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Braves’ collapse has turned the NL East into a free-for-all

The last six weeks have completely erased all the good the Braves did over the first two months of the season. A 10.5-game lead has withered to just 2.0 — and it could be gone entirely by the time the All-Star break arrives.

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Drake Baldwin goes to DH and Joey Bart plays catcher for Braves against Pirates

The lineups are out for tonight’s middle game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates and there aren’t too many shocks or surprises going on as far as the Braves are concerned.

Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / July 8

Braves look to snap losing streak behind Grant Holmes starting against Pirates

After the Atlanta Braves got nearly single-handedly bombed by Ryan O’Hearn, the Braves have now lost at least three-straight games on five different occasions since the start of June.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Atlanta Braves Demote Player After Third Straight Loss

Connor Thomas' stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one game. The 28-year-old left-hander was optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday after allowing four earned runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings during Tuesday night's 12-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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?

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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.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / July 8

Braves shuffle the roster again as Víctor Mederos returns

It was another night to forget for the Braves on Tuesday, as the pitching staff surrendered 12 runs over just eight innings. The problems began with Hurston Waldrep, who was responsible for seven of them, but continued with Connor Thomas, who was making his season debut for the Braves.

Joe Ryan News / SportsTalkATL / July 8

What it would cost the Braves to land Joe Ryan at the trade deadline

The Braves have three significant areas of need heading into the trade deadline — starting pitching, left field, and shortstop. Fixing all of those issues may not be plausible, but two out of three should be the goal, with the rotation being non-negotiable.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 8

Do you think MLB can effectively tamper with the ball?

The Braves are not having a good time, so let’s do a question that’s essentially a link dump. Or, well, a dump of one very specific link. The emphasis is on the word “effectively,” as we know MLB can and has attempted to tamper with the baseball based on its own information.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / July 8

Alex Anthopoulos ignored the Braves’ rotation, and it’s backfiring again

The Braves can’t find any momentum. They’ve been among the worst teams in baseball since the start of June, and it feels like there’s a different culprit every night.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Braves Legend Chipper Jones Sends Austin Riley Message Amid Disappointing Season

Chipper Jones has a diagnosis for what is ailing Austin Riley, and he shared it publicly after working with the struggling third baseman. The Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer joined the Cellini & Dimino show on 680 The Fan and offered a technical breakdown of what he sees going wrong with Riley's swing.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 8

Braves Find Themselves on Wrong End of Historic Night

The Atlanta Braves were dealt an ugly loss on the road at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-4, and it got out of hand in a hurry. They took an early 1-0 lead on an RBI single from Mauricio Dubón.

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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.

Owen Murphy News / Battery Power / July 8

Owen Murphy optioned, blowout in Pittsburgh, and more

The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s contest in Pittsburgh. Most notably, right-hander Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / July 7

Waldrep struggles as Braves lose to Pirates

The Atlanta Braves traveled to PNC Park in hopes of picking up a much needed win after two heartbreaking losses in a row. Hurston Waldrep made his second start of season for the Braves and Paul Skenes was on the mound hoping to rebound from the worst stretch of his young career.

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Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Chris Sale Is Getting Better at 37. His Stuff+ Acceleration Proves It Even When His ERA Does Not.

ERA can really do a number on the fantasy baseball market. One of its current victims is Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale. The veteran southpaw (9-6, 2.27 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) is putting preseason projections to shame at 37 years old and even improving as the 2026 season progresses.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Braves’ Walt Weiss shares big Ronald Acuna Jr., Robert Suarez injury updates

The Atlanta Braves’ performance has been up and down in recent weeks following their strong start to the 2026 MLB season. They still lead the National League East, but the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins are making things interesting in the division.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Atlanta Braves’ Walt Weiss Announces Latest Update on Ronald Acuña Jr.

Heading into Tuesday’s slate of games, the Atlanta Braves sit at 52-37. This has them in first place in the National League East, three games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Braves injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez

Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Braves’ Matt Olson Makes Major Decision Amid MLB Season

During his tenure with the Atlanta Braves, all first basemanMatt Olson has done is hit. Since 2022, his 170 home runs rank fifth in MLB, and .863 OPS ranks 10th.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves Select Connor Thomas, Release Daysbel Hernández

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Connor Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett. (Jesus Cano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thomas’ promotion shortly before the formal announcement.) Righty Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open an active roster spot.

Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves To Re-Sign Rowdy Tellez On Minor League Deal

The Braves re-signed first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez to a new minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Primo Sports Group client was designated for assignment by Atlanta last week and outrighted to Triple-A over the weekend.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Mark DeRosa drops honest Braves’ Chris Sale Hall of Fame admission

Atlanta Braves fans heard a real Chris Sale debate on MLB Central, where Mark DeRosa gave an honest Hall of Fame read on the team’s risky trade gamble.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment, Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves announced Monday that they’ve yet again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Atlanta also placed veteran lefty Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm contusion.