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The Atlanta Braves escaped Game 2 of their NLDS series against the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a game-saving, and potentially season-saving catch, from outfielder Michael Harris II. Harris robbed Nick Castellanos of what would have been a game-tying extra base hit, and managed to get the ball back into the infield fast enough to double-up […]

In one of the best baseball games of the 2023 MLB season, the Atlanta Braves completed a comeback down four runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Game 2 of the NLDS. The series is now tied at one game apiece after the Braves capped off their victory with a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell witnessed the insane ending of Game 2 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan Mitchell tweeted a simple six-word reaction after Michael Harris II orchestrated the game-winning double play. “Crazy way to end the game,” Donovan Mitchell tweeted. Mitchell wasn’t the only one who chimed in […]

The Atlanta Braves won Game 2 of their NLDS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. After getting shut out in Game 1, the Phillies made plays at the right time to come away with the victory. The player who made one of the most important plays of the game was centerfielder Michael Harris II. Harris leaped […]

When it looked like the Atlanta Braves were going to fall 2-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, Ronald Acuna Jr. and co. showed everyone why they were the top team in the league. The Braves staged an incredible comeback on Monday to tie the series with the Phillies at 1-1. Atlanta fell 4-0 […]

With their epic 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS, the Atlanta Braves tied a franchise record for the largest postseason comeback. Back in 2010, the Braves trailed the San Francisco Giants 4-0 through five innings, also in Game 2 of the NLDS. They would go on to win […]

The best team with the best offense in all of baseball, the Atlanta Braves, looked like they were going to be shut out once again in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. But the Braves made a dramatic comeback late in the game to even the series, winning 5-4. Last year in […]

As the MLB playoffs are in the midst of the divisional series, the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies have stood out as the top two teams left to win the World Series according to Fox Sports. The odds also saw the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves get lower after each taking a loss. In […]

The Braves find themselves in very familiar territory compared to where they were last season at this time. They’re down 0-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Will the rest of this series play out like last year’s, with the Braves being sent home early? Or will Atlanta prove why they were the best […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the MLB Playoffs as the favorites to win the World Series. That shouldn’t be surprising since they finished the season with the MLB’s best record (104-58), most of which was powered by their record-setting offense. But the odds quickly dropped for the NL East champions after they were shutout in Game […]

The Atlanta Braves began their 2023 playoffs with a total dud, wasting a solid start from Spencer Strider to lose 3-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS. The game was not without some controversy, though. The Phillies added an insurance run with the bases loaded but it was Braves catcher Sean […]

Are the Atlanta Braves experiencing deja vu? The start of their NLDS rematch against the Philadelphia Phillies ended in another shocking loss at home. The Braves’ white-hot bats uncharacteristically fell asleep during the game, as they were unable to score any runs. Despite a near-perfect game from Spencer Strider, Atlanta just couldn’t muster up the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will try and go back home with a 2-0 series lead as they face the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Phillies-Braves Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Phillies blanked the […]

The Atlanta Braves couldn’t have chosen the worst possible time to play their worst game in five months. In Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Braves were shut-out as their rivals from the City of Brotherly love took the 3-0 win. It’s the first time since May 12 that Atlanta failed […]

Prior to facing Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS, the hardest hit ball off of Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was recorded at 111.8 MPH. That changed on Saturday. Harper smashed a 6th inning home run off Strider to give Philadelphia a 2-0 lead. The homer was clocked […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently focused on their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. They were dealt some devastating injury news prior to Game 1, however. Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is expected to undergo shoulder surgery and miss the entire 2024 season, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Wright, 28, enjoyed a superb 2022 season. He posted […]

Brian Snitker and the Atlanta Braves are preparing for their NLDS postseason matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Taking the mound for the Braves in Game 1 of the series will be Spencer Strider, and Snitker is oozing with confidence in the right-hander ahead of the contest. Snitker recently spoke to reporters about the upcoming series, […]

Spencer Strider has only pitched once in the MLB Playoffs, but Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker felt confident enough in the hard-throwing righty to give him the nod for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. And on Friday, Strider addressed the special opportunity but focused more on what this moment […]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is trying to get his team prepared for their upcoming NLDS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the Braves enjoyed a historically dominant 2023 regular season, Snitker knows that none of that matters now as the postseason officially gets underway. Recently, Snitker spoke with reporters about the team’s mindset going […]

The Atlanta Braves are putting the finishing touches on their roster prior to their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. The NLDS is scheduled to begin on Saturday, and the Braves recently made a final roster decision on a member of their bullpen leading into the series. Jesse Chavez will not be on the roster when […]

