Toppling the Juggernaut: Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS Preview
The Braves have a tall task ahead of them as they try to take down the Dodgers in the NLDS.
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Dodgers NLDS Game 1: Keith Williams Jr. anthem, Adrián González first pitch
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will have a familiar face and voice on the field before Saturday’s opener of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, as Keith Williams Jr. is slated to sing the national anthem before Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves. It’s the 14th postseason national anthem at Dodger Stadium dating […]
MLB Playoff Predictions: Picks for National League, American League Division Series
The MLB postseason moves on this weekend to the Divisional Series, with matchups between the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles […]
Braves pitcher Ray Kerr couldn’t stop dropping F-bombs after Wild Card win vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves advanced to the NLDS on Thursday night with a 6–2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. One of several heroes on the night for the Braves was pitcher Ray Kerr, who started the game and pitched three shutout innings before getting pulled to a standing…
Braves’ Walt Weiss provides update on Chris Sale NLDS plan
The Atlanta Braves have been meticulous in how they handle Chris Sale for the last three years, making sure to give him enough rest so that he can maintain his excellent form for an entire campaign. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner has still spent time on the injured list, but their plan […] The post Braves’ Walt Weiss provides update on Chris Sale NLDS plan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers-Braves NLDS umpires helmed by James Hoye
LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball on Friday announced the umpires for the Divisional Series round. For the Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS, the umpire crew will be led by crew chief James Hoye. This is the 18th career postseason series for Hoye, who has been umpiring in the majors since 2003. He was an umpire […]
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Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope you’re all doing well! Looking forward to another of these, let’s get rolling Isabella It feels like each of the lower seeds has a shot at an upset this postseason with the Yankees most likely, then White Sox, Braves, and Padres being least likely (but even then an upset of […]
Phillies most to blame for heartbreaking NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves
The Phillies gave themselves a chance to escape Atlanta, then watched their season unravel Thursday night. After a 6-2 loss in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, manager Don Mattingly and shortstop Trea Turner deserve some of the toughest questions. Mattingly’s decision to start Aaron Nola over Zack Wheeler immediately backfired. Nola […] The post Phillies most to blame for heartbreaking NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How might the Braves line up their starting pitching against the Dodgers?
We know Tarik Skubal will get the ball in Game 1 of the Braves’ NLDS showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walt Weiss, on the other hand, has much more difficult questions to answer when it comes to how they’ll line up their starting pitching. Game 1 feels like a bullpen game. The Braves really […]
Dodgers make Tarik Skubal Game 1 decision for NLDS vs. Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are preparing for what should be a close matchup in the National League Divisional series starting in LA. Former Tigers and current Dodgers star Tarik Skubal has built close friendships in LA and fans have wondered whether he might start Game 1. ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez shared […] The post Dodgers make Tarik Skubal Game 1 decision for NLDS vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal starts NLDS Game 1 for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers set their trade deadline sights on one big target and landed him in Tarik Skubal. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will get the call to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the Atlanta Braves. Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic was […]
Walt Weiss shares confident expectations for NLDS, plus injury updates
By the time you’re reading this, the Atlanta Braves will either be on the plane to Los Angeles to face off against the Dodgers in the NLDS or already touched down in the City of Angels to meet their opponents in the Divisional Series. Either way, it’s certainly been a whirlwind 24-hour period for the […]
Lane Thomas could be available for the Braves against Dodgers
According to Mark Bowman, Walt Weiss said that Lane Thomas, who has been on the IL with an intercostal strain, could be available to play against the Dodgers in the NLDS. Weiss also confirmed that both Martin Perez and Bryce Elder are out with their respective injuries, saying it’s possible they could be available for […]
Dodgers vs. Braves: NLDS Series Preview
After outlasting the Phillies in a hard-fought three-game set in Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 NLCS. Since then, the Braves have won just one playoff series, and the Dodgers now look to complete a three-peat. The two squads have taken […] The post Dodgers vs. Braves: NLDS Series Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 bold predictions for Braves-Dodgers NLDS clash
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the Atlanta Braves to begin the National League Division Series on Saturday. The Braves clinched a spot in the NLDS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in their three-game NL Wild Card Series. So, will Atlanta be able to upset Los Angeles, or will the Dodgers get […] The post 3 bold predictions for Braves-Dodgers NLDS clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former All-Star reveals how Phillies can bounce back after early postseason exit
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a tough season-ender against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Atlanta took the first game of the NL Wild Card on Tuesday and responded with a win in Game 3 after the Phillies stole the middle contest. This was a great 3-game series, and the only one to go three […] The post Former All-Star reveals how Phillies can bounce back after early postseason exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Braves starting rotation and a glaring contrast in depth
The potential downside of being rusty after a long time off pales in comparison to the very real strain an extra series can put on a team’s pitching staff. The protagonists of the only Wild Card round to go all three games, the Atlanta Braves, advanced to face the Dodgers but did so, paying a […]
New Dodger Stadium food items during NLDS
LOS ANGELES — The National League Division Series is upon us, and for the Dodgers vs. Braves tilt the folks at Dodger Stadium have added some food items for at least two and potentially three games. The folks at Levy have passed along pictures and descriptions of six new food offerings for this series. Spam […]
Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals moment Chris Sale hunted him down to demand ball in Game 3
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale made sure manager Walt Weiss knew he was ready to help the team finish off the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran southpaw sought out his manager before Thursday’s winner-take-all Game 3 at Truist Park and made his intentions clear. Weiss said he had no […] The post Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals moment Chris Sale hunted him down to demand ball in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies manager Don Mattingly speaks direct on future for next season after postseason elimination
In the wake of Philadelphia’s postseason elimination, Phillies manager Don Mattingly addressed speculation surrounding his future on the bench with a firm stance. Following the Philadelphia Phillies ‘ postseason exit—sealed by a 6-2 Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Braves—interim manager Don Mattingly addressed reporters regarding his future in Philadelphia. Mattingly stepped into the role earlier this season after the organization parted ways with Rob Thomson. “I t’s not the time to talk abo...
Braves Phillies Game 3: stunning Harris homer sparks 6-2 win
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. Michael Harris II's three-run homer in the first...
Dave Dombrowski destroyed for ‘historic inability to build quality bullpen’
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. They lost 2-1 in the best-of-three NL Wild Card series. Plenty of blame will inevitably be placed on someone. One of the culprits being targeted is President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal contends that […] The post Dave Dombrowski destroyed for ‘historic inability to build quality bullpen’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves put together the perfect performance in series clinching win
Coming into Thursday night’s winner-take-all Game 3 in the Wild Card Series, a lot was made of the Braves’ postseason struggles — as there should have been. This is a group of guys who — despite their incredible regular season success — have not lived up to the billing come October. The Braves hadn’t won […]
Who do Red Sox fans want to win the World Series now?
Well, the playoff field is set and the Red Sox are no longer in it. We’ve got White Sox-Guardians and Yankees-Rays in the American League. Braves-Dodgers and Padres-Brewers in the NL. So the question is: who are your pulling for to win the World Series? A Brewers or Rays triumph would be a delicious entry […]
Dodgers notes: Miguel Rojas, Josue De Paula, NLDS vs. Braves
Two teams in the NL East battled it out over a three-game stretch to see who would be lucky enough to get in the Dodgers’ way. Ultimately, the Atlanta Braves got the best of the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game Wild Card series, and the stage is set for a 2021 NLCS rematch beginning on […]
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