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AJ Smith-Shawver flashes promise, but Braves can’t stop losing skid

The Braves’ losing skid continued Wednesday afternoon against the Twins, as they were swept for just the second time all season in a series where nothing seemed to go right.

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A Deep Dive into Braves Second Half Surges, Why Then for Ballplayers?

The MLB All-Star break provides a convenient point in the season to compare and contrast where a player’s performance stands. It’s enough of a pause that it provides a pseudo splits the season into two halves. Now, unlike in the minor leagues, there aren’t official halves that reset the entire schedule.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 19

Braves' 2026 Draft Pick Carter Beck Stays Hot After First Promotion

One of the Atlanta Braves' first-round picks from last month's draft is tearing the cover off the ball at the start of his professional career. As a result, the young prospect has already been bumped up a level in the minors for the first time.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 19

Braves remain in serious funk after getting swept by Twins

The toughest road trip of the season for the Atlanta Braves has gotten off to an incredibly inauspicious start, as the NL East-leading squad went into Minneapolis and ended up getting swept by a Minnesota Twins team just scuffling to stay alive in the crowded AL Wild Card race.

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How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Braves Make Brutal Announcement on Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Atlanta Braves organization confirmed Wednesday that veteran catcher Sandy León will miss the remainder of the 2026 regular season after being placed on the 60-day injured list by the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.

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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 / Battery Power / August 19

Braves at Twins chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Taj Bradley

For the second time in as many series, the Atlanta Braves are going to have to figure out a way to not get swept. This long and winding week-long road trip has gotten off to an inauspicious start so hopefully we’ll see the bats come to life and AJ Smith-Shawver help to stop the bleeding in its tracks.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 19

Dominic Smith and Jim Jarvis return to lineup as Braves face Twins

The lineups are out for Wednesday afternoon’s getaway day game between the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins. If the Braves are going to get out of this mini-funk that they’re currently in, then they’re planning on doing it with most of the familiar faces.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Braves Temporarily Move To Six-Man Rotation

With right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver joining the roster in place of reliever Tyler Kinley, the Braves are moving to a six-man rotation for the time being.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 19

DSL Braves Season Recap

The DSL Braves season has come to a close. On paper it wasn’t a good year at just 16-39, but this was the strongest DSL Braves roster we have seen in at least a decade – particularly on the hitter side of things.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 19

Braves have lost third most value from injuries, per FanGraphs

From 2024 to 2026, there hasn’t been a more injured club in baseball than the Atlanta Braves. It’s been a curse they haven’t been able to escape, and this recent piece from Dan Szymborski over at FanGraphs encapsulates it perfectly.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 19

Why have the Braves stopped mashing fastballs?

If I’ve heard anything about Ronald Acuña Jr. via the internet, it’s that Ronnie can’t hit the hot fastball. It’s not really true. He’s league-average via xwOBA (he’s striking 96+ MPH fastballs as good as your average hitter).

Cam Caminiti News / SportsTalkATL / August 19

When could Cam Caminiti join the Atlanta Braves?

Taken in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Cam Caminiti has blossomed into the unquestioned top pitching prospect in the Braves organization. He turned in a stellar 3.09 ERA over 17 starts in his first professional season.

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Tyler Mahle News / SportsTalkATL / August 19

Tyler Mahle a lone bright spot, but Braves’ flaws remain plentiful

Tuesday night’s loss against the Twins felt very similar to a lot of the Braves’ defeats over the past couple of weeks. The pitching performed well enough to earn a win, but backed by a flat offense, it never felt like they had much of a chance.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 19

What to Make Atlanta Braves' Latest Losing Skid

Well, perhaps the best way to put it is here we got again. With the 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves dropped yet another series.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Atlanta Braves Surprisingly Cut Ties With Key Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves designated veteran right-hander Tyler Kinley for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot to recall right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Chuckie Robinson News / Viral Sports News / August 18

Braves Acquire Former Dodgers Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Chuckie Robinson to a minor-league contract on Tuesday, bringing the veteran backstop into their organization just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers released him.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / August 18

Braves recall RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to start Wednesday vs. Twins

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and scheduled him to start Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.

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.

Twins' Luke Keaschall intent on setting tone again vs. Braves

Big first-inning rally proves enough for Twins to top Braves

Braves' Matt Olson is rapidly emerging as an MVP contender

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

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.

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.

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

Cardinals' Joshua Baez makes impressive history in MLB debut

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Grant Holmes News / Athlon Sports / August 16