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Report: Braves Release Recently DFA'd Outfielder

Alex Verdugo's time with the Atlanta Braves has officially come to an end. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, the Braves released him on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

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Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially released by the club, The Athletic reported, three days after he was designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Marcell Ozuna drops to sixth, as Drake Baldwin catches again

The Braves’ struggling DH drops further down the lineup, while the rookie catcher starts again after a homer on Friday The Braves’ struggling DH drops further down the lineup, while the rookie catcher starts again after a homer on Friday.

Nick Allen News / Talking Chop / July 5

Let’s look at Nick Allen’s All-Star quality defense

Rick Moranis stars in “Honey, I Blew Up the Glove” Does anybody remember the uproar over starting the light bat of Nick Allen over Orlando Arcia in the second game of the season?

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Charlie Morton News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

What Snitker Misses Most About Charlie Morton's Time With Braves

Charlie Morton made his homecoming to Truist Park Friday, his first start since his departure from the Atlanta Braves over the winter. He gave the Orioles 5 1/3 innings pitched, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Braves hope bullpen can deliver a win against the Orioles

The Braves season is probably over at this point and they will be running with a bullpen game with middling bullpen talent The Braves season is probably over at this point and they will be running with a bullpen game with middling bullpen talent.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

Braves Ex-All-Star Named Potential Trade Candidate Amid Career-Worst Season

A losing skid has followed every single hot streak the Atlanta Braves have mustered together this season. As a result, the Braves sit nine games below the .500 mark and are in fourth place of the National League East with the July 4 holiday now in the rear view mirror.

Greg Maddux News / Talking Chop / July 5

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux outpitches John Smoltz...in 1992.

The two future rotation mates square off in the old days. 1992: Bill Hohn ejects an Atlanta Braves fan for making obscene gestures in a game against the Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Aaron Bummer to start Saturday, Charlie Morton victorious, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker announced that left-hander Aaron Bummer would start Saturday’s bullpen game against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 4

Outhomered Braves are an obvious dud in 3-2 loss to Orioles

Drake Baldwin hit a two-run homer, but the Orioles had a two-run homer and a solo shot, so the Braves lost The team that wins more homers wins roughly 75 percent of the time.

Joe Dimaggio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Why Ronald Acuña Jr.’s All-Star honor puts him in Joe DiMaggio company

Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoined the Atlanta Braves on May 23, nearly a year to the day after suffering a season-ending ACL tear during the 2024 campaign. The Braves had already played 50 games when the former MVP made his 2025 debut.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Braves’ Spencer Strider makes magic with between-the-legs pick vs. Orioles

The Atlanta Braves have finally begun to turn their season around. However, they suffered another tough blow when Chris Sale landed on Atlanta’s injured list with a ribcage injury.

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4

Mechanical Issues Potential Culprit Behind Braves Ozuna's Long Slump

Marcell Ozuna continues to battle through drought at the plate in hopes of finding his swing again. In his last 28 games, the Atlanta Braves designated hitter is batting .170 with a .498 OPS with one home run and 15 RBIs.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 5

Stock up, stock down: Atlanta Braves

While it's easy to choose who's down for Atlanta, let's examine who's up for the Braves as well.

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Spencer Schwellenbach News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Report: Spencer Schwellenbach Sidelined Until September

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another blow this week as Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow. The 25-year-old righty, who was emerging as an All-Star candidate, will be shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, with a potential return to the mound not expected until September.

Joe Jimenez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Latest injury update on Joe Jimenez

Outside of Raisel Iglesias, the Braves relief core has mostly come along very nicely this season, and with Daysbel Hernandez returning last night, it could be one of the few positive aspects of the club moving forward.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Braves’ Brian Snitker Sends Blunt Message After Jurickson Profar’s Suspension

If the Atlanta Braves eventually turn their disappointing 2025 season around, we may point to the 'Jurickson Profar Game' as its turning point. Profar returned to the lineup on Wednesday following an 80-game drug suspension, and he immediately showed why the Braves gave him a three-year, $42 million contract.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Jurickson Profar provides Braves one last glimmer of hope

The history of the Braves makes them difficult to quit. Atlanta has been the class of the National League for over three decades. They’ve been to the postseason for seven straight years, winning six division titles and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

The Atlanta Braves' flickering playoff hopes were dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Former Clemson Star Spencer Strider One of Few Braves Starters Left After Latest Injury News

On Wednesday, the club placed rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow, the latest in a series

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

The Atlanta Braves are designating Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Profar is eligible to return on Wednesday from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.