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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 19
Brewer Hicklen, Dom Smith in lineup for Braves-Rangers finale 
The Braves are keeping the core of the lineup that has come out of the All-Star break in better form through two games intact, with only a few small changes for Sunday’s 1:35 p.m.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 19
Braves option Owen Murphy, select Elieser Hernandez
After using pretty much all their pitchers except hitting hero Victor Mederos on Saturday afternoon, the Braves are making a move to get another mop-up arm to the roster.
Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / July 19
Braves hand ball to Grant Holmes for Rangers rubber match
Looking to start off the second half of the season on the right note, the Braves start Grant Holmes, who was highlighted on the MLB X account this week in a Dropout-related meme, in the rubber match of their home series against the Texas Rangers Sunday at 1:35 p.m.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 19
When Braves Could See AJ Smith-Shawver Return
It's been about 13 and a half months since AJ Smith-Shawver last took the mound for a start in an Atlanta Braves uniform. The road back from Tommy John surgery is always a long one.
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.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 19
How does the Mets fire sale affect the Braves?
The Mets, through Chelsea Janes, have started letting teams know that they will begin selling off the team with the exception of a few players. All of the approximately 20 or so teams that are still in a stone’s throw of a wild card spot have begun salivating.
Atlanta Braves News / HITC / July 19
Lucas Herbert explains why he was ‘arguing’ with a rules official on day three of The Open
Lucas Herbert has lost his lead at The Open Championship, but he remains in contention to claim his first major title. Herbert carded a record-equalling 62 in round two to climb to first place, but he now enters Sunday three shots behind leader Sam Burns.
Owen Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 18
Braves Prospect Owen Murphy Reflects on First MLB Start
Owen Murphy’s first career start in the major leagues is in the books. It was short, but the Atlanta Braves' prospect got a long-awaited nod. He pitched 2 2/2 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits and two walks while striking out two.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 18
BABIP and defense doom Braves in loss to Texas
The Braves came into Saturday looking for a series win behind Owen Murphy, facing MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers. Murphy went up 1-2 on Joc Pederson to start the game, but gave up a solo homer to the Braves’ legend.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 18
Braves Provide Positive Word on Multiple Players on IL
The Atlanta Braves brought good word for a group of players on the injured list. Manager Walt Weiss led off his updates by saying outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was close to returning, and it was looking like it could be a minimum stay on the injured list.
Martin Perez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
Braves’ pitching receives huge injury update
The Atlanta Braves received an encouraging pitching update Saturday as Martin Perez moved closer to rejoining their rotation. Perez could return during the upcoming series vs.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / SportsTalkATL / July 18
Report: Braves eyeing Freddy Peralta ahead of the trade deadline
According to Hector Gomez, the Braves, Rays, and Brewers are eying Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta ahead of the trade deadline — with Gomez calling Milwaukee the top suitor as of now.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 18
Braves injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider, and Spencer Schwellenbach
The Braves began the second half the right way, dropping 15 runs on the Rangers and pairing it with seven scoreless innings from Chris Sale, who is only going to hear more NL Cy Young buzz as the second half goes on.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
What must happen for Braves to reach World Series, per analyst
The Atlanta Braves head into Saturday with a 56-40 record and a three-game lead atop the NL East, but their World Series outlook still carries a significant concern.
Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
Will Braves pitcher Spencer Strider pitch again this season? Here’s the latest injury update
The Atlanta Braves opened up the second half of the 2026 MLB season in style, but the latest injury update surrounding Spencer Strider creates renewed concern.
Owen Murphy News / Field Level Media / July 18
Braves rookie RHP Owen Murphy to face Rangers in first MLB start
The Atlanta Braves will give prized rookie right-hander Owen Murphy his first major league start on Saturday afternoon when they host the Texas Rangers in the second contest of a three-game series.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
Braves manager Walt Weiss drops crucial Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update
Atlanta Braves acting manager Walt Weiss said there is a possibility Ronald Acuna Jr. could return from the injured list before the team’s current homestand concludes on Thursday, providing the most encouraging update on the star outfielder’s recovery.
Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / July 18
Real reason Lucas Herbert’s caddie used a rangefinder during record 62 at The Open
A rangefinder at The Open Championship sounds like a two-shot penalty waiting to happen. It turned out to be nothing of the sort once you heard the explanation.
Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / July 18
Braves' Chris Sale continues to defy age with stellar ERA
Age just continues to be a number for 37-year-old Chris Sale, whose 2.06 ERA is the third-best in MLB this season.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 17
Braves return from break with a bang, dominate Rangers
Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley all homered and Chris Sale pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 15-1 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday in the opener of their three-game set.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 17
Braves manager Walt Weiss gives bleak outlook for return of starting pitchers
The injury bug has seemed to make a living in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this season. It has bitten the lineup, starting rotation and bullpen all so far this season for the Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17
Is there an untradable prospect in the Braves farm system?
The trade deadline may not be full of sellers, but the Braves have no choice but to be aggressive in trying to patch up some of their glaring holes. It’s
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17
Braves 2027 Schedule: Potential for a nightmare start exists
The Braves announced their 2027 schedule on Thursday, and the start might just spark some PTSD from a season ago. The Braves are set to open with three games out west in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, a place that’s been a house of horrors for Atlanta over the years — and for just about everybody else, too.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Braves Make Intriguing Owen Murphy Decision
The Atlanta Braves have finalized their starters for their first series after the All-Star break against the Texas Rangers. While Chris Sale will pitch Friday and Grant Holmes will start Sunday, Owen Murphy will make his first career start in Saturday's middle game.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 13
Braves offer big update on superstar Ronald Acuna Jr.
If all goes well, a scuffling Atlanta Braves lineup may soon be getting the return of their superstar right fielder shortly after the All-Star break.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10
Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals
For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.
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