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Braves Sorting Through Rotation Options Ahead of Orioles Series

The Atlanta Braves continue to evaluate options for the starting rotation for the upcoming Baltimore Orioles series. Spencer Strider has things covered for Friday, and Grant Holmes is good to go for Sunday.

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Braves reliever reveals possible injury timeline

The Atlanta Braves have stumbled to a 39-46 record this season despite the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. The Braves’ bullpen has struggled over the first half as Atlanta is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Report: Braves RHP Joe Jiménez Could See Action This Season

It's looking promising that the Atlanta Braves could have right-hander Joe Jiménez back in the bullpen before the end of this season. According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, Jiménez threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / July 3

No lineup shuffling for the series finale with Bryce Elder on the mound

Offense has woken up…but will they arrive in today’s finale? That’s right. As the title stated, there are no new changes in today’s Atlanta Braves lineup from yesterday’s.

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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.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 3

The Braves are playing elite defense in 2025

Our friends over at FanGraphs recently took a look at the top defensive teams in all of baseball right now and as it turns out, the Braves are at least excelling in one department.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

MLB news: Home Run Derby uniforms to honor Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth

The Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game are right around the corner. The Atlanta Braves will be hosting the event at Truist Park, the stadium’s first Mid-Summer Classic.

Atlanta Braves 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.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / July 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Chase Elliott hometown Atlanta win, questions Dawsonville Pool Room si-reen

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had an interesting question about the Dawsonville Poll Room’s si-reen after Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta this past weekend.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Braves Acuña in Rare Company With Yankees Legend After All-Star Selection

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s explosive return earned him the starting job once again in the MLB All-Star Game. It took the return of that caliber to beat the odds.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves have three potential impact relievers featured in Gwinnett

With now four of the Braves top starters on the IL for the foreseeable future and the offense performing like a bottom-five lineup, Atlanta’s bullpen feels like the club’s biggest strength, something nobody could have predicted at the beginning of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 3

So you think the 2025 Atlanta Braves season has been a Greek tragedy...

Turns out, it’s a Greek comedy. Sort of. This is not your usual Battery Power fare. This is not your usual “post from Ivan” fare, either. It does concern the Atlanta Braves but not in a way that you’re used to seeing from this particular website.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves options to replace Spencer Schwellenbach

Spencer Schwellenbach going down with a fractured elbow feels like one too many injuries for the Braves to overcome. The club is now down its 1-4 starters from Opening Day, and it feels like they don’t really have anywhere else to turn for a reliable starting pitcher.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 3

Statistics Suggest Braves Offensive Struggles are Organizational Problem

The Atlanta Braves experienced a big offensive night against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. First baseman Matt Olson slammed the team's second grand slam of the season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Fastball on SI / July 3

Ronald Acuna Jr. Joins Prestigious Company in Atlanta Braves History with Latest All-Star Start

By being named a starter for the National League at the upcoming All-Star Game, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has joined some prestigious company in team history, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com: Ronald Acuña Jr’s 4th career All-Star start will give him 3rd-most among Braves OFs, behind only: Henry Aaron (16, incl.

Jurickson Profar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Braves’ Jurickson Profar breaks silence after triumphant return from PED suspension

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Atlanta’s home crowd welcomed back a player they hardly knew before he disappeared for half the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves are now down their top four Opening Day starters

With the news dropping yesterday of Spencer Schwellenbach heading to the 15-day IL with a fractured elbow, the Braves’ rotation is now completely decimated.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Sean Murphy, Matt Olson power Braves past Angels

Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer and Matt Olson soon followed with a grand slam as the Atlanta Braves rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning and defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday to even their three-game 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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Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 1