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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 9
Braves May Finally Have Answer for Shortstop Position
An under-the-radar move at last year's trade deadline may have netted the Atlanta Braves their solution to their dilemma at shortstop. Almost a year ago, they flipped relief pitcher Rafael Montero to the Detroit Tigers and netted infielder Jim Jarvis.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 9
Braves at Pirates series recap: Has the spark returned at the plate for Atlanta? 
Remember when Ozzie Albies bopped those two big fly balls just over the big wall in right field at Truist Park in order to help push the Braves to a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers?
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco, Outright Jair Camargo
The Braves have re-signed Carlos Carrasco to a new minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The transaction logs also indicated that catcher Jair Camargo has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Mike Yastrzemski News / Field Level Media / July 9
Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates
Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs which propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Braves interested in trade for 3-time All-Star
The Atlanta Braves are in pursuit of a three-time All-Star at the trade deadline to bolster their playoff hopes. The Braves have expressed interest in Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Dylan Dodd News / Battery Power / July 9
Braves vs. Pirates rain delay chat and discussion
Dylan Dodd just got the Atlanta Braves out of the fifth inning with a 6-4 lead against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As it turns out, the Braves will have to wait to either hold on to or add to their two-run lead in the rubber match as the tarp has been put on the field at Pittsburgh.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Braves Designate Player for Assignment After Ronald Acuna Jr. News
The Atlanta Braves have designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment on Thursday, a corresponding move after reinstating Eli White from the paternity list.
Sonny Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Braves Among Teams Showing Interest In Sonny Gray
The Braves are among the many clubs that have reached out to the Red Sox about the possible availability of right-hander Sonny Gray, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Austin Riley Gets Strong Vote of Confidence From Braves Manager
Atlanta Bravesthird basemanAustin Riley is not playing up to his usual standard. The two-time All-Star has been a consistent piece of the Braves lineup since making his debut in 2019, but this year hasn't been the same.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 9
Braves make two notable roster moves on Thursday
The Braves made a couple of notable roster moves on Thursday — one involving the major-league club, the other tied to one of their injured pitchers. Eli White has been activated from the paternity list, and in a corresponding move, José Azócar has been designated for assignment.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Braves Facing Decision After AJ Smith-Shawver Update
The Atlanta Braves announced great news surrounding right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver on Thursday before their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 9
Braves at Pirates chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Mitch Keller
Somehow, someway, there are only four games left in the first half of the 2026 Braves season. Time flies when you’re having fun (except for the whole last month-plus of it all).
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 9
A Look into Ronit Shah’s Drafts
It might be hard to believe it’s been this long already, but this is already going to be Ronit Shah’s fourth draft leading the Atlanta Braves amateur talent evaluations since Dana Brown left to take over the Astros GM role early in 2023.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 9
Ken Rosenthal: Braves are targeting Sonny Gray trade
With several massive holes in their rotation, the Braves have no choice but to be aggressive in their pursuit of starting pitching leading up to the trade deadline.
Matt Olson News / Battery Power / July 9
Matt Olson tying franchise consecutive games record in Braves’ finale at Pirates
There aren’t sweeping changes to the Braves’ lineup for Thursday afternoon’s series finale at the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact, the top five hitters in the lineup are exactly the same as from Wednesday’s 3-0 win.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 9
Move over Eric Hartman: Alex Lodise is the Braves’ hottest prospect
For much of the first half, Eric Hartman and Tate Southisene grabbed all the headlines on the farm — and for good reason. Hartman is making history just a couple of years after being drafted in the 20th round.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 9
Braves Return Eli White From Paternity List, DFA Outfielder
The Atlanta Braves made an adjustment to their lineup on Thursday morning. The team announced that Eli White was reinstated from the paternity list, and José Azócar had been designated for assignment.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Braves Designate José Azócar For Assignment
The Braves announced Thursday that outfielder José Azócar has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow righty-swinging outfielder Eli White, who has been reinstated from the paternity list.
Grant Holmes News / SportsTalkATL / July 9
Is Grant Holmes the Braves second best starting pitcher?
Looking to snap a three-game skid, the Braves sent Grant Holmes to the mound against Jared Jones — a matchup that turned into an unexpected duel between two arms who haven’t exactly had All-Star caliber 2026 campaigns.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8
Joey Bart, Braves win after Pirates lift Jared Jones (6 perfect IP)
Joey Bart's eighth-inning two-run home run against his former team put the Atlanta Braves on course for a 3-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss
For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 8
How Strikingly Deep Braves' Starting Pitching Woes Run
A historic routing that handed the Atlanta Braves another loss can unsurprisingly be traced to a root problem: starting pitching. You’ve heard it before, and you’re likely not far from hearing about it again. Hurston Waldrep allowed seven runs on six hits, two of which were home runs, and five walks.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Braves rumors: Why ‘alarm bells’ may cause Atlanta to make specific trade
The Atlanta Braves have been struggling as of late. They have lost 11 of their last 15 games, as they have seen their lead in the NL East slowly fade. The team has dealt with a rash of injuries, including injuries to the Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 4
Three areas the Braves need to improve at 2026 trade deadline
The Atlanta Braves may have entered Saturday with the fourth-best record in baseball, but their recent performance would suggest otherwise.
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