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Braves Prospect Report: Ryne Barker’s Big Bet, Skipping Texas Tech

Ryne Barker is a 19-year-old infielder who can best be described as a raw talent. He has shown signs of being a guy who can develop into a player who does everything well, but it's only his speed that jumps off the page, where he's listed as a 60-grade – and in some cases 70 – runner.

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The 10 most unlucky moments for Atlanta Braves hitters in 2026

Maybe I’m a bit of a baseball sadist and/or maybe I’m a weirdo who figures that the best way to reflect on failure is to go back and re-experience said failures.

Connor Thomas News / Battery Power / October 22

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Connor Thomas

The good news for Connor Thomas is that he’s appeared to have figured it out as a reliever and he should be able to find somewhere to pitch once the smoke has cleared with the upcoming labor war that’s looming over all of baseball.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 22

Has Atlanta’s offense been left behind by a new wave in baseball?

In 2023, just three years ago, the Atlanta Braves had just completed what is statistically recognized as the greatest single-season of team performance at the plate in a 162-game season.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Shortstop free agent targets for the Braves

I was going to continue my series on five free agents the Braves should target at positions of need with a section on shortstops. It’s been the biggest hole on Atlanta’s roster since Dansby Swanson left in free agency, and it’s never been more glaring than now, with Mauricio Dubon set to test the open market.

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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.

Ozzie Albies News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Will the Braves consider trading Ozzie Albies this offseason?

The Braves don’t have difficult decisions to make when it comes to their club options. Ronald Acuña Jr. has one for $17 million in 2027 and another for $17 million in 2028.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 22

Braves Can't Afford to Repeat Their Ha-Seong Kim Mistake This Offseason

It's no secret that the Atlanta Braves are still searching for stability at shortstop. Since Dansby Swanson's departure following the 2022 season, the team has tried multiple options to replicate his production on both sides of the ball, whether it was Mauricio Dubón, Jim Jarvis or Ha-seong Kim.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 22

Hardest-hit Balls, Player Reviews, more

The World Series begins on Friday, but for now teams around the league are taking care of housekeeping. Lingering injuries are being addressed, managerial and front office roles are being filled, and strategies are being formulated ahead of this highly uncertain offseason.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Former Playoff Hero Would Be Perfect Complementary FA Signing for Braves

The Atlanta Braves enter the offseason with some question marks in their lineup. Last season ended with the bats drying up in October. An answer on Jurickson Profar looms. While Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Starting Pitchers

There’s a lot of uncertainty around how the offseason will play out because of the looming lockout. It would be shocking if there were no baseball played at all next season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Braves Prospect Report: Cedric De Grandpre: A Strikeout Arm With One Big Question

Cedric De Grandpre comes in at No. 25 on the Atlanta Braves' Top 30 prospect list, and he's an interesting case because even though he's been in the Braves system for four full years now, his role at the next level is still in question.

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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.

Briggs McKenzie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Braves No. 8 Prospect Putting in Work Post-Injury in Arizona Fall League

The 2026 season marked the first action Briggs McKenzie saw in professional baseball. The Atlanta Braves prospect even earned his first promotion, moving up from Single-A to High-A after one dominant appearance.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

In hindsight, did the Braves really fail at the trade deadline?

With a farm system that showed significant growth this year and a major-league club that needed a lot of fixing, everybody expected the Braves to be among the most active teams at this year’s trade deadline.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 20

Buy or Sell: Atlanta Braves Free Agents

As I wrote earlier this offseason, the Braves have a ton of pending free agents. A few of these decisions are relatively cut and dried, but in most cases you could make an argument to bring the guy back if the money makes sense.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 20

Former Atlanta Braves Players Heading to 2026 World Series

The stage is set for the 2026 World Series. The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers, with former members of the Atlanta Braves on each side.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

What Makes the Braves a Fit (and Not a Fit) for Japanese Star Teruaki Sato

A new big bat will be on the free-agent market this offseason. According to Baseball America, the Hanshin Tigers have accepted Teruaki Sato's request to be posted.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

Braves Prospect Report: Drue Hackenburg Still Has Path to Majors

Drue Hackenburg was the second-round selection of the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 Draft, one round after the team selected Hurston Waldrep. When the Braves drafted him, Hackenburg was viewed as a bit of a project.

Brett Wisely News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Braves Select Brett Wisely

The Braves added infielder Brett Wisely to their 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Atlanta sent outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

Jurickson Profar News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Jurickson Profar Lands New Opportunity Away From Braves

Jurickson Profar has signed with Tiburones de La Guaira for the 2026-27 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League season, giving the Atlanta Braves outfielder an opportunity to return to game action after missing the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Atlanta Braves Announce Decision on 6-Year MLB Veteran

The Atlanta Braves have sent veteran utility player Luke Williams outright to Triple-A Gwinnett after he cleared waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Braves' stance on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future has been revealed

Ronald Acuña Jr. might not have worn out his welcome in Atlanta just yet. The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to trade their star outfielder Acuña this offseason, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Wednesday on the Bleacher Report app.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Braves Outright Luke Williams

The Braves sent utility player Luke Williams through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Atlanta designated him for assignment last week when they added Danny Young to the roster to keep him out of minor league free agency this offseason.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Braves are being linked to a former World Series MVP after playoff exit

The Atlanta Braves may be ready to take a big swing after a fifth consecutive year of failing to make it past the NLDS.

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tyler Mahle News / Yardbarker / October 9

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

Mahle had a surprisingly strong run after being acquired by the Atlanta Braves at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. If he has his way, his time in Atlanta will continue beyond this year.

One number shows why Braves faltered against Dodgers in NLDS

Andy Pages' clutch hit sends Dodgers past Braves, into NLCS

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 6