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Ken Rosenthal pushes back on potential trade between Braves and Blue Jays

On paper, the Braves and the Blue Jays make perfect sense as trade partners. The Braves are obvious buyers sitting atop the NL East, while the Blue Jays are in last place in the AL East and 5.5 games back of the final wild card spot with several teams between them.

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Braves at Mets chat and discussion (Game 1): AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Sean Manaea

After Tuesday’s game was rained out, the Braves will (weather permitting) close out their 2026 slate of Mets road games with a Wednesday doubleheader which is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Battery Power / July 29

AJ Smith-Shawver is the Braves’ 27th man in Mets doubleheader

It’s a nice enough day for baseball, even in New York City. So why not have a doubleheader, no? The Braves returned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver from his rehabilitation assignment, reinstated him from the injured list, and appointed him as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 29

2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 18-13

How he got to the Braves: 2024 6th round pick (#191 overall) In a farm system full of intriguing young arms, Bagwell continues to fly under the radar despite putting up excellent numbers to begin his career.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

Conor Essenburg, another Braves prospect enjoying a breakout campaign

Over the last several years, talented position player prospects in the Braves farm system have been few and far between. The good news is the couple they had — Michael Harris II and Drake Baldwin — turned into superstars.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 29

Elieser Hernández selected, double header scheduled, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández and optioned left-hander Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett. The move comes after Monday’s game, where Thomas gave up 11 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

One bold trade deadline prediction for the Braves

The Braves’ focus ahead of the trade deadline: pitching, pitching, and more pitching, with a little side of offense. The club needs to add someone who can, at the very least, platoon in left field and at DH, but their top priorities undoubtedly surround the rotation and a bullpen that’s struggled mightily over the last month or so.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 29

Guide to Braves vs Mets Doubleheader

After a day off due to weather, the Atlanta Braves will play two on Wednesday against the New York Mets. They aim to bounce back from a brutal loss on Monday night, when a tight 3-3 game turned into a 14-3 blowout.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

The Braves’ division lead is back to 6.0, and the reinforcements keep coming

After nearly losing their entire 10.5-game lead in the NL East over the span of six weeks, the Braves have quietly pushed it back out to 6.0 games, thanks to some better play of their own and some really poor baseball from the Phillies, who’ve lost six of seven and can’t seem to find anything offensively.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Braves Re-Sign Kyle Farmer To Minor League Deal

The Braves re-signed infielder Kyle Farmer to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. He would’ve debuted with the Stripers tonight before the game was rained out.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Braves rumors: 4 pitchers Atlanta could pivot to if Tarik Skubal is traded elsewhere

The Detroit Tigers are yet to make a concrete decision regarding whether or not they’d be selling prior to the trade deadline on the third of August, and their 14-0 demolition of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday that puts them at 51-57 on the season may be complicating things further for a team with World Series hopes.

Alex Lodise News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 28

Tate Southisene's Promotion Clears Path for Braves Prospect Alex Lodise

The Atlanta Braves have confirmed a couple of roster moves involving two of the organization's top infield prospects. Tate Southisene, the Braves' No. 3 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, has officially been promoted to the Double-A Columbus Clingstones, the team announced on Tuesday.

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AJ Smith-Shawver News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver could make 1st MLB start since 2025 vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves will take on the New York Mets in a split doubleheader Wednesday after Tuesday night’s game at Citi Field was postponed because of rain, and they could receive a significant boost to their pitching staff if AJ Smith-Shawver makes his first major league start since the 2025 season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Three trade hypotheticals for relievers

The four areas the Braves could stand to upgrade going into the trade deadline are the rotation, bullpen, shortstop, and left field. Yesterday, I came up with three trade hypotheticals for the top starting pitchers who could be available.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Atlanta Braves Demote Player After Loss to Mets

The Atlanta Braves lost Monday's game against the New York Mets in embarrassing fashion, falling 14-3. The Mets spoiled the return of right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who was activated in time for the series opener.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Braves rumors: Jeff Passan drops bottom line on trade deadline strategy

The Atlanta Braves have been up and down of late, recently losing in blowout fashion to the New York Mets by a score of 14-3. Still, the Braves hold a sizable lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East thanks to the Phillies’ own struggles after the All-Star break.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves make two notable roster moves ahead of doubleheader with Mets

Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s clash with the Mets has already been postponed, but that does mean we get two games tomorrow between the division rivals, and the Braves are preparing accordingly with a couple of notable roster moves.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett, per a team announcement. Lefty Connor Thomas was optioned to Gwinnett in his place.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Ken Rosenthal: Braves among five teams inquiring on Tarik Skubal

According to Ken Rosenthal, after the Tigers dropped their third consecutive game last night, the baseball world is officially on Tarik Skubal watch. “Until

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Braves-Mets game postponed; doubleheader set for Wednesday

Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Atlanta Braves and Mets in New York was postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast. The National Weather Service forecasted up to 2 inches of rain with winds reaching 15 mph later in the evening.

Connor Thomas News / The Spun / July 28

Mets Announcers Sickened By Atlanta's 'Criminal' Use Of Relief Pitcher Connor Thomas

Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling may be broadcasters for the New York Mets, but their main love is good baseball and what they saw from the Braves last night was anything but that.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 28

Behind Chris Sale, Braves bid to rebound vs. Mets

Taxed with a fatigued bullpen, the visiting Atlanta Braves would love nothing more than a long outing from their starting pitcher on Tuesday night, when they play the second contest of a three-game set against the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Braves announced this morning that they have reinstated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list. Buster Olney of ESPN reported the move a bit before the official announcement.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 27

Braves activating Ronald Acuna Jr. ahead of Mets series

After a successful week-long rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves are reportedly ready to activate their superstar right fielder ahead of their series against the New York Mets.

Mets announce troubling news on Juan Soto’s injury

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of 1 player

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 23