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Profar Having Return to Braves' Lineup He Desperately Needed

Jurickson Profar has had a best-case-scenario return to the Atlanta Braves lineup after serving his 80-game suspension. In two games, he's 3-for-8 with two solo home runs.

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Will the Atlanta Braves reach .500 again this year?

I mean probably not, but... Yesterday’s loss marked a funny (not haha-funny) turning point. For the first time since July 28, 2021, the Braves are not projected to finish a season above .500.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

This Day in Braves History: Braves and Mets play wild one in 1985

The game started on July 4. It didn’t end until the morning of July 5. 1914: The Robins drum the Braves, sweeping a doubleheader, 7-5 in 11 innings and 4-3 in the nightcap.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Friday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

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Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / July 4

Bryce Elder struggles once again, O’s on deck, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves suffered another series loss after they fell 5-1 to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / July 4

Charlie Morton returns to Atlanta as O's open series vs. Braves

Baltimore right-hander Charlie Morton will make his return to Atlanta on Friday when the Orioles open a three-game series against the Braves. The Braves lost two of three against the visiting Los Angeles Angels the past three days and have dropped six of their past eight.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 3

Series win was far from reach for Braves against Angels

Once more, the Braves take two steps back after coming off a dominant win. So, this is how it ends? Once again, the story writes itself, as this is the only constant that surrounds the team this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Braves Sorting Through Rotation Options Ahead of Orioles Series

The Atlanta Braves continue to evaluate options for the starting rotation for the upcoming Baltimore Orioles series. Spencer Strider has things covered for Friday, and Grant Holmes is good to go for Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Braves reliever reveals possible injury timeline

The Atlanta Braves have stumbled to a 39-46 record this season despite the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. The Braves’ bullpen has struggled over the first half as Atlanta is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Report: Braves RHP Joe Jiménez Could See Action This Season

It's looking promising that the Atlanta Braves could have right-hander Joe Jiménez back in the bullpen before the end of this season. According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, Jiménez threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / July 3

No lineup shuffling for the series finale with Bryce Elder on the mound

Offense has woken up…but will they arrive in today’s finale? That’s right. As the title stated, there are no new changes in today’s Atlanta Braves lineup from yesterday’s.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Report: Spencer Schwellenbach Sidelined Until September

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another blow this week as Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow. The 25-year-old righty, who was emerging as an All-Star candidate, will be shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, with a potential return to the mound not expected until September.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

MLB news: Home Run Derby uniforms to honor Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth

The Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game are right around the corner. The Atlanta Braves will be hosting the event at Truist Park, the stadium’s first Mid-Summer Classic.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Latest injury update on Joe Jimenez

Outside of Raisel Iglesias, the Braves relief core has mostly come along very nicely this season, and with Daysbel Hernandez returning last night, it could be one of the few positive aspects of the club moving forward.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Braves writer drops ‘dumbest’ take on Ronald Acuna Jr. trade idea

When they aren’t playing against the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves have been a disaster so far in the 2025 season, currently sitting at 39-46 even after a recent win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / July 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Chase Elliott hometown Atlanta win, questions Dawsonville Pool Room si-reen

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had an interesting question about the Dawsonville Poll Room’s si-reen after Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta this past weekend.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Braves Acuña in Rare Company With Yankees Legend After All-Star Selection

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s explosive return earned him the starting job once again in the MLB All-Star Game. It took the return of that caliber to beat the odds.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves have three potential impact relievers featured in Gwinnett

With now four of the Braves top starters on the IL for the foreseeable future and the offense performing like a bottom-five lineup, Atlanta’s bullpen feels like the club’s biggest strength, something nobody could have predicted at the beginning of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Statistics Suggest Braves Offensive Struggles are Organizational Problem

The Atlanta Braves experienced a big offensive night against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. First baseman Matt Olson slammed the team's second grand slam of the season.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Braves’ Brian Snitker Sends Blunt Message After Jurickson Profar’s Suspension

If the Atlanta Braves eventually turn their disappointing 2025 season around, we may point to the 'Jurickson Profar Game' as its turning point. Profar returned to the lineup on Wednesday following an 80-game drug suspension, and he immediately showed why the Braves gave him a three-year, $42 million contract.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Jurickson Profar provides Braves one last glimmer of hope

The history of the Braves makes them difficult to quit. Atlanta has been the class of the National League for over three decades. They’ve been to the postseason for seven straight years, winning six division titles and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Sean Murphy, Matt Olson power Braves past Angels

Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer and Matt Olson soon followed with a grand slam as the Atlanta Braves rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning and defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday to even their three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

The Atlanta Braves' flickering playoff hopes were dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

The Atlanta Braves are designating Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Profar is eligible to return on Wednesday from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.