Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday It was a huge night for Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves, who swept the Chicago Cubs after Thursday’s 5-3 victory. Matt Olson hit his 54th home run of the season, which also brought his RBI total to 136, breaking the Braves’ single-season franchise record. With his 54th home run of the season, @mattolson21 sets the single-season franchise record for RBI with 136!#PorLaA pic.twitter.com/ITrdPfpdro— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 28, 2023 “I think it’s cool,” Olson said following his historic night. “I look at myself as a guy who’s supposed to drive runs in. I can’t do that if there’s no guys on base, but I usually have Ronald, Ozzie, and Austin in front of me.” “I don’t really feel like it’s a me thing, that much,” he added. “More of a product of the opportunities that the guys are giving me.” Hank Aaron recorded 132 RBI in 1957, and Gary Sheffield reached the same mark in 2003. However, Matt Olson becomes the new RBI leader and looks to add to his total with one regular season series remaining. More Braves News: With Thursday night’s win, the Braves clinched home field advantage through the World Series. The Braves are hosting postseason workouts ahead of the Division Series on October 3, 4, and 5. The workouts are free and open to the public. With two come from behind wins this week, the Braves continue to prove that they play until the 27th out. Episode 58 of the Podcast to be Named Later discusses Bryce Elder’s struggles, the NLDS roster, and more. MLB News: The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a 30-year lease extension at Camden Yards. The deal includes two five-year extension options. New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL. He has been placed on the 10-day injured list but is not expected to require surgery.

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images No stolen base celebrations tonight, that’s for sure. Postseason implications continue to be in play at Truist Park in Cobb County, as the Atlanta Braves are looking to sweep the Chicago Cubs right out of town in a very important game for the NL playoff picture. Marcus Stroman is being tasked with giving the Cubs some production from the starting position role. If he can find the form that he had during the first half of this season, then the Braves could be in tough sledding. However, if it’s another short night then maybe AJ Smith-Shawver could get settled into the game and Atlanta’s high-powered lineup could get to working on another productive night at the plate. This figures to be a very intriguing end to what’s been a very dramatic series between these two teams. One team is looking to clinch the best record in all of Major League Baseball this season while the other is fighting to hold onto a Postseason spot. Who’s going to be victorious? You know who we’re all rooting for. baseballsavant.mlb.com

Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Thursday’s practice reports are in! Thursday is upon us, as the 2-1 Atlanta Falcons continue to prepare to fly across the pond and face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. We received the first health report for both teams yesterday, so let’s take a look at where things stand on Thursday. You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Atlanta Falcons Full Participation • N/A Limited Participation • Joker Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) Did Not Practice • WR Josh Ali (ankle) Jacksonville Jaguars Full Participation • N/A Limited Participation • S Antonio Johnson (hamstring) • LB Josh Allen (shoulder) • S Andrew Wingard (shoulder) • OL Anton Harrison (ankle) • DL Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder) • WR Jamal Agnew (quad) Did Not Practice • WR Zay Jones (knee) • LB Devin Cloud (thumb) Looking at the Falcons, there was only one update on Thursday. Wide receiver Josh Ali was downgraded to not practicing on Thursday. Ali is dealing with an ankle injury. There was no change to Cordarrelle Patterson as he continues to be limited. The team announced Thursday afternoon that Ali will not travel to London with the team, but there was no mention of Patterson, so he must be joining the Falcons across the pond. The Jaguars also had only one update on Thursday. Wide receiver Jamal Agnew was limited participant due to a quad injury. We will keep an eye on the health of both teams as the week progresses.

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