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Braves encouraged by the progress of Grant Holmes

When it was announced that Grant Holmes would be shut down for the season with a UCL injury, the immediate assumption was that he’d undergo either Tommy John surgery or an InternalBrace procedure — both of which would’ve wiped out his entire 2026 season as well.

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Braves Making Final Decisions on Non-Tender Candidates

The Atlanta Braves have made further decisions on who will be part of the 2026 plans. The team has tendered outfielder Eli White, utility man Mauricio Dubon and starter Joey Wentz.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Braves view Mauricio Dubon as a potential starting SS

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with reporters on Wednesday after the team acquired Mauricio Dubón from the Astros for Nick Allen.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 20

Braves Reach Agreement with a Top 2025 Waiver Wire Addition

The Atlanta Braves locked down another member of last year’s team. They announced they agreed to a one-year, split contract with infielder Vidal Bruján.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / KO on SI / November 20

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Reveals “No Game Plan” Against Fernando Martinez

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez has opened up about his looming showdown with Fernando Daniel Martinez this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Both the WBC World Super Flyweight and the WBO Super Flyweight titles are on the line when the two meet in the ring for this marquee match-up.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 20

Braves Among 8 Teams on World Series MVP's No-Trade List

If the Atlanta Braves wish to make a move for a big-time shortstop, it could require getting approval from the player himself. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Braves are among the eight teams on Corey Seager's no-trade list.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 20

Recent development raises new concerns for Braves bullpen

The Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias takes care of the biggest hole in the bullpen at the closer spot, but a recent development adds even more concern for the group as a whole.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 20

History suggests more Braves moves likely to come very soon

The Atlanta Braves have started getting to work on what will likely be a very busy offseason, signing Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal and acquiring Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.

Alek Manoah News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 20

Could a Healthy Alek Manoah Make an Impact on 2026 Braves?

In the final days of the 2025 season, Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos made the move to add an arm with All-Star experience to the roster.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Braves rumors: Atlanta needs a shortstop, but there’s a big problem

The Atlanta Braves entered MLB Free Agency with a clear need at shortstop, but their free agency hopes quickly tightened after the Braves traded for Mauricio Dubon and watched the market stall around potential top target Ha-Seong Kim.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 20

Ken Rosenthal on Corey Seager being an option for the Braves

It’s easy to see why the Braves quickly moved to acquire Mauricio Dubon to kick off the offseason. He cost essentially nothing, raises the floor at shortstop, and could serve as an ultra-valuable super-utility piece if Atlanta lands a better option before the season starts.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 20

Atlanta Braves Stars Positioned for Major Milestones in 2026

At the start of every baseball season, there are milestones to keep an eye out for, and the Atlanta Braves are far from an exception to the rule. A few of their stars, including Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Jurickson Profar, are all on pace to reach some new career milestones in the upcoming season, whether in hits, home runs or RBIs.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 20

Braves kick off offseason with two significant moves

The Braves are now one of the few teams that have made a significant acquisition this offseason, kicking off the winter by re-signing Raisel Iglesias and trading for Astros super-utility piece Mauricio Dubon.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 20

Braves Provide Hopeful Holmes, Lopez Updates, Jiménez Remains Unclear

After a whirlwind of a Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves added some notable updates on recovering pitchers. There were positive updates regarding Grant Holmes and Reynaldo Lopez.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / November 20

Braves aren't wasting any time with roster reconstruction

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season in 2025, finishing fourth in the National League East at 76-86. They're wasting no time retooling in hopes of a return to contention in 2026.

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19