Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 13

Will the Braves be better in the “second half?”

This is kind of a weird question, but hear me out. As it stands right now, the Braves are on pace for a 94-win season. That’s pretty good! Of course, you all know about how June (especially June 9-30) was a nightmare, and the best the Braves have managed since is .500 ball.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 13

First Half Ends With Win, MLB Draft, more

With the All-Star Break now here, it was a busy weekend on and off the field for every MLB team. For the Braves, they were able to end the first half of the season on a positive note with a win over the Cardinals.

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / July 12

The Atlanta Braves Began the MLB Draft with a Bang

The 2026 MLB Draft began Sunday with Rounds 1-4, while Rounds 5-20 are scheduled for Monday. The Atlanta Braves made five selections on the opening day, picking at Nos.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 12

Braves at Cardinals series recap: Time to retreat, regroup and recover

Remember when I asked in the headline of the Pirates series recap if the Atlanta Braves had finally found that spark at the plate that they’d been looking for?

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 12

Braves Getting What They Need From JR Ritchie Out of Bullpen

Hours before his latest appearance was scratched from his start. The Atlanta Braves decided it would be best to follow an opener. With his track record out of the bullpen, it didn't hurt to see if it would help.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 12

Braves avoid sweep before going into All-Star break

The Atlanta Braves took a 4-3 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, and though they didn’t win the battle, they’ve won the war… or at least avoided being swept after dropping the series.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 12

Braves Select Tyson Grulkowski in 6th Round of 2026 MLB Draft

With the 112th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Wisconsin prep right hander Tyson Grulkowski. Grulkowski is a cold weather arm with a mix of frame and stuff where he is an intriguing add for the Braves system.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 12

Why AJ Gracia is a Home Run Pick for the Braves

Holding the 9th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, The Atlanta Braves had their highest slot since 2019. With the intention of contending for the foreseeable

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 12

Day After Reactions to Braves Top Draft Picks

The Atlanta Braves have made their first five selections of the MLB Draft, with the first four rounds in the books. They have made the following selections so far.

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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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 12

Where Reynaldo López Stands Since Return to Braves Rotation

Reynaldo López was back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves when they looked to even the series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. In the Braves loss to the St.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves Place Mike Yastrzemski On 10-Day Injured List

The Braves announced five roster moves, including Mike Yastrzemski‘s placement on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Atlanta also

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 11

Braves make a slew of roster moves amid series with Cardinals

Amid their series with the Cardinals, the Braves announced a slew of roster moves. Rookie Owen Murphy is returning to the club after making his MLB debut last week out of the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals

For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.

Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates

Braves interested in trade for three-time All-Star

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

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Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Braves' Austin Riley Announces Career News on Friday

Atlanta Bravesthird basemanAustin Riley has not figured it out in 2026. After back-to-back injury-riddled seasons, Riley's main goal entering this year was to stay healthy and productive.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Atlanta Braves Demote Player After 2 Straight Wins

Tyler Kinley is back in the Atlanta Braves bullpen after the club reinstated the right-hander from the paternity list Friday, one day before the All-Star break.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / July 10

The Case for the Braves To Extend Mauricio Dubón

The All-Star break is quickly approaching, and even during a down June, the Atlanta Braves sport the fourth-best record in baseball at 54-38. Despite the current narrative surrounding the team, they maintain a three-game lead in their division and are squarely in the playoff picture.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / July 10

Braves Roster Moves: Hurston Waldrep optioned to Gwinnett

The Braves made a slightly surprising roster move ahead of their series with the Cardinals. Tyler Kinley has been activated from the paternity list, and in a corresponding move, Hurston Waldrep has been optioned to Gwinnett.

Jim Jarvis News / SportsTalkATL / July 10

Time for Braves to make Jim Jarvis the everyday starting shortstop

You have to go all the way back to June 21st to find the last time the Braves won a series, and following a disappointing Game 1 against the Pirates on Tuesday, it looked like the drought might stretch into the All-Star break.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco, Outright Jair Camargo

The Braves have re-signed Carlos Carrasco to a new minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The transaction logs also indicated that catcher Jair Camargo has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Field Level Media / July 9

Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates

Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs which propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Braves interested in trade for 3-time All-Star

The Atlanta Braves are in pursuit of a three-time All-Star at the trade deadline to bolster their playoff hopes. The Braves have expressed interest in Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pirates removing Jared Jones leads to historic loss

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game

Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets' pitching disaster

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves Select Connor Thomas, Release Daysbel Hernández

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Connor Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett. (Jesus Cano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thomas’ promotion shortly before the formal announcement.) Righty Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open an active roster spot.