Braves Briefing: Division series and potential NLCS games are sold out
The postseason is just six games away for the Atlanta Braves.
After three games against the Chicago Cubs and three games against the Washington Nationals, Atlanta will enjoy a bye in the postseason.
After that, tickets are sold out. The Braves put out the following statement:
Tickets for National League Division Series and potential National League Championship Series games at Truist Park are officially sold out. NLDS home games one and two will mark the team's 14th and 15th postseason game sellouts in Truist Park history. A limited number of tickets are available on SeatGeek, the official fan to fan ticket marketplace of the Braves."
NL Wildcard standings
The Atlanta Braves have won the NL East and secured a first-round bye but we're closely watching the Wild Card race as Atlanta will play the winner of the Wild Card series pitting the top two wild card finishers in the Divisional Round.
| Team | Team | Wildcard Games Back | Action Today |
|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 87-69 | +5.0 | Hosts Pirates |
Arizona | 82-74 | - | @ CWS |
Chi Cubs | 82-74 | - | @ Braves |
Miami | 81-75 | -1.0 | @ NYM |
Cincinnati | 80-77 | -2.5 | @ Guardians |
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Braves Today's Lindsay Crosby shared some news and notes about the Braves pitching staff on Monday. Part of his report included information about Charlie Morton's return.
According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the thought as of now is that Charlie Morton will not be available to pitch in the NLDS after leaving Friday night's start with a right index finger injury and being placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday morning.
Braves manager Brian Snitker answered media questions about Morton on Sunday, after the doubleheader. “We were looking at the calendar and it’s going to be over three weeks [of recovery]. So, hopefully, best-case scenario, he could be ready for [the NLCS] if we advance.”
Morton's technically eligible to be activated after NLDS game one as an injury replacement, but he reportedly won't be ready to pitch by then and so the NLCS (if Atlanta advances) is the new target for Morton's return to the rotation.
Check out all of the pitching news and notes.
Check out the Braves Today Podcast
Here's the video version of the latest edition of the Braves Today Podcast. Ben Taylor and Lindsay Crosby discuss the 100th win for the team but as well as what is next as the postseason inches closer.
What's next for the Atlanta Braves?
After an off day for the team, Tuesday starts a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs, who are fighting for a Wild Card spot. Chicago's throwing their studs in the upcoming series, while Atlanta has Bryce Elder and two TBDs on the docket.
First pitch in Tuesday's series opener is scheduled for 7:20 PM ET, with the broadcast on Bally Sports South.
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