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Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox took big steps toward wrapping up their ALDS series early as they won on Monday to take 2-0 leads over the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees just fell apart defensively behind their ace, probably AL Cy Young winner Cam Schlittler. The Rays […]
The Atlanta Braves are currently gearing up for Game 3 of their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, having knotted things up at 1-1 with an impressive road victory on Sunday. The Braves have made it to this point of the postseason despite a mostly quiet playoff run for star Ronald Acuna […] The post Ronald Acuna Jr.’s viral podcast comments spark debate over whether he’s ripping former Braves manager Brian Snitker or not appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With a little under four hours until first pitch, the Braves have announced their lineup for Game 3 against the Dodgers. Game 3. #LetItFly pic.twitter.com/qEtGsjSSjq — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 6, 2026 It’s a very interesting construction against the right-handed Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ha-Seong Kim is back in at shortstop, with Sean Murphy serving as the […]
Up 2-0 in their NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers are on the precipice of another NL Championship Series (NLCS) berth. A Game 3 win over the Padres Tuesday night would give the Brewers home-field advantage against the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers-Atlanta Braves NLDS tilt. On […] The post Brewers’ William Contreras ghosted agent for weeks after Braves trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Freddie Freeman hit a home run against the Atlanta Braves on May 8 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (Harry How/Getty Images) by Megan Garcia The Dodgers have a singular offensive focus when they take the field in Atlanta on Tuesday with the ultimate goal being to regain the series lead — find a way to score runs against Chris Sale. It’s a dilemma they ran into in the regular season. They scored two runs in 16 innings against him while being shut out in a complete game on Aug. 27 at Truist Pa...
MLB history could be made with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale on the mound in Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. Both pitchers are capable of accomplishing historic feats. Regardless of how they perform, however, history will be made just by the two pitchers starting […] The post Dodgers vs. Braves Yoshinobu Yamamoto-Chris Sale Game 3 pitching duel set to make MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Atlanta Braves in Game 3, a game that could prove to be a turning point in the 2026 MLB Division Series. MLB is entering a crucial stretch, with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves looking to gain a slight edge over their opponent. The goal is to advance to the next round, making a win in Game 3 potentially crucial to achieving that. Although Dave Roberts raised concerns about Shohei Ohtani’s health following the Game 2 loss, the team’s bigge...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 2 of the NLDS to the Atlanta Braves. The team struggled at the plate in the game, which has led to speculation that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will make some changes to his lineup. One question that Roberts has to answer is what to do with Andy Pages. Pages […] The post Dodgers outfield Andy Pages is no-showing in playoffs again. Is Dave Roberts thinking about benching him? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. The Braves earned a competitive 3-2 Game 2 win to even the series at 1-1. With Chris Sale on the mound on Tuesday, this Braves ball club will enter Game 3 with confidence. […] The post Should Braves fans boo Freddie Freeman at Truist Park in Game 3? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Trying to hit against Chris Sale sometimes seems like trying to to catch a chainsaw, so the Dodgers will have their work cut out for them. But they’ll also have reliable ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park in Atlanta. Yamamoto started four games […]
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves made a brash decision, not starting Chris Sale for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The decision paid off, as the Braves took a 3-2 victory and evened the series. The offense struggled for the Dodgers, leading to manager Dave Roberts considering some lineup changes. That includes the possibility […] The post Shohei Ohtani isn’t only bombshell lineup change Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is considering vs. Chris Sale appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves have survived back-to-back starts from former Cy Young award winners to travel home with a 1-1 tie in the NLDS. This evening, they will be deploying their own former Cy Young award winner in Chris Sale in hopes of taking a series lead against the Dodgers and put them one step closer […]
A handful of former major leaguers hit the open market this week. They’ll get a head start on free agency as the MLB playoffs unfold. These free agent elections were listed on the MiLB.com transactions page. Pitchers Bailey Falter (Braves) The veteran left-hander came to Atlanta at the trade deadline along with outfielder Lane Thomas. Falter […]
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale is already Hall of Fame-bound, but can he further his résumé with an NLDS victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Good morning! With two commanding series leads taken in the ALDS yesterday, The NLDS continues this afternoon. The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves at 3 PM, and the Milwaukee Brewers face the San Diego Padres at 6:30 PM with a chance at advancing. MLB Postseason scores… In Mariners news… Around the league…
Yesterday saw another Atlanta Braves prospect show up in the Arizona Fall League, as Isaiah Drake got the start in left field for the Glendale Desert Dogs. Surprise Saguaros 8, Glendale Desert Dogs 7 Isaiah Drake, LF: 1-4, SB Boxscore Isaiah Drake had four at bats in this game, which ended with a walkoff in […]
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Truist Park again, but don't expect Braves fans to give him the Pete Alonso treatment.
The Braves head home with the series tied at one, and Chris Sale ready to take the ball on Tuesday night, with Tyler Mahle following him on Wednesday. It’s a best-case scenario for Atlanta, and one that Jesse Rogers of ESPN does not believe the Dodgers will be able to overcome. “Walt Weiss’ master strategy […]
The drama is at least partly behind us. The Braves feel like they’re getting Full Strength Chris Sale for Game 3. So, what does that mean? Or, more specifically, what does that mean in light of a game after an off day, but also after the Braves went Johnny Much-of-the-Staff in Games 1 and 2 […]
The Milwaukee Brewers are one game away from advancing to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row. If/when this happens, they will return home to Milwaukee to face the winner of the Atlanta Braves versus Los Angeles Dodgers division series. Of course, in order for this take place, the Brewers [...]
After plenty of discussion before Game 2, there is no doubt who will be on the mound for the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDs. The Braves plan worked as the series is now split 1-1, and they now have their two best starters fully rested to try and close out the series in […]
Having lost home-field advantage after a Game 2 defeat, the Dodgers head to Atlanta needing at least one win to bring the series back to Dodger Stadium. Following heavy bullpen involvement in the previous matchup, it is all about the starting pitchers—Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will meet each other for the first time since […]
Finally, the aces. The post NLDS Game 3 Preview: Dodgers vs. Braves appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied 1-1 in their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, and the old debate about whether a playoff bye helps or hurts has come roaring back. Freddie Freeman has heard enough of it. Atlanta evened the series with a 3-2 win at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night, one […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman fires back at dummies who think getting playoff bye is bad appeared first on ClutchPoints .