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How a Healthy Grant Holmes Brings Valuable Trait to 2026 Braves

As the offseason goes on, the recovery of Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes remains promising. In an update last week, the effort to rehab a partially torn UCL is going better than the team expected. The goal is to be ready by Spring Training, and perhaps he can pull it off.

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The primary reason Dylan Cease could be on the Braves’ radar

The Braves have already made a couple of significant additions to their roster, re-signing Raisel Iglesias and trading for Mauricio Dubon. Those moves don’t take them out of the running for more relievers or another shortstop, but the main focus has clearly shifted to the rotation, where the Braves need to add another proven starter.

Marcell Ozuna News / Just Baseball / November 25

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Marcell Ozuna

Perhaps the worst time for a bad season, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits the open market this winter a 35-year-old coming off a down year in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 24

2025 Atlanta Braves Performance Review: Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña, Jr. is a superstar who’s had a career marred by injury. Despite suffering his second ACL tear in three years in 2024, the Atlanta Braves’

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Joel Payamps News / ESPN / November 24

Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract

Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Ketel Marte News / SportsTalkATL / November 24

A hypothetical Braves trade with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

Perhaps the biggest name that could be on the move this offseason is Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte. “The Diamondbacks will ask for a lot in return, but they are definitely motivated in moving him with $71 million remaining through 2030,” MLB insider Bob Nightengale wrote a couple of weeks ago.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 24

Ken Rosenthal comments on the Braves next offseason moves

Among the Braves’ first wave of offseason moves, they acquired Houston Astros super-utility man Mauricio Dubon. Dubon is a guy who can quite literally play all over the diamond.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 24

Former MLB GM Sends Brewers Star Pitcher to Braves in Mock Trade

The Atlanta Braves have been named as a potential landing spot for an All-Star starting pitcher. However, it could come at a cost of some notable pieces

Freddy Peralta News / SportsTalkATL / November 24

MLB insider cooks up Braves trade hypothetical for Freddy Peralta

The Atlanta Braves have at least begun filling two of their biggest offseason holes. Raisel Iglesias will likely return as the team’s closer after inking a one-year, $16 million contract, and Mauricio Dubon is at least capable of being the starting shortstop after Atlanta acquired him in a trade with the Astros.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 24

Guns N' Roses Set Date for Visit to Braves Truist Park on World Tour

A legendary rock band is making its way to Atlanta to close out its upcoming world tour. Guns N' Roses will perform at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves since 2017.

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 24

How Braves Could Address DH Position This Offseason

Questions surround the Atlanta Braves regarding the designated hitter role heading into the offseason. Marcell Ozuna is a free agent since his contract expired, opening the door to another player stepping into the position. Ozuna has played for the Braves since 2020, serving in the DH role since the National League adopted it full-time in 2022.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 24

2025 Transactions: Payamps Re-Signs with Braves, Maton to Cubs

This past weekend was a relatively quiet one, until the Mets and Rangers shook up their rosters with a blockbuster trade that included two highly-paid stars.

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Joel Payamps News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Braves re-sign pitcher Joel Payamps

The Braves announced that they have signed right-hander Joel Payamps to a one-year, $2.25M deal.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 23

Projecting Braves Lineup if 2026 Season Started Right Now

Soon enough, the winter will turn to spring, and Atlanta Braves baseball will be back. A major question surrounds how the offense can bounce back. It’ll

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 22

Atlanta Braves Agree to Minor League Deal with Journeyman Outfielder

The Atlanta Braves add more outfield depth to the system. They have signed Brewer Hicklen to a Minor League deal. The 29-year-old outfielder has played parts of three MLB seasons with the Royals, Brewers and Tigers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 22

Braves sign pair of players

The Atlanta Braves opened their offseason with a clear signal from the front office. In one of the club’s first 2025 offseason moves, Atlanta reached one year deals with outfielder Eli White and left handed pitcher Joey Wentz.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Former Braves top prospect Carlos Rodriguez getting big opportunity with Padres

The Padres are expected to sign outfielder Carlos Rodriguez.

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Mauricio Dubon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Braves, Mauricio Dubon agree to $6.1 million contract

The Atlanta Braves made a significant trade on Thursday, sending out starting shortstop Nick Allen for utilityman Mauricio Dubon. It opens up a need for them at shortstop, but Dubon has already been given a vote of confidence by the organization.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 21

Braves ink one-year deals with three players

The deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is today. The Braves entered the day with a handful of candidates who could be non-tendered.

Grant Holmes News / SportsTalkATL / November 21

Braves encouraged by the progress of Grant Holmes

When it was announced that Grant Holmes would be shut down for the season with a UCL injury, the immediate assumption was that he’d undergo either Tommy John surgery or an InternalBrace procedure — both of which would’ve wiped out his entire 2026 season as well.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / November 20

Braves aren't wasting any time with roster reconstruction

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season in 2025, finishing fourth in the National League East at 76-86. They're wasting no time retooling in hopes of a return to contention in 2026.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19