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Jorge Mateo News / Battery Power / July 4
Are the Braves all set with Jorge Mateo at shortstop? 
Don’t look now, but Jorge Mateo is having a career year. He is working on career highs in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. And it’s not luck driven, as his xwOBA, xwOBAcon, xBA, and xSLG are at career highs as well.
Matt Olson News / Battery Power / July 4
Bullpen shuffle, Matt Olson homers twice, and more
The Atlanta Braves continued to shuffle things around and kicked off Friday with a few moves in the bullpen. First, the club announced that righty Anthony Molina was recalled to Atlanta, fellow righty James Karinchak was optioned to Triple-A, and lefty Danny Young was reinstated from the injured list.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4
Long Ball Makes Awaited Return, Braves Slug Their Way to Win vs Mets
The power flipped back on at the plate for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. After a stretch where home runs were hard to find, they clobbered four en route to a 5-3 win over the Mets.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets
The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a performance like Friday night's series-opening win vs. the New York Mets.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / July 3
Matt Olson breaks out of homerless rut, helps Braves top Mets
Matt Olson emphatically ended a 16-game homerless streak Friday with pair of solo shots to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the visiting New York Mets in the opener of a four-game series.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 3
Braves vs Mets chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Christian Scott
It’s time the Atlanta Braves turn things around to work in their favor before the All-Star break hits…what better way to do it than against their division rivals that are ranked last in the Division?
Jorge Mateo News / Battery Power / July 3
Jorge Mateo returns to lineup in Mets opener
The Atlanta Braves are using this four-game series as the turning point from their June hitting woes, right? Let’s look at this lineup. The lineup is almost identical to Thursday’s quiet finale.
Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / July 3
The Atlanta Braves Were a Disaster In June
On June 1, the Atlanta Braves were 40-20. At that point, they had the best record in baseball and a comfortable 9.5-game lead in the NL East. Unfortunately, June was a disaster in more ways than one.
Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / July 3
Grant Holmes prepares to face New York Mets in series opener
The Atlanta Braves are set to face their division rival for the second time this year. The last-place New York Mets took the first series, scoring high in their wins back in June.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Jim Jarvis News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Braves hoping rookie Jim Jarvis can save them at shortstop
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to 11 months ago: the Braves — expected sellers at the trade deadline — decided to essentially stand pat. In fact, they actually added just as much as they sent away, acquiring reliever Tyler Kinley in a trade with the Rockies.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3
Walt Weiss Addresses Bullpen Meltdown, Lack of Power in Lineup
Through six innings of Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Atlanta Braves were in position to pick up a needed series win. It would have meant winning the first two games in July.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Reynaldo Lopez, Hurston Waldrep give Braves rotation reason for hope
The Braves had a golden opportunity in front of their home fans to end their recent skid, win a series, and build some positive moments heading into the All-Star break.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 3
Braves vs. Cardinals series recap: Two bad innings, two bad days, ‘Too bad, Braves’
The St. Louis Cardinals ended up winning this series not just in the most important column but also on the aggregate as well. 17-13 ended up being the final aggregate score during this series and of those 17 runs, 11 of those St.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3
Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves
The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.
Andrew McCutchen News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Braves ink Andrew McCutchen to a minor-league contract
In an under the radar pickup involving a former league MVP, the Braves have inked a minor-league contract with Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen is far from the player he was when he won the MVP a staggering 13 years ago.
Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3
Braves Find Rotation Relief with Hurston Waldrep
The outcome of the game on Thursday night was far from what the Atlanta Braves wanted. But if there was a plus, it was the start delivered by right-hander Hurston Waldrep.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Braves make several roster moves ahead of series versus Mets
Ahead of their series with the New York Mets, the Braves made several notable roster moves. Anthony Molina has been recalled to the active roster, with the club deciding to option James Karinchak back to Gwinnett.
Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Braves Designate Ian Hamilton For Assignment
The Braves announced a handful of roster moves on Friday ahead of a matchup against the Mets. With lefty Danny Young returning from the 60-day IL, right-hander Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3
Braves' leaky bullpen cause for concern entering series vs. Mets
The Atlanta Braves' recent struggles may be spilling into the bullpen, an area of the team that has been solid for most of the season. Atlanta, which will open a four-game series on Friday night against the visiting New York Mets, saw its relievers melt down on Thursday and allow eight runs in an 11-5 loss to the St.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Braves Receive Unfortunate Trade Update on Cy Young Award Winner
The Atlanta Braves are 49-34 and hold a 2.5-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies. However, they're looking to pick things up after going just 9-14 during the month of June.
Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29
Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment
As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.
Carlos Santana News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28
Braves signing former All-Star slugger
The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal.
Reynaldo Lopez News / Yardbarker / June 25
Kyle Farmer News / Yardbarker / June 23
Braves getting creative with catching options
The Atlanta Braves catcher position has been a revolving door.
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