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Critical bullpen piece nearing return from injury

Over the weekend, hard-throwing Daysbel Hernandez began his rehab assignment in Gwinnett after being placed on the IL with forearm tightness. He made his first appearance for the Stripers on Sunday, tossing a scoreless inning in which he needed just 12 pitches, three of which were fastballs that eclipsed 100 MPH.

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Hayden Harris and JR Ritchie selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game NL roster

Atlanta’s farm system will be sending two players to the annual prospect showcase at the All-Star event. This year’s All-Star Futures Game is set to take place on All-Star Saturday on July 12.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Who should Braves be more worried about: Ozzie Albies or Michael Harris II?

There are so many different reasons why the Braves have disappointed this season, but one of the biggest factors is underperforming stars, and the two that fit that bill to a tee are Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies.

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 30

More of the same struggles for Atlanta against the Phillies

There was a really fun win sandwiched in between two uniquely painful losses. The Atlanta Braves went into this series against the Phillies in a bit of a strange position.

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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / June 30

The Atlanta Braves’ Lineup is One Big Mess

The Atlanta Braves‘ lineup is struggling and they have their leading home-run hitter, who is also one of their slowest runners, batting second. Normally this would be a head-scratching move.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Jurickson Profar News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

How Recent Successful Change to Braves Lineup Impacts Profar's Return

Jurickson Profar is days away from being in the Atlanta Braves lineup. He'll be elligible to be penciled in starting Wedensday during the second game of the Braves home series with the Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 30

Trying or not, the Braves haven’t escaped their 2024 problems

They certainly haven’t out-walked them. Har. This is not a long post. It’s really a table. I could blather, but really, you just need the table. Okay, that’s a big table, and maybe it’s a little hard to read.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Two Braves Pitching Prospects Named to All-Star Futures Game

The Atlanta Braves representatives for the All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta have been selected. Pitching prospects JR Ritchie (No. 6) and Hayden Harris (No.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 30

Battery Power Braves Player of the Month, June 2025: Ronald Acuña, Jr.

Atlanta’s star outfield reminded the baseball world that he’s one of the game’s best players. It was a below-.500 month for the Atlanta Braves, with an 11-14 record, and saw the team battle an extended losing streak, rebound, and then drop four-out-of-five to close-out the month.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

One of the lone bright spots for the Braves is dazzling

There have been very few moments that Braves fans have had to get excited about this season, and Spencer Schwellenbach is one of those lone bright spots.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Braves' Snitker Sends Heartfelt Message to Angels' Ron Washington

The Atlanta Braves will host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. It'll feature multiple reunions with former members of the Braves organization, but one will have to wait.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 30

Given June, will the Braves sell at the Trade Deadline?

11-15 is no way to go through life, son I know, I know: all indications are “no.” But, if you feel that in spite of that, the answer will be “yes,” then here’s your chance to own it.

Ken Griffey News / Talking Chop / June 30

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ken Griffey Sr. from the Yankees

Braves Franchise History 1916 - For the second time in three days, the Braves’ Ed Konetchy records the only hit in a game as Giants pitcher Rube Benton tosses a one-hitter.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 30

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

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Daysbel Hernandez News / Talking Chop / June 30

Series Loss to Phillies over Weekend, Daysbel Hernandez, Trade Deadline, more

Atlanta enters July trying to keep any hope it can for 2025 alive. The Braves entered Sunday with a chance to end their week, month, and a recent stretch against the NL East on a positive note.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Last Word On Sports / June 29

Making the Case for Spencer Schwellenbach to Start the All-Star Game

We’re a little over two weeks out from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Final rosters and starting pitchers will be announced in a few days. It’s a banner year for pitching, and there are many strong options to toe the rubber for the National League on July 15th in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 29

Braves Reliever Pitches Scoreless First Rehab Appearance

Daysbel Hernández has a strong first rehab outing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate. He pitched a scoreless inning for the Stripers, allowing no hits or walks while striking out a Norfolk Tides batter.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 29

Braves' Sean Murphy Ready to Hit Another Hot Streak?

So much about being a professional athlete is consistency. Every player at the MLB level has talent. Otherwise, they wouldn't be there. But the best hitters and pitchers generally avoid long slumps.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 29

Strider Continues Progression, But Braves Offense Can't Return Favor

Spencer Strider battled to get the job done on Sunday, but the Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1. Strider gave the Braves seven innings of two-run ball, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out four.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Field Level Media / June 28

Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves too strong for Phillies

Spencer Schwellenbach set a career high with 12 strikeouts and Sean Murphy hit a grand slam to lead the host Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday to end their three-game losing streak.

Michael Harris News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Michael Harris II May Need Break from Braves to End Prolonged Slump

Michael Harris II has been an essential piece of the Atlanta Braves’ outfield since his 2022 debut, but the former NL Rookie of the Year is in the midst of a brutal offensive stretch that may only end with a temporary demotion to Triple-A.

Bryce Elder News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Bryce Elder Implodes as Braves’ Rotation Depth Reaches Breaking Point

The Atlanta Braves dropped their third straight game Friday night in a 9-0 loss that highlighted the dire state of their pitching staff. Now seven games under .500 and trailing by 7 1/2 games in the Wild Card race, the Braves’ margin for error is shrinking, and Bryce Elder did nothing to help in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Lindor shares revelation about Mets' woes after loss to Braves

Francisco Lindor shares honest revelation about Mets' woes after another loss to Braves

The Mets dropped their 10th game out of the last 11 and fell to 0-5 versus the Braves on the season via Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Atlanta at Citi Field.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s MVP-form could salvage Braves season

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. remained in MVP form on Monday. That's excellent news for a Braves team in desperate need of something to celebrate.

Cal Raleigh keeps Aaron Judge at arm's length in HR race

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Do recent stats show Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

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Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / June 24

What out-of-contention Braves should do by trade deadline

The slumping Atlanta Braves are at a crossroads: Should they sell at the July 31 trade deadline? With an NL East title slipping away, the front office may have no choice but to pivot from contention to retooling.

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