Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - March 16, 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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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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

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 📲

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.

Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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

Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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.

Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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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.

Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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

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 📲

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.

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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.

Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

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 📲

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

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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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.

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

MIchael Harris Scores Run 🏃

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Money Mike makes a deposit 💰 #LetItFly

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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.

11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

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

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?

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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 ➡️

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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

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

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.

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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.

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

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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.

Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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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

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

Ray Kerr's MLB Journey Is WILD 😲

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

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.

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?

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

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

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

Michael Harris II is carrying the Braves' offense, but Atlanta needs Matt Olson backThe Atlanta Braves have gotten enough out of Michael Harris II this postseason to get by, but a deep playoff run is going to require Matt Olson to wake up.

Walt Weiss forging his own path as Braves' manager this postseason despite speed bumpsIn his first postseason, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is showcasing that he has what it takes to lead a successful October run.

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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All of the Braves' and Dodgers' NLDS players who also played in legendary 2021 NLCSThe Atlanta Braves have a lot of history with the Dodgers, and the cast of characters have changed quite a bit even in the last few years.

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

Matt Olson named finalist for 2026 Hank Aaron AwardYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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6 Braves players holding the team back during NLDS battle with the DodgersThe Atlanta Braves are finding ways to make it work in this NLDS against the Dodgers, but there are a few players that are making their job harder.

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

Rojas: 'Nothing Is Easy' 😒Dodgers infielder knows 3-peat will be a challenge

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Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey, Isaiah Drake both reach baseIsaiah Drake returned to baseball for the first time since June 27th

Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

Latest Free Agent Rumors 👂Predictions with offseason looming 📲

So what was really the deal with Chris Sale?What a weird Sunday

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Braves' insane Robert Suarez gamble pays huge dividends in Game 2The Atlanta Braves needed Robert Suarez to step up in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. Thankfully, he delivered.