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Braves' Michael Harris II Shows Positive Signs in Return From Absence

The Atlanta Braves suffered their third shutout loss in five games Tuesday night. It was also the third different team -- the Los Angeles Angels -- to shut down the Braves offense.

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Can Braves really justify buying at the trade deadline?

After another discouraging offensive performance, one that would make a blind man happy he can no longer see, the Atlanta Braves have now lost five of their last six games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 2

The Braves need to fire hitting coach Tim Hyers

The Braves fell again on Tuesday night, despite a marvelous outing from Grant Holmes, who fired six shutout innings with 10 strikeouts. It’s become an all-too-common theme in 2025: lights-out pitching performances wasted by a lifeless offense that no longer resembles the powerhouse of seasons past.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Talking Chop / July 2

When will the reversion point for the offense arrive?

Maybe never To me, the surprising thing about the Braves’ 2025 offense hasn’t really been that they upended a previously-successful approach to do... whatever it is they’re doing now.

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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 / Just Baseball / July 2

Can Jurickson Profar Help The Braves Get Back Into The Race?

The 2025 season got off to a rocky start for the Atlanta Braves when their biggest off-season acquisition, Jurickson Profar, was handed an 80-game suspension for PED use.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels

Atlanta left fielder Jurickson Profar will return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Braves host the Los Angeles Angels in the second contest of their three-game set.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2

Former Braves Outfielder Makes Most of Return to Truist Park with Angels

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler had a strong night for the Angels in his homecoming to Truist Park Tuesday night. He went 1-for-2 with a walk, driving in two of the Angels' four runs in an eighth-inning rally.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 2

This Day in Braves History: Braves trade outfielder Dion James to the Indians in exchange for outfielder Oddibe McDowell

1963 - Warren Spahn and Juan Marichal lock up in a pitching duel where both hurl 15 scoreless innings before Willie Mays homered in the 16th to give the Giants a 1-0 win.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2

Holmes Has Another Career Day But Braves Bats, Bullpen Flop Against Angels

Grant Holmes delivered another career game, striking out 10 batters, but the Atlanta Braves fell to the Los Angeles Angels, 4-0. Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, allowed three hits and three walks in the double-digit-strikeout effort.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 2

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Wednesday 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.

Hunter Stratton News / Talking Chop / July 2

Hunter Stratton acquired, offensive struggles, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they had acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates and then optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 2

2025 Transactions: Marlins Pick Up Nastrini, Braves Get Stratton

It’s officially trade deadline month across Major League Baseball. On July 1, several small transactions took place. The Braves acquired Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton for a Minor League outfielder, while the Marlins are taking a shot at former high-end prospect Nick Nastrini.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 1

Braves waste terrific pitching performance, lose again because they can’t hit

When will it end? The Braves pitched well and couldn’t hit anything in yet another loss. This time it came at the hands of the Angels, 4-0. Grant Holmes was, in a word, spectacular for 6 innings against an Angels lineup that’s been hot lately.

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Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Braves make a trade, Chris Sale to 60-day IL

The Braves have made a trade! Unfortunately, it’s not likely to have the kind of impact that’s going to change the season. However, the corresponding move — transferring Chris Sale to the 60-day IL — is one that just might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Hunter Stratton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Pirates trade right-hander to Braves

The Braves acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton from the Pirates in exchange for minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash, the teams announced Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 1

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Olympic medal winners, regardless of the sport they shine in, are rarely found in the pro ranks of other sports.

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The 'MLB stolen base leaders since 1990' quiz

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Some Braves fans’ hatred for Sean Murphy is ridiculous

For whatever reason, some facets of Braves Country have completely ridiculous ideas of who Sean Murphy is supposed to be for this club. Maybe it’s because William Contreras, a fan favorite, was included in the trade that brought Murphy to Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Reunions with Braves World Series Champions Coming to Atlanta This Week

This week has turned out to be reunion season for the Atlanta Braves with multiple members of the organization returning to Truist Park. Three notable standouts are on the rosters of the Angels and Orioles teams coming to Atlanta: World Series champions Charlie Morton, Travis d'Arnaud and Jorge Soler.

Didier Fuentes News / Field Level Media / June 30

Braves turn to Didier Fuentes again to begin series vs. Angels

The Atlanta Braves will send young Didier Fuentes to the mound for his third career start on Tuesday when they continue a nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30