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Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / August 18
Braves hope Tyler Mahle can continue dominant start to his Atlanta tenure 
As the Braves are in the midst of a bit of a lull in performance, particularly on offense, they will hope to get more of the same from Tyler Mahle, who has been fantastic through two starts in a Braves uniform.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 18
Braves shuffling up the rotation amid critical stretch
The Braves are changing up their rotation, announcing the move to recall AJ Smith-Shawver and designate Tyler Kinley for assignment. For now, it looks like the club will be going to a six-man rotation.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 18
The shortstop situation remains bleak for the Atlanta Braves
There’s no such thing as a bad one-year deal. It’s an old baseball axiom that has remained true for quite some time, even if some cases tend to test that theory.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / August 18
Braves make surprising roster move, AJ Smith-Shawver recalled
The Braves made what I would call a surprising roster move on Tuesday afternoon, recalling AJ Smith-Shawver and designating Tyler Kinley for assignment.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 18
Braves make surprising roster decision ahead of AJ Smith-Shawver's return
The Atlanta Braves need pitching help in a major way.
Tyler Kinley News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18
Braves Designate Tyler Kinley For Assignment
The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled righty AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated veteran reliever Tyler Kinley for assignment.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 18
It’s past time for the Braves to rethink their shortstop situation
After playing some fantastic baseball, the Braves have hit a bit of a skid, dropping three of four and watching their lead in the NL East slip to 6.5 games.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 18
Big Night From Former Braves Shortstop Intensifies Position Debate
It took one solid night from infielder Jorge Mateo to throw some fuel on the fire of the shortstop debate in Atlanta. Recently released by the Atlanta Braves, he belted a two-run home run in a back-and-forth Rays win over the Orioles on Monday.
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.
Martin Perez News / Battery Power / August 18
Braves Offensive Struggles Continue, Martin Perez, More
While they looked as if they could come back, the Braves could not overcome a first inning deficit in a 4-2 loss to the Twins on Monday. After the first inning, the Braves pitching staff was able to lock in to give the Braves a chance.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 17
Four-run first dooms Braves in 4-2 loss to Twins
I’d say “stop me if you heard this one before,” but you can’t stop me, because I have a recap to write. The Braves fell behind early, and didn’t hit any homers, losing a close-ish game on the margins to the Twins.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 17
Braves vs Twins Series Opener in Rain Delay
It’s Déjà vu all over again for the Atlanta Braves. The series opener in Minnesota against the Twins has entered a rain delay. At this time, there is currently no new first pitch time.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 17
Braves at Twins rain delay chat and discussion
The long and winding road trip for the Atlanta Braves will be getting off to a bit of a delayed start. Just a few minutes before Atlanta was set to do baseball battle with the Minnesota Twins, inclement weather hit the area surrounding Target Field in Minneapolis and now there’s a rain delay.
Austin Riley News / The Lead / August 17
Injuries Ruined Austin Riley’s Rise to Superstardom
Baseball is a game of ups and downs. Things were trending up for Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley, who signed the largest contract in Braves history on Aug.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Atlanta Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement
The Atlanta Braves enter their series against the Minnesota Twins looking to build momentum after closing out a set with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a positive note.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 17
Braves' 2025 Draft Pick Delivers 5-Homer, 16-RBI Weekend at High-A
The Atlanta Braves' High-A affiliate erupted to score 33 runs over the last two days. And at the center of the Rome Emperors' ridiculous offensive explosion was Atlanta prospect Dixon Williams.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 17
Several Braves prospects are scorching hot on the farm
It’s been a real fun year for a Braves farm system that’s seen incredible improvement, particularly at the lower levels where they’d really lacked quality depth for several seasons as most of their top guys graduated and became key pieces of the major-league club.
John Gil News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 17
Braves Prospect Update: Williams' Monster Weekend, Gil Heating Up in AA
Down on the farm, the Atlanta Braves' top prospects continue to show what they've got. Two players in particular have stood out as a of late. One was because of one of the most unreal weekends in recent memory.
Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / August 17
Braves' Matt Olson eager to continue power display vs. Twins
Matt Olson continues to impress, even if his manager sometimes struggles to find the right words to describe his achievements. "He's just a special player doing special things," Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said.
Matt Olson News / Yardbarker / August 16
Braves' Matt Olson is rapidly emerging as an MVP contender
There is a player who is rapidly emerging as a serious candidate to snag the first MVP award of his career, and that is Atlanta Braves first baseman, Matt Olson.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Braves Designate Danny Young For Assignment, Select Ray Kerr
The Braves are selecting left-hander Ray Kerr to the 40-man roster, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In a corresponding move, fellow southpaw Danny Young is being designated for assignment.
Robert Suarez News / Athlon Sports / August 15
Braves Receive Injury Update on Key Reliever
The Atlanta Braves were getting all they could hope for out of setup man Robert Suarez to begin 2026. After signing a three-year, $45 million contract in December, the 35-year-old dazzled to a 0.56 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 31 appearances.
Didier Fuentes News / Just Baseball / August 14
Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms
During their tumultuous 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves did something you rarely see. Just three days after his 20th birthday, Didier Fuentes stepped onto a big league mound.
Spencer Strider News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Braves Facing Season-Ending Decision After Spencer Strider News
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Monday that right-handers Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep will begin throwing programs this week, but stopped short of guaranteeing either pitcher will take a big league mound again in 2026, according to Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale achieved the rare feat of being ejected before the start of a game on Sunday. Not only that, but it was a game he was not even pitching in.
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