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The ATL Thread - 9/21 - Playoff Reset

Posted on 9/21/26 at 2:35 pm
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8815 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 2:35 pm
The Padres have three with the Dodgers. If the Padres are really, hot, they may sweep. That could put the Braves back in the hunt for a bye. Regardless, I think we got good answers from the bullpen. Dodd with a save, AJSS with a couple of big performances. Suarez seems to be a real playoff possibility. I guess we’ll know if he’s recalled tomorrow.
Posted by Rainier Fog
Member since Jul 2025
2009 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 2:56 pm to
Thankfully since they clinched, Braves can now play the backup starting pitchers, oh wait, that's the same guys
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8815 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 2:59 pm to
Are you under the impression that MLB teams carry “backup starting pitchers”?

JR Ritchie will start tomorrow, but may not be on the playoff roster.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
83903 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:11 pm to
quote:

JR Ritchie will start tomorrow, but may not be on the playoff roster.



Definitely won't be on the Wild Card roster and probably not the DS roster either, but could definitely see him making the CS roster if we make it that far.
Posted by VADawg
Wherever
Member since Nov 2011
49254 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:28 pm to
Clinching yesterday was perfect timing so they don't have to roll out a hangover lineup to lose 9-0 tonight

Thinking we'll see some lineups that look like Bobby Cox Sunday Specials this week, but I also want to see Acuna in particular continue to play every day so his bat doesn't cool down.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 3:29 pm
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
83903 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:31 pm to
We're not catching LA, so these games are pointless from a record standpoint, get Kim and Murphy as many ABs as you can to see if they can find something.

And also get the OFers off their feat aka Brewer Hicklen finna eat.
Posted by BHTiger
Charleston
Member since Dec 2017
9691 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:44 pm to
Let Ronnie and Harris DH the next 6 games alternating each day.

I would say Matt as well but that ain't gonna happen.

Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8815 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:49 pm to
Matt would work as DH and give Dom a start at 1B vs a RH pitcher.
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8815 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:52 pm to
Posted by Doctor B
Member since Jul 2024
2120 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 4:13 pm to
AA gets a fair amount of criticism, but that Astros series highlighted one of the biggest mysteries of the season.....

How the frick did we get Dubon straight up for Nick Allen?
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
83903 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 4:24 pm to
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How the frick did we get Dubon straight up for Nick Allen?


They wanted to get anything for him while they could, because they knew they weren’t re-signing him this offseason.

It does beg the question if Nick Allen is “anything” though
Posted by Rainier Fog
Member since Jul 2025
2009 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 4:29 pm to
quote:

Are you under the impression that MLB teams carry “backup starting pitchers”?



Braves been doing it for years
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8815 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 5:19 pm to
JR will start. Owen can and likely will start. A roster move needs to happen to get Suarez back up. Who would you send down to get your “backup starting pitcher” on the roster?
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