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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 9
Atlanta Braves Part Ways With 9-Year MLB Veteran
The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment on Wednesday, opening a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Bailey Falter, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett, via the MLB transaction log.
Drake Baldwin News / Battery Power / September 9
Drake Baldwin returns to leadoff spot for Braves in middle game against Rays 
The lineups are out for tonight’s contest as the Atlanta Braves are looking to knot up the series with the Tampa Bay Rays at one run apiece. Manager Walt Weiss has decided to go with a top-of-the-order look that we last saw when the Braves were in Philadelphia, which means that Drake Baldwin is getting the nod at DH and leading off.
Bryce Elder News / EasySportz / September 9
Braves Lose Star to Knee Injury at Worst Possible Time
The Atlanta Braves have suffered another major blow to their pitching staff with Bryce Elder headed to the injured list because of a knee injury. Elder recently underwent a minor knee scope after dealing with the issue for nearly two months.
The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz
Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / EasySportz / September 9
Rays Power Past Braves Behind Four Home Runs
The Atlanta Braves had a rough start to their crucial series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, falling 7-1 at Truist Park. The loss came against one of the American League’s top teams and marked Atlanta’s third defeat in its last four games.
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.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 9
Reynaldo López returns to the mound as Braves look to sting Rays and avoid losing streak
There’s no ideal time for a three-game losing streak but at the same time, you especially don’t want to go on a three-game skid when you only have a handful of gams to play with at the top of the standings.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Ex-player defends Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. after Zack Wheeler’s comments
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies split a weekend four-game set, which included a Sunday doubleheader. In the afternoon matchup, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s dramatic game-tying home run ruffled the feathers of many Phillies players and their fans.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Braves Designate Elieser Hernández For Assignment
The Braves have once again designated right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment, per a club announcement. It’s the third time he’s been designated for assignment in the past seven weeks.
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.
Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / September 9
Braves' Reynaldo Lopez likely to return for clash vs. Rays
The Atlanta Braves, in an attempt to nail down their postseason pitching plans, are expected to activate veteran Reynaldo Lopez to start the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 9
Where will the Braves finish in team homers?
A throwaway today, but I can at least provide some interesting-ish context. The Braves were third in homers through April, and pushed up to second in May.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 9
Bryce Elder sidelined, Robert Suarez update, and more
The Atlanta Braves received some unfortunate news on Tuesday as Walt Weiss announced that right-hander Bryce Elder would be missing some time. According to Weiss, Elder underwent a minor knee surgery and will require a three to four week recovery window.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 8
Braves outshined by Rays’ stars in series-opening loss
Kicking off a critical late-season homestand Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, a breakthrough performance from AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound or a strong performance from its star hitters could have been enough to deliver the Atlanta Braves a tone-setting win.
Robert Suarez News / Battery Power / September 8
Robert Suarez gets closer to returning to the mound for Braves
In the midst of the news on Bryce Elder’s knee, we also got a pretty significant update on another pitcher who is currently on the road to recovery. Reliever
Bryce Elder News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Bryce Elder To Miss 3-4 Weeks Due To Knee Surgery
Braves manager Walt Weiss informed reporters, including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that right-hander Bryce Elder had knee surgery today and will need about three to four weeks of recovery time.
Atlanta Braves News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8
Insider Believes Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Hit Free Agency in Two Years
Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of the most talented players in baseball without question, but his availability, or lack thereof, has really limited the Atlanta Braves outfielder in recent years.
Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7
Braves To Activate Reynaldo Lopez On Wednesday
Reynaldo Lopez will return from the Braves’ 15-day injured list on Wednesday, as manager Walt Weiss told reporters (including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Notable update emerges on Ronald Acuña Jr’s future
Ronald Acuña Jr. may be nearing the end of his shelf life in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves star outfielder Acuña would welcome extension talks with the team this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Ronald Acuna Jr. Facing Potential Issue With Braves Future
Ronald Acuna Jr. is starting to come alive at the right time for the Atlanta Braves. He has been scorching hot in the month of September. In his first five games this month, the 28-year-old superstar has collected 10 hits across 22 plate appearances including three home runs and nine RBIs.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News on Monday
The Atlanta Braves will give Ronald Acuña Jr. the leadoff spot and a designated hitter role Monday as they look to finish off the Philadelphia Phillies in their four-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club
Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4
Chris Sale making NL Cy Young race intriguing with dominant second half
At 37 years old, Chris Sale is continuing to demonstrate how age is just a number, showing no signs of slowing down with his dominant second-half surge for the Atlanta Braves.
Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Removal From Lineup
The Atlanta Braves are heading into a huge four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. A series win by Atlanta would almost certainly guarantee they win the National League East division title.
Didier Fuentes News / The Lead / September 3
What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes?
In 2025, Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut amid a lost season for the Atlanta Braves. In four starts, Fuentes went 0-3 with a 13.85 ERA. As with many young pitchers, Fuentes struggled with command and the long ball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 World Series champion Braves
The White Sox are currently the second seed in the American League.
Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Ha-Seong Kim might be earning his way back into the Braves lineup
It was an all-around ugly performance from the Braves yesterday. AJ Smith-Shawver was below average. Blake Burkhalter, making his MLB debut, didn’t look like someone who should garner much trust moving forward.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?
Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28
Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach
The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.
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