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Sizzling Braves motivated to play rescheduled game vs. Giants

Typically, an awkward one-game standalone series can make for an unwanted blip on a team's schedule -- especially when it originally was an off day. For the streaking Atlanta Braves, though, it gives them a chance to stay hot.

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Is this Braves team weird?

I have strong feelings about this that will be its own separate post at some point, probably this week. But, what do you think? We’re five-sixths-ish of the way done with the season on a calendar month basis, and the Braves are very good in terms of record… but the way they’ve gotten there has been somewhere between bizarre and absurd.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 31

Series Sweep of Rockies, Seven Straight Wins for Braves, More

If there is one thing about the Atlanta Braves, they currently enjoy dramatic baseball. Fortunately, they also enjoy winning baseball. Matt Olson provided the latest chapter with a walk-off hit to earn the Braves a 3-2 victory and a series sweep over the Rockies.

Tyler Mahle News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 30

How Tyler Mahle's Adjustments Made Him a Key Braves Deadline Addition

Tyler Mahle gave the Atlanta Braves another solid day en route to a 3-2 walk-off win on Sunday. He pitched 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball on five hits while walking none and striking out nine.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Battery Power / August 30

Braves vs. Rockies series recap: A stabilizing run of seven straight successes

What a difference a week makes, right? Around this time last week, the Atlanta Braves were looking to simply get the train back on the tracks by salvaging a win from a series loss against the Brewers.

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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.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / August 30

Matt Olson’s walk-off lifts Braves over Rockies for 7th straight win

Matt Olson hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the streaking Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon.

Eric Hartman News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 30

Braves Prospect Eric Hartman Enters Minor League History Alongside Andruw Jones

The Atlanta Braves' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Eric Hartman, has etched his name in the minor league record books with his historic 2026 campaign. Hartman, MLB Pipeline's No.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After 83 Games

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has started to look more like himself during the team’s current series against the Colorado Rockies. He was given a day off during a crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to get back into the right mindset, and throughout his first two games against Colorado it has showed.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 30

One Month to Postseason, Martín Pérez Remains Crucial to Braves

Martín Pérez was back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday and delivered once again. He tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball as the team rallied to win 2-1 against the Colorado Rockies.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / August 30

Behind Tyler Mahle, Braves bid for season sweep of Rockies

This time last week, the Atlanta Braves were searching for answers amid a lackluster road trip. Entering the series finale of a three-game set against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, the vibes have completely shifted.

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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 / Field Level Media / August 29

Michael Harris II's clutch double enables Braves to drop Rockies

Michael Harris II laced a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning on Saturday to help the streaking Atlanta Braves earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 29

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Schwellenbach, Santander, Waldrep

These past two years have not been exactly what the Blue Jays have wanted from Anthony Santander. But it is possible that Santander, on the IL, could come back in September.

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Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

2 Braves pitchers set to undergo surgery, Spencer Strider’s outlook remains uncertain

The Atlanta Braves continue to lead the National League East. Chris Sale just clinched a series sweep for the Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a dominant shutout performance, as Atlanta earned a 1-0 victory on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Braves Announce Abrupt Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves will open a weekend homestand against the Colorado Rockies with fresh momentum and one small but telling roster adjustment already complete.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28

Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach

The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.

Chris Sale delivers complete-game shutout in Braves' sweep of Dodgers

Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

Chris Sale reacted to his masterpiece on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that only Chris Sale could. The Atlanta Braves ace lefty Sale threw an absolute gem on Thursday versus the powerhouse Dodgers.

Drake Baldwin News / New Baseball Media / August 27

2026 MLB Draft Review: Atlanta Braves

Armed with two first-round picks, including the ninth-overall pick, the Atlanta Braves had a lot of money to play with for the 2026 MLB Draft. The Braves made the most of it, bringing in two high-profile college hitters, plus a slew of notable high school pitching prospects into an organization known for producing pitchers.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After Removal From Lineup

It is no secret that Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled since being activated off the 10-day injured list back in late July. His numbers this season fall well short of his usual standards.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 27

Dubón Slashes Path to Cleanup Spot for Braves

Forget the big brawny power hitters everyone expects in the fourth spot. The Atlanta Braves have officially flipped the script by placing Mauricio Dubón in the cleanup role as they enter the season’s most influential stretch.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way

Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now

Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know

The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.

Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Chris Sale absolutely refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers are facing off in the annual Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game is an opportunity for professionals and Little Leaguers to mingle, but Braves ace Chris Sale is skipping at least one tradition.