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Mauricio Dubón starting at 3B as Braves face Nationals

The Atlanta Braves will be facing the Washington Nationals this evening and it will be a clash between two teams that are in the top three in runs scored for the month of July.

Connor Thomas News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves See Long Reliever Claimed Off Waivers By A's

A long reliever is out of the Atlanta Braves organization. The Athletics announced that they claimed right-hander Connor Thomas off waivers from the team on Thursday.

Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / July 30

Grant Holmes takes the mound as the Braves face the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves are back home to face the Washington Nationals after a series with the Mets that they likely wish to forget. The Braves are finishing up the month of July as one of the top offenses in MLB for the month, but it did not seem that way last series.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / July 30

MLB Pipeline names Braves prospect most likely to be traded

Over his tenure as general manager, Alex Anthopoulos has refused to trade his best prospects — and more often than not, he’s been right to do so. Ninety-five percent of the young talent he’s included in trades has gone on to amount to very little, while the guys he’s held onto have turned into superstars.

MLB News / TWSN / July 30

5.23 ERA Pitcher is the Probable Starter in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (July 30th)

After falling to the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series 1-2, the Washington Nationals have the Atlanta Braves up next. Washington sits with a 55-54 record as of now, which is 4th in the NL East and 8.5 games out of first.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 30

2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 12-7

How he got to the Braves: 2024 4th round pick (#129 overall) The Braves took Herick Hernandez in the fourth round two years ago and the lefty out of Miami is already in Triple-A.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Nationals Series

The Atlanta Braves head back home for a four-game series against the Washington Nationals. They're coming off a series loss against the Mets in New York.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

If Alex Anthopoulos runs the 2021 playbook again, the Braves are in trouble

We are starting to slowly see some action as the August 3rd trade deadline inches near, and by the time we reach the weekend, things should be going full throttle, with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos at the center of it all.

Austin Riley News / Battery Power / July 30

Will the Braves curtail Austin Riley’s playing time?

Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But, will they, before the season is done? On the one hand — no. They don’t really have other options (at least not right now), they haven’t done it yet, and Riley has at least shown temporary signs of righting the ship, even if they’ve evaporated as quickly as they appeared.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Latest injury updates on Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim

Sean Murphy has missed essentially the entire season, appearing in just four games. He didn’t make his first start of the campaign until May 4th after undergoing hip surgery in September of last year, and a week later, he found himself on the IL following a freak incident that resulted in a broken middle finger.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

AJ Smith-Shawver optioned, will his next start be with the Braves?

The Braves split Wednesday’s doubleheader with the Mets on a day where pitching dominated, as both teams combined for just six runs over 18 innings. AJ Smith-Shawver was the one making his season debut in Game 1 — exactly 14 months removed from his last start for the Braves.

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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Braves Make Surprising Move With 18-Year-Old Prospect

The Atlanta Braves have released right-handed pitcher Wilmer Almonte, an 18-year-old international signing who never gained traction in the organization’s minor league system.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 29

Chris Sale headlines 2-hit shutout as Braves beat Mets in nightcap

Chris Sale and a trio of relievers combined on a two-hitter Wednesday night for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who beat the New York Mets 1-0 to earn a split of a doubleheader between the National League East rivals.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 29

Chris Sale furthers historic nature of 2026 season in Braves' win

Chris Sale tossed a gem in Atlanta's shutout victory as he continues to fend off Father Time.

Tarik Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

The Tarik Skubal era may have had brutal ending for Tigers

Details emerge on secondary injury 'compromising' Shohei Ohtani

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

Braves top prospect Tate Southisene hits the IL

A year after being drafted, Tate Southisene is already being labeled by many as the top prospect in the organization, and the Braves’ decision to promote him to Double-A at just 19 years old suggested they might agree.

Casey Mize News / Viral Sports News / July 29

Braves’ Latest Trade Prediction Adds Former Top Pick

The Atlanta Braves face a pressing shortage of reliable starting pitching as the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, prompting speculation that the club could pursue Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Calls Mount for Braves to Make Austin Riley Move After Loss to Mets

The Atlanta Braves have an Austin Riley problem. The 29-year-old third baseman struggled in 2025, spending most of the year dealing with a sports hernia that forced him to undergo season-ending core surgery.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 29

Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves?

In the offseason, the Atlanta Braves appeared to have an embarrassment of riches in their starting rotation. Not only was the group full, but Atlanta looked like it would have to make some difficult decisions just to narrow the rotation down to five starters.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Braves Make Move for Doubleheader Against Mets

The Atlanta Braves added a key arm for Wednesday's split-admission doubleheader against the New York Mets, reinstating right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list and naming him the club's 27th man for the twin bill.

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.

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.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. 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.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 23