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Approaching MLB Labor Deadline Could Force Braves to Accelerate Plans

The Atlanta Braves' offseason is right around the corner, but this one will almost certainly look much different than the ones we're used to. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec.

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Atlanta Braves’ To-Do List Ahead of MLB Lockout

On Dec. 1, 2026, the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) will expire. While MLB owners and the Players Association will attempt to negotiate a new CBA before then, it is likely that MLB will go into a lockout.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Legacy Rings Out Ahead of Potential World Series Clinch

By the end of Tuesday night, a fact is likely to change. The Braves will no longer be the most recent World Series champion in two different cities. When the Milwaukee Brewers get that fourth win over the Tampa Bay Rays, they will have finally brought a championship to their city.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Q&A with Braves prospect Tate Southisene on return from injury, more

Under the bright Arizona sun, Southisene is looking to make up for lost time.

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

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The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Jim Bowden News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Jim Bowden names Braves 'best fit' for four top free agents

Jim Bowden just ranked the top 40 free agents of the winter, including contract projections and best team fits for each player. Here’s who the former general manager believes fits with the Braves.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Prospect Report: Jack Brenner's Future May Not Be Catcher

19-year-old catcher Jack Brenner's professional baseball journey has just begun after he was selected in the seventh round by the Atlanta Braves out of Fond du Lac High School in Wisconsin, and they signed him away from a college commitment with the reigning College World Series champion Oklahoma Sooners.

Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / October 27

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Hurston Waldrep

There wasn’t a lot to watch in the tail end of the 2025 season for the Braves, but one thing that turned out to be a fun surprise was the emergence of Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Contract Projections For Potential Braves Free Agent Targets: Starting Pitchers

Jim Bowden of The Athletic just projected contracts for the top 40 free agents of this winter, a list that features a ton of players who will draw interest from the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 27

What 2026 baseball thing were you hopelessly wrong about?

A companion piece to yesterday’s, if you will. Some people already shared the reverse of what yesterday’s question was about, but we’ll do it in earnest now.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 26

Braves Could Lose Key Front Office Executive to Former Rival

The Houston Astros are in search of their next general manager, and Atlanta Braves Assistant General Manager Ben Sestanovich is reportedly being seriously considered for the job.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 25

Braves Have Key Decisions to Make on Spencer Strider This Offseason

As time goes on, it’s becoming clear that Spencer Strider isn’t part of the Atlanta Braves' plans. General manager Alex Anthopoulos already made it clear

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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.

Owen Carey News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 25

Braves Prospect Report: How Hockey Taught Owen Carey to Be Tough

Owen Carey will be an interesting name to watch going into 2027. He currently comes in at No. 21 on the MLB.com Atlanta Braves prospect list, but he entered the 2026 season at No.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 25

Braves' Biggest Missing Tool Could Change Their Free Agent Priorities

As we've discussed previously at Atlanta Braves On SI, the Braves have a lot of needs to address this offseason, but one advanced metric has arguably exposed the team's biggest weakness.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 24

Braves Prospect Report: Luis Guanipa Is Built to Set the Table

Luis Guanipa is a base-hit machine. He was the top outfielder in the 2023 international signing class, and the Atlanta Braves got the guy they coveted.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Writer reveals how many starters Braves should look to add this offseason

The Atlanta Braves fell short in the postseason following a steady regular season. Starting pitching depth was their biggest question in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Braves Suddenly Land New Pitcher Before MLB Free Agency

The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Francis Cuevas to a minor league contract, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move adds another arm to the organization’s pitching depth as the offseason begins following Atlanta’s 2026 campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Atlanta Braves Acquire New Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Atlanta Braves quietly added another piece to their international pipeline just before the 2026 World Series begins, signing outfielder Euris Polanco to a minor-league contract on October 20.

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.

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.