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Dominic Smith News / Battery Power / August 9
Dom Smith back in Braves lineup for series finale 
The stage is set as the Atlanta Braves look to avoid a sweep against the New York Yankees. Let’s take a look at the lineups. Dominic Smith has returned to DH for the Braves and is batting in the sixth spot.
Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / August 9
Grant Holmes takes the mound in Yankees finale
The Atlanta Braves are once again in a position of avoiding a sweep. The New York Yankees pulled off two low-scoring wins and are looking to accomplish a third in this finale before the Braves return home to face the team just across the city.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 9
Ronald Acuna, tough loss, more
It sure looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. is back to his all-world self and that is huge news for the Braves. Outside of the obvious massive upgrade in talent on offense, that also balances out the lineup that has been very left-handed heavy in his absence and with Austin Riley floundering.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise 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.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8
Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk
Chris Sale had a very Chris Sale-like reaction to being called for a balk during Saturday’s game. The Atlanta Braves star lefty Sale was on the mound Saturday against the New York Yankees.
Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / August 8
Braves manager Weiss tossed for arguing balk call
Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the Yankees on Saturday for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 8
Verdict Still Out on Braves Rotation, But Credit Goes Where It's Due
The Atlanta Braves have gotten to see Tyler Mahle in action, and he delivered at Yankee Stadium. In proved to be a losing effort, he delivered six scoreless innings.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8
3 roster moves Braves must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Atlanta Braves have largely removed the NL East race from the equation. At 70–46, the Braves lead the Philadelphia Phillies by 8.5 games and have won eight of their last 10.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 8
Braves Have a Major Problem After Blowing Yankees Game
The Atlanta Braves came out swinging following the All-Star Break, notching a 15-6 record in their 21 games since and have gained a comfortable 8.5 game lead in the National League East division.
Chris Sale News / Battery Power / August 8
Braves look to back Chris Sale in the Bronx
After the Braves got a gem of a start from Tyler Mahle in his Braves’ debut as the headline trade deadline addition, Chris Sale will look to produce more of the same in the Bronx from the rotation.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 8
High-powered matchup pits Braves' Chris Sale vs. Yankees' Gerrit Cole
Using Chris Sale on extra rest is working well for the Atlanta Braves. Sale will be pitching with more rest than usual Saturday when he throws for the first time since July 29 as the Braves visit the New York Yankees.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / August 7
The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and for much of Braves Country, it feels like the Atlanta Braves once again failed to make a meaningful splash.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 7
Time for the Braves to make a change at shortstop?
The Braves don’t really know what they want to do at shortstop. It’s been that way for almost a half-decade, but the good news right now is that at least they have options.
Cam Caminiti News / SportsTalkATL / August 7
Braves top prospect Cam Caminiti impresses in Double-A debut
There might be some debate about the top overall prospect in the Braves system, but there’s none when it comes to the top pitching prospect. That title has belonged to Cam Caminiti since the start of the season, and with Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie graduating from prospect status, there isn’t even a close second anymore.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 6
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 2 homers steer sizzling Braves to sweep of Marlins
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice and Matt Olson also went deep, helping the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Miami Marlins 11-3 on Thursday to sweep a three-game series and extend their winning streak to a season-best eight games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 6
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits weirdest home run of the season thanks to Marlins OFs' incompetence
That's some good luck, but sometimes you need that in baseball.
Reynaldo Lopez News / SportsTalkATL / August 6
Latest update on Reynaldo Lopez
The Braves rotation is getting pretty crowded. Not necessarily with frontline guys, but with plenty of options to give them innings. Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes were fantastic to begin the week.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Walt Weiss shares reason for Ozzie Albies' removal from Braves lineup
For the series finale, the Braves are not rolling out their usual order. Second baseman Ozzie Albies is missing.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 5
The Braves Are Getting Hot at the Perfect Time
Don’t look now, but the Atlanta Braves are starting to look like the team nobody wants to see in October. Atlanta has won six consecutive games, improving to 68-45 and climbing to within two games of the best record in Major League Baseball.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / August 5
The Atlanta Braves Failed to Capitalize at the Trade Deadline
It appeared to be a typical trade deadline for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves. The deadline provides teams with the opportunity to address any roster gaps.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / August 5
This may be the end for Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 5
Braves report raises questions about Tigers-Dodgers Tarik Skubal deal
Was the Detroit Tigers' deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tarik Skubal the only one truly considered?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Braves boosting bullpen with addition of Brent Suter
The Atlanta Braves entered Monday with a 6 1/2 game lead in the National League East. Despite the comfortable lead, Atlanta has area of needs, and it met one of those on Monday in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants
To bolster their pitching staff for the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves are bringing in a veteran reliever and shipping out a project to do so.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
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