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Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers' lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves

Manager Dave Roberts has juggled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No...

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have beaten the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Lane Thomas has great chance to repeat previous Guardians postseason exploits with Braves IL activation Lane Thomas is back in the postseason with the Braves two years after Guardians heroics.

OCTOBER 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Mauricio Dubon starts in left field for NLDS Game 1 The Braves keep Lane Thomas on the bench, facing the elite lefty Skubal

OCTOBER 3 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Included on NLDS roster Thomas (side) is listed on Atlanta's roster for its National League Division Series against the Dodgers

Impact Out since mid-September with an intercostal strain, Thomas began taking batting practice during Atlanta's wild-card series against the Phillies and is now feeling well enough to return to action in the NLDS. Atlanta is set to match up against left-handers Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell during the first two games of the series, so having Thomas' right-handed bat available could prove to be valuable early on.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers and Braves meet to begin NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Chance to be on NLDS roster Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Thomas (intercostal) is a candidate to be added to the roster for the NLDS, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

Impact Thomas has been shelved since mid-September with a left intercostal strain, but he took pregame batting practice before Thursday's win over the Phillies and has responded well to treatment. With the bevy of left-handers available for the Dodgers, the right-handed-hitting Thomas is a good bet to join the Atlanta roster for the NLDS.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Phillies in decisive NL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies square off in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Taking batting practice Wednesday Thomas (intercostal) will take batting practice at Truist Park on Wednesday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas is just under three weeks removed from suffering a left intercostal strain. He's responded well to increased workouts and will have a big test Wednesday in taking batting practice on the field. If Thomas proves his health, he'll be a candidate to be added to Atlanta's roster for the NLDS, should his team advance.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braves aim to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Phillies

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies meet in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Braves host the Phillies in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

The Atlanta Braves square off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Harris leads Braves against the Marlins after 4-hit outing

The Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins after Michael Harris II had four hits against the Marlins on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Braves on 3-game home win streak

The Miami Marlins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Gets injection, hits off tee Thomas (intercostal) took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas was diagnosed with a left intercostal strain late last week, but he was cleared to swing a bat shortly after that following a cortisone injection. Atlanta believes Thomas could be ready to return early on during the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Braves visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Cubs and Braves meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Braves burned by Lane Thomas in way that should plenty familiar to Guardians fans The Braves placed Lane Thomas on the injured list on Friday, which defined his time with the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 12 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Braves outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings in opener of key NL East series

Drake Baldwin doubled to center field in the 11th inning to score Ha-Seong Kim from first base and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night in the open...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Lane Thomas injury will force Braves into a risky lineup gamble against Phillies The Braves will really miss Lane Thomas, especially against Jesus Luzardo, whom the Braves face on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • FANSIDED.COM

Braves Call Up Additional Outfielder, Lane Thomas Officially on IL The Atlanta Braves will be without their trade deadline acquisition due to an injury

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Forgotten former Twin returns to majors with Braves amid Lane Thomas injury The Braves recalled the ex-Twins outfielder on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Out with intercostal strain Atlanta placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left intercostal strain.

Impact Thomas suffered the injury prior to Thursday's game against the Rays. Though he will be eligible to return later this month, the nature of the injury suggests his regular season could be over.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Braves News: Lane Thomas to injured list, Atlanta avoids sweep, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Lane Thomas will be placed on Injured List Today is oblique day, apparently

SEPTEMBER 10 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves' Lane Thomas headed to IL after injury during pregame hitting

Braves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day injured list after hurting himself in the batting cage before a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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