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The Atlanta Braves are putting together an impressive 2026 MLB season. At 48-29, they have the second-most wins of any team, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (50-29), and have a 6.5-game lead in the National League East.

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JR Ritchie, Braves’ skidding offense look to get right against Padres

The final West Coast trip of the season for the Braves started in brutal fashion Monday night in San Diego. The hot-and-cold offense which has been a lot more cold of late was at its coldest in the opener, stranding eight runners in a 1-0 loss to the Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 23

Some real (and old) concerns about the 2026 Braves are starting to emerge

Let’s start this off with some good news: If the Braves play straight-up mediocre .500 baseball from this point forward, they should still have enough wins to get them back into the Postseason.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

What Could Go Wrong is Going Wrong During Braves Offensive Woes

The Atlanta Braves were shutout for the sixth time this season, when they lost 1-0 to the San Diego Padres on Monday night. Going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and leaving eight total runners on base contributed to losing a winnable game against one of the weakest lineups in baseball.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Tarik Skubal News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

Atlanta Braves Get Lifeline on Tarik Skubal Trade from MLB Insider

The Atlanta Braves are still flirting with the best record in Major League Baseball, swapping places with the Los Angeles Dodgers on what seems to be a day-to-day basis.

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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.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 23

MLB Draft 2026: Players with most at stake ahead of Combine

The 2026 MLB Draft Combine kicks off June 23-26 in Phoenix, and there are going to be a massive 335 players involved this year. Some of these players have more at stake in front of the Atlanta Braves and the 29 other teams, and for different reasons.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Braves To Get Kyle Farmer Reps At Catcher On Rehab Stint

The Braves are planning to get injured utilityman Kyle Farmer some reps behind the plate on his upcoming minor league rehab assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 23

Braves 2026 Draft Candidate Gio Rojas Scouting Report

As we close in on the 2026 MLB Draft, the focus on who the Atlanta Braves are looking at for the ninth overall pick has come into focus a bit. Names like Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress, Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick, Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell, and Florida prep lefty Gio Rojas seem to be the names most prominently linked to the club.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

Braves Determine Rehab Assignment Plans for Two Players

Two members of the Atlanta Braves are closer to getting healthy and making their way back to the major leagues. The team announced Tuesday morning that Kyle Farmer would start his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 23

Tarik Skubal, Drake Baldwin, More

While the product on the filed for the Braves is having some ups and downs at the moment, it appears many around baseball continue to think Atlanta is clearly a contender.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Mauricio Dubón Open To Extension Talks With Braves

The Braves’ deal for Mauricio Dubón has turned into one of the better trades of last offseason. Acquired from Houston in a one-for-one swap for defensive specialist Nick Allen, Dubón has played a valuable utility role for the NL East leaders.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Braves Re-Sign Sandy León To Minor League Deal

The Braves brought catcher Sandy León back on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Gwinnett. León elected free agency after being designated for assignment last week.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / June 22

Who Are the Braves’ Hidden Talents Leading to Their Success?

Once again, the Braves‘ lineup in June differs significantly from that of April. Although Atlanta’s starting nine has consistently been one of the best in Major League Baseball, recurring injuries over several seasons have forced general manager Alex Anthopoulos to continually find and use players deeper on the roster.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 22

Major reinforcement could soon rejoin Braves

The Braves have a starting pitching problem. June has exposed that clearly, with the rotation currently sporting a 5.80 ERA on the month. Outside of Chris Sale, there’s not a single arm on the roster the Braves should feel comfortable handing the ball to in a playoff game.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / June 22

What Reasons Do the Atlanta Braves Have to Be Concerned?

For most of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves have been at the top of Major League Baseball. However, their recent stretch of play has left some concern.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / June 22

A dismal season for Ha-Seong Kim leaves Braves in a major pickle at shortstop

No organization that’s been around as long as the Braves avoids a few miscues when it comes to trades and free agency. B.J. Upton and Sean Murphy are a couple that come to mind off the top of the head in recent memory — but Ha-Seong Kim is quickly working his way up the list.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / June 22

Can Bryce Elder stick in Braves rotation for much longer?

One of the most pleasant surprises over the first two months of the Braves season was the resurgence of Bryce Elder back into his 2023 All-Star form — except this time there were actually signs the success was sustainable.

Bryce Elder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Braves fans blast Bryce Elder after eight-run inning disaster vs Brewers

The Atlanta Braves had a solid first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning both in narrow fashion, including a walkoff home run from Ozzie Albies on Saturday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Braves getting back in groove at Brewers' expense

The Atlanta Braves have returned to form after enduring a 10-day malaise and will go for a sweep of their three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Braves Make Michael Harris Change After 2 Missed Games

Michael Harris II was reinserted into the Atlanta Braves lineup before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after missing two straight games with lower back tightness. The issue started June 5, when Harris first felt the tightness, forcing him to miss a couple of games before returning to action.

Ozzie Albies News / Field Level Media / June 20

Ozzie Albies hits 2 HRs as Braves walk off Brewers

Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / June 20

Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers

All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 15

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Spencer Strider

The Atlanta Braves franchise experienced two different emotions on Monday: misery and elation.

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

A.J. Ewing shines as Mets roll past Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 15

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation has been battered and bruised this season, but it remains a top-five starting staff in Major League Baseball (fifth in ERA, 3.61).

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar

Jackson Chourio has been a driving force for Brewers offense

Mike Yastrzemski News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski makes the most bizarre error of the MLB season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski made the strangest error of the MLB season so far thanks to some flukishly bad luck. Yastrzemski was in left field Sunday at Citi Field in New York, N.Y.