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves in game one of the NLDS Saturday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Phillies-Braves prediction, and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Phillies handled the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card round. […]

Two of the most exciting teams in baseball will face off in the National League Division Series. Last season’s World Series runner-ups, the Philadelphia Phillies, take on the best team in baseball, the Atlanta Braves. With two of the deepest lineups in baseball, the NLDS is sure to give fans an offensive explosion full of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies passed the first test, making quick work of the Miami Marlins to set up another date with an NL East foe. The Phillies swept the wild card series for the second consecutive season, giving them the right to play the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. The Braves will once again host as […]

It will once again be the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies in this year’s NLDS. This has the potential to be one of the best division series in the entire MLB Playoffs. This is not only two National League East rivals but also two evenly matched teams. *Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

Many baseball fans have heard about the time Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones saved former Braves and current Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman during a snowstorm. In fact, the Braves even held a promotion after it happened. However, everybody doesn’t know the specific details. Freeman joined Mookie Betts’ podcast, On Base With Mookie Betts […]

For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Braves are clear favorites to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. It didn’t help the Braves in the 2022 postseason, and there are concerns that the Phillies will pull off another upset over Atlanta in the 2023 MLB Playoffs. Despite all of the mounting pressure, […]

The Atlanta Braves, as expected, entered the 2023 MLB playoffs as the favorite to take home the coveted World Series crown. According to odds from FanDuel, the Braves, at +250, are the odds-on favorite to win the championship. No one is surprised by this; the Braves finished the season with the best record in the […]

It was time to party for the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, as they completed a sweep of the Miami Marlins in the National League Wild Card round to set up a rematch of last year’s Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies, who have a considerable amount of momentum heading into the series […]

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are off to the National League Division Series after swiftly taking care of business against the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card series. Now, the Phillies are, once again, off to try and vanquish the NL East powerhouse they’ve looked up to in the standings for the past two […]

The City of Brotherly Love has long yearned for another taste of baseball glory, and the Philadelphia Phillies are on the cusp of delivering just that with the return to the MLB Playoffs. After a remarkable surge to get to the World Series in 2022, the Phillies, with their heavy-hitting lineup and newfound determination, have […]

The Atlanta Braves can’t wait to see ace Max Fried again in action. The expectation is that Fried will be ready to make his first start after a while in the 2023 National League Division Series against a to-be-determined opponent. Braves manager Brian Snitker offered an encouraging update on Fried, whose blister landed him on […]

The MLB playoffs are set to begin on Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays hosting the Texas Rangers to kick things off. There are a number of surprise teams in the 2023 postseason, while some usual contenders missed out in 2023. All season long we’ve been sharing full 30 team MLB Power Rankings. Today, however, […]

The 2023 season for the Atlanta Braves has been one that will not soon be forgotten. They’re one of the few teams that has lived up to pre-season hype and brought it through the regular season. In fact, they outdid themselves. What the Braves did this season is, well, historical. You’ve probably heard the numbers […]

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna remained unfazed despite starting off the 2023 MLB season on a sour note. When Ozuna batted just .091 in April, many Braves fans wanted him out of the lineup. However, he displayed exemplary fortitude as the season wore on. Ozuna capped off his 11th MLB season with a .274 […]

The 2023 Atlanta Braves are an incredible baseball team. Ronald Acuna Jr. has already set multiple records, most notably becoming the first 40-70 player ever. Spencer Strider broke a Braves record on Saturday, surpassing John Smoltz’s single-season franchise record with his 277th strikeout of the ’23 campaign. But Acuna Jr. wasn’t done breaking records of […]

Spencer Strider is now the Atlanta Braves’ single-season strikeout leader. The flame-throwing hurler surpassed Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz on Saturday, recording his 277th strikeout of the season against the Washington Nationals. Video via Talkin’ Baseball: Spencer Strider’s 277th strikeout of the season breaks John Smoltz’s franchise record for strikeouts in a season https://t.co/59WnY0UXJP — Talkin’ Baseball […]

The Atlanta Braves have done everything possible to set themselves up for a championship run. The Braves clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the 2023 MLB playoffs. No matter how the final 2023 MLB playoff seeding shakes out, Atlanta should be favored at the start of every series. There are certain scenarios that […]

The tension is palpable. You could feel the excitement in the air. The wait for October baseball is nearly over. But before we willingly dive head first into all of the MLB playoffs madness, there is still some business to take care of in the final days of the regular season. Aside from a razor-tight […]

This has been an incredible season for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. After a lackluster 2022 season, the former Rookie of the Year bounced back in a big way this year. Acuna turned in an MVP-level season, showcasing a much-improved approach at the plate and his trademark speed. The result is a season quite […]