin thinking about how their roster will take shape in 2027 and that starts with arbitration.

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Phillies News: Alex Cora, Don Mattingly, Sam FuldYou there! Would you like to manage the Philadelphia Phillies?

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11 managerial candidates the Phillies must consider after being spurned by Alex CoraUnless they want to bring back Don Mattingly, the Phillies have no captain at the helm. What manager should they bring in to fill the void?

10 Braves who won't be back next season as Atlanta reaches a franchise crossroadsThe Atlanta Braves are set to lose quite a few players from their 2026 playoff team before the start of next season. Here are the likely candidates.

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Braves News: Season over, Tyler Mahle, Offseason, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Braves fail to find magic touch as Postseason run ends in scuffling fashion for batsA weird season comes to a quiet close

Braves end 2026 campaign at home with NLDS exitA strong start by Mahle and heroics by Michael Harris II can’t overcome another night of no-show offense.

Dodgers Eliminate Braves 🔵LA advances to 8th NLCS in the last 10 years with 4-1 win over Atlanta

Standing O for Mahle 👏

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Tyler Mahle exits to a standing ovation from Braves fans 👏

Ozzie Albies Leadoff Double ♨️

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Ozzie Albies has leadoff double for the Braves in the 6th 👀 📺: FS1

MIchael Harris Scores Run 🏃

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Money Mike makes a deposit 💰 #LetItFly

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Why would Phillies be more appealing to Alex Cora than a year-long vacation?Well, the Philadelphia Phillies missed out on their top choice of manager for next season. Former Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora informed the club on Tuesday

Braves have faced an all-time pitching gauntlet this postseason, and Game 4 is no differentThe Braves offense has faced a starting pitching gauntlet unlike any. However, if Atlanta wants to advance, they have to figure things out against another ace.

Braves maintain calm and focus as they attempt to mount comeback in NLDSThere’s no panic surrounding the Braves despite what’s at stake

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s playoff disappearing act with Braves should have team asking hard questionsThe Atlanta Braves need to take a hard look at exactly how hard they want to push to keep Ronald Acuna Jr. after his latest playoff disappointment.

Braves' NLDS Game 4 lineup shuffle shows that Walt Weiss knows it's now or neverThe Atlanta Braves Game Four lineup against the Dodgers sees Drake Baldwin slip in the order, while the red-hot Michael Harris II takes over as leadoff man.

Braves Game 4 Lineup 🪓

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Game 4. #LetItFly

Dodgers Game 4 Lineup

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Today’s #NLDS Game 4 Dodgers lineup at Braves:

Braves aiming to force NLDS Game 5 with Tyler Mahle on the moundWin today for a chance to play LA on Friday.

Braves’ continued insistence on playing Ha-Seong Kim makes even less sense nowHa-Seong Kim's continued presence in the Atlanta Braves' lineup is costly the team dearly, and it should not continue despite Ronald Acuna Jr.'s knee issues.

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey Singles in WinCarey had a hit and a key outfield assist in Glendale’s first win

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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The Phillies have tried nothing, and they’re all out of ideasLousy beatniks

Chris Sale’s Game 3 struggles helps vindicate Braves’ decision to not start him in Game 2The Atlanta Braves may have made the right decision to start Chris Sale in Game 3 after all, but not for the reasons they originally thought.

Who’s gonna save the Braves from elimination? / Who’s gonna get the Braves eliminated?Do you think any Braves took a feat that raises their abilities in an elimination game?

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Braves will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

Mattingly Still an Option'Everything remains on the table' for Phillies during manager search (The Athletic)

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Phillies face harsh reality with manager decision after another Alex Cora rejectionAlex Cora was a name the Philadelphia Phillies hoped they would see in the managerial cycle after the 2026 season. The club had another early exit from the post

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Are there any free agents you’d prefer the Phillies steer clear of?Thanks, but no thanks?

Braves News: Chris Sale struggles, Ronald Acuña Jr. update, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

Phillies arbitration projections might force 2 trades of previous core playersThe Philadelphia Phillies have some decisions to make. A blind man can see that they’re just not good enough, in light of the fact that their ousting in the Wil

Phillies news: Teruaki Sato, Aidan Miller, Roman AnthonyBeating Chris Sale? In this economy?

Braves on track to 'top' previous dynasty's letdown without another deep playoff runThe Atlanta Braves' previous dynasty fell short of the multiple World Series titles they should have won, but this current team may be more disappointing.

Freddie Freeman has officially embraced his role as a Braves villainFreddie Freeman once wished that Atlanta Braves fans would still love him after he left. Nowadays, he is fully embracing his heel turn.

Unreal Dubón Wall Robbery 😱

2x Gold Glove winner takes one back from Freddie Freeman

Atlanta’s star hitters must perform like stars with elimination loomingRonald Acuña Jr. (among others) has got to step it up — and soon. Otherwise, the show stops here.

Phillies Checked on Cora AgainFormer Red Sox manager told Dave Dombrowski he's taking 2027 off (USA Today)

Sale struggles and bats cold as Braves fall to DodgersSale struggled by his standards and had little run support in loss

Sale x Yamamoto Cap-Tip 🫡 (via @MLB/X)

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Dodgers Claim Game 3 ♨️Yamamoto outduels Sale on the mound as Braves face NLDS elimination 📲

Olson Wanted to Challenge 👀

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Matt Olson thought about challenging this 3-2 pitch but decided against it. Braves only have one challenge remaining after Ronald Acuña Jr. lost one in the first inning

Pics of Dubón Wall Grab 😮‍💨

MAURICIOOOOOO!!!!! #LetItFly

6 Ks For Sale Through 2 IP ⛽️

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Three more strikeouts for Chris Sale! 6 Ks through 2 innings 🤯

Sale Ends 1st With Ohtnai K 🔥

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Chris Sale strikes out Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani in the top of the 1st!

Braves, Weiss look forward to marquee matchup of Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and DodgersThe eyes of the baseball world will be squarely set on Truist Park. The Braves appear ready for the spotlight.

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Braves' NLDS Game 3 lineup sees last second change after Ronald Acuña Jr. injury scareThe Atlanta Braves had to make some last minute changes to their lineup for Game 3 due to Ronald Acuña Jr.'s sore knee.

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

Braves' hubris vs. Phillies led to a Chris Sale gaffe, but they somehow got what they wanted anywayBraves' hubris led to a Chris Sale gaffe vs. Phillies and they somehow got what they wanted anyway

Updated Braves Game 3 Lineup📋

Ha-Seong Kim back at SS as Braves deploy similar lineupMauricio Dubón is back in LF and Murphy stays at DH

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Braves LHP went from 7-Eleven to shutting down the champs

Braves NLDS Game 3 Lineup 📋

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Game 3. #LetItFly

The Braves and Chris Sale look for NLDS series lead over DodgersA win today would put them one away from the NLCS for the first time since 2021

Paying attention to the Arizona Fall LeagueIs anyone any good in Arizona for the Phillies?

Braves must buck their own history against Yoshinobu Yamamoto to take control of NLDSThe Atlanta Braves have a real chance to seize all of the momentum in the NLDS. To do so, the Braves' offense has to finally figure out Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Andrew Painter offers ray of hope in rubble of the Phillies' playoff disappointmentThe Phillies' last month of the season felt like a slow march to their inevitable demise. After the Braves ended their season with a 6-2 defeat on Thursday, it

Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Records Hit in AFLYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s remarks detail past Braves drama, but fuel speculation over his targetWe should be talking about the Atlanta Braves' upcoming NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers, but Ronald Acuña Jr. may have created an unnecessary distraction.

How many innings will Chris Sale throw in Game 3?What does Full Strength Chris Sale’s usage look like on Tuesday evening?

How many new regulars will the Phillies have in their lineup in 2027?At least some turnover is expected

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Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Atlanta's first-year players stand across the league 📲

Phillies News: Dave Dombrowski's future, Trea Turner honesty, familiar reliever's surgeryThe Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended with a predictable disappointment last week and fans are now settling in for a long winter. Eight other teams are still

Atlanta Braves News: Chris Sale Takes Mound in Game 3, Matt Olson Hank Aaron Award Finalist, MoreAces Clash in tlanta