Atlanta Braves secure No. 3 seed for MLB playoffs, will host Wild Card series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have secured the No. 3 seed in the National League for the MLB playoffs, following their loss to the Cincinnati Reds. This placement guarantees Atlanta a home matchup against the No. 6 seed in the upcoming Wild Card Series starting on September 29. The Braves were vying for the No. 2 seed but fell short after the recent series. Their opponent for the Wild Card Series will be determined shortly as the Wild Card standings continue to evolve. If successful in the series, the Braves will advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series.
- •Braves clinched the No. 3 seed in the NL playoffs.
- •They will host the No. 6 seed starting September 29.
- •The Braves aimed for the No. 2 seed but lost to the Reds.
- •San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs have clinched Wild Card spots.
- •Upcoming Wild Card Series schedule includes potential Game 3 on October 1.
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — MLB Playoffs: Atlanta Braves lock up No. 3 seed, will host Wild Card series
"The Atlanta Braves have officially locked up the National League’s No. 3 seed for the MLB playoffs.
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