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Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / August 28
Grant Holmes starts the Friday night showdown in Rockies series opener 
TGIF, folks. How are we feeling after that series sweep? For most enjoyers of the sport, those three games were hailed as “good baseball.” Now that we’re on the other side of it, I agree, but it was a very stressful three nights.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 28
Chris Sale throws shutout, Robert Suarez update, and more
It was a night to remember for Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves, who completed the sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers after Thursday’s 1-0 win. Sale was dominant, throwing his first shutout since 2019.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 28
Braves vs. Dodgers series recap: A spectacularly strange sweep
Shohei Ohtani ending a game stranded at third base with a leadoff triple. An .066 hitter coming up huge with a walk-off hit. A game ending 1-0 where the only run was scored on the first pitch of the game for the winning team.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28
MLB roundup: Chris Sale fans 11 in complete game as Braves blank Dodgers
Chris Sale struck out 11 on Thursday while throwing his first complete game in seven years, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28
Drake Baldwin’s leadoff home run in 1-0 win makes history for both Braves, Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves achieved something on Thursday that they had not done since President Benjamin Harrison was in office. All-Star catcher Drake Baldwin continued to punish the Los Angeles Dodgers, belting a 403-foot leadoff home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / August 27
Braves finish sweep of Dodgers behind Chris Sale's CG, 11 K's
Chris Sale struck out 11 on Thursday while throwing his first complete game in seven years, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and a three-game sweep.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers
Chris Sale reacted to his masterpiece on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that only Chris Sale could. The Atlanta Braves ace lefty Sale threw an absolute gem on Thursday versus the powerhouse Dodgers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27
Chris Sale delivers complete-game shutout in Braves' sweep of Dodgers
Even at 37 years old, Chris Sale is turning in one of the best seasons of his career. The Atlanta Braves ace turned in a gem against the back-to-back World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After Removal From Lineup
It is no secret that Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled since being activated off the 10-day injured list back in late July. His numbers this season fall well short of his usual standards.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 27
Dubón Slashes Path to Cleanup Spot for Braves
Forget the big brawny power hitters everyone expects in the fourth spot. The Atlanta Braves have officially flipped the script by placing Mauricio Dubón in the cleanup role as they enter the season’s most influential stretch.
Ha-seong Kim News / EasySportz / August 27
Ha-Seong Kim Walks Off Dodgers as Braves Win 6-5
The Atlanta Braves delivered another dramatic victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, rallying for a 6-5 walk-off win at Truist Park.
Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / August 27
The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way
Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27
Braves Prospect Round-Up: 2026 First-Rounder Thriving Early
The Atlanta Braves continue to roll, and so is their talent down in the minor leagues. Propsects are further refining their crafts, and proving they belong right where they are.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 27
'He’s Naked, and They’re Naked': MLB Broadcaster Reacts to Bizarre Stadium Scene as Braves Spoil the Party for Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves game on Wednesday proved that home runs aren’t the only deciding factor in MLB when batters are willing to grind out singles.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27
Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver Takes Post-Surgery Chapter a Step Further
Another post-Tommy John surgery start is under AJ Smith-Shawver's belt. For the first time this season, the Atlanta Braves starter has completed five innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three along the way.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26
Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now
Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26
Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know
The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Atlanta Braves Make Decision with 21-Year-Old Pitcher on Tuesday
The Atlanta Braves made a roster adjustment in their minor league system Tuesday as they prepared to open a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park.
Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24
Braves Option Jim Jarvis
The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24
Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley
The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 24
Braves Pitcher Could Potentially Return This Year After Multiple Surgeries
Despite having one of the best records in baseball and leading the National League East division, the Atlanta Braves are still dealing with a plethora of injuries.
Jacob Shafer News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Atlanta Braves Part Ways With Struggling Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves released right-handed pitcher Jacob Shafer from their High-A affiliate, the Rome Emperors, according to minor-league transaction reports on Monday.
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