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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 20
Braves at Twins (and White Sox) series recap: Weird results (so far) on a weird road trip 
Hopefully once the book is complete on the 2026 regular season for the Atlanta Braves, this will have been the last time we have to talk about the Braves suffering a sweep.
Luke Sinnard News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20
Braves Pitching Prospect Luke Sinnard Faces New Challenge in Minors
The Atlanta Braves are continuing their recent string of promotions by moving another top prospect up to the next step of his minor league journey. Right-handed pitcher Luke Sinnard is being bumped up from the High-A Rome Emperors to the Double-A Columbus Clingstones, the organization announced on Thursday.
Grant Holmes News / Field Level Media / August 20
Grant Holmes, Braves baffle White Sox
Austin Riley had two hits and two RBIs and Grant Holmes pitched six-plus innings to spark a combined one-hitter as the visiting Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday in a makeup game between the first-place clubs.
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?
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 / August 20
Braves at White Sox Chat and Discussion: Grant Holmes vs. Anthony Kay
Deja vu all over again – day game, trying to deny a sweep. First pitch for Grant Holmes vs. Anthony Kay is at 2:10 pm ET. Pitching preview Lineups
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 20
ESPN has very different rankings for Braves top prospects
When it comes to prospects, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and I love someone who’s willing to trust their gut rather than mirror what the rest of the industry believes.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 20
Lane Thomas, Sean Murphy back in lineup for Braves-White Sox series finale
Before we get to the Pokemon card collector battle that is Sale vs. Misiorowski tomorrow afternoon, there’s one left to play in Chicago. Returning to Rate Field, the Braves will be trying to salvage a series against Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox starting at 2:10 pm ET.
Ozzie Albies News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Atlanta Braves Make Ozzie Albies Announcement
The Atlanta Braves enter Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox looking for a quick reset after a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 20
What’s the most concerning aspect about the Braves right now?
After being swept for just the second time all season, the Braves have now lost eight of their last twelve, watching their lead in the NL East shrink from 9.5 games to 4.5 in the span of a week.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 20
What to Know for Braves Makeup Game vs White Sox
Back to Chicago, the Atlanta Braves go. They're set for a single against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. Since a single game is a rare occurrence, let's get everyone up to speed ahead of the game.
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 / August 20
Brutal schedule awaits the Braves, as the NL East race tightens
A week ago, the Braves sat 9.5 games up in the NL East, giving them a 99.8% chance at making the playoffs and a 96.3% chance of winning the division, according to FanGraphs.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 20
Don't Let Box Score Fool You When Assessing Braves AJ Smith-Shawver
AJ Smith-Shawver is back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves and not a moment too soon. Even though the Braves dropped the game he pitched, don't let the end result preoccupy the mind.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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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