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Five Braves Players Selected for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia

The rosters for the MLB All-Star Game are out, and five members of the Atlanta Braves made the cut. Drake Baldwin, Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias are heading for Philadelphia to represent the National League. Baldwin and Albies have been voted into the starting lineup for the National League.

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Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop, Joey Bart catches against Mets

With Ha-Seong Kim hitting the IL, Jorge Mateo gets the start at shortstop over Jim Jarvis, facing the lefty Manaea. Elsewhere, Joey Bart starts at catcher, with Baldwin DHing and batting second.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 4

Three areas the Braves need to improve at 2026 trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves may have entered Saturday with the fourth-best record in baseball, but their recent performance would suggest otherwise.

Braves ace Chris Sale well-rested to battle struggling Mets

Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves

Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Chris Sale News / Battery Power / July 4

Braves look for much-needed series win behind Chris Sale

The Braves are exiting a June that was absolutely miserable, but they finally hit a handful of homers on Friday night, hosting the Mets. They’ve got another favorable matchup here, with Chris Sale on the mound and facing the imminently hittable Sean Manaea for New York.

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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.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Braves Place Ha-Seong Kim On 10-Day Injured List

The Braves announced that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) due to inflammation in his right middle

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4

Braves Expected to Call Up JR Ritchie, Potential Injury on Staff

The Atlanta Braves could be set to make another adjustment to the rotation. JR Ritchie is expected to be scratched from his start down in Triple-A Gwinnett, per source.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 4

Imagining the perfect Braves rotation post-trade deadline

It’s been a rough five weeks for the Braves, featuring an offense that has been the worst in baseball and a rotation that’s fallen off the face of a cliff after a hot start to the season.

Jorge Mateo News / Battery Power / July 4

Are the Braves all set with Jorge Mateo at shortstop?

Don’t look now, but Jorge Mateo is having a career year. He is working on career highs in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. And it’s not luck driven, as his xwOBA, xwOBAcon, xBA, and xSLG are at career highs as well.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 4

Braves ace Chris Sale well-rested to battle struggling Mets

Atlanta will try to add to the New York Mets' misery on Saturday night when the host Braves send ace Chris Sale to the mound in the second game of the teams' four-game series.

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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.

Matt Olson News / Battery Power / July 4

Bullpen shuffle, Matt Olson homers twice, and more

The Atlanta Braves continued to shuffle things around and kicked off Friday with a few moves in the bullpen. First, the club announced that righty Anthony Molina was recalled to Atlanta, fellow righty James Karinchak was optioned to Triple-A, and lefty Danny Young was reinstated from the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4

Long Ball Makes Awaited Return, Braves Slug Their Way to Win vs Mets

The power flipped back on at the plate for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. After a stretch where home runs were hard to find, they clobbered four en route to a 5-3 win over the Mets.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a performance like Friday night's series-opening win vs. the New York Mets.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Yankees' rotation takes hit with Carlos Rodon news

Yankees insiders sound alarms about concerning Aaron Judge comments

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / July 3

Matt Olson breaks out of homerless rut, helps Braves top Mets

Matt Olson emphatically ended a 16-game homerless streak Friday with pair of solo shots to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the visiting New York Mets in the opener of a four-game series.

Jim Jarvis News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves hoping rookie Jim Jarvis can save them at shortstop

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to 11 months ago: the Braves — expected sellers at the trade deadline — decided to essentially stand pat. In fact, they actually added just as much as they sent away, acquiring reliever Tyler Kinley in a trade with the Rockies.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Reynaldo Lopez, Hurston Waldrep give Braves rotation reason for hope

The Braves had a golden opportunity in front of their home fans to end their recent skid, win a series, and build some positive moments heading into the All-Star break.

Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves

The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.

Braves' leaky bullpen cause for concern entering series vs. Mets

Cardinals score 7 in 7th, hand sliding Braves another loss

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

Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Braves Designate Ian Hamilton For Assignment

The Braves announced a handful of roster moves on Friday ahead of a matchup against the Mets. With lefty Danny Young returning from the 60-day IL, right-hander Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Encouraging Braves’ Sean Murphy injury update comes with catch

As there are players on the Atlanta Braves who are in the midst of an injury recovery, one player who hasn’t been on the field for close to two months is catcher Sean Murphy.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Braves must avoid making

The Atlanta Braves still sit in the sport’s most desirable early-July position, in first place. With a record of 50-34, the Braves remain in control of the NL East and have enough established talent to think beyond simply staying alive.

Ha-seong Kim News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Braves Roster Move Spells Bad News for Ha-Seong Kim

The Atlanta Braves made a roster move Thursday that could have significant implications for Ha-Seong Kim's role on the club. By recalling infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett, Atlanta added another option to an infield where Kim has struggled to secure consistent production.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Braves DFA Veteran Slugger, Recall Intriguing Infield Prospect

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

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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.