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A new Braves prospect arm is demanding immediate attention

Despite being taken in the fourth round, nobody received a larger signing bonus in last year’s draft class than 18-year-old Briggs McKenzie — who chose to sign with the Braves over honoring his commitment to LSU.

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Jim Bowden only has five Braves making the All-Star Game

The All-Star conversation is heating up, and as I wrote about last week, the Braves have a real chance of at least matching their franchise record of eight All-Stars set back in 2023.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 8

Didier Fuentes has become untouchable in trade talks

Despite their incredible success this season, slamming the door on sweep opportunities has been one of the very few issues for the Braves. That looked like it was going to be the case again on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 8

Will 2026 be the greatest Braves pinch-hitting season?

When Michael Harris II pulled off another heroic feat in hitting a game-winning pinch-hit double yesterday afternoon, I remarked that it felt pretty unfair to just be able to plop in a guy having one of the better offensive performances in MLB in lieu of Sandy Leon in a key spot.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Michael Harris News / Battery Power / June 8

Sweep of Pirates, Michael Harris II Heroics, More

Sunday was an extra fun day for the Braves. Heroics from Michael Harris II played a huge part in the Braves 3-2 victory very over the Pirates. This resulted in a sweep of the Pirates, which is notable as the Pirates look to be a playoff contender.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 8

Where This Braves Team Stacks Up Within Franchise History

The Atlanta Braves picked up the sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. After some missed opportunities to breakout the brooms recently, they broke through.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 7

Braves vs. Pirates series recap: Hey look, a sweep!

I mentioned in the series recap for the Toronto Blue Jays series that the relative lack of sweeps for the Atlanta Braves in the midst of this excellent season so far was the definition of complaining about first-world problems as far as baseball was concerned.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Braves break through with pinch-hit double, finish sweep of Pirates

Michael Harris II delivered a bases-loaded pinch-hit double in the seventh inning to drive in three runs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday and a sweep of their three-game series.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Ozzie Albie Makes Announcement Amid 10th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves own the best record in MLB at 44-21. The Braves lead the NL East by nine and a half games over the Philadelphia Phillies, powered by a lineup that still runs through second baseman Ozzie Albies.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 7

Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Chat and Discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Mason Montgomery

Good afternoon, folks! How’s the first week of June treating you? So far, so good for the Braves. Having been to three (3) games this week, I can confirm it’s getting to be hot and humid in a way that home run balls particularly like.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jorge Mateo News / Battery Power / June 7

Jorge Mateo starts at SS and Mauricio Dubón remains in CF as Braves seek series sweep of Pittsburgh

Sunday series sweep or same old story? To be clear, winning 18 out of 21 series this season is absolutely remarkable. Historical feats left and right for a team that isn’t fully healthy or all-the-way clicking yet.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 7

Braves Finalize Promotions for Two Prospects

A 2025 Atlanta Braves draft pick has quickly risen to the High-A level. The Rome Emperors announced that Briggs McKenzie would be joining their roster.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 7

Two Pitchers in Triple-A Who Could Aid Braves Bullpen

The Atlanta Braves have already done their share of shuffling bullpen arms this season. They've already used 24 pitchers this season, 15 of whom have been exclusively used out of the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 7

Do you remember the last Braves’ steal of home plate?

Yesterday was fun. The Braves won a game that Braxton Ashcraft started. Dom Smith hit a homer. Austin Riley chipped in with a double. Tyler Kinley pitched a scoreless eighth.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 7

Braves on broom watch as Bryce Elder looks to best Bubba Chandler’s Buccos in Sunday series finale

Mauricio Dubón’s Braves will be looking to end the homestand and first week of June with a 5-2 record with a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon.

Bryce Elder News / Field Level Media / June 7

MLB-best Braves rely on Bryce Elder to secure sweep vs. Pirates

The Atlanta Braves, owners of MLB's best record, will send Bryce Elder to the mound on Sunday in search of a series sweep against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

Eric Hartman News / Battery Power / June 7

Eric Hartman, series win, more

The Braves now have two top 100 position-player prospects in high-A Rome. Eric Hartman continues to hit the cover off the ball with a tantalizing power-hit-speed package as a 19-year-old who was taken in the 20th round of the 2024 draft.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

Two double steals highlight Braves win over Pirates

Dominic Smith lobbed an opposite-field home run just inside the left-field foul pole to highlight a three-run rally and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Braves ace Chris Sale’s brutally honest admission will have fans dreaming of World Series

The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday looking every bit like a World Series contender, and southpaw Chris Sale gave fans another reason to believe the ceiling is real.

Jorge Mateo News / Total Pro Sports / June 6

Ronald Acuña Jr. Drops Priceless Reaction to Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubón’s Celebration

The Atlanta Braves are the platinum standard in the MLB this year, but Ronald Acuna Jr. has not produced to his potential as yet. The 2023 National League MVP has also struggled with injuries.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Spencer Schwellenbach injury update could impact Braves’ trade deadline plans

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is currently recovering from an elbow injury. While the Braves have performed well despite his injury absence, Atlanta would obviously love for the starter to join the rotation this season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Braves Acquire Austin Wynns, Designate Chadwick Tromp

The Braves announced a slate of roster moves today, most notably shaking up their catching corps a bit. Atlanta acquired veteran catcher Austin Wynns from the Angels in exchange for cash (as first noted on the MLB.com transaction log) and selected him to the major league roster.