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Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / August 20
Grant Holmes set to start makeup game vs. the White Sox 
A lot has transpired since the Braves seemingly originated their June swoon in the Southside. The Braves, after two excruciating losses, departed Rate Field with a 45-23 record and a promise to return in August for the final contest of the three-game set.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 20
Division race, DSL season recap, more
Don’t look now, but the Braves have a real division race on their hands after leading solidly for most of the season. This comes with a tough stretch of games incoming against the White Sox, Brewers, and Dodgers.
Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / August 20
$6M Worth Braves Star Turns On Umpire In Frustration After Controversial Strike Call
That’s what happens when unsaid rules stay unsaid. Bat on the ground, another disappointment, another argument, and another ejection. The déjà vu is hard to miss.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19
Why Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley are most to blame for brutal series vs. Twins
The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed a strong overall season. They did not enjoy a strong three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field this week, however.
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.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / August 19
AJ Smith-Shawver flashes promise, but Braves can’t stop losing skid
The Braves’ losing skid continued Wednesday afternoon against the Twins, as they were swept for just the second time all season in a series where nothing seemed to go right.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 19
A Deep Dive into Braves Second Half Surges, Why Then for Ballplayers?
The MLB All-Star break provides a convenient point in the season to compare and contrast where a player’s performance stands. It’s enough of a pause that it provides a pseudo splits the season into two halves. Now, unlike in the minor leagues, there aren’t official halves that reset the entire schedule.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 19
Braves' 2026 Draft Pick Carter Beck Stays Hot After First Promotion
One of the Atlanta Braves' first-round picks from last month's draft is tearing the cover off the ball at the start of his professional career. As a result, the young prospect has already been bumped up a level in the minors for the first time.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 19
Braves remain in serious funk after getting swept by Twins
The toughest road trip of the season for the Atlanta Braves has gotten off to an incredibly inauspicious start, as the NL East-leading squad went into Minneapolis and ended up getting swept by a Minnesota Twins team just scuffling to stay alive in the crowded AL Wild Card race.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Braves Make Brutal Announcement on Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Atlanta Braves organization confirmed Wednesday that veteran catcher Sandy León will miss the remainder of the 2026 regular season after being placed on the 60-day injured list by the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 19
Braves at Twins chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Taj Bradley
For the second time in as many series, the Atlanta Braves are going to have to figure out a way to not get swept. This long and winding week-long road trip has gotten off to an inauspicious start so hopefully we’ll see the bats come to life and AJ Smith-Shawver help to stop the bleeding in its tracks.
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 / Battery Power / August 19
Dominic Smith and Jim Jarvis return to lineup as Braves face Twins
The lineups are out for Wednesday afternoon’s getaway day game between the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins. If the Braves are going to get out of this mini-funk that they’re currently in, then they’re planning on doing it with most of the familiar faces.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Braves Temporarily Move To Six-Man Rotation
With right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver joining the roster in place of reliever Tyler Kinley, the Braves are moving to a six-man rotation for the time being.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 19
Braves have lost third most value from injuries, per FanGraphs
From 2024 to 2026, there hasn’t been a more injured club in baseball than the Atlanta Braves. It’s been a curse they haven’t been able to escape, and this recent piece from Dan Szymborski over at FanGraphs encapsulates it perfectly.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 19
Why have the Braves stopped mashing fastballs?
If I’ve heard anything about Ronald Acuña Jr. via the internet, it’s that Ronnie can’t hit the hot fastball. It’s not really true. He’s league-average via xwOBA (he’s striking 96+ MPH fastballs as good as your average hitter).
Cam Caminiti News / SportsTalkATL / August 19
When could Cam Caminiti join the Atlanta Braves?
Taken in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Cam Caminiti has blossomed into the unquestioned top pitching prospect in the Braves organization. He turned in a stellar 3.09 ERA over 17 starts in his first professional season.
Tyler Mahle News / SportsTalkATL / August 19
Tyler Mahle a lone bright spot, but Braves’ flaws remain plentiful
Tuesday night’s loss against the Twins felt very similar to a lot of the Braves’ defeats over the past couple of weeks. The pitching performed well enough to earn a win, but backed by a flat offense, it never felt like they had much of a chance.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 19
What to Make Atlanta Braves' Latest Losing Skid
Well, perhaps the best way to put it is here we got again. With the 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves dropped yet another series.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Atlanta Braves Surprisingly Cut Ties With Key Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves designated veteran right-hander Tyler Kinley for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot to recall right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 18
Braves make surprising roster decision ahead of AJ Smith-Shawver's return
The Atlanta Braves need pitching help in a major way.
Austin Riley News / The Lead / August 17
Injuries Ruined Austin Riley’s Rise to Superstardom
Baseball is a game of ups and downs. Things were trending up for Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley, who signed the largest contract in Braves history on Aug.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Atlanta Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement
The Atlanta Braves enter their series against the Minnesota Twins looking to build momentum after closing out a set with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a positive note.
Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / August 17
Braves' Matt Olson eager to continue power display vs. Twins
Matt Olson continues to impress, even if his manager sometimes struggles to find the right words to describe his achievements. "He's just a special player doing special things," Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said.
Matt Olson News / Yardbarker / August 16
Braves' Matt Olson is rapidly emerging as an MVP contender
There is a player who is rapidly emerging as a serious candidate to snag the first MVP award of his career, and that is Atlanta Braves first baseman, Matt Olson.
Grant Holmes News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Walt Weiss Reveals Grant Holmes Plan After Disastrous Start
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Grant Holmes will remain in the starting rotation after the right-hander struggled against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Braves Designate Danny Young For Assignment, Select Ray Kerr
The Braves are selecting left-hander Ray Kerr to the 40-man roster, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In a corresponding move, fellow southpaw Danny Young is being designated for assignment.
Robert Suarez News / Athlon Sports / August 15
Braves Receive Injury Update on Key Reliever
The Atlanta Braves were getting all they could hope for out of setup man Robert Suarez to begin 2026. After signing a three-year, $45 million contract in December, the 35-year-old dazzled to a 0.56 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 31 appearances.
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