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Report: Braves will pick up club option on Ozzie Albies

On Tuesday, Alex Anthopoulos confirmed in an interview with 92.9 The Game that the Braves will be exercising Ozzie Albies’ $7 million club option for the 2026 season.

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Braves’ Walt Weiss shows love for Brian Snitker after replacing him as manager

The Atlanta Braves made headlines across Major League Baseball as Walt Weiss officially took over managerial duties, succeeding longtime manager Brian Snitker.

Chipper Jones News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Chipper Jones on Braves hiring Walt Weiss as manager

The Braves made the somewhat controversial decision on Monday not to bring in an external voice as their next manager, opting instead to promote from within by naming bench coach Walt Weiss to the position.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kyle Wright News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Could Braves reunite with this old friend this offseason?

According to Jon Heyman, the Kansas City Royals are placing former Braves 21-game winner Kyle Wright on outright waivers. Wright was the fifth overall pick by the Braves in the 2017 MLB Draft, making his big-league debut the following year.

Nathan Wiles News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 4

Braves Release Pitcher as Offseason Moves Continue

The Atlanta Braves are back to work on setting up the roster for the 2026 season. They announced Tuesday afternoon that right-hander Nathan Wiles has been released. Wiles spent most of his season in the minor leagues after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brian Snitker News / Sporting News / November 4

Braves' Walt Weiss pays heartfelt tribute to Brian Snitker during introductory press conference

New Braves manager Walt Weiss showed the ultimate respect to Brian Snitker during his opening press conference.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Evaluating contract projections for Ha-Seong Kim

Given the almost non-existent market for shortstops in this year’s free agent class, Ha-Seong Kim made the easy decision yesterday to opt out of his $16 million player option with the Atlanta Braves and test free agency.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 4

Walt Weiss Determined to Uphold Atlanta Braves Winning Standard

Walt Weiss has been given another chance to manage in Major League Baseball. His time out in Colorado with the Rockies didn't have the desired results, but he comes into this opportunity with years of experience coaching with the Atlanta Braves, which he lacked the previous time around.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / November 4

Braves may have perfect southpaw rotation target after Cubs' shocking $53M breakup

The Atlanta Braves may have just been awarded a starting arm in free agency in a surprise move.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / November 4

Braves could sign $140M MVP, World Series champion in move that eases Ronald Acuna's workload

The Atlanta Braves may sign someone who is going to give the outfield some time off their feet.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Another intriguing starting pitcher becomes free agent

In a surprising set of events, left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga has entered the free agency pool after the Cubs declined to extend his contract out to a fifth year.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 4

ESPN Ranks Braves Middle of Pack in Early 2026 Power Rankings

Expectations for the Atlanta Braves have taken a step back heading into the offseason. ESPN released a way-too-early power ranking, and the Braves were 14th.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Cardinals, Braves could be offseason trade partners

The Braves have several holes to fill this offseason before they can even think about competing with the Dodgers for National League supremacy. That won’t be easy to accomplish through free agency, given how much the market for top-tier talent has exploded in recent years and the fact that Atlanta doesn’t have unlimited cash to spend.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

Contract projections for Braves free agent targets

The Braves’ decision to hire Walt Weiss will grab all the headlines in the immediate future, but whether you agree with the decision to promote from within or preferred an external candidate, none of it will matter if Alex Anthopoulos doesn’t significantly improve the roster this offseason.

Matt Olson News / Legends On Deck / November 4

Braves Matt Olson Wins Third Gold Glove

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had an amazing season, and he was rewarded by winning the National League Gold Glove at first base. This award is given to the best defensive players in Major League Baseball, and Olson proved all year that he is one of the best.

Brian Snitker News / SportsTalkATL / November 4

The 'Braves way' wins out in the hiring of Walt Weiss

As we got over a month removed from Brian Snitker officially announcing his retirement, the feeling was that the Braves must be hiring from outside, potentially waiting until after the World Series to pluck Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann out of Los Angeles.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / November 4

Braves World Series legend, 8-time All-Star gives new manager Walt Weiss full endorsement

The Atlanta Braves' new manager Walt Weiss just got a shoutout from one the best player's to walk through the organization.

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 3

Braves Drake Baldwin Named Rookie of the Year Finalist

Drake Baldwin gets his long-expected nod. The Atlanta Braves catcher was named a finalist for the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year Award. He is up for the award alongside Cubs pitcher Cade Horton and Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / November 3

Atlanta Braves Hire New Manager

The Atlanta Braves just pulled off the baseball equivalent of promoting your favorite assistant manager to run the whole store. Will this move end up working out?

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 3

Braves Name Former Rockies Bench Boss Walt Weiss as Manager

The Atlanta Braves officially filled their managerial vacancy on November 3. The new Atlanta manager will be a familiar face for Braves fans, as bench coach Walt Weiss will be the team’s next manager.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 3

Atlanta Braves Name Walt Weiss Next Manager

After a month-long wait, the Atlanta Braves had decided on their next manager. The team announced that bench coach Walt Weiss would be promoted to the role.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Braves stick to status quo in naming next manager

After a disappointing 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves were due for a shake-up. But the team's decision-makers have other ideas.

Braves to reportedly pick up club options on two pitchers

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim opts out of contract with Braves

Assessing the expectations for new Giants manager Tony Vitello

Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years

Twins continue to go backward with reported hiring of Derek Shelton

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Braves make decision on next manager

The Atlanta Braves have a new manager, and it’s an internal hire. The club announced today that Walt Weiss is the club’s new skipper. Weiss has been the club’s bench coach for many years, but now gets a chance to take on a bigger role.

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Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Ha-Seong Kim opts out of Braves deal

Middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim is opting out of his deal with the Braves, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He passes on a $16MM salary to return to the open market.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Braves React to Matt Olson News After 10th MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing 2025 season, but it wasn't Matt Olson's fault. The 31-year-old first baseman led the team with a .272 batting average, 29 homers, 95 RBIs, .366 OBP, and a 6.1 WAR.