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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Dodgers Eliminate Braves in Game 4 — Oct 7, 2026Facing elimination with the Dodgers leading their NLDS 2-1, the Braves are relying on Tyler Mahle in Game 4. Since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline, Mahle has posted a 1.99 regular-season ERA and delivered seven innings of one-run ball in the postseason, making his turnaround central to the Braves’ hopes and raising questions about his value as a free agent.

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Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over BravesPolitics — 5dClemson women’s basketball coach Shawn Poppie is counting on transfer point guard Mackenzie Nelson to lead the team and help quicken its pace, while Mashpee officials say staffing shortages mean longer snowplow routes and slower clearing in New Seabury. A Guam opinion column argues that integrity is tested when honesty carries personal costs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series.

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Dodgers Beat Braves 4-1, Gain NLCS Rest — 6dAfter eliminating the Braves in four games, the Dodgers head into the NLCS against the Brewers with extra time to rest and align a rotation that excelled in the Division Series, while also resetting the bullpen and giving struggling Shohei Ohtani a chance to recover. Miguel Rojas is making progress from a back injury, but the Dodgers have not decided whether he will be on the NLCS roster.

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Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3-1 for 2-1 NLDS lead — Oct 6, 2026Yamamoto struck out 10 over 7 innings as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 NLDS lead; Hernández and Freeman homered in the fourth.

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Braves’ Season Ends, Acuña’s Future Uncertain — Oct 6, 2026The Braves moved Ronald Acuña Jr. from right field to designated hitter for NLDS Game 3 because of soreness in his right knee, reportedly aggravated while sliding into second base in Game 2. Lane Thomas took over in right field as Atlanta sought to limit stress on Acuña and protect his availability for the rest of the postseason.

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Braves’ Sale Expected to Start NLDS Game 3 — Oct 5, 2026Weiss held Sale for an NLDS Game 2 bullpen game; Braves won 3-2 to tie 1-1, and the 37-year-old ace (14-9, 2.16 ERA) starts Game 3 against Yamamoto.

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Dana Whitfield Weiss was smart to hold Sale back for a fresh Game 3 start, the bullpen handled Game 2 perfectly to tie it up.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Oct 7, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Hernández's 431-foot homer sparks Dodgers NLDS opener win over Braves — Oct 3, 2026Teoscar Hernández’s 431-foot two-run homer in the fourth inning lifted the Dodgers to a 5-3 NLDS Game 1 win over the Braves on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Priya Raman Braves have work to do after dropping game one on the road like this.

Dodgers-Braves Opener Ranks Second-Hottest MLB Playoff Game — Oct 3, 2026The Dodgers and Braves opened their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in 100-degree heat, making it one of the hottest postseason games in the stadium’s history. The extreme conditions prompted players and fans to focus on hydration and shade, while reports also noted sparse seating before first pitch.

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Nicole Hardy Sparse seats before first pitch shows fans knew better than to sit out there all day.

Miguel Rojas Leaves NLDS Game With Back Soreness — Oct 7, 2026Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas left Game 3 of the NLDS against the Braves in the eighth inning after fouling off a pitch and appearing to hurt his lower back. Tommy Edman replaced him, and Los Angeles had not announced an update on Rojas while leading 3-1.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Freeman Homers Amid Boos, Dodgers Lead Series 2-1 — Oct 7, 2026Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over Atlanta, putting Los Angeles ahead 2-1 in the NLDS and one victory from advancing. Booed in his postseason return to the Braves, Freeman said he expected the reaction and still holds affection for the team and its fans.

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Dodgers, Brewers Advance to NLCS — Oct 5, 2026The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series. The White Sox and Rays also entered Wednesday with 2-0 leads and a chance to advance, while several other division series could be decided that day.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — Oct 2, 2026Chris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Braves Even NLDS; White Sox, Rays Take Leads — Sep 30, 2026The Braves face a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Phillies, opening with left-hander Ray Kerr before turning to Grant Holmes in an effort to contain Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Atlanta will also need to generate offense against Aaron Nola to keep its season alive.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Braves Rally Past Phillies in Wild Card Game 1 — Sep 26, 2026The playoff-bound Braves face the eliminated Marlins as Atlanta manages rotation concerns: Martin Pérez is sidelined, and Bryce Elder is also injured. Miami is expected to use Jack Ralston, while Atlanta plans to open with Brent Suter, who could handle multiple innings.

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Braves place Martín Pérez on injured list before wild card series — Sep 24, 2026The Atlanta Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with lower-back inflammation, putting his availability for the start of the postseason in doubt. He finishes the regular season with a 3.04 ERA over 142 innings.

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Elena Vasquez The timing of this back inflammation could not be worse if it keeps him out when the team needs every starter.

Sportsbooks Promote MLB Postseason Betting OffersSports — Oct 6, 2026BetMGM promotions advertised around the Dodgers-Braves and Brewers-Padres NLDS games offer eligible new customers up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager loses; select states instead have a $150 bonus offer tied to a winning $10 wager. The articles also previewed the pivotal Game 3 matchups, with Atlanta and San Diego seeking to build or revive their series chances.

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De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves — Sep 23, 2026Brandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.

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Nicole Hardy Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.

Braves Activate Suarez After Three-Month Injury Absence — Sep 23, 2026Robert Suárez was activated from the injured list and reinstated to the Braves' bullpen ahead of the postseason, returning after elbow inflammation and a brief rehab stint. In corresponding moves, Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a roster spot, as Atlanta aims to ramp up Suárez for high-leverage relief.

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Rachel Meyers Optioning Murphy to clear space feels like the right call but I hope they ease Suarez in carefully after so long out.

Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — Oct 1, 2026The Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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Acuña Exits With Shin Contusion, X-Rays Negative but Availability Uncertain — Sep 23, 2026Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday's Braves-Reds game after fouling a ball off his left leg, adding to a season plagued by injuries that have kept him to roughly 104 games. With the Braves eyeing the postseason, the club awaits further evaluation—potential X-rays—and updates after he walked off on his own power following the latest foul ball to his left leg, and he has a history of hamstring issues this year.

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Marcus Bell Acuña's leg issues keep piling up and it's tough to see the Braves make a deep run without him healthy.