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Yoshinobu Yamamoto has done a lot of big things since joining the Dodgers, and continued to establish his resumé as an October ace with seven strong innings to beat the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Yamamoto allowed only one run in the win, and got through seven innings […]
Happy Wednesday everyone. Last night, the National League (NL) Division Series continued with two Game 3s. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the series, while the San Diego Padres staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. This afternoon, there is a full […]
(1-3) Glendale Desert Dogs 4, (1-2) Mesa Solar Sox 3 Box Score Statcast It was a busy day for all of the Braves relievers that were sent to Arizona. Braves arms were responsible for 5 2/3 of Glendale’s ten innings with four pitchers making appearances, and the results for the crew were mixed. With a […]
The Dodgers’ outlook wasn’t as dire as it might’ve looked after the Game 2 loss at home, just as it is not as ideal as it could appear following a Game 3 win on the road against the Braves’ ace. When it comes to their fate in this specific series, the Dodgers are well positioned […]
Two questions for the (zero) price of one. Backs against the wall, the Braves can only end tonight in one of two ways (I guess there could be a freak rain delay?): force a winner-take all Game 5, or bow out of their 2026 campaign. That they’re in this place isn’t surprising given that they […]
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's impressive run of postseason dominance continued Tuesday in a 3-1 road win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
The Atlanta Braves had an unfortunate Tuesday and fell behind in Game 3 of the NLDS after a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Sale got the start, and though he recorded seven strikeouts, he did not have his sharpest stuff. In the fourth inning, he surrendered two home runs that put the […]
The Dodgers have a chance to close out the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. A trio of familiar Dodgers stalwarts in October fueled the win in Game 3 on Tuesday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto striking out 10 in seven strong innings, plus […]
We examine the top performers from the Braves' 2026 draft class, sleeper names to know and plenty more. The post Atlanta Braves 2026 MLB Draft Report Card appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Tuesday night delivered high-stakes drama across the National League Division Series, with both matchups pivoting on crucial Game The post NLDS Game 3 Recap: Dodgers Push Braves to the Brink, Padres Stay Alive appeared first on We Never Stop .
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline. Tendering a contract means […] The post Atlanta Braves Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions appeared first on Just Baseball .
It's a Tyler-off, with the series on the line. The post Playoff Prospectus: Dodgers vs. Braves Game 4 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Tuesday night had baseball everything a postseason baseball fan could ask for: Comebacks, desperation, stars delivering under pressure, and a manager search adding another layer of drama. While the Los Angeles Dodgers found their October hero at the perfect time to reclaim control of their NLDS against the Atlanta Braves, the San Diego Padres were […] The post MLB Recap: Dodgers Push Braves to the Brink, Padres Survive Behind Michael King & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
If Atlanta bows out in the NLDS yet again, there are going to be tough questions to answer about whether its MVP is really the right guy to invest in.
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves courtesy of a 3-1 win in Game 3 powered by long balls from Kike Hernandez and Freddie Freeman. But they did not escape Tuesday night unscathed. In the top of the eighth inning, second baseman Miguel Rojas had to come […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas updates fans on lower back injury, hopes to be available in NLDS Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Well, the Atlanta Braves are in a bind in the NLDS. Coming back home with a 1-1 record, Atlanta was looking to take a decisive 2-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. A win in Game 3 would have given them a chance to close out the defending champions while they were in their home […] The post Why was Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. DH instead of in right field in Game 3? Walt Weiss explains appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nothing fazes Freddie Freeman at this juncture of his illustrious career. Not even a trip to his old stomping grounds of Truist Park on Tuesday in Game 3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLDS clash against the Atlanta Braves can knock him off his rhythm. Heck, not even facing Chris Sale, the Braves’ ace who […] The post This Freddie Freeman playoff stat will frighten all left-handed pitchers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Five straight postseason exits. Five different opponents. And now, the Philadelphia Phillies may finally be out of excuses. After the Atlanta Braves ended their 2026 run in the Wild Card Series, the Phillies’ long-promised overhaul could be heading for the clubhouse’s biggest names, at least that is what an insider feels. Change has already defined […] The post Phillies Could Offload Bryce Harper & Other Key Players After Disappointing Season, Claims Insider appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
The Los Angeles Dodgers knew they would not overpower Chris Sale on Tuesday night. Instead, they set out to wear him down, and Freddie Freeman believes that approach paid off long before the final out of a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Freeman said the […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman reveals secret to getting ‘huge win’ over Chris Sale regardless of score appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game 3 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves may not have been a series-decider, but taking the lead in the series is a big deal, momentum-wise. This contest promised a major pitching duel between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale, the two teams’ respective aces, and in the end, it was […] The post Edwin Diaz ‘really happy’ Dodgers gave him the nod to close Game 3 vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers came through with a 3-1 win in Game 3 of the 2026 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta. The win probably wouldn’t have been possible without Kike Hernandez providing the much-needed spark at the plate for Los Angeles. Hernandez sprinkled the Dodgers’ […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts needed some ‘Kike dust’ to secure Game 3 NLDS win over Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NLDS: Kiké Hernández resumes his October heroics in vital Game 3 victory Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer to open the scoring in a 3–1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers) by Senji Torrey October Kiké has arrived in 2026. In his very first start of the postseason, Kiké Hernández assumed a familiar role as icebreaker, this time against unflappable 10-time All-Star left-handed pitcher Chris Sale. His ...
Atlanta's big bats continue to disappoint offensively when it matters most.
Down 1-0 in the National League Division Series, the Atlanta Braves gambled and went with a bullpen day for Game 2. Their gumption paid off and allowed ace Chris Sale to start Game 3 on four days of rest. The Los Angeles Dodgers figured out how to wear down the star southpaw all the same, […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts shows Chris Sale ultimate respect after beating him in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLDS clash against the Atlanta Braves has to be emotional enough as it is for Freddie Freeman. After all, Freeman spent the first 11 seasons of his career in Atlanta, and for Game 3, he’ll be facing fans who cheered him on during the formative years of his big-league career as […] The post Dodgers star Freddie Freeman was ‘prepared to die’ facing Chris Sale in NLDS Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .