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Holmes Has Another Career Day But Braves Bats, Bullpen Flop Against Angels

Grant Holmes delivered another career game, striking out 10 batters, but the Atlanta Braves fell to the Los Angeles Angels, 4-0. Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, allowed three hits and three walks in the double-digit-strikeout effort.

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Braves waste terrific pitching performance, lose again because they can’t hit

When will it end? The Braves pitched well and couldn’t hit anything in yet another loss. This time it came at the hands of the Angels, 4-0. Grant Holmes was, in a word, spectacular for 6 innings against an Angels lineup that’s been hot lately.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

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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.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Braves make a trade, Chris Sale to 60-day IL

The Braves have made a trade! Unfortunately, it’s not likely to have the kind of impact that’s going to change the season. However, the corresponding move — transferring Chris Sale to the 60-day IL — is one that just might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Hunter Stratton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Pirates trade right-hander to Braves

The Braves acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton from the Pirates in exchange for minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash, the teams announced Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 1

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Olympic medal winners, regardless of the sport they shine in, are rarely found in the pro ranks of other sports.

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The 'MLB stolen base leaders since 1990' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Two Braves top prospects make All-Star Futures Game

Despite a farm system that has consistently been ranked near the bottom of the league, the Braves churn out young talent like no other organization. It’s a testament to their ability to draft and develop, and the next crop of stars will participate in the All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Some Braves fans’ hatred for Sean Murphy is ridiculous

For whatever reason, some facets of Braves Country have completely ridiculous ideas of who Sean Murphy is supposed to be for this club. Maybe it’s because William Contreras, a fan favorite, was included in the trade that brought Murphy to Atlanta.

Michael Harris News / Talking Chop / July 1

Michael Harris returns to Braves lineup for opener against Angels

Harris sat the past two games as his struggles worsended. Weather permitting*, the Braves will kick off a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Grant Holmes News / Talking Chop / July 1

Grant Holmes looks to get Braves on winning track against Angels

Holmes starts after swapping spots with Didier Fuentes in the rotation. Fresh off another highly frustrating series loss, the Atlanta Braves will look to bounce back with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Reunions with Braves World Series Champions Coming to Atlanta This Week

This week has turned out to be reunion season for the Atlanta Braves with multiple members of the organization returning to Truist Park. Three notable standouts are on the rosters of the Angels and Orioles teams coming to Atlanta: World Series champions Charlie Morton, Travis d'Arnaud and Jorge Soler.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 1

The Braves are no longer aggressive at the plate

What was formerly MLB’s most aggressive and powerful offense is now a mediocre mess. In his interview for 680 the Fan a couple of weeks ago, Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos made the claim that the “identity” of this Braves team has been their offense, and that they need to find a way to rediscover that.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 1

Braves select Gage Wood in latest Baseball America Mock Draft

The College World Series star is strongly linked to the Braves It’s almost that time of the year again, where you ask the question “who are the Atlanta Braves going to pick in the first round of the MLB draft?” and we say “maybe it’ll be this guy” and you say “oh god not ANOTHER pitcher” and we say “well we could be wrong” and then we’re wrong.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Ranking the most disappointing Braves of 2025

2025 is up there with the most disappointing seasons in Braves franchise history. Sure, there were plenty of teams in the 1980s that struggled to win even 60 games, but disappointment is rooted in expectations — and those teams had none.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 1

Atlanta Braves 2025 MLB Draft Primer

Are you ready for the hometown draft day? The 2025 MLB Draft is right around the corner, a midsummer affair in the Atlanta Braves back yard that will hopefully grant hope to a thus far miserable season for fans.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Braves Tweak Rotation Ahead of Angels Series

The Atlanta Braves have moved the scheduled starting rotation around for their upcoming series with the Los Angeles Angels. Grant Holmes and Didier Fuentes have been swapped in their respective starts.

Didier Fuentes News / Field Level Media / June 30

Braves turn to Didier Fuentes again to begin series vs. Angels

The Atlanta Braves will send young Didier Fuentes to the mound for his third career start on Tuesday when they continue a nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels.