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Tigers looking like sellers: 5 players Braves could target

There are a ton of teams still teetering on the line of whether they’ll be buyers or sellers leading up to the trade deadline. None of them are garnering more attention than the Detroit Tigers, who just dropped their third game in a row on Monday night and are now six games back in the AL Central and four games back in the Wild Card race.

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2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 24-19

Gone are the days of no international free agents making the list as three from this last period debut on the list, as well as a 2025 stand out. We also begin to see an influx of positional prospects throughout the list, as pitchers are no longer the dominant representatives on this list.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 28

What Braves' Brutal Loss Says About Status of Starting Rotation

When manager Walt Weiss went to the bullpen Monday night, the score was tied 3-3 between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. He had gotten his typical five innings out of Martín Pérez, but he needed to cover the remaining three or four innings, depending on how the rest of the game played out.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Could the Braves and Mets actually make a trade at the deadline?

Even though the Mets clobbered the Braves by 11 runs last night, they still sit 17.5 games back and are one of baseball’s for-sure sellers as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.

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How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 28

Behind Chris Sale, Braves bid to rebound vs. Mets

Taxed with a fatigued bullpen, the visiting Atlanta Braves would love nothing more than a long outing from their starting pitcher on Tuesday night, when they play the second contest of a three-game set against the New York Mets.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Battery Power / July 28

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns, Bad Loss to Mets, More

Monday started off in a good way for Braves Country as Ronald Acuna Jr. returned from injury. However, it did not end well as the Braves lost in a big way to the Mets by the score of 14-3.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Four players the Braves should stay away from at the trade deadline

Yesterday, I came up with a wish list for the Braves as they approach the trade deadline, laying out a dream target and a backup plan at each area of need.

Connor Thomas News / Battery Power / July 27

Tank engine: Mets tee off on Connor Thomas in 14-3 loss

Once upon a time (although it wasn’t just once), the Braves used Carlos Carrasco in a close game. Ronald Acuña Jr. got injured in that game and ended up missing about six weeks of play.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 27

Ronald Acuña Jr. back in the leadoff spot as Braves visit Mets

He’s back, y’all. Yes, Ronald Acuña Jr. will return tonight after about a six-week layoff due to a hamstring injury. He recovers his leadoff spot, sliding Drake Baldwin down to second, and shunting Ozzie Albies into the cleanup spot.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 27

Three Blockbuster Trade Hypotheticals For Starting Pitchers

We are days away from things really starting to heat up ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with the Braves expected to be at the forefront of conversations surrounding most every player who comes available.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 27

Tate Southisene Continues Rapid Climb Through Braves' Farm System

The Atlanta Braves' 2025 first-round draft pick is reportedly being promoted for the second time in the last two months. Infielder Tate Southisene, Atlanta's No.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 27

Braves Trade Deadline Wish List

We are a week away from the trade deadline. The buying and selling teams are starting to become more obvious — and over the next three to four days, we should start seeing some significant trades completed.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 27

Braves activate OF Ronald Acuna Jr. from injured list

The Atlanta Braves reinstated star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the host New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Braves Announce Decision After Ronald Acuña Jr. News

The Atlanta Braves are 62-43, first place in the National League East. They own a five and a half game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / July 27

The Atlanta Braves’ Season Just Got New Life

The Atlanta Braves are getting their biggest reinforcement of the season. According to ESPN, Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be activated Monday after missing time, returning to a lineup that has desperately needed another game-changing bat.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Braves announced this morning that they have reinstated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list. Buster Olney of ESPN reported the move a bit before the official announcement.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 27

Important Braves roster move incoming, along with two exciting promotions

The second half of the season is bringing about some much more positive experiences. The Braves have won seven of their last ten games, stretching their lead in the NL East to 5.5 games over the Phillies, and now they’re getting their best player back.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 27

Braves activating Ronald Acuna Jr. ahead of Mets series

After a successful week-long rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves are reportedly ready to activate their superstar right fielder ahead of their series against the New York Mets.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27

Braves Expected to Activate Ronald Acuña Jr. Ahead of Mets Series

The time for Ronald Acuña Jr. to return to the Atlanta Braves is arriving. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the team will activate him on Monday. The team has not made the move official yet.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27

Braves Sean Murphy Sharp Early in Rehab Assignment, How Ready Is Acuña?

It's only been a couple of games, but the Atlanta Braves can already be more confident in Sean Murphy's recovery. Following a hitless game that included a walk on Saturday, he picked up two hits on Sunday, including an RBI double.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26

Braves win in 11 innings as Orioles squander opportunities

Austin Riley doubled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of the three-game series.

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Braves Designate Elieser Hernandez For Assignment

The Braves announced that right-hander Elieser Hernandez has been designated for assignment, and left-hander Connor Thomas was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move. Thomas was already on the 40-man roster, so Atlanta now has two open spots on its 40-man.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / July 24

The Atlanta Braves Need to Be Aggressive at the Trade Deadline

As the second half of the MLB season gets underway, teams across the league are preparing for the Aug. 3 trade deadline. As a first-place team, the Atlanta Braves are in a position to buy at the trade deadline and improve their roster ahead of the playoffs.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Braves Announce Sean Murphy Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves announced an injury update on catcher Sean Murphy on Friday. The Braves have been without catcher Sean Murphy since May 10. He is currently on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger.