HOUSTON -- When Mauricio Dubón was asked what it was like to see Ronald Acuña Jr. go on a tear over the past few weeks, he knew Acuña was within earshot. “I’ve been telling him, ‘Let me see some Ronald Acuña [stuff],’” Dubón said. “I haven’t seen it all year.

HOUSTON -- Bill Lucas was far more than just one of Hank Aaron’s closest friends. The beloved trailblazer played a significant part in the Braves’ first hire of Bobby Cox and the development of two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy.

HOUSTON -- The Braves are going back to the postseason for the eighth time in the past nine years. Atlanta clinched a postseason berth with a win over the Astros on Friday. Now, the Braves can set their sights on clinching the National League East, something they could do as

HOUSTON -- Matt Olson helped the Braves secure a postseason berth and also joined another exclusive home run club in a 6-2 win over the Astros on Friday night at Daikin Park.

HOUSTON -- Tyler Mahle was part of a third-place Reds team that was swept by the Braves in the opening round of the expanded playoff format used during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. His hope to pitch in the 2023 playoffs for the Twins was erased when he underwent Tommy John

HOUSTON -- Robert Suarez is expected to make a Minor League rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but the Braves haven’t revealed what else the elite setup man might do next week to shake off three months of rust and be ready for the start of the postseason. If

HOUSTON -- Along with attempting to find the baseball Jorge Soler sent into orbit during the 2021 World Series, the Braves are hoping to spend this weekend enjoying yet another celebration in Houston. “That would be amazing,” second baseman Ozzie Albies said. “Hopefully, we can get it done there.”

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CHICAGO -- The Braves haven’t yet clinched the National League East title. But their comfortable division lead has enabled them to ensure Chris Sale will get an extended breather before his final regular-season start and then make his first postseason start with extra rest. Instead of pitching in this weekend’s

CHICAGO – When Braves manager Walt Weiss kept a struggling Ozzie Albies out of the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Rays, the veteran second baseman provided a pinch-hit triple during a decisive three-run eighth. When Weiss moved Albies down to the lineup’s eighth spot Tuesday at Wrigley Field,

CHICAGO -- When Reynaldo López was chased during the third inning of a 7-3 loss to the Cubs on Monday night, there was reason to question whether the Braves would give him any additional starts this year. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss provided the answer after the game, when he revealed

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Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 14. 1) Kid Nichols (1869) Nichols captured an MLB-best 298 wins over 490 appearances (441 starts) during the

ATLANTA -- Like Mets fans will never forget what Chipper Jones did to their team at the end of the 1999 National League East race, Phillies fans won’t forget how Ronald Acuña Jr. significantly weakened their division title hopes this year. Acuña skillfully played the villain role last weekend in

ATLANTA -- Remember when Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a game-tying home run in the eighth inning of a comeback win in Philadelphia last weekend? Well, that’s no longer the Braves most significant, or most thrilling, win of the season. That distinction now belongs to the spirited 6-5 win the Braves

ATLANTA -- The Braves’ outfield depth took a hit on Thursday when Lane Thomas strained his left intercostal while taking batting practice. Thomas was scratched from the lineup approximately 20 minutes before the start of Thursday afternoon’s win over the Rays. On Friday, he was placed on the 10-day injured

ATLANTA -- Joe Jiménez might not have time to factor into the Braves’ postseason plans. But after throwing live batting practice at Truist Park on Friday, the veteran reliever was at least given further reason to believe he’ll eventually be physically capable to resume his Major League career. “He’s come

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. stirred Philadelphia fans last weekend. Bryce Harper will have a chance to do the same to Atlanta fans as the Phillies and Braves spend this weekend playing a three-game series that could go a long way toward determining who will win what has become a

ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez sauntered into the Braves’ clubhouse on Thursday morning wearing a hat and sunglasses. He said hello to a couple teammates and then coolly walked to the other side of the room, where he changed the music playlist from '90s rap to more of a salsa mix.

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ATLANTA -- Instead of riding the wave of momentum created by Sunday’s thrilling comeback win over the Phillies, the Braves have spent the past few days creating reason to wonder if their offense is the most significant concern. Reynaldo López struggled as he made his return from the injured list

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Braves fumbled their chance to nearly put the National League East race out of reach. But even with the 1-0 loss suffered on Monday afternoon, they still exited Philadelphia feeling good about what transpired during this four-game series against the Phillies. “It would have been great to

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies fans love to hate Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves star loves being the villain. “They boo me every time and I enjoy that,” Acuña said with a smile.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Braves' rotation has exceeded expectations over the past month. But if they experience a few more starts like Martín Pérez’s most recent, there will be greater reason to question whether their starters will be a liability in the postseason. Pérez has been a valuable member of Atlanta’s