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I think it bears repeating as the Cubs split their season series with the Braves. The Cubs won the season series from seven teams, including the Dodgers, Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks. They split the series with four teams, including, now, the Braves. They lost the season series to only the Cardinals and Brewers. Are the […]
When Chris Sale arrived in Atlanta, he seemed on the last legs of a “What if” type of career. After amassing just 151 innings over his final four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, the southpaw fell out of favor with the organization and fan base. Consequently, he found himself an Atlanta Brave in 2024. While still uber-talented, the questions surrounding his health remained. Fast forward nearly three full seasons and, while those health concerns still play a role, he’s nearly bucked them entire...
It wasn’t exactly a banner day for JR Ritchie or Owen Murphy last night, as both got knocked around by the Cubs. Ritchie was coming off some really dominant outings in Triple-A, but that didn’t translate at all. They’re also not the only somewhat-promising arms that have floundered for the Braves this year. Ritchie has […]
The Cubs took advantage of the Braves deciding to save their ace Chris Sale for their weekend series against the Astros. Instead, Atlanta sent minor-league callup J.R. Ritchie to face the Cubs. The Cubs had hit Ritchie pretty well when they faced him in Atlanta in May and they did so again Wednesday evening at […]
When Chris Sale arrived in Atlanta, he seemed on the last legs of a “What if” type of career. After amassing just 151 innings over his final four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, the southpaw fell out of favor with the organization and fan base. Consequently, he found himself an Atlanta Brave in 2024. […] The post Chris Sale Continues To Be an Ageless Wonder appeared first on Just Baseball .
The most unfortunate turn of events this season — and a primary reason why so many are concerned with the Braves’ rotation entering the playoffs — is the lack of contributions the club has received from its young starting pitching. Entering the season, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, and Owen Murphy were […]
The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for another postseason push. With their magic number at this point being two, Atlanta is very likely heading to the postseason. With that in mind, the team is making sure that their best weapon for the playoffs is ready. Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the […] The post Braves fans don’t need to worry about Atlanta’s Chris Sale move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs won the deciding game of their series against the Braves at Wrigley Field Wednesday night. The headliner was Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had another massive performance that might have sealed the MVP for him. Chicago got the scoring going against JR Ritchie with an RBI double by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/16/26): Cubs 8, Braves 4 – Another Signature Performance for MVPete appeared first on .
History was made in the National League Central on Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Brewers claimed their fourth straight division crown. Milwaukee first handled business at PNC Park, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1, then watched the Atlanta Braves rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 6 to 3 victory that officially sealed the title. This [...]
Baseball America presents the top MLB prospects from Canada, led by Braves outfielder Eric Hartman. The post Best MLB Prospects From Canada In 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Braves vs. Cubs full game highlights from 9/16/26
Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a series win over the Atlanta Braves with two home runs, continuing his impact as the Cubs push toward the playoffs. Shota Imanaga was elite on the mound, delivering a dominant performance to help Chicago secure the series, while Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Carson Kelly also came through with strong games at the plate. With October baseball approaching, the Cubs co...
JR Ritchie had a rough outing Wednesday, going 4.2 innings with 6 runs allowed, 2 homers, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. The strikeout number was at least respectable, but he continues to look like a fringe major league starter at best, despite having looked like a new pitcher over the last period in the minors […]
Dubón and Acuña had a nice night with the bat, but it was not enough as the Braves lose by four. Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and try to prove his recent performance in AAA where he had twenty-four strikeouts to only...
Chicago Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong made more history Wednesday night in an 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old launched two home runs, drove in a run with a triple and reached 44 homers for the season. He became the only player in MLB history to record at least five home […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplishes feat never before reached in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
CHICAGO – Pete Crow-Armstrong has joked in the past that he has not put up the best numbers when the Wrigley Field crowd unites in chanting his initials. That perceived trend has not continued with the new chants that roar through the Friendly Confines these days. When Crow-Armstrong was in the batter’s box in the seventh inning Wednesday night, the calls of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” were already gathering steam. A few seconds later, as the Cubs’ star center fielder rounded the bases after his second ho...
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 series against the Astros, Sale will carry six extra days of rest into his regular-season finale on Wednesday against the Reds. Braves manager Walt Weiss discussed the decision before an...
Michael Hirschuber via Getty Images Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman made MLB history on Wednesday night while leading the Chicago Cubs to a blowout win over the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong and Bregman each had a home run, each had a triple and each had three extra-base hits in the 8-4 rout at Wrigley Field. That made them the first pair of MLB teammates to do that in the same game in nearly 70 years. The last pair of teammates to pull that feat off was Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer for...
The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and […]
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings about Pete Crow-Armstrong clear Wednesday night, showering the star center fielder with “MVPete” chants after his second home run against the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong launched his 44th homer of the season in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field, a solo shot to right-center that extended Chicago’s lead to 7-2. […] The post Cubs fans shower Pete Crow-Armstrong with ‘MVPete’ chants appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The glorious 2026 MLB season of Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues. The favorite to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award further strengthened his case by setting a new franchise record with a big swing in the third inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Crow-Armstrong lifted a 376-foot […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong sets new all-time Cubs record with home run No. 43 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
By Anthony Franco | at September 16, 2026 7:15pm CDT The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple weeks of his $3.6MM salary behind (around $232K). Falter could make one final...
The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple […]
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The Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs today looking for their ninetieth win of the season with ten games to go. Their magic number is at five and after the Cubs series they have the Astros, then the Marlins and Reds. If the Braves win this evening, there is still a world where […]