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Braves at Padres series recap: Consistently calamitous in California

Death. Taxes. This current era of the Atlanta Braves having nearly nothing go right for them whenever they’re in California. Petco Park has especially

Jim Jarvis News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 25

Rising Infielder Prospect Cracks Braves Top-30 Prospect List

A rising shortstop in the Atlanta Braves' system has gained the status of a top prospect. According to MLB.com, Jim Jarvis has cracked the top 30, coming in at No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Braves set to make several changes to their rotation

Coming into the season, the Braves rotation was a significant concern, especially after the injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. They were able to hide those glaring issues over the first couple of months, but the warts are out in the open now.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 25

Will a visit San Francisco be disastrous this year, too?

I know that no one really wants to remember last year, but the trip to San Francisco was a bit of a fulcrum point. Or, maybe, not a fulcrum point, but the part where the Braves were flipped off the deep end by a lever atop a diabolically-positioned fulcrum.

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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 / June 25

Braves woes continue at Petco Park, NL East up for grabs

There are some stadiums where teams just don’t play well. For the Braves, Petco Park is one of them. Atlanta fell in the first two games of the series by a combined two runs, then lost last night 5-2 as San Diego completed the sweep.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Braves re-sign veteran catcher to minor league contract

The Atlanta Braves re-signed veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a minor league contract on Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, according to MLB transaction records.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 25

Tyler Kinley returns, Reynaldo Lopez set to join rotation, more

Tyler Kinley returned to the active roster, along with Ian Hamilton, with Cookie being DFA’d and JR Ritchie being optioned. Reynaldo Lopez is reportedly set to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation this weekend, as the Braves’ rotation continues to be a major issue for the team.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 24

Braves sleepwalk in San Diego and get swept

There are many highs and many lows over the course of a 162 game baseball season. And this sure feels about as low as you can get. The Braves continued their spiral on Wednesday night in San Diego, falling by a score of 5-2.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Considering Moving Reynaldo López Back To Rotation

Reynaldo López will start for the Braves on Friday in their series opener at Oracle Park. It’ll be his first start since April 21, as Atlanta has used him out of the bullpen for the last two months.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reaches brutal low amid alarming recent struggles

The Atlanta Braves reached a concerning point Wednesday afternoon with catcher Drake Baldwin, whose recent slide prompted a notable lineup change before the club’s series finale at Petco Park.

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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.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 24

Braves Make Decision on Starting Rotation for Giants Series

A familiar face is back in the Atlanta Braves starting rotation. Reynaldo López is penciled in as the starting pitcher for Friday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 24

Braves Make Another Tweak to Pitching Staff Involving Top Prospect JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves are once again adjusting their roster with a move that impacts one of the team's top prospects, right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie. Ritchie, the Braves' No.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Injury updates on Sean Murphy, Kyle Farmer

An intriguing nugget provided by Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman yesterday was that Kyle Farmer would try his hand at catching again on his latest rehab assignment.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 24

Braves Determine Next Step for AJ Smith-Shawver

AJ Smith-Shawver is set for the next step in his recovery. According to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Atlanta Braves will have the right-hander pitch two innings down at the complex in North Port on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braves pitcher set to return from IL before Padres clash

As the Atlanta Braves were walked off by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, the team is looking to end the series on a high note, as the latest injury news is a good sign.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Braves make two roster moves ahead of series finale with Padres

Ahead of their series finale with the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves announced a couple of notable roster moves. JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after another rough start, allowing five runs over five innings.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment, Select Ian Hamilton

The Braves announced some moves on the pitching staff today. They reinstated right-hander Tyler Kinley from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of righty Ian Hamilton.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury may keep him out until after All-Star break

The Atlanta Braves have another Ronald Acuna Jr. injury concern, and this one could stretch longer than fans hoped. The latest Braves injury update lists Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23

Braves getting creative with catching options

The Atlanta Braves catcher position has been a revolving door.

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Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz: Braves Remain in the Mix

The Atlanta Braves are putting together an impressive 2026 MLB season. At 48-29, they have the second-most wins of any team, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (50-29), and have a 6.5-game lead in the National League East.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Braves To Get Kyle Farmer Reps At Catcher On Rehab Stint

The Braves are planning to get injured utilityman Kyle Farmer some reps behind the plate on his upcoming minor league rehab assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / June 22

Who Are the Braves’ Hidden Talents Leading to Their Success?

Once again, the Braves‘ lineup in June differs significantly from that of April. Although Atlanta’s starting nine has consistently been one of the best in Major League Baseball, recurring injuries over several seasons have forced general manager Alex Anthopoulos to continually find and use players deeper on the roster.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / June 22

What Reasons Do the Atlanta Braves Have to Be Concerned?

For most of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves have been at the top of Major League Baseball. However, their recent stretch of play has left some concern.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Braves Make Michael Harris Change After 2 Missed Games

Michael Harris II was reinserted into the Atlanta Braves lineup before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after missing two straight games with lower back tightness. The issue started June 5, when Harris first felt the tightness, forcing him to miss a couple of games before returning to action.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury: Atlanta Braves Hit With Bad News After Walt Weiss’ Latest Update

The Atlanta Braves remain the best team in the first half of the 2026 MLB campaign. However, Ronald Acuna Jr. has played a limited role in their success thus far.