Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 3

Braves announce a wave of promotions as new draft class joins the farm

As the Braves’ 2026 draft class enters the farm system, several of the organization’s top prospects are being promoted for the final couple of months of the season.

Brent Suter News / SportsTalkATL / August 3

Braves acquire Brent Suter in a trade with the Angels

According to Jeff Passan, the Braves are acquiring Brent Suter in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, with Nacho Alvarez going back in the deal. Suter is a 36-year-old veteran who’s been in the league for 11 years and owns a 3.62 ERA for his career.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Chris Sale News / Battery Power / August 3

Chris Sale named as National League Pitcher of the Month for July

Today might be the Trade Deadline (and check out Tracker if you haven’t already) and it’s an off day for our Atlanta Braves but there’s still news to discuss outside of all of that.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Angels, Braves Swap Brent Suter, Nacho Alvarez Jr.

10:57am: The teams announced the trade. 10:30am: The Braves are set to acquire veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Angels in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Braves boosting bullpen with addition of Brent Suter

The Atlanta Braves entered Monday with a 6 1/2 game lead in the National League East. Despite the comfortable lead, Atlanta has area of needs, and it met one of those on Monday in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.

Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants

Mike Yastrzemski, Matt Olson help Braves beat Nationals

Report: Braves' top pick AJ Gracia has season-ending surgery

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 3

Top remaining Braves trade targets hours away from the trade deadline

We are getting close to put up or shut up time for Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Less than seven hours remain until the trade deadline, and he hasn’t done nearly enough for this roster to be considered championship caliber, with the only notable additions being Lane Thomas and Tyler Mahle.

Lane Thomas News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 3

How Braves Aim to Utilize Outfielder Lane Thomas

The Atlanta Braves have a new face in the lineup down the stretch of the season. Outfielder Lane Thomas is scheduled to report to the team on Monday after being traded to them by the Kansas City Royals over the weekend.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 3

Atlanta Braves 2026 Trade Deadline Tracker

Today’s the big day, folks. It’s Monday, August 3 and it’s time to get locked in since the deadline is officially at 6:00 p.m. ET. Will the Braves make a huge splash?

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Alex Anthopoulos’ cryptic answer on another pitcher trade after Braves get Tyler Mahle

The Atlanta Braves further strengthened their pitching unit after trading for Tyler Mahle on Sunday. In exchange, the Braves sent Anthony Molina to the San Francisco Giants.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / August 3

Atlanta Acquires Tyler Mahle, Weekend Sweep of Nationals, More

On the field, the Braves took care of business in a four game sweep of the Washington Nationals. Off the field, the Braves took care of business, at least partially, in trading for veteran starter Tyler Mahle from the Giants to help their starting pitching.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 3

Atlanta Braves at the Deadline

As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, every fan wants to know what their team will do (or at least to what extent). The Braves are obviously buyers because they are in first place and know that their roster is not quite good enough to win a World Series with its present construction.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Braves strike interesting deal for starting pitcher

The Atlanta Braves have made a rather interesting gamble on a new starting pitcher with the MLB trade deadline fast approaching. The Braves have reportedly traded for San Francisco Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle to shore up their pitching staff.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Reports: Braves get RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants for RHP Anthony Molina

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina on Sunday night, multiple outlets reported.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants

To bolster their pitching staff for the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves are bringing in a veteran reliever and shipping out a project to do so.

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list

Giants suspending payment to Harrison Bader after bizarre scooter accident

On deck: MLB trade deadline chaos could impact week's big series

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 2

Braves add Tyler Mahle in trade with the Giants

According to Robert Murray, the Braves are acquiring Tyler Mahle in a trade with the Giants. Mahle has been a decent mid-rotation starter over the course of his 10-year MLB career.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Braves Make Chris Sale Decision Ahead of Yankees Series

Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, will have to wait a few extra days for his next start. Sale, who is 12-6 with a 2.08 ERA and

Matt Olson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Braves star Matt Olson backs pitching staff with possible trade reinforcements coming

The Atlanta Braves were unable to land Tarik Skubal in a trade from the Detroit Tigers. The team has made one move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, as the Braves acquired Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 2

Mike Yastrzemski, Matt Olson help Braves beat Nationals

Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson homered for the Atlanta Braves, who beat the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 2

Report: Braves' top pick AJ Gracia has season-ending surgery

AJ Gracia, the Atlanta Braves' top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, underwent labrum surgery and will miss seven to 10 months, The Athletic reported Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list

As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz