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Baseball America Reveals Braves Top 2026 Prospects

As the focus shifts to 2026, so does prospect evaluation. Baseball America released its top prospects for each MLB team for 2026, including breakdowns of which players were the best based on their tools.

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5 Buy-Low Free Agent Targets For The Braves

If you’ve followed the Braves long enough, you know they love a good buy-low free-agent target. Since Alex Anthopoulos took over as general manager, the Braves have rarely shopped in the more expensive aisles.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

What Mets fans are saying about the Braves new coaches

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves announced their first two coaching hires following the decision to promote Walt Weiss to manager. Jeremy Hefner will replace Rick Kranitz as the team’s pitching coach, while Antoan Richardson joins the staff as first base coach.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

Is this the offseason the Braves finally trade a piece of their core?

Two years ago, following a second consecutive postseason collapse at the hands of the Phillies after winning 100-plus games, longtime Atlanta journalist Jeff Schultz wasn’t afraid to ask the unpopular question.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Braves hire 2 coaches away from division rival

The Atlanta Braves are shaking up their coaching staff by poaching from a division rival. The Braves are hiring Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as their new first base coach.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / November 6

Atlanta Braves kick Chris Sale can down the road

Chris Sale has arguably been the best pitcher on the Atlanta Braves since he was acquired during the 2023-24 offseason.

Max Scherzer linked to NL Central team amid uncertain future

Detroit Tigers reportedly are willing to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason

Reds have saved big in hopes of pursuing Kyle Schwarber in free agency

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

Offseason needs for every MLB team

Raisel Iglesias News / SportsTalkATL / November 5

Report: Braves expected to show 'quick interest' in Raisel Iglesias

According to Francys Romero, the Atlanta Braves, along with several other teams, are expected to show interest in free-agent closer Raisel Iglesias, who is reportedly seeking a two-year deal.

MLB News / Sporting News / November 5

Braves poach two key Mets coaches for Walt Weiss' staff, featuring highly successful pitching coach

Walt Weiss and GM Alex Anthopoulos just took away from the New York Mets.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

A's outright three players

The A’s announced that three pitchers have gone unclaimed on outright waivers.

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Braves Hire Former Yankee Tied to an Iconic Derek Jeter Moment

The Atlanta Braves are set to hire Antoan Richardson, a former MLB outfielder perhaps best known for scoring on New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter’s final hit at Yankee Stadium in 2014, as their new first base coach.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / November 5

Atlanta Braves Announce Big Change on Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves had already made significant changes early in the MLB offseason, hiring Walt Weiss as the team’s new manager. He will take over for Brian Snitker, who managed Atlanta for the last 10 seasons.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 5

Atlanta Braves Hire Pair of Mets Coaches During Staff Shuffle

The Atlanta Braves announced two additions to their Major League coaching staff. They announced that Jeremy Hefner will serve as the pitching coach and Antoan Richardson will serve as the first base coach.

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The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 5

Braves announce two major changes to their coaching staff

Just days after the hiring of Walt Weiss to be the team’s next manager, the Braves announced a couple of major changes to the coaching staff. Jeremy Hefner will be replacing Rick Kranitz as the club’s pitching coach, and Antoan Richardson will be the club’s first base coach.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5