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Pages delivers go-ahead single in 7th as Dodgers beat Braves 4-1 to clinch NL Division Series

Andy Pages drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning to give Los Angeles the lead, and the Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to clinch their NL Division...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their 'best-case scenario'

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale will be fully rested when he is expected to start in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Braves Bounce Back: 3 Takeaways From NLDS Game 2 Win Over Dodgers

The Braves gambled by leaning on their bullpen arms in Game 2. They're now heading back to Atlanta with the series tied up.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Braves Bounce Back: 3 Takeaways From NLDS Game 2 Win Over Dodgers

Jeter, A-Rod Praise The Braves' Stellar Game 2 Arms As Atlanta's Gamble Pays Off

The Braves gambled by not starting Chris Sale in Game 2 against the Dodgers. It paid off.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jeter, A-Rod Praise The Braves' Stellar Game 2 Arms As Atlanta's Gamble Pays Off

8th-Inning Heroics: Austin Riley’s 3-Run Homer Fuels Braves' Game 1 Comeback

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia...

SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

8th-Inning Heroics: Austin Riley’s 3-Run Homer Fuels Braves' Game 1 Comeback

Braves activate reliever Robert Suarez after 3-month stint on IL due to elbow inflammation

The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on Wednesday after the right-hander spent more than three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Houston 6-3 to drop the Astros out of the AL West lead

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Locks down 34th save Iglesias struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Saturday against Houston.

Impact Iglesias submitted his third consecutive perfect outing Saturday. The veteran closer has been scored upon just one time in his last 12 appearances, converting all nine of his save opportunities over that span. On the season, he sports a 2.64 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 61:17 K:BB with 34 saves (37 chances) across 58 frames.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 33rd save of season Iglesias earned his 33rd save of the season after retiring all three batters he faced in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Iglesias was handed a three-run cushion after Drake Baldwin's two-run homer in the top of the ninth and made quick work of Chicago. The right-hander needed 15 pitches (11 strikes) to complete a perfect frame and secure Atlanta's comeback victory. Iglesias has converted 33 of his 36 save opportunities this season while posting a 2.73 ERA, and he hasn't blown a save since Aug. 7, going perfect in his last nine chances.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Albies, Baldwin hit late 2-run homers that lift Braves over Cubs 6-3

Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin hit late-inning, two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Survives for 32nd save Iglesias earned the save Thursday against the Rays, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact It didn't appear as though Atlanta would have a save situation until its three-run eighth inning, so Iglesias had to get warmed up quickly for the ninth. The right-hander was scored upon for the first time since Aug. 16 against Arizona and has established a strong grip on the closer role. He has a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 56:17 K:BB over 54 innings, collecting 32 saves in 35 opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rays denied potential playoff clinch as Braves win 3-1 behind Martín Pérez and Austin Riley

The Tampa Bay Rays were prevented from possibly becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth when Martín Pérez threw seven scoreless innings and Austin Riley’s run-scoring sin...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Earns 31st save Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Phillies, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias was summoned to protect a one-run lead and worked around a leadoff single to close things out. The 36-year-old has now held opponents scoreless in seven straight outings, and he's converted seven straight saves since Aug. 16. For the year, he's 31-for-34 in save chances with a 2.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB across 53 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Riley power Braves past Phillies 5-4 as Atlanta moves 5 games up over Philly in NL East

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, extending their lea...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Locks down 30th save of 2026 Iglesias secured the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Phillies, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias entered Friday having logged just one punchout over his four prior outings, but he opened the ninth inning by striking out each of the first two batters he faced before closing things out by getting Brandon Marsh to foul out to third. Iglesias is up to 30 saves in 2026, marking the sixth time he's recorded at least 30 saves in a season in his major-league career. He has a 2.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 54:16 K:BB over 52 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sale outduels Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies 5-2 and extend lead to 5 games in NL East

Atlanta’s Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Secures 29th save Iglesias came away with the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a walk or strikeout.

Impact Iglesias was brought out for the ninth inning to protect Atlanta's two-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to Hunter Goodman but responded by getting TJ Rumfield to ground into a double play, with Iglesias successfully closing things out after getting Willi Gastro to line out. Iglesias has logged a save in each of his last five outings and is up to 29 saves on the year, which is eighth-most in the majors. He has a 2.88 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB over 50 innings this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Harris homers, drives in 3, and Acuña has 3 hits as Braves top Rockies 6-4 for 5th straight win

Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and scored three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 for their...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' 6-game win streak Deadspin | Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' 6-game win streak

AUGUST 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Escapes trouble for 28th save Iglesias recorded a save Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias was called upon in the ninth to protect a one-run lead but immediately found himself in trouble after allowing a leadoff triple to Shohei Ohtani. After retiring the next two batters, Atlanta elected to intentionally walk Max Muncy before Iglesias put away the final batter to escape the threat. The veteran closer has now recorded a save in each of his last four appearances and owns 28 total on the year. Despite the recent production, Iglesias has struggled to a 4.32 ERA in the second half after posting a 2.23 mark before the All-Star break.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Albies drives in winning run in the 8th, Braves win 4-3 to snap Dodgers' 6-game winning streak

Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Grabs four-out save Iglesias allowed a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic.

Impact Iglesias was brought in after the Brewers put the tying run at third base in the eighth inning. He got out of trouble there and then closed it out in the ninth to pick up his 27th save of the campaign. August has been a little challenging for Iglesias, who has allowed six runs over nine innings this month, though he's still converted four of his five save chances. For the season, the veteran closer has a 3.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB across 48 innings.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Harris homers, Mahle pitches 5 strong innings as Braves beat Brewers 4-2 in Little League Classic

Michael Harris II hit his 21st home run of the season, Mauricio Dubón had an RBI double and Tyler Mahle worked five strong innings as the Braves defeated the Brewers 4-2 in the Lit...

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Secures 26th save Iglesias earned the save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on 12 pitches. The 36-year-old has posted a 7.04 ERA through eight appearances in what has been a shaky August, but he's still converted three of four save chances. On the year, he's 26-for-29 in save opportunities to go along with a 3.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB across 46.2 innings.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Holmes takes no-hitter into 7th and Riley has 2 RBIs as the Braves top the White Sox 2-0

Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta’s runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to e...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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