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Braves’ Matt Olson’s All-Star nod ‘special’ for more reasons than one

The Atlanta Braves may be battling through a difficult season, but there’s still plenty to celebrate in Atlanta, especially for Matt Olson. The hometown first baseman is set to make his third MLB All-Star Game appearance, but this one hits a little differently.

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Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Cam Caminiti News / Talking Chop / July 7

Cam Caminiti top Braves prospects in updated Baseball America top 30

To kick off July the good folks over at Baseball America have updated the top 30 prospects for every major league team, and the Atlanta Braves list features a familiar and predictable top three.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

MLB insider reveals Braves intentions on a Ronald Acuna Jr. trade

With the Braves 11 games under .500, all the talk around the organization is what they’ll do at the trade deadline. Most don’t expect them to be buyers, but will they be sellers?

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

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The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Christian Cairo News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

Braves' NL East Rival Names Interim Manager: Report

Infielder Christian Cairo spent 2025 spring training with the Atlanta Braves. When he didn't make the Braves roster for Opening Day, Atlanta's MLB Rule 5 draft selection returned to the Cleveland Guardians.

Jesse Chavez News / Talking Chop / July 7

Jesse Chavez just can’t stay away from the Braves

The Braves have brought Jesse Chavez back up for his seventh stint with the team. Nine teams in 18 seasons, traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2009 for his first appearance with them and is also the most traded player in MLB history… yet, he seems to always find his way back pitching in Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Who is to blame for Braves collapse?

The July 4th festivities have concluded, and it feels as if the Braves season has as well, at least as far as hope is concerned. The Braves just wrapped up a pivotal home stand with a 2-7 record, losing their last four games to the Angels and Orioles, two of the worst teams in the American League.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Braves Reporter Blasts Fans Amid Latest Losing Streak

Social media has made it far easier for fans to vent their anger and frustration on their favorite teams, players, coaches, and even reporters. Atlanta Braves beat writer David O’Brien falls into that last category, and he’s had enough.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

MLB Insider Provides Definitive Answer to Potential Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade

MLB Network does its best to engage fans and start fun, hypothetical conversations. Last week, the network discussed the idea of the Atlanta Braves trading right fielder and 2023 National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Is this the most disappointing Braves team in franchise history?

The Braves are shockingly bad, almost incomprehensibly bad. Following a fourth straight loss on Sunday in which the offense scored just one run, Atlanta is now 11 games under .500, their worst mark since 2017 when the team went on to win just 72 games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Will Braves reconsider trading players under contract past 2025?

The Atlanta Braves are one of the worst teams in baseball. The offense continues to plummet toward the bottom of the league. They have more starting pitchers on the IL than healthy, and while the bullpen has stabilized somewhat over the last month, it’s nowhere near good enough to compensate for the glaring issues across a deeply flawed roster.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 7

Can it be “baseball lab” time now?

The answer is “no” and also “never” but one can still plead... It’s a bit of a deviation from the norm for me and the daily questions post today, but that seems somewhat apt given that the Braves are also deviating from the natural order of things by a fair bit as well.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

The Currently Wasted Rise of Braves Starter Grant Holmes

The Atlanta Braves got six strong innings out of Grant Holmes again. They needed a good outing after taxing the bullpen the day before to cover Spencer Schwellenbach's spot in the rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 7

This Day in Braves History: Rabbit Maranville gets a 10-day leave from the Navy and hits .316 in 11 games

1914: In an exhibition game in Buffalo, the Bisons of the International League crush the Boston Braves, 10 - 2. 1918: Rabbit Maranville gets a 10-day leave from the Navy and hits .316 in 11 games for the Braves before going back to sea.

Jesse Chavez News / Talking Chop / July 7

All-Star Selections, Weekend Woes, Jesse Chavez, more

Unfortunately, more of the same. It is more than fair to suggest that the two most disappointing teams in baseball this season met over the weekend in Atlanta.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

The Sudden Fall of Braves Center Fielder Michael Harris II

After last season, it looked like Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II could be in for a breakout season. His overall numbers were down compared to his first two seasons (.264 average, .722 OPS), but his finish to the season indicated something was brewing.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 7

Can you guess this Braves righty in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 6

Braves “win” the Disappointment Series in convincing fashion

Who knows when or if this is going to get better for the Braves? The Atlanta Braves are in trouble. There’s no sugarcoating it or trying to make it seem like things are better than what they are.

Alex Verdugo News / Field Level Media / July 5

Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially released by the club, The Athletic reported, three days after he was designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 5

Stock up, stock down: Atlanta Braves

While it's easy to choose who's down for Atlanta, let's examine who's up for the Braves as well.

Dean Kremer, Orioles intend to extend Braves' slump

Jordan Westburg homers in return as Orioles edge Braves

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

Atlanta Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr. Named a Starter For 2025 MLB All-Star Game

The starters were announced last night for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. One surprising player named a starter was Atlanta Braves Right Fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Braves’ Brian Snitker Sends Blunt Message After Jurickson Profar’s Suspension

If the Atlanta Braves eventually turn their disappointing 2025 season around, we may point to the 'Jurickson Profar Game' as its turning point. Profar returned to the lineup on Wednesday following an 80-game drug suspension, and he immediately showed why the Braves gave him a three-year, $42 million contract.