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The Atlanta Braves are 49-34 and hold a 2.5-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies. However, they're looking to pick things up after going just 9-14 during the month of June.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 1

Dominic Smith at DH and Mike Yastrzemski in RF in Game 2 vs. the Cardinals

June swoon is OUT. Fly high July is IN. We would very much like to see the Braves get back to playing watchable baseball. Decent, even, if they feel so

MLB News / Battery Power / July 1

Reynaldo López on the mound for the Braves versus St. Louis

Someone (rightfully) corrected me that the Sunday series finale versus the Giants was not the end of June, as we had one more left to play on June 30. In my defense, I was thinking it was the last series of the month, and thus it was basically done.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Two Starting Pitchers Labeled as Likely Bound for Braves at Deadline

As the Atlanta Braves look for some type of lifeline, they could be more inclined to take a big swing at the trade deadline. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, they're viewed as the favorites to land Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the deadline.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Braves Prospect Cam Caminiti Receives Major All-Star Weekend Honor

The Atlanta Braves’ top prospect has received his latest honor. Cam Caminiti is bound for the MLB All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia. He is the lone representative of the system this season. Along with being the top Braves prospect, he is the No.

Tarik Skubal News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

MLB insider: Rival executives view Braves as 'favorite' to trade for Tarik Skubal

The crowned jewel of the trade deadline will be the reigning back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal. There’s an off chance the Tigers decide not to move him if they get back into playoff contention over the next month, but even that might not be enough.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Saving Graces on Braves and Who Needs New Month the Most

With the 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves are now 4-13 since June 9. At least now they can say dreaded month is over.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

A lot of positive signs from AJ Smith-Shawver in first rehab start

The Braves are desperately looking for anything positive to hang onto right now, and their best hope is guys returning from injury. After spending some time in Florida, AJ Smith-Shawver officially began his rehab assignment with the Augusta Green Jackets last night, tossing three innings and allowing just one run with four strikeouts.

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Austin Riley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Braves’ Austin Riley gets brutally honest on ‘terrible, awful’ slump

The Atlanta Braves are thriving this season, but Austin Riley is in a slump and has struggled all season. Now, the third baseman is coming out and addressing his struggles, according to Braves insider Grant McCauley.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Braves continue skid, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update

In the span of a month, the Braves have turned into a team that’s painful to watch for three hours every night. The rotation is disgusting, the offense belongs in Triple-A.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Braves hope to wake up bats against visiting Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves will try to snap out of their offensive funk on Wednesday when they host the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their three-game series.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Braves SP AJ Smith-Shawver Dazzles in First Rehab Start

AJ Smith-Shawver put on a sharp performance in his return to live action on Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves’ right-hander pitched three innings of one-run ball for Single-A Augusta, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four. The original plan was for him to toss just two innings, but he was given a third.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. dealt ‘long shot’ injury update ahead of All-Star break

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. is currently working his way back from a hamstring injury. A recent report suggested that Acuna would not be able to return until after the All-Star break, and the latest update from manager Walt Weiss supports that report.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Braves Taking Time Nursing Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Health

Ronald Acuña Jr. is still some time away from being back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup. Manager Walt Weiss said, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chad Bishop, that it's a "long shot" that the right fielder will be back in the lineup before the All-Star break.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

2 trades Braves must make to leave Phillies in the dust in NL East

While the Atlanta Braves play roster hijinks with Carlos Carrasco, they’ve also added Carlos Santana on a minor-league contract. But the Braves need to do way more.

Eric Hartman News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Eric Hartman continues to soar up prospect rankings

About a month ago, Braves top prospect Eric Hartman entered Baseball America’s list of the top 100 prospects in the game. Now, he’s already among the top 60 as he continues to put up one of the best minor-league seasons in the organization’s history.

Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29

Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment

As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.

Rafael Devers homers twice as Giants toss 1-hit shutout vs. Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 29

What is Going On With the Atlanta Braves?

For the better part of three months, the Atlanta Braves looked like they had done it again. Despite injuries, inconsistent stretches and an imperfect roster, they found ways to win.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Carlos Carrasco is heading back to Atlanta on a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. He was bumped off the roster earlier this week, along with right-hander JR Ritchie, when relievers Tyler Kinley and Ian Hamilton joined the team.

Carlos Santana News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal.

Robert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Braves Place Robert Suarez On Injured List

The Braves placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 23, before tonight’s series opener in San Francisco. He’s dealing with forearm tightness. Hurston Waldrep is up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the active roster.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Yardbarker / June 25

Braves make major move with Reynaldo Lopez amid rotation struggles

The Atlanta Braves are shaking things up.

JP Sears shines in season debut as Padres finish sweep of Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Considering Moving Reynaldo López Back To Rotation

Reynaldo López will start for the Braves on Friday in their series opener at Oracle Park. It’ll be his first start since April 21, as Atlanta has used him out of the bullpen for the last two months.