This is it. The end.
It is the final series of 2025 for the Atlanta Braves as the welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates for what may be an emotional farewell weekend.
After winning 10 consecutive games, the Braves
dropped their Wednesday afternoon contest to the Washington Nationals. But, Atlanta has a real chance to win 13-of-their-final-14 games, which has helped with the vibes, if nothing else, given how disappointing this season has been.
While all eyes will be on 2026 come Monday, but until then, we may be watching the final time a number of Atlanta legends-of-this-era suit up in a Braves uniform.
Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is a free agent after the season as is closer Raisel Iglesias. It also could be the last time recent waiver claim and starting shortstop Ha-Seong Kim takes the field, unless he picks up his player option or he and the Braves work out an extension. (Please!)
Questions remain on the future of manager Brian Snitker – and with it the coaching staff. After 49 years in the organization, will Snitker come back if he wants to or will the Braves move on, regardless?
Lastly, and most surprisingly, is Charlie Morton who pitched against Atlanta one week ago with the Detroit Tigers. After getting shell-shocked by the Braves, the Tigers cut bait with Morton. Atlanta signed the 41-year-old former Braves draft pick and 2021 Braves World Series hero and he’s scheduled to start on Sunday with Chris Sale slated to follow him in relief.
For a battle between two teams that won’t be heading to the post-season, this will be a must-watch series on-the-field, too, as Spencer Strider and Chris Sales are both slated to start games. All eyes will be on Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Michael Harris as all three look to finish the season on a hot streak.
Here are the start times for each of this weekend’s games against the Pirates.
- Friday, September 26 – 7:15 PM EDT
- Saturday, September 27 – 7:15 PM EDT
- Sunday, September 28 – 3:15 PM EDT
Broadcast options for these games include:
- Friday: FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, Gray TV
- Saturday: FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
- Sunday: FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
The Braves games can be heard on the Braves Radio Network. Games are also available to stream on MLB.tv (blackout restrictions apply) and the FanDuel Sports Network (restrictions apply).
