Chris Sale Solidifies Legendary Status with Three Dominant Seasons for Braves
Since joining Atlanta at the end of 2023, Chris Sale has delivered an extraordinary pitching run, ranking among the best starters aged 35 and older in baseball history.
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Since joining Atlanta at the end of 2023, Chris Sale has delivered an extraordinary pitching run, ranking among the best starters aged 35 and older in baseball history.
MLB Weekday Wire Recap: November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026. Selected game highlights and dated reporting, with links to the full Corner Wire articles.
Despite recent injuries, the Atlanta Braves have solid reasons to keep Ronald Acuña Jr. for the 2027 season and beyond, valuing his production potential and contract terms over uncertain trade returns.
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Tyler Glasnow’s steady pitching and Max Muncy’s homer paced the Dodgers past the Braves 4–1 in the 2026 NLDS opener.
Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman’s back-to-back homers powered the Dodgers to a 3–1 win over the Braves, despite Chris Sale’s strong five-inning outing.
Atlanta lost despite homers from Ozzie Albies and Sean Murphy on October 3, then won a day later with Michael Harris II’s three-hit game. A five-game sample offers a useful contrast.
Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 3–2, despite home runs from Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy.
October 3, 2026: Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta Braves 5–3 in postseason play.
October 1, 2026: Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–2 in the 2026 MLB postseason.
September 30, 2026: Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta Braves 4–3 in postseason play.
September 29, 2026: Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 5–3 in postseason play.