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Annual Braves Free Agent Discourse Around Signing Workhorse Gets to Resume

Perhaps the best way to lead off this discourse is to say Here we go again. The San Diego Padres starter Michael King has declined his player option, per MLB insider Jon Heyman.

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Otto Lopez and Jeremy Peña (among others) described as “ideal” trade candidates for Braves

The offseason is officially here and considering that there might be a mad dash for teams to get a lot of their business done before the (what feels like an) inevitable lockout starts on December 2.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 29

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: José Suárez

After a relatively topsy-turvy offseason, José Suárez somehow ended up back with the Atlanta Braves after getting DFA’d twice during the offseason by two different teams.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 29

Braves Have Two Easy Club Options to Exercise This Offseason

It's now officially the offseason, and the Atlanta Braves can get to work, for at least the next month, getting their roster assembled for the 2027 season.

William Contreras News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 29

Another Former Braves Player Takes Home World Series MVP for Different Team

Another World Series MVP has been handed out, and for the second time in three years, it goes to a former member of the Atlanta Braves. Catcher William Contreras took home the honor.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Battery Power / October 29

Offseason begins, Brewers crowned champions, more

Well the 2026 MLB season came to a close, as the Brewers were crowned champions in dominant fashion over the Rays, complicating the competitive balance narrative as we enter the most consequential CBA negotiation in decades for the sport.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

The Braves’ Other Middle Infield Question

The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB. Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim are impending free agents, leaving Jim Jarvis as the top in-house option.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Braves Pushed to Pursue Former Yankees Pitcher This Offseason

The Atlanta Braves are being urged to target free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes as a low-cost option to bolster their starting rotation heading into the 2027 season.

Ethan Bagwell News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Braves Prospect Report: Finding Finishing Pitch Next for Ethan Bagwell

Ethan Bagwell is just 20 years old and is already 6-foo-4 and 230 pounds. It's not often that a team drafts a pitcher out of high school with not a lot of projection left in his frame, but that's what the Atlanta Braves got with Bagwell.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Jurickson Profar comes out of hiding for first time since suspension

Jurickson Profar took the field yesterday for the first time since his second PED suspension as a member of the Braves — a 162-game ban that cost him all of 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Contract projections revealed for Mauricio Dubon, Raisel Iglesias

Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently released his contract projections for the top 40 free agents this offseason. On that list were Mauricio Dubon and Raisel Iglesias, both of whom the Braves should be very interested in bringing back at the right price.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Outfielders

The Braves are in a bit of a pinch when it comes to free agency. There are a ton of impact starting pitchers available, and there are always good relievers to be had, but the two places where Atlanta could really stand to upgrade its lineup don’t have much to offer on the open market.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Braves Positions That Performed the Best in 2026

Entering the offseason, the Atlanta Braves will have to decide how they want to construct their roster for next season. While there is always chatter about where the weaknesses are, we're going to take a moment to discuss the strengths.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Approaching MLB Labor Deadline Could Force Braves to Accelerate Plans

The Atlanta Braves' offseason is right around the corner, but this one will almost certainly look much different than the ones we're used to. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Legacy Rings Out Ahead of Potential World Series Clinch

By the end of Tuesday night, a fact is likely to change. The Braves will no longer be the most recent World Series champion in two different cities. When the Milwaukee Brewers get that fourth win over the Tampa Bay Rays, they will have finally brought a championship to their city.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Q&A with Braves prospect Tate Southisene on return from injury, more

Under the bright Arizona sun, Southisene is looking to make up for lost time.

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

Jim Bowden News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Jim Bowden names Braves 'best fit' for four top free agents

Jim Bowden just ranked the top 40 free agents of the winter, including contract projections and best team fits for each player. Here’s who the former general manager believes fits with the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Prospect Report: Jack Brenner's Future May Not Be Catcher

19-year-old catcher Jack Brenner's professional baseball journey has just begun after he was selected in the seventh round by the Atlanta Braves out of Fond du Lac High School in Wisconsin, and they signed him away from a college commitment with the reigning College World Series champion Oklahoma Sooners.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Contract Projections For Potential Braves Free Agent Targets: Starting Pitchers

Jim Bowden of The Athletic just projected contracts for the top 40 free agents of this winter, a list that features a ton of players who will draw interest from the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Writer reveals how many starters Braves should look to add this offseason

The Atlanta Braves fell short in the postseason following a steady regular season. Starting pitching depth was their biggest question in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Brett Wisely News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15