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Former Braves Manager Candidate Confirms Zero Contact From Any Teams

It doesn't appear that Mark DeRosa is within striking distance of managing the Atlanta Braves. It's not just them. His prospects look bleak across the board.

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Braves could reunite with $90M Gold Glover, top offseason priority for major impact

The Atlanta Braves are in a good position for one of their biggest surprises to return.

Dale Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 24

Hall of Fame Campaign Launched Centered Around Atlanta Braves Legend

A push is being made to help get an Atlanta Braves legend inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dale Murphy to the Hall campaign has been launched in the weeks ahead of the Eras committee meetings, one of the ways members of the Hall of Fame are decided.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Braves Announce Matt Olson News After 10th MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East in 2025, ending the season ten games below .500 with a 76–86 record. It marked a disappointing step back for a team that had consistently contended in recent years, raising questions about roster construction and future direction heading into the offseason.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 24

Braves History: Eddie Mathews, The Three-City Star

Each MLB team has its share of legends from each era in the cities they have called home. The Braves have their stars specific to Boston, such as Johnny Sain, or just to Atlanta, such as Chipper Jones.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 24

Braves' record-breaking Austin Riley contract might be GM Alex Anthopoulos' biggest mistake

Austin Riley might be one of the worst contracts that Alex Anthopoulos has put to paper.

Brian Snitker News / Sporting News / October 24

Mets potential bench coach has strong Brian Snitker connection, Braves face nightmare scenario

The Atlanta Braves are now without Brian Snitker, but that doesn't mean they have got rid of the name in the NL East.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

More Logical Additions for Braves Positions of Need

In a short time, the MLB offseason will officially be a go, and the Atlanta Braves can start looking for potential upgrades to the roster. Here we’re going

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Son of Former Braves Manager Interviews for Mets Coaching Job

Another member of the Snitker family could soon be bound for the National League East. MLB Insider Joel Sherman reported in the New York Post that Troy Snitker interviewed for the Mets' hitting coach position.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

The next potential great Braves pitching prospect is turning heads

The Braves have continued to churn out high-quality starting pitchers from their farm system year after year. Max Fried, Kyle Wright, Ian Anderson, and Michael Soroka are all gone after helping deliver a championship, but the next wave has already arrived in Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, and A.J.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Braves Matt Olson Repeats as Fielding Bible Award Winner

Matt Olson receives his latest award for his defensive skills at first base. Sports Info Solutions released its annual Fielding Bible Award winners, with Olson repeating his title.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Atlanta Braves Have a Good Catching Problem, But It Needs Solving

The Atlanta Braves enter the 2025 offseason with a problem, one that is a good one to have. They have two catchers who are worthy of the starting job, veteran Sean Murphy and rookie Drake Baldwin. Murphy was in the midst of a rebound season before an injury eventually took him out.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Braves Potential Free Agent Targets: Shortstops

This has all the makings of a fun offseason for the Atlanta Braves — the complete opposite of last winter, when Alex Anthopoulos essentially sat on his hands for five months.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

CBS Sports Names Braves All-Star a Fantasy Bust Candidate

In a 2025 season in which the Atlanta Braves failed dramatically to meet preseason expectations, struggled with injury and landed the superlative of “most disappointing team,” the hits just seem to keep on coming.

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Alex Anthopoulos News / Sporting News / October 22

Braves' emerging top candidate is a 2-time World Series champion with strong Alex Anthopoulos ties

The Atlanta Braves next hire might be an odd one as a Braves insider has listed a potential favorite candidate.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Braves' Matt Olson News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The Atlanta Braves missed the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017, ending a streak of seven straight postseason appearances. Despite the team’s overall struggles, Matt Olson remained one of Atlanta’s most reliable and underrated stars.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Braves targeting Dodgers coach to be their next manager

One clear candidate has emerged to become the Atlanta Braves’ new manager. The Braves appear to be targeting Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann as their new manager, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Braves Potential Free Agent Targets: Designated Hitters

This has all the makings of a fun offseason for the Atlanta Braves — the complete opposite of last winter, when Alex Anthopoulos essentially sat on his hands for five months.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 22

Two Atlanta Braves Stars Among Silver Slugger Award Finalists

The Atlanta Braves have two players among the finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards. Matt Olson is a finalist among first basemen, and Austin Riley is a candidate among third basemen.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Latest on Braves’ managerial search

The Rangers and Angels each have new managers in place for 2026, but that still leaves seven other teams looking for a new dugout leader. Amidst all of the recent news and rumors about all of these simultaneously ongoing managerial searches, there hasn’t been much out of Atlanta, which is by design.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Buy or Sell: Atlanta Braves Free Agents

The Atlanta Braves only have two players guaranteed to hit free agency once the World Series concludes, but according to Mark Bowman, shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to opt out of his $16 million player option for 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2025 MLB Season Recap: Atlanta Braves

For much of the last decade, the Braves have been a mainstay in the playoffs. That wasn’t the case in 2025, as the Braves missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Austin Nola News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Braves sign Austin Nola to minors contract

The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 16

Six Takeaways From the Atlanta Braves’ 2025 Season

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Braves did not experience the excitement of October baseball. After a run that included six straight NL East titles, 24 postseason wins, five series victories, and a beautiful World Series ring, Atlanta’s focus has already shifted to 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 10