MLB September predictions: Playoff races, stat leaders, more

With less than a month left to play in the 2026 regular season, here's what our experts think will happen the rest of the way.

ESPN·

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. does curtain call amid boos in Philly

Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

ESPN·

Acuña, Riley power Braves past Phillies 5-4 as Atlanta moves 5 games up over Philly in NL East

— Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

ESPN·

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights

ESPN·

Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves Sunday

Atlanta Braves (84-58, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (80-62, second in the NL East)

ESPN·

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Philkies: Game Highlight

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Philkies: Game Highlight

ESPN·

Wheeler fans 9 in 6 sharp innings, Schwarber hits 41st homer to lift Phillies past Braves 4-2

— Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Philadelphia Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night.

ESPN·

MLB playoff tracker 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

ESPN·