Former first-round draft pick Charlie Culberson officially announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday. He put the post on Instagram, saying in part: "The game of baseball has been a part of my life since I was a little kid.

The Atlanta Braves have been ravaged by injuries this season, but they could be getting star second baseman Ozzie Albies back soon, and reports indicate that the team expects him back on Friday against the Miami Marlins.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies had a monster night for the Gwinnett Stripers during the first game of his rehab assignment. The highlight of the night came when he blasted a line-drive three-run shot to left field in the top of the seventh inning to give the Stripers a 4-0 lead.

Ozzie Albies dominated in his first rehab stint for Triple-A Gwinnett, but the Atlanta Braves second baseman's return could prove too little, too late.

The Atlanta Braves visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET. Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds for Marcell Ozuna, Elly De La Cruz and

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB game to be played on September 18, 2024 on ESPN.

The Atlanta Braves know better than anyone how meaningless the regular season is once the playoffs start, but they have to get there first.

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The Mets temporarily erased any angst that comes with the playoff chase on Wednesday with a 10-0 rout of the Nationals at Citi Field.