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Owen Murphy News / Battery Power / July 5
Braves prospect Owen Murphy will be called up to Atlanta, per report 
With Martín Pérez very likely heading to the IL after having injured his forearm getting hit with a comebacker and Carlos Carrasco also likely to receive yet another DFA, there’s a spot that’s available in Atlanta’s pitching staff at the moment.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5
AJ Smith-Shawver Stellar Again During Latest Braves Rehab Assignment
AJ Smith-Shawver took another step forward in his recovery Sunday night. In his second rehab start, the Atlanta Braves’ right-hander pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two runs and no walks while striking out five.
MLB News / NBC Sports / July 5
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Braves' Martín Pérez Expected to Land on IL
The Atlanta Braves are expected to lose another starting pitcher to the injured list. After Sunday's 10-9 loss to the New York Mets, Braves manager Walt Weiss revealed that Martín Pérez is expected to go on the injured list with a left forearm issue, while also adding that he doesn't believe the lefty suffered a fractured forearm.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5
Struggling Braves’ Martin Perez knocked out of game by Juan Soto rocket
The Atlanta Braves came close to a comeback in their game against the New York Mets on Sunday, but they fell short in the end, losing 10-2. They lost a key player earlier in the game, as Martin Perez had to leave in the fifth inning after he was struck in the forearm by Juan Soto’s 92 mph liner.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 5
Braves nearly pull off remarkable ninth-inning comeback vs. Mets
Behind a three-run first inning, it seemed the Braves were going to carry their Saturday momentum right into Sunday afternoon’s home game against the New York Mets.
JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 5
Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Notches Career Milestone in Short-Lived Return to Majors
While Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie just completed his shortest stint in the big leagues yet, the young hurler made sure to check off a career-first achievement along the way.
Ozzie Albies News / NBC Sports / July 5
Buster Olney News / SportsTalkATL / July 5
Buster Olney on Braves’ trade deadline: Starting pitching help is coming
The Braves have a plethora of areas they will be looking to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline, none more so than their starting rotation, which is desperate for a frontline starter to pair with Chris Sale.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5
Braves fans left absolutely baffled by wild roster yo-yo
The Atlanta Braves have started to find their footing again in recent days, having won three out of their last four games after a tough rough patch toward the end of last month.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5
Two Worthy Braves Players Who Missed the Cut for All-Star Game
Five members of the Atlanta Braves were selected to the All-Star Game. That's who is locked down so far. With every player who can't participate, it opens the door for a player who may have been All-Star caliber but missed the cut to get in.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 5
Braves injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Joe Jimenez, and Sean Murphy
A strong end to the first half of the season would go a long way toward the Braves winning the NL East, because after the All-Star break, many improvements are going to be made to this roster.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 5
Braves make roster moves amid series with Mets
Amid their series with the Mets, the Braves made a minor roster move. JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after tossing three scoreless innings in Saturday night’s win, with Carlos Carrasco taking his place on the active roster.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Braves Select Carlos Carrasco
The Braves announced that right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been selected to the active roster. Right-hander JR Ritchie was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move, and no further transactions were needed since Atlanta had an open spot on its 40-man roster.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 5
Snub Or No Snub? Braves All-Stars announced
The initial All-Star rosters were announced last night, and five Braves were included. Chris Sale Raisel Iglesias Matt Olson (Reserve) Drake Baldwin (Starter) Ozzie Albies (Starter) For Chris Sale this will be his tenth All-Star appearance and third in a row with the Braves.
Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / July 5
Braves using last resort tactic on Ha-Seong Kim
The Braves smacked the Mets Saturday night for their second consecutive win behind home runs from Austin Riley, Eli White, Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Harris II, and Mauricio Dubon — a fitting way to cap off America’s 250th birthday.
Martin Perez News / Field Level Media / July 5
Braves' Martin Perez looks to maintain perfect record against Mets
Veteran Atlanta Braves left-hander Martin Perez will try to maintain his perfect record against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday afternoon when the teams play the third game of their wraparound four-game series.
Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Braves Outright Rowdy Tellez
First baseman Rowdy Tellez has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Braves designated Tellez for assignment on Thursday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 4
Braves deliver fireworks with 5 homers in bludgeoning of Mets
Eli White homered and drove in four runs to spark the Atlanta Braves to a 14-3 win over the visiting New York Mets on Saturday. The Braves have won the first two games of the four-game series.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 4
Three areas the Braves need to improve at 2026 trade deadline
The Atlanta Braves may have entered Saturday with the fourth-best record in baseball, but their recent performance would suggest otherwise.
Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Braves Place Ha-Seong Kim On 10-Day Injured List
The Braves announced that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his right middle
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 4
Braves ace Chris Sale well-rested to battle struggling Mets
Atlanta will try to add to the New York Mets' misery on Saturday night when the host Braves send ace Chris Sale to the mound in the second game of the teams' four-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets
The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a performance like Friday night's series-opening win vs. the New York Mets.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3
Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves
The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.
Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29
Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment
As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.
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