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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 18
Second half starts strong, Ronald Acuña Jr., and more 
The Atlanta Braves opened up the second half of the 2026 season on a high note, defeating the Texas Rangers 15-1. Chris Sale got the start and was magnificent, going seven innings and allowing just two hits.
Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / July 18
Real reason Lucas Herbert’s caddie used a rangefinder during record 62 at The Open
A rangefinder at The Open Championship sounds like a two-shot penalty waiting to happen. It turned out to be nothing of the sort once you heard the explanation.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 17
Braves return from break with a bang, dominate Rangers
Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley all homered and Chris Sale pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 15-1 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday in the opener of their three-game set.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 17
Braves shut down Rangers in dominant series opener
The title says it all. Sometimes a break does the body good. And that’s exactly what the Atlanta Braves have shown in their series opener against the Texas Rangers in a 15-1 win.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 17
Braves vs Rangers Chat & Discussion Chris Sale vs Cal Quantrill
We’re back with Braves baseball. Let’s see if the Braves can take a dub and start off hot. First things first, the offense needs to step up. And consistency has to come through as well.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 17
Lucas Herbert, Sam Burns Tie Major Record With Opposite 62s
Lucas Herbert knew the number before he reached the fourth tee Friday at Royal Birkdale. Sam Burns did not know what he had done until someone told him after the round.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 17
Braves manager Walt Weiss gives bleak outlook for return of starting pitchers
The injury bug has seemed to make a living in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this season. It has bitten the lineup, starting rotation and bullpen all so far this season for the Atlanta.
Drake Baldwin News / Battery Power / July 17
Braves baseball is back with Drake Baldwin leading off
Welcome back to your regularly scheduled program of Atlanta Braves baseball. The roster has been released, and let’s just say it’s an exact copy-and-paste of how they ended the half.
Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
Braves’ Chris Sale explains velocity with hilarious ‘old man’ truth bomb
The Atlanta Braves are having a great season, sitting in first place in the NL East. Yet, with them possibly needing a starting pitcher, Atlanta might work at the trade deadline to try to obtain one.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 17
Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision After 28 Missed Games
The Atlanta Braves will be seeing Ronald Acuna Jr. on the field soon, as the team announced the transfer of rehab assignments for both Acuna and Ha-Seong Kim to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / July 17
59 years after Arnold Palmer’s costly mistake, Lucas Herbert addresses the pressure of chasing a record
Chasing a record is a challenge in itself; reaching it is another. As Lucas Herbert made history at Royal Birkdale, the media tried to draw parallels to Arnold Palmer’s collapse in 1966.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
Braves rumors: Atlanta’s ‘frustrations’ could spark trade deadline action
On the surface, the Atlanta Braves are having a great season, sitting at 55-40 and in first place in the NL East. But there are some holes in the armor, and the Braves could be active at the trade deadline.
Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / July 17
The Open witnesses history as Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major scoring record
Lucas Herbert matched a record at the 154th Open that has stood since 2017. Playing two groups later, Sam Burns went on to do the same. Herbert and Burns shot the major championship scoring record of 62, but their finishes were very different.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / July 17
Do the Braves Still Have Time to Make a Second-Half Push?
ATLANTA — For much of the last month, it felt like everything that could go wrong for the Atlanta Braves did. The losses piled up. Key players landed on the injured list.
Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / July 17
Lucas Herbert’s caddie sparks rules confusion during Open Championship charge
Lucas Herbert is currently leading the Open Championship at the halfway stage. However, his caddie found himself in touching distance of a penalty. Herbert was on pace for one of the lowest rounds in major championship history when his caddie, Nick Pugh, briefly became the center of attention at the 14th hole.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 17
Braves Receive Disappointing Update on 2.54 ERA Starting Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves are expected to make some additions before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. At 55-40, they hold a lead in the National League East, but the Philadelphia Phillies (54-44) and Miami Marlins (52-45) aren't far behind.
Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 17
Braves Determine Next Steps for Acuña, Kim Recoveries
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim are on the move. The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that both would transfer to Gwinnett to see playing time in Triple-A.
Atlanta Braves News / HITC / July 17
Adam Scott reacts as Lucas Herbert ties the major scoring record at The Open
Lucas Herbert made history on day two of The Open. His front nine score of 28 tied an Open Championship record score, and he shot a 62 over 18 holes to tie the major championship scoring record.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17
Is there an untradable prospect in the Braves farm system?
The trade deadline may not be full of sellers, but the Braves have no choice but to be aggressive in trying to patch up some of their glaring holes. It’s
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17
Braves 2027 Schedule: Potential for a nightmare start exists
The Braves announced their 2027 schedule on Thursday, and the start might just spark some PTSD from a season ago. The Braves are set to open with three games out west in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, a place that’s been a house of horrors for Atlanta over the years — and for just about everybody else, too.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 16
ESPN updates Braves Top 10 prospects post MLB Draft
The MLB Draft concluded over the weekend, with the Braves adding a ton of intriguing prospects to their system — three of which landed in Kiley McDaniel’s latest top 10 for the organization.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14
Chris Sale had a blunt reaction to Zack Wheeler’s All-Star controversy
Even Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale is confused about Zack Wheeler’s MLB All-Star situation. Wheeler is having a strong 2026 season, but was somehow snubbed from a spot in the Midsummer Classic. While he was later given an invite to the All-Star Game, he turned it down, saying that he felt disrespected for being initially overlooked.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 13
Braves offer big update on superstar Ronald Acuna Jr.
If all goes well, a scuffling Atlanta Braves lineup may soon be getting the return of their superstar right fielder shortly after the All-Star break.
Mike Yastrzemski News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11
Braves Place Mike Yastrzemski On 10-Day Injured List
The Braves announced five roster moves, including Mike Yastrzemski‘s placement on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Atlanta also
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10
Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals
For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.
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